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Sevilla: Rusescu hasn't come to replace Negredo

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:48:00 GMT

Sevilla have insisted new signing Raul Rusescu was not bought as a replacement for Alvaro Negredo, who has been linked with a move away from the club.

Arab stars shining in Europe

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:36:17 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look back at the Arab stars who made an impression in Europe's top leagues this season, with a UEFA Europa League semi-finalist and an English FA Cup winner among them.

Big-scoring Romania lead the way

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:05:00 GMT

Romania grabbed the headlines among a host of international matches played on Tuesday with the Europeans cruising to a 4-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago, while Poland and Bulgaria were also in the winner's circle.

Mancini to stick with Pantilimon

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:33:00 GMT

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says Costel Pantilimon will remain in goal for next weekend's FA Cup final despite admitting that regular goalkeeper Joe Hart is the best No1 in England.

Romania’s football-crazy king

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:36:00 GMT

On the 60th anniversary of his passing, FIFA.com recalls the bewilderingly bizarre story of King Carol II of Romania and the country’s passage to Uruguay 1930.

Records and milestones on the road to Brazil

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:33:00 GMT

Son Heungmin, Adrian Mutu and Sergio Ramos are among the stars of FIFA.com's latest stats reviews, which also looks at contrasting fortunes for Brazil and the Netherlands.

Dutch win delights Van Gaal

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:09:00 GMT

After their 4-0 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying win over Romania, Netherlands coach expressed his delight at his team's performance and waxed lyrical about Robin van Persie's two-goal showing.

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.

Van Persie fires Dutch to victory

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:44:00 GMT

Robin van Persie grabbed a second-half brace to guide the Netherlands to a 4-0 victory over Romania and extend their remarkable winning streak to 14 games. Rafael van der Vaart and Jeremain Lens grabbed the other goals.

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.

Romania late show denies Hungary

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:30:00 GMT

A last-gasp Alexandru Chipciu goal secured Romania a share of the spoils in their Brazil 2014 qualifier against Hungary in Budapest, with the pair remaining five points off leaders Netherlands.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT

This week, as we round up some the catchiest utterances from the last seven days, we hear from the presidents of Bayern Munich, Palermo and Inter Milan, Luiz Felipe Scolari on his return to A Seleção and an excited Boris Becker.

English trio eye Europa quarters

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:50:00 GMT

English representatives face varying challenges as UEFA Europa League last-eight qualification goes up for grabs on Thursday with Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Newcastle seeking continental glory.

Benitez offers no excuse for Chelsea defeat

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:10:00 GMT

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez remains optimistic that his side can overturn their UEFA Europa League loss at Steaua Bucharest, saying their looming FA Cup quarter-final tie against Manchester United was not a distraction.

Bucharest beat Chelsea, Newcastle draw

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:32:00 GMT

Chelsea struggled in their 1-0 loss to Steaua Bucharest, while Newcastle United carved out an important 0-0 draw at Anzhi Makhachkala in Thursday's early UEFA Europa League contests.

Chelsea, Tottenham eye Europa success

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:38:00 GMT

European champions Chelsea and in-form Tottenham feature in two of the key UEFA Europa League ties on Thursday when they meet Steaua Bucharest and Inter Milan respectively.

Blues edge through, Ajax outed on penalties

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:06:00 GMT

Chelsea needed a late goal to beat Sparta Prague, Liverpool were edged on away goals, another former European king was outed as Ajax lost on penalties, while Viktoria Plzen are into the last 16 for the first time ending Napoli's run.

2012 in Numbers

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:30:00 GMT

With the year drawing to a close, FIFA.com rounds up some of the most notable records, milestones and statistics of 2012.

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.

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.

Ferguson focus on Manchester derby after Cluj loss

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:44:00 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he has no concerns about going into Sunday's Manchester derby on the back of a defeat after the Red Devils fielded an experimental line-up against Cluj in the UEFA Champions League.

