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Van der Sar talks De Gea, retirement

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:31:00 GMT

Edwin van der Sar has rejected the possibility of coming out of retirement, urged David de Gea to prove his worth, tipped Manchester United for the Premier League title and revealed how his former club’s draw at Chelsea ruined his dinner.

Huntelaar: I'm joking with the Germans

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:28:00 GMT

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar chats to FIFA.com about being a prankster, his rise to prominence, playing for the rivals of his boyhood team, his spells in Madrid and Milan, life at Schalke and the Netherlands’ UEFA EURO 2012 hopes.

PSV stutter, Feyenoord climb

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:14:00 GMT

PSV Eindhoven were held to a 1-1 draw at Heracles Almelo, missing the opportunity to lead the Eredivisie by five points, while defeat for Ajax allowed Feyenoord to climb to fifth in the standings.

Ajax stumped by visiting Utrecht

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Utrecht took advantage of an injury-ravaged Ajax side as they left the Amsterdam ArenA with all three points, with Edouard Duplan getting both goals in a 2-0 win.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com is once again looking forward to another week of footballing birthdays, with two hot shots from Madrid in Cristiano Ronaldo and Radamel Falcao alongside Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov in line for a celebration.

Excelsior off the bottom, Vitesse success

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:14:00 GMT

Excelsior won the battle at the bottom of the Eredivisie as they heaped more woe on VVV-Venlo with a 3-1 win to move them off the foot of the table, while Vitesse managed a 1-0 win over NAC Breda.

Arsenal hit Rovers for seven

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:19:00 GMT

Robin van Persie continued his sensational scoring form by claiming a hat-trick as Arsenal thrashed ten-man Blackburn Rovers 7-1 to record their biggest victory for more than four years.

Transfers that transformed seasons

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:58:00 GMT

From Eric Cantona through Johan Cruyff to the great Alfredo di Stefano, FIFA.com looks back at some of the mid-season deals that have had the biggest impact on the clubs involved.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:04:00 GMT

Featuring Jeremie Janot on keeping warm during games, Ricardo Rocha on how his humorous mistake helped Brazil in 1994, Martin O’Neill on how his French sounds South Korean and Michael Rensing on Cologne’s disease.

PSV into last four

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven advanced to the KNVB Beker semi-finals with a narrow 3-2 win over NEC Nijmegen.

AZ comeback secures semi-final berth

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:18:00 GMT

A double from Maarten Martens lifted AZ Alkmaar to a 2-1 comeback victory against minnows GVVV Veenendaal and into the KNVB Beker semi-finals, where they are joined by Heracles Almelo who defeated RKC Waalwijk.

Den Haag loan Lalkovic from Chelsea

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:19:00 GMT

Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag have signed Chelsea reserve forward and Slovakia U-21 international Milan Lalkovic on loan until the end of the season.

Injury blow for Sulejmani

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:01:00 GMT

Ajax striker Miralem Sulejmani is facing at least two weeks out after suffering a knee injury against Feyenoord on Sunday.

Aussie queens crowned, Europe's elite endure

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com’s weekly review of women’s club football reflects on the crowning of new champions in Australia, top spot changing hands in the Netherlands and the front three continuing to impress in Spain.

Deadline day as it happened

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

With the January transfer window coming to a close, FIFA.com posted a live round-up of the main events. Click here to read about the major moves and the drama of deadline day.

Van der Velden: NEC can upset PSV

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:49:00 GMT

Winger Nick van der Velden believes NEC can eliminate PSV from the KNVB Beker quarter-finals, while Jeffrey Gouweleeuw is expecting Heerenveen to beat Vitesse.

The five-point European review

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:48:00 GMT

While the FA Cup dominated in England, it was a good weekend for the leaders in Europe's other major leagues, with Real Madrid, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain all chalking up victories.

Hat-tricks seal Twente, Feyenoord wins

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:14:00 GMT

Luuk de Jong and John Guidetti both scored hat-tricks to help Twente and Feyenoord to victory over Groningen and De Kuip respectively, while NEC Nijmegen defeated ADO Den Haag.

De Jong treble spurs Twente stroll

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:17:00 GMT

Luuk de Jong scored a treble and assisted Leroy Fer as Twente defeated FC Groningen 4-1, moving winners up to second place in the Eredivisie.

Guidetti treble stuns Ajax

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:15:00 GMT

Feyenoord claimed their first victory over Ajax at De Kuip in six seasons thanks to Swedish goal-getter John Guidetti striking his second treble in successive games to claim a 4-2 win.

AZ stumble, Heerenveen march on

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:36:00 GMT

AZ Alkmaar missed their chance to regain top spot in the Eredivise after a 2-0 loss to Roda JC, while Heerenveen finished the better side of that same scoreline against FC Utrecht.

Kuyt knocks United out at Anfield

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:08:00 GMT

Substitute Dirk Kuyt scored the winning goal two minutes from time as Liverpool booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 victory against rivals Manchester United at Anfield.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:16:00 GMT

Featuring Pele comparing himself to legends of music and art, Lionel Messi on how criticism from Argentinians upset him, Carlos Alberto Torres writing off Brazil’s hopes in 2014, and Vinnie Jones on a day he will never forget.

Dutch to host Germany in November

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT

The Netherlands will host Germany in a friendly in Amsterdam on 14 November, the German Football Federation (DFB) has announced.

Twente veteran Boschker keen to play on

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:12:00 GMT

Goalkeeper Sander Boschker, whose Twente deal expires at the end of the season, has revealed that despite being 41, he wants to continue playing in 2012/13.

