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And the winners are…

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:18:00 GMT

We received over 46,000 entries for our FIFA/FIFPro World XI Predictor game. Congratulations to our winners!

Toshack: A huge challenge

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:06:00 GMT

FYR Macedonia coach John Toshack speaks to FIFA.com about facing up to Wales in the Brazil 2014 qualifiers and about the scale of the task facing him in developing his team into a force to be reckoned with.

The special ones

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:49:00 GMT

Keepers have long had a reputation for being 'different' from their outfield team-mates but, even at international level, they have not always received the dedicated training support that their position requires – something FIFA is now looking to change.

Pandev keen on permanent Napoli switch

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:56:00 GMT

The agent of Goran Pandev, who is fresh from scoring twice for Napoli in their 3-3 draw with Juventus, has revealed his client is keen to make the move to Naples from Inter Milan a permanent one.

Macedonia, Slovakia share the spoils

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:09:00 GMT

Macedonia and Slovakia played out a lacklustre 1-1 draw to bring an end to their respective UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaigns in Group B, with Juraj Piroska and Nikolce Noveski the two men on target.

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.

Armenia keep hopes alive

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:24:00 GMT

Armenia maintained their chances of progressing from UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group B with an impressive 4-1 victory at home to ten-man FYR Macedonia.

Russia target finals berth

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:17:00 GMT

Group B in the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers remains tight as Russia lead the charge for automatic qualification, but the Republic of Ireland, Slovakia and Armenia are all in hot pursuit.

Pandev set for swift return

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:35:00 GMT

Goran Pandev has given Napoli a boost after it was revealed the Macedonian forward will only be missing for two weeks, rather than two months, after suffering a hamstring strain at Inter Milan last weekend.

Semshov strike sinks Macedonia

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:45:00 GMT

Igor Semshov scored just before half-time to lift Russia 1-0 past FYR Macedonia, clinching top spot in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group B.

Toshack named new Macedonia coach

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:02:00 GMT

Former Wales manager John Toshack has accepted a position as the head coach of FYR Macedonia as the squad prepares to face his former charges in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying.

Leekens: Every team is capable

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:12:00 GMT

"We need to be prepared to try and beat everyone, because it’s something you have to be able to do if you want to qualify. So I’m fairly happy. Everyone will have to be at their best," Georges Leekens, Belgium coach

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.

Macedonia sack Jonuz

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:15:00 GMT

Macedonia's football federation has dismissed Mirsad Jonuz from his post as head coach of the national team due to lacklustre results in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying.

Key victories see groups tighten

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 22:58:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews Saturday's UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying matches, which featured a poor result for England, victory and a landmark for Republic of Ireland, and results which have tightened the top of many groups.

Given: Defeat would ruin my summer

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:31:00 GMT

Shay Given has said that should the Republic of Ireland not manage a win against Macedonia in Skopje this evening it could ruin his summer holiday as they look to break clear in UEFA EURO 21012 qualifying Group B.

Trapattoni tweaks depleted Republic

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:56:00 GMT

Ahead of Republic of Ireland's UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier with Macedonia, manager Giovanni Trapattoni has been forced to make several changes to his depleted squad.

Bilyaletdinov eyeing home victory

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:07:00 GMT

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov feels Russia need to collect all three points against Armenia as they look to pull clear of Slovakia and the Republic of Ireland in the battle for UEFA EURO 2012 qualification from Group B.

Pre-holiday push for EURO stars

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:59:00 GMT

The summer holidays are just around the corner in Europe, but some big stars still have crucial international assignments in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying before they can think about unwinding.

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.

EURO big guns closer to qualification

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:59:00 GMT

England and Germany stepped closer to UEFA EURO 2012 qualification with wins, while pressure mounted in Group B as Russia, Slovakia and the Repulic of Ireland moved into a three-way tie at the top.

Westwood save denies Macedonia

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:06:00 GMT

Repulic of Ireland sighed relief after Keiren Westwood marked his first competitive start with an invaluable save to secure a 2-1 victory over UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group B opponents Macedonia.

Jonuz: Our target is to score first

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:12:00 GMT

FYR Macedonia will face the Republic of Ireland in a UEFA EURO 2012 Group B qualifying match tomorrow, and coach Mirsad Jonuz knows the match will be very important for each team.

Tardelli: Keane's experience is key

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:45:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland assistant Marco Tardelli says the experience of Robbie Keane will be important in their UEFA EURO qualifier against FYR Macedonia despite injury hindering the West Ham striker recently.

Narrow win sends Russia top

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:27:00 GMT

Igor Akinfeev saved a penalty to earn Russia a 1-0 win against FYR Macedonia, Alexander Kerzhakov's goal enough to take his team top of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group B.

