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Babies and the beautiful game

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:00 GMT

From Bebeto through Joey Barton to Jonathan Soriano, FIFA.com looks at how the arrival of babies has been greeted in the world of football.

Riise quits international scene

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:03:00 GMT

Fulham left-back John Arne Riise has announced his international retirement, bringing down the curtain on a Norway career in which he has won a record 110 caps.

Injury-hit Timbers sign Norway defender Kah

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:28:00 GMT

Portland Timbers announced Friday they have signed Norway defender Pa Modou Kah, who will help out their injury-laden backline following injuries to David Horst and Mikael Silvestre.

Women’s round-up: April 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com runs the rule over an action-packed month of women's football, which witnessed the qualifying campaign for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015™ gather pace and the dawn of a new era in the USA.

Qualifying route laid out in Europe

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:01:00 GMT

Local rivalries and heaveight clashes were thrown up in today's draw for the qualifying group stage in Europe, with England-Ukraine, Spain-Italy and Sweden-Scotland just a few of the duels in prospect.

Elite duo shine, Euro contenders joust

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a big week of women’s international action as USA and Germany again displayed their quality, Canada continued FIFA Women’s World Cup™ preparations while UEFA Women’s EURO aspirants also kept busy.

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.

Salihi's strike sinks Norway

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:28:00 GMT

Norway dropped two places in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying Group E after losing 1-0 at home to Albania, courtesy of a 67th minute strike from Hamdi Salihi.

USA complete five years at the summit

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:06:00 GMT

USA still lead the way ahead of Germany and Japan, with Brazil, France and Sweden following closely behind, in a women's ranking with only a few changes.

Henriksen: Albania will be a tough test

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:51:00 GMT

Norway's game against Albania will be no easy task according to the hosts' midfielder Markus Henriksen, who expects a the visitors will give them a tough game in Group E, while Slovenia will host Iceland in the group's other game.

Albania's Italian influence

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:16:00 GMT

Italian coach Giovanni De Biasi has made a great impression on Albania since taking over in 2011, with his side breaking back into Europe's top 30 sides after a lengthy absence.

North European hopefuls set for action

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:27:00 GMT

As many European leagues are rounding into their final straights, those to the north of the continent are just firing up their engines. FIFA.com previews the 2013 campaigns in Norway, Sweden, Estonia and Finland.

New-look Stars and Stripes shine in Algarve

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:04:00 GMT

A change in coach seems to have made little difference to world No1 USA who have continued their seemingly unstoppable momentum with yet another victory at the prestigious Algarve Cup as FIFA.com wraps up the 12-nation tournament.

Dortmund down Hanover, Augsburg beat Bremen

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:47:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund remain second in the Bundesliga after defeating Hanover 3-1, Schalke move up to sixth thanks to a 4-1 victory at Wolfsburg and Augsburg are still in relegation danger despite a 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Nordtveit: Brazilian date trumps Iceland wedding

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke exclusively to Norway international Havard Nordtveit, who would only too happily postpone his own wedding for a chance to play at Brazil 2014.

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.

From title winners to tough times

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:20:00 GMT

Once again countless big names in women’s football took time out for exclusive interviews in 2012, giving FIFA.com the perfect opportunity to select the best and most entertaining soundbites of the year.

Plzen upset champions, Lazio on top

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:59:00 GMT

Viktoria Plzen stunned UEFA Europa League holders Atletico Madrid with a 1-0 win to top Group B, while Lazio cruised to victory at Maribor to finish top of Group J ahead of Tottenham Hotspur.

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.

Women’s round-up: November 2012

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks back on a month in which Genoveva Anonman's goals helped Equatorial Guinea win the African crown, Brazil sacked their coach and a new professional league was announced in USA.

Northern Europe’s confirmed champions

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:12:00 GMT

While some of the more headline-grabbing divisions across Europe are only meeting their mid-point, however in much of Scandinavia and the north of the continent their champions have been crowned. FIFA.com rounds-up these leagues.

Latin queens crowned, goal-rush across Europe

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:13:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the latest women’s club action and a breakthrough moment for female football in Chile as Colo Colo became continental champions, plus the latest from a dramatic title race in Germany and more.

