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Last-gasp Ivanovic heads Chelsea into ecstasy

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:12:00 GMT

An 11th-hour header from Branislav Ivanovic snatched Chelsea a 2-1 win over Benfica in a pulsating UEFA Europa League final.

Derby honours to Juve, wins for Roma, Viola

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:17:00 GMT

Juventus overcame a stubborn Torino side to win 2-0 in the Turin derby, while Fiorentina moved up to third with a 3-0 win at Sampdoria, and Roma cruised to a 4-0 victory over Siena.

Sampdoria's Krsticic out for season

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:03:00 GMT

Sampdoria midfielder Nenad Krsticic has been ruled out of the rest of the Serie A season after tearing ligaments in his left ankle.

Croatia and Ecuador on the up

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The April edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking sees movement within the top ten, as Ecuador enter for the first time and Croatia climb to their highest position since 1998.

Fuerth fall to Frankfurt, Wolfsburg draw

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:01:00 GMT

Eintracht Frankfurt boosted their UEFA Champions League ambitions with a feisty 3-2 win at Greuther Fuerth and Wolfsburg let their two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 with Nurnberg in Sunday's two Bundesliga matches.

Vidic eyes first FA Cup triumph

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:20:00 GMT

Nemanja Vidic is looking to finally add the FA Cup to his already impressive Old Trafford trophy haul before he heads off for his summer break.

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.

Croatia cruise past Serbia

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:17:00 GMT

Goals from Mario Mandzukic and Ivica Olic handed Croatia a 2-0 win over visiting Serbia, putting the hosts level with Belgium on top of Group A.

Red Star Belgrade turn to Sa Pinto

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:12:00 GMT

Red Star Belgrade have appointed Portuguese coach Ricardo Sa Pinto in a bid to turn thier disappointing season around, the Serbian club announced on Tuesday.

Bisevac and Lovren bridging the divide

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks to Dejan Lovren and Milan Bisevac about growing up in warring countries and their relationship nowadays, life at Lyon and their dreams of playing at Brazil 2014.

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.

Serbian Dragan soars in China

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:53:00 GMT

Dragan Okuka is the latest in a long line of Serbian coaches to enjoy success in China PR and, having led Jiangsu Sainty to breakthrough accomplishments last season, will now guide the side in their AFC Champions League debut.

Croatia-Serbia qualifier sparks rush for tickets

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:04:00 GMT

The FIFA World Cup qualifier between Croatia and Serbia has sparked a rush for tickets, with hundreds of Croatian fans spending hours queueing overnight to ensure they will have access to the Maksimir Stadium for the Group A match.

Samp hold Napoli, Fiorentina dominate

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Napoli's attempt to close in on Juventus' Serie A lead was stymied by Sampdoria, while Catania continued their winning ways with a 1-0 win over Bologna.

Ferguson to take it slowly with Vidic

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:22:00 GMT

Ahead of Monday's FA Cup match-up with Reading, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson discussed Nemanja Vidic's introduction back into the first team as the Serbian centre-back recovers from his second major knee injury in less than two years.

England and Germany lay down markers

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a massive night of international action highlighted by headline-grabbing wins for England and Germany in glamour match-ups, while Argentina and Spain were amongst others that impressed.

Czechs ease past Turkey, Spain defeat Uruguay

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:09:00 GMT

Czech Republic beat struggling Turkey with a 2-0 friendly win and Carles Puyol earned his 100th cap in Spain's win over Uruguay in a full day of international football.

Vidic encouraged by scrappy win, long road still ahead

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:55:00 GMT

After Manchester United took three points on Wednesday when their close rivals all earned one, captain Nemanja Vidic knows that there is a lot of football left in the Premier League season.

Injury blow for Subotic

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:36:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic has been ruled out for up to six weeks after tearing muscle fibres in his right calf during a friendly game against Albacete.

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.

