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Belgium move clear, Portugal claim key win

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:01:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews Friday's matchday in European qualifying for Brazil 2014 as Belgium and Portugal improved their prospects, while Croatia and Montenegro both stumbled at home.

Crunch time for Portugal in Europe

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:09:00 GMT

Russia's trip to face an under-pressure Portugal side is arguably the highlight of an intriguing programme of European Zone qualifiers on Friday, which also includes Belgium-Serbia, Czech Republic-Italy and Austria-Sweden.

Spain triumph, Montenegro hold firm

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:04:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up another massive evening of European Brazil 2014 qualifying highlighted by a crucial win for world champions Spain on their trip to Paris, while Montenegro and England remain evenly poised after a hard-fought draw.

Ukraine see off Moldova fightback

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:20:00 GMT

Goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Yevhen Khacheridi earned Ukraine all three points against Moldova in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match, but only after the visitors had so nearly caused an upset in Odessa.

Pyatov: Germany was like a fairytale

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:28:00 GMT

Despite a slow start to FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, Ukraine registered a vital 3-1 win over Poland on Friday and goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov tells FIFA.com he is desperate to qualify for Brazil after reaching the quarter-finals at Germany 2006.

Crunch time for former champions

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:03:00 GMT

Spain's trip to France is among the eye-catching fixtures in Tuesday's European Zone FIFA World Cup qualifiers. FIFA.com previews the action.

Spain stumble, Portugal rescue point

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the action from a massive evening of Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Europe highlighted by a shock draw at home for world champions Spain against Finland, while Portugal narrowly avoided defeat in Israel.

Vucinic sees off Moldova

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:30:00 GMT

Ten-man Montenegro maintained their two-point lead at the top of Group H after Mirko Vucinic's goal was enough to win at Moldova.

Savic: We need all three points

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:48:00 GMT

Stefan Savic believes Montenegro need to claim all three points against Moldova, believing they must remain focussed, while England are suffering a defensive crisis and the UEFA EURO 2012 hosts meet in Group H.

Who should your club sign?

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:54:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know who you reckon your club should sign in January 2013.

UEFA confirm multi-city EURO 2020

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:50:00 GMT

UEFA have confirmed that UEFA EURO 2020 will not take place in a single country, instead being staged across multiple cities around the continent.

What is international football’s biggest rivalry?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.

Sting in the tail for Germany, Spain

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:58:00 GMT

Surprise results littered Tuesday's 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualification, as Germany let slip a four goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sweden, Northern Ireland held Portugal and France stunned Spain to grab a point in the closing seconds.

Moldova claim first win

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:46:00 GMT

Following last week's morale-boosting draw with Ukraine, Moldova beat San Marino 2-0 and claim their first win of the FIFA World Cup™ qualifying campaign.

Excitement as Euro elite face off

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Five games pit table-toppers against close rivals on Matchday 4 of European Zone qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, as FIFA.com explains.

Stalemate for Ukraine, Moldova

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:38:00 GMT

Ukraine were held to a goalless draw by lowly Moldova in their FIFA World Cup qualifier™ on Friday to add to the woes of a turbulent week.

High stakes in Belgrade, Moscow and Piraeus

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:08:00 GMT

England, the Netherlands and Sweden may be expected to build up their goal difference on Matchday 3, but in Serbia-Belgium, Russia-Portugal and Greece-Bosnia-Herzegovina, the menu has some fascinating, hard-to-call fixtures.

Blatter: Moldovan football in good hands

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:56:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter met with government and football authorities in Moldova recently, stressing that the country is moving in the right direction.

Hodgson focused on finding right blend

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:06:00 GMT

FIFA.com analyses England's opening two matches in FIFA World Cup qualifying, with manager Roy Hodgson still looking for the right blend between experience and young talent.

Powerhouses make steady progress

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:23:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying action from Europe on a positive evening for the continent's major nations, although both Germany and Spain were made to work overtime before collecting wins.

Poland claim victory over Moldova

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:51:00 GMT

Poland eased to a win over Group H rivals Moldova to make it four points from their opening two FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

World champions join the party

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:26:00 GMT

After a dramatic opening weekend of FIFA World Cup qualifying action in the European Zone, Spain begin their campaign tomorrow with a match in Georgia. FIFA.com looks ahead to all the action in the old continent.

Lampard expects tougher test

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:12:00 GMT

After a comfortable 5-0 win over Moldova last night, England's Frank Lampard expects a tougher test against Ukraine in their next 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier™, while he relishing time with the national team.

Big guns hit ground running

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:56:00 GMT

The likes of England, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal made winning starts to European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014, while Italy were held to a 2-2 draw in Bulgaria.

Lampard brace as England cruise

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:11:00 GMT

Frank Lampard claimed a first-half double as England began their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign with a comfortable 5-0 victory over Moldova away from home.

Road to Brazil begins in Europe

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 02:41:00 GMT

All 53 European member associations will be involved in the first round of FIFA World Cup preliminaries this Friday and Saturday as the road to Brazil begins in the Old Continent.

