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United look forward after Ferguson says goodbye

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:21:00 GMT

Manchester United stars Robin van Persie and Michael Carrick have paid tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson after the manager's long and highlight-laden career ended with a remarkable 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion.

Celtic win to close season, Inverness beaten

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:07:00 GMT

Celtic comfortably beat Dundee United 4-0, ending their six away match winless streak, while Inverness Caledonian Thistle missed out on European football next season after being beat 1-0 by Ross County.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:08:00 GMT

Featuring Ludovic Giuly on making a fashion mistake at Barcelona, Marco Schallibaum on the amazing toughness of Jeb Brovsky and Gabriel Batistuta on what playing alongside Lionel Messi would have forced him to do.

Ferguson: I decided to retire last Christmas

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:45:00 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has talked at length about the decision to retire, the past week and his future plans.

Celtic celebrate title triumph in style

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT

Celtic comfortably defeated St. Johnstone 4-0 Saturday and the Scottish Premier League champions celebrated lifting their title in front of their supporters at Parkhead.

Moyes: I wasn't planning to leave

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:53:00 GMT

Outgoing Everton manager David Moyes has said he was planning to stay at the club until Manchester United came calling this week, denying he had intended to leave Goodison Park with his contract set to expire.

Sir Alex Ferguson: dates that defined an icon

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:06:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks over some of the key milestones in the silverware-laden management career of Sir Alex Ferguson, starting almost 40 years ago in his native Scotland right up to his dramatic retirement announcement.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s career in pictures

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:14:00 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to retire from Manchester United marks the end of a remarkable era. To honour his achievements, FIFA.com has compiled a selection of photos from the coach’s extraordinary career.

Ferguson set to retire

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:35:00 GMT

Manchester United have announced that Sir Alex Ferguson will bring to an end his 26-year tenure at the club at the end of season, when he plans to retire from coaching, becoming director and club ambassador.

They said it: Sir Alex Ferguson

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at some of the choice gems produced by Sir Alex Ferguson in the wake of the announcement that he will retire at the end of the season.

Fortresses, failures and a 14-year-old

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:26:00 GMT

Demoralising defeats for Boca Juniors and Newcastle United feature alongside impressive feats from Mathieu Flamini, Houston Dynamo and young Jordan Allan in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Aussie Rogic eyes Scottish Cup final

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:56:00 GMT

Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic is aiming to become one of a handful of Australians to feature in a Scottish Cup final after increasingly making his presence felt since arriving at Parkhead in January.

RVP hits treble as United beat Villa, clinch title

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:14:00 GMT

A first-half hat-trick from Robin van Persie propelled Manchester United to a 3-0 win at home to Aston Villa that secured them a 20th top-flight title.

Celtic crowned champions

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:48:00 GMT

Celtic completed back-to-back title wins with a 4-1 victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle to sew up top spot in the Scottish Premier League with four games remaining.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:28:00 GMT

Featuring Jurgen Klopp and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge exchanging backside-related jabs, Bebe on communication with Sir Alex Ferguson and Rachida Dati on what it would take for her to quit politics.

Heroes of the back-heel

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:10:00 GMT

From Denis Law through Rabah Madjer to Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA.com looks at some of the most celebrated exponents of the back-heel.

Stokes sends Celtic into Cup final

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:12:00 GMT

Celtic has booked their place in the Scottish Cup final after Anthony Stokes extra time strike broke the deadlock to edge Dundee United 4-3.

Women’s round-up: March 2013

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:29:00 GMT

FIFA.com's look at the main events in women's football during March features international trophies for Costa Rica, England and USA, and the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-finals.

The wet and wonderful Wembley Wizards

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:47:00 GMT

In a week that saw Scotland sink to new depths of depression, FIFA.com reflects on the 85th anniversary of one of the greatest moments in the team's history: a famous 5-1 win at Wembley.

Celtic skipper Brown sidelined

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:42:00 GMT

Celtic captain Scott Brown will be sidelined for up to six weeks after undergoing surgery on an abductor problem during the international break.

New deal for Motherwell's McCall

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:37:00 GMT

Motherwell manager Stuart McCall signed a two-year extension to his contract with the Scottish Premier League club.

Sunderland hit by double injury blow

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:33:00 GMT

Sunderland duo Steven Fletcher and Lee Cattermole have been ruled out for the rest of the season.

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.

Serbia see off the Scots

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:49:00 GMT

Filip Duricic grabbed a second-half brace to see off Gordon Strachan's Scotland and put paid to any glimmering hopes the Tartan Army had of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Scottish fans help out to save Serbia match

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:51:00 GMT

A group of Scottish supporters helped remove snow from the pitch where their national team is due to play a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier with Serbia later this evening.