Duo remain perfect, France troubling Spain

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:32:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the European race for Brazil 2014 places so far, including crucial games and goals and an intriguing stat, and looks at some of the biggest upcoming clashes.

Nastasic looking forward to festive schedule

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:44:00 GMT

It's his first season in England, but Matija Nastasic is already enjoying the prospect of a packed Christmas schedule, with the Serbian youngster keenly awaiting Manchester City's trip to Sunderland on Boxing Day.

Ivanovic: Chelsea's generation game

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:42:00 GMT

Branislav Ivanovic today claimed Chelsea's FIFA World Club Cup final with Corinthians could be "the key game for this generation" at the club.

Ferguson remaining cautious on Vidic fitness

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:54:00 GMT

With Nemanja Vidic set to return to action after an arduous return from successive knee surgeries, Sir Alex Ferguson is not getting ahead of himself in regards to the Manchester United defender's long-term fitness.

David Luiz: I'm here to help out

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com talks to Chelsea's David Luiz about his evolution as a player and Sunday's FIFA Club World Cup final against Corinthians, the team he supported as a boy in Brazil.

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.

Platt impressed by Nastasic progress

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:54:00 GMT

After being expected to take time to settle into life in the Premier League, David Platt has expressed the pleasant surprise that has been Matija Nastasic's quick adaptation to football at Manchester City.

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.

Supersonic strikes and more Messi milestones

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:03:00 GMT

Scoring dominates FIFA.com’s latest stats review, with Jose Antonio Reyes and Aleksandar Noskovic included for speed of their goals and Lionel Messi and Cliftonville for the quantity of theirs.

Brazilian futsal kings reign supreme

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:18:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the action from Thailand 2012, where A Seleção clinched the world title for a fifth time after overcoming old foes Spain in the final.

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.

Knockout casualties out but not down

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com gathers reaction from the eight teams who bowed out from the round of 16 at Thailand 2012, with all but a couple able to look on the bright side.

Favourites march on

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the concluding day of last 16 action at Thailand 2012, where the favourites went through to complete a purely European and South American quarter-final line-up.

Serbians sunk by clinical Argentina

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:32:00 GMT

Argentina have set up a quarter-final meeting with old foes Brazil after edging Serbia 2-1 in a tense last 16 encounter at Bangkok’s Huamark Stadium.

Global spotlight falls on friendlies

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to the latest batch of international friendlies, with highlights including a meeting between Italy and France as well as a renewal of the Netherlands-Germany rivalry.

Favourites, debutants eye last eight

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:07:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to the second day of last-16 action at Thailand 2012, with holders Brazil chasing a quarter-final slot along with some of the tournament's surprise packages,

Mentality key to newcomers’ success

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from the Colombia, Panama and Serbia camps on the secret to their success in qualifying for the last 16 in this, their debut FIFA Futsal World Cup.

Garcias: Argentina aren't a two-man squad

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:46:00 GMT

Veteran Argentina stalwart Hernan Garcias speaks about the loss of Matias Lucuix and Cristian Burruto, and compares the current Albiceleste to their predecessors.

Joy for hosts on day of surprises

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:20:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the action from the final day of group matches, which brought joy for hosts Thailand as the results conspired to see them through the last 16.

Czechs battle back to take second

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:46:00 GMT

Serbia and Czech Republic played out a 2-2 draw as Group E came to a climax which was enough to see both sides finish in first and second respectively.

Race for the knockout stages

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:08:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to the ninth day of action at Thailand 2012, which will decide the fate of the teams in Groups E and F.

European duo take their places

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:39:00 GMT

Day six of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 saw Russia and Serbia book their places in the next round. FIFA.com takes you through all the action from the Thai capital.

Serbia sink Kuwait to qualify

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:37:00 GMT

Serbia have qualified for the last 16 of FIFA Futsal World Cup with a 7-2 win over Kuwait at Bangkok’s Huamark Indoor Stadium.