Baines eager to take England chance

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:41:00 GMT

Leighton Baines has no issue living in Ashley Cole's shadow - but he is eager to step into the limelight himself in Moldova on Friday.

Cole out of England opener

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:40:00 GMT

England will be without Ashley Cole when they begin their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign in Moldova, with the Chelsea fullback having suffered an ankle injury.

Inter, Liverpool enter latest round

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:01:00 GMT

Inter Milan and Liverpool are among the sides to enter the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, for which the draw was announced on Friday.

Third qualifying round draw revealed

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:36:00 GMT

The draw for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League was held on Friday, with sides such as Anderlecht, Celtic, Dynamo Kyiv, Feyenoord and Panathinaikos discovering their fate.

Bobrov spurs Soviets to dream comeback

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:29:00 GMT

Exactly sixty years ago, Yugoslavia led Soviet Union 5-1 with just 15 minutes remaining in their fight for a place in the Olympic quarter-finals. Thereafter, though, Vsevolod Bobrov inspired one of the greatest fightbacks in football history.

Caras appointed as Moldova coach

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:57:00 GMT

The Moldovan Football Association has appointed Ion Caras to replace the departing Gabril Balint as coach, following their unsuccessful UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign.

England join EURO elite

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:38:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews an exciting night of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying action that saw England secure their place at next year’s finals, and Montenegro and Sweden confirm play-off berths.

Greece, Belgium push for qualification

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:36:00 GMT

Greece moved into pole position in UEFA EURO 2012 qualification Group F after beating fellow contenders Croatia 2-0, while Belgium beat Kazakhstan 4-1 to move into second in Group A at Turkey's expense.

Dutch seal top spot

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:49:00 GMT

Klaas Jan Huntelaar scored his 11th goal of the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign as the Netherlands sealed top spot in Group E by beating Moldova in Rotterdam.

Trio recalled to Dutch squad

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:46:00 GMT

Bert van Marwijk has recalled Nigel de Jong, Rafael van der Vaart and Arjen Robben for the Netherlands' final two UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers against Moldova and Sweden, while Wesley Sneijder misses out.

Hamalainen brace boosts Finland

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:40:00 GMT

Kasper Hamalainen bagged a brace in a comfortable 4-1 victory for Finland over Moldova in their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group E match.

Familiar foes await England

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:59:00 GMT

Ukraine, Poland and Montenegro, all of whom have taken points off England in previous qualifying campaigns, are once again preparing to challenge the Three Lions in Group H.

Countdown to FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:53:00 GMT

Various beach soccer events and tournaments have been taking place over the past few months as the build-up to September's FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Ravenna/Italy 2011 gathers pace.

Atletico dealt Norwegian Europa trip

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:11:00 GMT

Atletico Madrid will face Norwegian side Stromsgodset, who last appeared in the UEFA Cup 13 years ago, while Stoke City have been been paired against Hadjuk Split in the UEFA Europa League.

Benfica to face Trabz after UEFA draw

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:33:00 GMT

The draw for the UEFA Champions League has taken place, with a number of exciting ties being thrown up, including Benfica taking on Trabzonspor and Rubin Kazan facing national neighbours Dynamo Kiev.

One last mission for EURO hopefuls

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at what is at stake ahead of the final six UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers of the season on Tuesday, with the likes of Germany and Sweden topping the bill.

Germany march as French weep

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:21:00 GMT

Germany continued to stroll in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying with a 2-1 win over Austria in Vienna, while Eric Abidal’s own goal saw France muster only a draw with Belarus on the road in Minsk.

Sweden aim to reduce Dutch lead

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:50:00 GMT

Sweden will be without injured captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic as they aim to cut Netherlands' Group E lead by beating Moldova, while the other group game features Finland against San Marino.

Ibrahimovic to miss Moldova tie

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:20:00 GMT

Sweden will be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Friday's UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier against Moldova due to injury, but the captain could be back to face Finland next week.

Who’ve been the stars of 2010/11?

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which players have impressed you the most during the 2010/11 season across Europe.

Eastern delight for old giants and new kings

Fri, 13 May 2011 07:32:00 GMT

From Dinamo Zagreb to Videoton, FIFA.com casts an eye over the teams who have either won or are leading the various title races across eastern Europe and the Balkans.

Swedes edge tough Moldova test

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:33:00 GMT

With goals from Mikael Lustig and Sebastian Larsson, Sweden were able to claim a 2-1 victory over a tough Moldova side in their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group E match.

Finland stun San Marino

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:11:00 GMT

Mikael Forssell helped himself to a hat-trick as Finland picked up their first points of their UEFA EURO 2012 qualification campaign with a sensational 8-0 win over San Marino in Helsinki.

Five qualify as City stumble

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:52:00 GMT

CSKA Moscow, BATE Borisov, Zenit St Petersburg, Porto and Stuttgart all secured early qualification for the UEFA Europa League knockout stage, while big spending Manchester City suffered a 3-1 loss at Lech Poznan.