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.

Wales steal three points in Scotland

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:47:00 GMT

Wales scored twice in two minutes to come back and beat Scotland 2-1 at snowy Hampden Park in a game that saw both teams finished with ten men.

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.

Hefty hauls and speedy strikes

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Notable goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard, Kris Commons and Mario Balotelli feature alongside New Zealand's new record champions in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

St Mirren break Hearts to win maiden League Cup

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:01:00 GMT

St Mirren secured their first trophy for 26 years with a 3-2 comeback Scottish League Cup victory over Hearts.

England exact revenge in Cyprus

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:14:00 GMT

Some four months prior to UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in Sweden, England laid down a marker with victory over Canada in the Cyprus Cup final. FIFA.com reviews the action.

Brown to step down as Aberdeen boss

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:52:00 GMT

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown has announced he plans to step down as manager of Aberdeen at the end of the season, but will remain with the club in a non-executive directorial role.

Benitez talks FA Cup, Ferguson relationship

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:27:00 GMT

Rafa Benitez believes Chelsea have an opportunity to turn their season around by eliminating Manchester United from the FA Cup, while Jon Obi Mikel has expressed his desire for more trophies.

Scotland call up Brighton's Bridcutt

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:10:00 GMT

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has named his squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifiers against Wales and Serbia, with Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt a surprise inclusion.

Conte: We can't afford any mistakes from now on

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:56:00 GMT

Juventus coach Antonio Conte says his side have little room for error if they wish to achieve domestic and European success after the Italian champions eased into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Celtic.

Juventus ease past Celtic into last eight

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:01:00 GMT

Goals from Alessandro Matri and Fabio Quagliarella thrust Juventus to a 2-0 win over Celtic in Turin, a 5-0 success on aggregate and a place in the quarter-finals.

United Nations!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:25:00 GMT

Every Monday, FIFA.com delivers you a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. This week’s features a Manchester United squad with a British Isles theme.

Relive the post-IFAB press conference

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:51:00 GMT

The 127th Annual General Meeting of the International FA Board (IFAB) took place on 2 March 2013 in Scotland. It was followed by a media conference which you can relive here.

Women’s round-up: February 2013

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:13:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest from the women’s game in a busy month with Germany 2011 finalists USA and Japan undergoing a period of change, while the United States' new national league is fast approaching.

British nations enjoy recent boost

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:34:00 GMT

Scotland and Wales both rose in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, and we take a closer look at the reasons behind the recent upturn in fortunes for the two British nations.

Motherwell shock high-flying Celtic

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:33:00 GMT

James McFadden celebrated his first Motherwell start for 10 years by helping Stuart McCall's men to a surprise 2-1 home victory over Premier League leaders Celtic.

Ferguson: It’s very hard to rotate the squad

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:14:00 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has discussed leaving Paul Scholes on the bench for crucial UEFA Champions League games in 1998/99 and the disappointment of those he dropped for the draw at Real Madrid.

Five-star Celtic extend lead

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:39:00 GMT

Celtic were in cruise control to overpower bottom side Dundee 5-0 at home and stretch their lead at the summit to 21 points, while Dundee United and Hibernian shared a 2-2 draw.

Inverness top Hearts, Ross County stay unbeaten in 2013

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:20:00 GMT

Inverness Caledonian Thistle bolstered their European ambitions with a 3-2 win over Hearts and Ross County are now unbeaten in eight after posting a 3-0 win over Motherwell in Saturday's Scottish Premier League action.

Hasselbaink ends Celtic's winning run

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:26:00 GMT

Substitute Nigel Hasselbaink struck late to secure St Johnstone a deserved 1-1 draw with Celtic although the Glasgow giants increased their lead at the top to 19 points after nearest rivals Motherwell lost 1-0 to Dundee United.

The Spanish Jaws!

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:16:00 GMT

Every Monday, FIFA.com delivers you a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. This week’s involves a little Spaniard and a big shark!

Wigan advance, Brentford blown out

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:27:00 GMT

The winning sides all tallied four goals against their opponents in FA Cup action that saw Wigan Athletic and Manchester City earn a place in the sixth round, while Chelsea took down Brentford in their fourth round replay.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:28:00 GMT

After their big game with Manchester United, Real Madrid feature heavily in the Week in Quotes, with Gary Neville on Cristiano Ronaldo, former legend Zinedine Zidane and Wesley Sneijder on proving them wrong.

De Gea: The party is not over

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:26:00 GMT

David de Gea has discussed his own performance at Real Madrid but warned that Manchester United still have a big task in front of them, while Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken about leaving big-name players on the bench.