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Fiorentina will not sell Jovetic

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:01:00 GMT

Fiorentina have dismissed speculation that Stevan Jovetic could leave the club as they intend to mould their future plans around the young Montenegrin forward.

Juve stay on course for Scudetto

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:45:00 GMT

Mirko Vucinic started and completed the scoring as Juventus maintained their unbeaten record and lead in Serie A with a handsome 4-0 victory at struggling Novara.

Vucinic lauds Juve spirit

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:11:00 GMT

Mirko Vucinic has attributed Juventus’s elimination of AC Milan in their Coppa Italia semi-final to determination and discussed his own return to form.

Chile climb 12th amid minimal movement

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

With only 11 matches taken into account, there was little change on the latest edition of the FIFA Ranking, though Chile rose to 12th and Bosnia-Herzegovina went into a personal best of 19th.

Rooney ban reduced to two matches

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:31:00 GMT

England have been boosted by the news that star forward Wayne Rooney has had his three-match UEFA EURO 2012 ban reduced to two games, after his appeal was heard today.

Kim: It’s the spear versus the shield

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:58:00 GMT

Free-scoring FC Seoul and resolute Ulsan Horangi are poised to kick off the K-League play-offs, and both coaches believe it will come down to whether the hosts’ attack or the visitors’ defence comes out on top.

Portugal among final four qualifiers

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:05:00 GMT

Portugal overcame stubborn resistance from Bosnia-Herzegovina to join Croatia, Czech Republic and Republic of Ireland as the final four teams to qualify for UEFA EURO 2012. FIFA.com has all the details.

Jiracek stamps Czech EURO ticket

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:33:00 GMT

Petr Jiracek scored the only goal of the night as the Czech Republic sealed their berth to UEFA EURO 2012 with a 1-0 victory over Montenegro on Tuesday.

Cech: It's the ideal result

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:10:00 GMT

Petr Cech has expressed his delight at Czech Republic’s 2-0 win at home to Montenegro, and discussed the visitors’ inability to convert their chances in Prague and the second leg of their play-off in Podgorica.

Triumphant trio poised to progress

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:53:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland, Croatia and the Czech Republic all took giant strides towards qualifying for UEFA EURO 2012, but Portugal were left with plenty of work to do after a stalemate in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Czechs best Montenegro in EURO play-off

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:26:00 GMT

Czech Republic beat Montenegro 2-0 in the first leg of the UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs on Friday with second-half goals from winger Vaclav Pilar and Tomas Sivok.

Cech fit to face Montenegro

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:51:00 GMT

Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech has been cleared to play in the national team's UEFA EURO 2012 play-off against Montenegro despite having a broken nose.

Eight pursue play-off progress

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:45:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs which has served up a handful of intriguing fixtures, including a grudge match between Portugal and Bosnia-Herzegovina, and new faces Montenegro against Czech Republic.

Pekovic: We can hold our own

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:51:00 GMT

Montenegro are poised for the most important matches in their short footballing history as they prepare to take on Czech Republic in a play-off to reach UEFA EURO 2012. FIFA.com spoke exclusively to veteran Milorad Pekovic.

Jovetic signs a new deal

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:32:00 GMT

Fiorentina have tied down the near future of Montenegrin forward Steven Jovetic on a three-year deal, with La Viola hoping to hang on to their starlet with interest coming from across Europe in him.

Play-offs pitch Ireland against Estonia

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:10:00 GMT

The UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs draw was made today, with Republic of Ireland to face Estonia, Turkey handed a tie with Croatia, Czech Republic paired with Montenegro, and Bosnia-Herzegovina going up against Portugal.

The flawless, troubled and triumphant

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:01:00 GMT

With 240 matches played among nine qualifying groups, FIFA.com reviews the most memorable moments from the 13-month-long qualifying campaign for next summer's UEFA EURO 2012.

Czechs, Ireland among seeded sides

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:22:00 GMT

UEFA announced today that Croatia, Czech Republic, Portugal and Republic of Ireland will be the four seeded teams in tomorrow's draw for the UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs.

Twelve seats filled at EURO table

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:20:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up an intriguing final round of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying matches as France, Russia, Greece, Denmark and Sweden all advanced, leaving eight contenders to play-off for the four remaining tickets.

Swiss finish EURO campaign with Montenegro win

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:34:00 GMT

Switzerland were left to wonder what might have been after completing their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign with a hollow victory over Montenegro.