Russians overcome Italians as English held

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 23:02:00 GMT

There were notable wins for Rubin Kazan and Anzhi Makhachkala, beating Inter Milan and Udinese, while Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Liverpool all played out draws in the UEFA Europa League.

Gulbrandsen combines playing with parenthood

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:44:00 GMT

After a two-year absence, inspirational mother-of-two Solveig Gulbrandsen tells FIFA.com how she has managed a return to the international arena with Norway after a lengthy absence from the game.

Drama, draws and dazzling displays

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:06:00 GMT

A busy night of international football saw France claim a late win against Italy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Luis Suarez shine, while Saudi Arabia claimed a famous draw with Argentina.

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.

EURO draw pits old foes together

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:33:00 GMT

The draw for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2013 was made in Gothenburg on Friday, with France and England set to renew their rivalry and holders Germany facing familiar foes.

Champions crowned in Sweden, Norway

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:51:00 GMT

European women’s football served up plenty of excitement over the weekend, not least in Sweden, where Malmo lost the league title in the closing minutes of the season. FIFA.com has all the details.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 08:07:00 GMT

In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.

Fergie pleased with King progress

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:54:00 GMT

After scoring his first goal for Norway earlier this week, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praised striker Josh King and backed the 20-year-old to have a "good career".

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.

Norway roar back to sink Cypriots

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:48:00 GMT

Norway scored two late goals as they came from behind to beat Cyprus 3-1 and boost their hopes of Brazil 2014 qualification.

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Ottmar Hitzfeld

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:10:00 GMT

The Deputy Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee Rafael Esquivel decided yesterday to open disciplinary proceedings against Ottmar Hitzfeld today.

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.

Swiss, Norway share spoils

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:17:00 GMT

Two goals in the space of three minutes saw the spoils shared between Switzerland and Norway in Berne in today's FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers.

Bratseth, Fjortoft pursue peace mission

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:29:00 GMT

Former internationals Rune Bratseth and Jan-Age Fjortoft were part of a delegation from the Olympic Committee, Norway's Ministry for Commerce and the Nobel Peace Centre at the Home of FIFA. They told FIFA.com about the reasons for their visit.

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.

Self-confidence through football

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:07:00 GMT

FIFA TV and FIFA.com take a closer look at a program organised by the Norwegian Football Association, aimed specifically at people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities and drug addictions, as well as ethnic minorities.

PSV, Marseille among big winners

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:15:00 GMT

PSV Eindhoven thrashed in-form Napoli 3-0, Udinese produced an upset against Liverpool, Marseille returned to fine form with five goals, and Fenerbahce recorded a 4-2 victory at Borussia Monchengladbach.

Positive conclusions from FIFA seminar on development programmes

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:47:00 GMT

On Monday and Tuesday, twenty representatives from nine European associations came together at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Spain for the first seminar on development activities organised by FIFA.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 08:57:00 GMT

In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays during the coming week.

Quartet reach Euro finals

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:53:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest international action as the 2013 UEFA Women’s EURO field narrowed with Norway, Denmark and England amongst those celebrating, while Pia Sundhage ended her USA tenure in style.

Euro contenders vie for last-ditch qualification

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:29:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up all the latest women’s international action, highlighted by a host of crucial UEFA Women’s EURO qualifying matches as France and Finland became the latest nations to secure a berth to next year’s continental finals.

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.

Shaqiri, Inler supply Swiss victory

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:27:00 GMT

Xherdan Shaqiri and Gorkhan Inler struck in either half to give Switzerland a 2-0 victory over Albania, seeing them claim a 100 per cent start following their first two FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers.

Riise strikes vital late winner

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:03:00 GMT

A John Arne Riise penalty deep into stoppage time allowed Norway to recover from an opening game defeat and deny Slovenia a point with a 2-1 victory in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying.

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.

US spirit edges German power, Japanese finesse

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the action from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in a high-quality tournament that, although concluding with a familiar tone as USA faced Germany, saw numerous title challengers, notably hosts Japan.

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.

Iceland secure victory over Norway

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:52:00 GMT

Iceland opened their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign with a well-deserved victory over a below-par Norway side in Reykjavik.