Cluj win at United, miss out on last 16

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:13:00 GMT

A Luis Alberto goal nicked Cluj a terrific win away to the already-qualified Manchester United, but Galatasaray’s win in Braga ensured the Romanians will have to settle for a place in the UEFA Europa League.

Felgueiras following in Nani's footsteps

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:08:00 GMT

After first visiting Old Trafford as a Sporting Lisbon player alongside Manchester United star Nani, Cluj goalkeeper Mario Felgueiras is finally getting the chance to perform there in the UEFA Champions League.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 08:18:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at some of the famous football figures who will celebrate their birthday this week, including Michael Essien, Francesco Toldo and Geoff Hurst.

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.

Rui Pedro hat-trick has Cluj on brink

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:52:00 GMT

A first-half Rui Pedro hat-trick fired CFR Cluj closer to a first-ever appearance in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage following a comfortable win over ten-man Braga.

Ibra turns on the style, France impress again

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:10:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up a big night of international action across the globe highlighted by an impressive win for France in Italy, a Zlatan Ibrahimovic masterclass and Saudi Arabia denying Argentina.

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.

United advance, Bhoys stun Barça

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:14:00 GMT

A dramatic goal-laden night in the UEFA Champions League saw Manchester United become the third team to reach the last 16, Celtic claim a famous win over Barcelona, and champions Chelsea shade Shakhtar with a last-gasp strike.

Yilmaz treble keeps Galatasaray alive

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:39:00 GMT

Burak Yilmaz grabbed a hat-trick as Galatasaray kept their hopes of reaching the UEFA Champions League knockout stages alive with a fine 3-1 win at CFR Cluj.

Galatasaray grab first point with Cluj draw

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:19:00 GMT

Galatasaray claimed the first point in their UEFA Champions League campaign as they came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Cluj in Istanbul.

Hagi: Football is everywhere

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:17:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks to iconic Romanian Gheorghe Hagi with the former Barcelona and Real Madrid star discussing developments in the modern game, his own role in the sport's growth and his illustrious career.

Seven sides out to maintain perfect start

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:05:00 GMT

Seven sides have 100 per cent records to defend on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League: big guns Porto, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United, and the surprise duo of Malaga and BATE Borisov.

Lens: Win puts us in driving seat

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:42:00 GMT

Midfielder Jeremain Lens believes Netherlands took a major step towards booking their place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup following their 4-1 win over Romania last night.

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.

Netherlands maintain winning record

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:44:00 GMT

Group D's two unblemished records clashed in Bucharest as Romania hosted leaders the Netherlands, but three goals in the first-half set the visitors on their way to a 4-1 victory.

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.

Grozav goal keeps Romania perfect

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Romania have won three matches out of three and have yet to concede in Group D after a single strike from Gheorghe Grozav earned a 1-0 victory at Turkey.

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.

Van Gaal brings back Van der Vaart

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Hamburg midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has been included in Louis van Gaal's Netherlands squad for their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Romania.

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.

De Jong: I know my place in Dutch squad

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:57:00 GMT

Luuk de Jong chats to FIFA.com about adapting to life in the Bundesliga, Borussia Monchengladbach’s targets and his own personal goals with the Netherlands.

RVP at the double in United fightback

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:50:00 GMT

Manchester United were again forced to do it the hard way before Robin van Persie's double over CFR Cluj extended their winning start to this season's UEFA Champions League with a 2-1 victory.

Bastos: We can steal a point

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 08:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks to Rafael Bastos, who inspired CFR Cluj to a UEFA Champions League victory two weeks ago and has now set his sights on earning a point against Manchester United.

Rooney wary of underdog upset

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:38:00 GMT

Wayne Rooney has called on Manchester United to avoid a repeat of their early UEFA Champions League exit last season, and revealed the competition still ignites the same passion for him.

Heavyweights hit the road

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League group stage, which sees many of the competition's top contenders setting off on their travels around the continent.

Champs begin slowly, trio of former winners shine

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:52:00 GMT

Holders Chelsea commenced their UEFA Champions League title defence with a home draw against Juventus, while continental elite Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich all opened their respective campaigns with victory.