Lodeiro: Playing is what matters

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:50:00 GMT

Nicolas Lodeiro speaks to FIFA.com about his road back from injury, adapting to Dutch football with Ajax and attempting to win back his place in the Uruguay starting XI.

Vorm: I do homework on penalty takers

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:38:00 GMT

Michel Vorm chats to FIFA.com about his impressive displays for Swansea City, penalty-saving success, quest to replace Maarten Stekelenburg’s as the Netherlands’ first-choice goalkeeper and the country’s UEFA EURO 2012 hopes.

Injury blow for Ajax's Alderweireld

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:13:00 GMT

Ajax centre-back Toby Alderweireld has been ruled out for between two and four weeks with a hamstring strain, adding to an injury list that already includes Andre Ooijer, Kolbeinn Sigthorsson and Derk Boerrigter.

Calf injury sidelines Ajax's Ooijer

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:54:00 GMT

Veteran Ajax centre-back Andre Ooijer will be out for up to four weeks after suffering a calf injury in training.

Zanetti, Sneijder hail Inter revival

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:52:00 GMT

Javier Zanetti has saluted Inter Milan’s seven-match winning run, for which Massimo Moratti has reserved special praise for Diego Milito, while Wesley Sneijder believes Claudio Ranieri's team can challenge for the Serie A title.

Sneijder: I'm staying with Inter

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:00 GMT

Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has dismissed the idea that he will leave the Serie A club during the January transfer window, while president Massimo Moratti hopes Thiago Motta will stay too.

AZ draw with Ajax, PSV held

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:44:00 GMT

Rasmus Elm's fine first half free-kick was not enough to give AZ Alkmaar their second win in three days over Ajax after Simon Poulsen's own goal saw it finish 1-1, while PSV were held to the same scoreline by Utrecht.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:53:00 GMT

FIFA.com again looks forward to a week of birthdays, including a pair of players in Xavi and Arjen Robben who met in the last FIFA World Cup™ final and two others in Gigi Buffon and Ahn Jung Hwan who met in Korea/Japan 2002.

Twente thump RKC on McClaren return

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:43:00 GMT

Steve McClaren say his return to FC Twente greeted by a 5-0 hammering of RKC Waalwijk, while Heerenveen kept pressure on the Eredivise's top sides with a 2-0 in over De Graafschap.

Rooney: We must stop Van Persie

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:32:00 GMT

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has identified Robin van Persie and Aaron Ramsey as Arsenal's key players, while Arsene Wenger wants a big response from his side at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.

Senegalese strikers top recent activity

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:26:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the recent transfers, including Papiss Cisse, Baba Diawara and Moussa Sow moving to England, Spain and Turkey respectively and Gary Cahill, Alberto Gilardino and Jadson also finding new homes.

Ajax ready for AZ, McClaren returns

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:39:00 GMT

The Eredivisie returns this weekend with an interesting encounter between Ajax and leaders AZ Alkmaar, while Steve McClaren takes charge of his first league game since returning to FC Twente.

A tale of Brazilian supremacy

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:16:00 GMT

With enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the seventh FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand later this year, FIFA.com looks back at the tournament's history, with Brazil the dominant force.

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.

New deal for Koeman

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:47:00 GMT

Ronald Koeman has agreed a one-year contract extension to remain as Feyenoord coach next season, the club have announced.

Koeman keen on new contract

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:13:00 GMT

Ronald Koeman expects to sign a new contract to continue his stay with Eredivisie side Feyenoord, having led the club to fifth place in the division so far this season.

Feyenoord lose Van Haaren for six weeks

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:11:00 GMT

Tests have revealed that Feyenoord midfielder Ricky van Haaren tore an ankle ligament during the club’s training camp in Marbella and will be out until the end of February.

Huntelaar: Schalke can win the Bundesliga

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:19:00 GMT

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has insisted Schalke can overtake leaders Bayern Munich in the German title race and urged his side to maintain their away form.

Henry eyes Giggs, Bergkamp blueprint

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:03:00 GMT

Thierry Henry has admitted he is no longer the player who terrorised opponents in an Arsenal shirt but explained why he can aid the club’s push for trophies, while Arsene Wenger has backed the veteran forward to make an impact.

The Week in Quotes

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:26:00 GMT

Featuring Demba Ba on the surprise secret of his success, Hugo Gatti on why Lionel Messi would have only been a substitute in years gone by, and Bastian Schweinsteiger on comparisons between himself and Xavi and Andres Iniesta.

McClaren: I can develop Twente team

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:14:00 GMT

Steve McClaren has explained his reasons for returning to FC Twente for a second spell as coach, citing the opportunity to develop the Dutch side as a key factor in his decision.

Robben ready to extend Bayern stay

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:46:00 GMT

Netherlands winger Arjen Robben says he is happy at Bayern Munich and wants to extend his contract with the Bundesliga club, with talks expected to take place in the coming months.

McClaren returns as Twente coach

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:18:00 GMT

FC Twente have confirmed that former England manager Steve McClaren has been named the club's coach for a second time, having left the Eredivisie side in May 2010.

Rutten backs Cocu as successor

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:22:00 GMT

Outgoing PSV Eindhoven coach Fred Rutten has backed Phillip Cocu, currently one of his assistants, to succeed him at the Philips Stadion.

Adriaanse leaves FC Twente

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:15:00 GMT

FC Twente have parted company with coach Co Adriaanse, the Eredivisie side have announced on their website.