Arshavin hopes for easy win, Long eyes start

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Andrey Arshavin is looking for a "fuss free" win against FYR Macedonia after their nervey 3-2 UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland, while Shane Long, who scored in that match, eyes a start in Slovakia.

Tardelli: Doyle's boots can be filled

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:17:00 GMT

Assistant manager Marco Tardelli is confident the Republic of Ireland have the players to fill the boots of injured striker Kevin Doyle for Tuesday's key qualifier.

Big guns and surprise sharpshooters

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:20:00 GMT

The third round of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers played on Friday saw four teams continue perfect campaigns. Some group leaders were to be expected, but some have shot out of the shadows.

FYR Macedonia edge Andorra for first win

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:29:00 GMT

FYR Macedonia secured the first win of their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign as a goal in each half from Ilco Naumoski and Vance Sikov proved the difference in Andorra.

Greece consolidate top spot, Wales win again

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:21:00 GMT

Greece consolidated their position at the top of Group Nine of UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying, as Wales edged out Hungary in Group Three.

France stunned as forwards thrive

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:35:00 GMT

Belarus won 1-0 in France as Portugal were held 4-4 by visiting Cyprus, while Italy's Antonio Cassano, Fernando Torres of Spain and England talisman Wayne Rooney inspired victories.

Slovakia off to winning start

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:32:00 GMT

Filip Holosko's stoppage-time strike ensured Slovakia made a winning start to their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign at the expense of 10-man FYR Macedonia this evening.

Rabotnicki fined for crowd abuse

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:17:00 GMT

FK Rabotnicki have been fined €10,000 following the allegations of racist chanting Liverpool's players faced during a UEFA Europa League match in Skopje last month.

Reds, Juve secure play-off spots

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:22:00 GMT

Big guns Liverpool and Juventus both secured a berth in the UEFA Europa League play-offs, as did Galatasaray, however former European champions Red Star Belgrade were eliminated.

Rabotnicki charged over racism allegations

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:55:00 GMT

UEFA have charged Macedonian side FK Rabotnicki over allegations of racist chanting in last week's Europa League qualifying game against Liverpool.

Hodgson encouraged by Reds' opening

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:01:00 GMT

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson felt his young team acquitted themselves well after coming through a potentially tricky UEFA Europa League test at FK Rabotnicki.

Liverpool, Juve make winning starts

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:22:00 GMT

European big guns Liverpool and Juventus commenced their respective UEFA Europa League campaigns with victory in the first legs of their third qualifying round ties.

Mascherano set for Hodgson talks

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:47:00 GMT

Roy Hodgson and Javier Mascherano met for the first time this morning as the Liverpool manager prepared his side for the game against Rabotnicki.

Shamrock, Rabotnicki eye Juve, Liverpool shocks

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:40:00 GMT

Shamrock Rovers and Rabotnicki have set-up UEFA Europa League ties against former European champions Juventus and Liverpool.

Liverpool face journey into the unknown

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:21:00 GMT

Liverpool will play Macedonian side Rabotnicki or Mika of Armenia in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.

Zozulia nets winner on Ukraine debut

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:29:00 GMT

Roman Zozulia marked his debut with a goal as Ukraine claimed a 1-0 friendly win over Norway in Oslo on Wednesday night.

37 days to go

Wed, 05 May 2010 08:24:00 GMT

The former Yugoslavia played 37 FIFA World Cup™ fixtures, reaching the semi-finals in 1930 and 1962 and the quarter-finals a further four times in total.

Bunyodkor swoop for Pohang duo

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:11:00 GMT

Asian Champions Pohang Steelers have been dealt a blow with the departure of strikers Denilson and Stevica Ristic for Luiz Felipe Scolari's Bunyodkor.

Pandev returns to Inter Milan

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:32:00 GMT

Goran Pandev has signed for Inter Milan, filling the gap left at the San Siro by Samuel Eto'o's departure for the CAF African Cup of Nations.

Gingoldj gutted by 87th-minute goal

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:28:00 GMT

In his first attempt at FIFA World Leagues Predictor, MODYRONALDO flew straight to the top of Round 12, predicting with 80 per cent accuracy.

US undone by Danish fightback

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:10:00 GMT

Denmark came from behind to earn a 3-1 friendly win over the United States in Copenhagen while there were also friendly victories for Bulgaria, Montenegro and Poland.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:14:00 GMT

FIFA.com presents a selection of Planet Football's best-known birthday boys this week. Mark Hughes and Jozy Altidore are among those celebrating.

FYR Macedonia see off Qatar

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:34:00 GMT

A double from Lazio striker Goran Pandev helped FYR Macedonia record a 2-1 win over Qatar, who suffered a second defeat of their European tour.

Norway clinch second in group

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:50:00 GMT

Norway clinched second place in qualifying Group 9 after a dominant victory over FYR Macedonia in Oslo, but may fall short of a play-off berth.