Capello: I may leave Rooney out

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:01:00 GMT

Fabio Capello has said Wayne Rooney may have pushed himself out of the England first XI following his red card against Montenegro, with the manager citing a need to plan for the start of UEFA EURO 2012.

Cahill sings Jones praises

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:39:00 GMT

England defender Gary Cahill has hailed Phil Jones' debut showing, who came through a tough game in Montenegro to hang on to draw, while lamenting the loss of Wayne Rooney for the start of UEFA EURO 2012.

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.

England limp through, Montenegro second

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:21:00 GMT

England and Montenegro both completed their own objectives this evening as a 2-2 draw saw the sides secure the top two places, but Fabio Capello's night was ruined with the sending off of Wayne Rooney.

Montenegro eye top spot

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:14:00 GMT

Montenegro midfielder Marko Cetkovic has said that his team can win both remaining UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers to pip England to top spot.

Damjanovic: England didn't show us respect

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:09:00 GMT

Montenegran forward Dejan Damjanovic has said England did not take his side seriously in their previous UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier, and warned that Montenegro will enjoy a home-crowd advantage this time around.

All to play for in EURO deciders

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:47:00 GMT

With ten places still up for grabs at the UEFA EURO 2012 finals, the final two rounds of qualifying action present several key matches, specifically for England and France, who are each on the verge of clinching qualification.

Capello rejects idea of playing safe

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:42:00 GMT

Fabio Capello has said that any impression that England will travel to Montenegro with the intention of playing for a draw are wrong, saying they will look to take all three points and secure qualification.

Montenegro dismiss Kranjcar

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:37:00 GMT

Zlatko Kranjcar has been relieved of his duties as Montenegro coach following a UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying loss to Wales, and has been replaced by Branko Brnovic.

Germany book place, giants edge closer

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:47:00 GMT

Germany made sure of their place at UEFA EURO 2012 in emphatic style on Friday, while Italy, the Netherlands, France and England all moved a step closer to joining them.

Blackburn sign winger Vukcevic

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:51:00 GMT

Blackburn Rovers have signed 25-year-old Montenegro winger Simon Vukcevic from Sporting Lisbon on a three-year deal.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:53:00 GMT

Pele's views on Neymar, Eric Cantona's belief in his New York mission and Laurent Blance's reaction to drawing world champions Spain feature in FIFA.com's latest round-up of the week's best quotes.

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.

Vucinic relishing Juve challenge

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:43:00 GMT

Mirko Vucinic has expressed his excitement at moving to Juventus yesterday, with the Montenegrin striker expressing his willingness to fit into their system however he can.

Juve sign Roma forward Vucinic

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:57:00 GMT

Juventus have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Roma's Montenegrin international Mikro Vucinic, with the national team captain being signed on a four-year deal for €15m.

The Preliminary Draw in quotes

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:20:00 GMT

FIFA.com has been gathering reaction from players, coaches and officials to today's Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil in Rio de Janeiro.

Vidic: Sport can help Serbian image

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:35:00 GMT

Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic feels sport can help shake the image of his nation resulting from the conflict and atrocities in the early 1990s during the break-up of Yugoslavia.

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.

Roma hopeful of retaining De Rossi, Vucinic

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:35:00 GMT

Italy international Daniele De Rossi will remain at Roma according to Walter Sabatini, the club's sporting director, who is also hopeful of keeping unhappy forward Mirko Vucinic.

City seal Savic signing

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:55:00 GMT

Manchester City have wrapped up the signing of 20-year-old defender Stefan Savic from Partizan Belgrade, sealing the Montenegrin international on a four-year-contract.

Mexico rocket ninth, Africans make ground

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Mexico's CONCACAF Gold Cup triumph helped them return to the top ten for the first time since July 2007, while Côte d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Comoros, Sierra Leone and Central African Republic also climbed impressively.

Wales announce first Australia meeting

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:07:00 GMT

The Football Association of Wales today announced that the national team will play Australia for the first time in August, and confirmed details of their final home fixtures in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying.

Lille bag Basa signature

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:12:00 GMT

Lille have signed centre-back Marko Basa from Lokomotiv Moscow, the French champions announced today, with the Montenegro international agreeing a four-year contract.

Brave Falcons soar over Montenegro

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:20:00 GMT

Montenegro may be the newest member of the FIFA family, but their fledgling national team is making extraordinary progress on the pitch and making waves in Group G of 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.

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.

Brazil climb third, Italy return to top ten

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Spain and the Netherlands continue to occupy the top two positions on the global ladder, while Brazil and Italy have climbed to third and ninth respectively.