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Ibrahimovic takes French players award

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:00 GMT

Paris St Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named as France's footballer of the year by the country's Union Nationale des Footballeurs Professionnels.

Russia reign supreme in Europe

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:29:00 GMT

After a scoreless 120 minutes of football, Russia beat Italy 5-4 on penalties to claim the 2013 UEFA European U-17 Championship, and a berth to the FIFA U-17 World Cup United Arab Emirates 2013.

Runs, records and retirement

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:39:00 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson stars in FIFA.com's latest stats review, which also reflects on a week of contrasting emotions for Greuther Furth, Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain and Porto.

Wolfsburg crowned, Swedish struggle continues

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:37:00 GMT

Wolfsburg celebrated a maiden Bundesliga triumph and FC Zurich retained the Swiss crown, while Malmo and Tyreso continued their personal duel in Sweden. FIFA.com reviews the latest from the club scene.

Four teams secure UAE 2013 tickets

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:16:00 GMT

Slovakia, Sweden, Russia and Italy have all booked places at UAE 2013 from European qualifying.

Europe’s U-17s fight for continental crown

Sat, 04 May 2013 06:49:00 GMT

There's just six remaining places up for grabs at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, all of which allocated to Europe. Those will be decided over the next 12 days in Slovakia, with eight teams of youngsters battling for a spot at UAE 2013.

Blatter expresses sadness at Turina death

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written a letter of condolence to the Presidents of the Swedish and Croatian Football Associations after learning of the death of the Croatian AIK goalkeeper Ivan Turina at the age of 32.

AIK confirm Turina death

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:43:00 GMT

AIK goalkeeper Ivan Turina has died at the age of 32, the Allsvenska club have confirmed.

Svensson: I want Ravelli’s record

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:29:00 GMT

Sweden veteran Anders Svensson speaks to FIFA.com about his quest to break Thomas Ravelli's national cap record, his favourite FIFA World Cup™ memories and his hopes for Brazil 2014.

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.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:53:00 GMT

Cesc Fabregas, Ahmed Hassan and Juan Mata feature in FIFA.com's usual look at the fortchoming week's football birthday boys and girls.

A fee, a father and a 20th title

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:20:00 GMT

Manchester United, Valencia, Mario Gotze, Jonathan Soriano and Zlatan Ibrahimovic come under the microscope in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Wolfsburg and Lyon to battle for European crown

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the latest from the women’s club game, where VfL Wolfsburg will meet defending titleholders Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Champions League final, with the action also hotting up in the German and Swedish leagues.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:11:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at just some of the football identities who are celebrating their birthday over the coming week including John Obi Mikel, Isco, Sara Thunebro and Stephanie Houghton.

Hysen at the double

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:58:00 GMT

Two goals by Tobias Hysen guided IFK Goteborg to a 2-0 victory over Syrianska FC as they reclaimed top spot in the fledgling table, while Helsingborgs moved up to fourth with an emphatic 4-1 win at IFK Norrkoping.

Inspirational keeper takes road less travelled

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:18:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the inspiring story of Australian goalkeeper Lydia Williams who has travelled the world seeking to fulfil her dreams, having grown up in the outback where she remains a role-model in the Aboriginal community.

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.

Wolfsburg take lead, NWSL kicks off

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:58:00 GMT

The National Women's Soccer League roared into action in the USA, while Wolfsburg and Lyon closed in on the UEFA Women's Champions League final in Europe. FIFA.com has the latest from the women's game at club level.

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.

Ibra hails Beckham influence

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:31:00 GMT

Ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League match-up against Barcelona, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is happy to have David Beckham take the spotlight and a leadership role at Paris Saint-Germain.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:33:00 GMT

Zinedine Zidane on the player that has impressed him more than Messi and Ronaldo this year, Douglas Santos on his fears after being called up by Brazil, and Maurizio Zamparini on Abel Hernandez’s lifestyle.

Final draw held for 2013 UEFA U-17 Championship

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:58:00 GMT

The final draw for the 2013 UEFA U-17 Championship was held Thursday in Slovakia where the eight teams competing for spots in UAE 2013 have learned their opponents for the tournament in May.

Sundhage: We can create Swedish stars

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:15:00 GMT

FIFA.com chatted exclusively to Sweden coach Pia Sundhage about preparations for the UEFA Women's EURO on home soil, as well as her ‘American’ attitude.

Red mist and goals galore

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:45:00 GMT

Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich feature alongside Esteban Cambiasso and Lionel Messi in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Late draw as PSG hold Barça

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:13:00 GMT

Barcelona struck late, but Paris Saint-Germain struck even later through Blaise Matuidi to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final match-up.

Lucas Moura: Messi is a genius

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:17:00 GMT

Lucas Moura has hailed Lionel Messi but insisted he’s only reached the level he’s at because of his Barcelona team-mates, while also praising Zlatan Ibrahimovic and backing Paris Saint-Germain to reach the semi-finals.

Thiago Silva: Barça can make you look silly

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:47:00 GMT

Thiago Silva speaks to FIFA.com about living in the French capital, Paris Saint-Germain’s progress and upcoming showdown with Barcelona, Lucas Moura and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Brazil’s ambitions.

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.

PSV draw, Ajax move clear at the top

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:32:00 GMT

PSV Eindhoven stumbled at Roda JC drawing 2-2, while Vitesse Arnhem beat PEC Zwolle 2-1 to slide into second, level with PSV, and Ajax won 4-1 to move three points clear at the top of the Eredivisie table.

UEFA reduces Ibrahimovic ban

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:48:00 GMT

Paris St Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be available for both legs of the Champions League quarter-final meeting with Barcelona after UEFA halved his two-match ban on appeal.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:10:00 GMT

We take a look back at the most memorable quotes from the last week. We hear from Antonio Cassano on his new arrival, Michael Owen on his retirement and Lucas Moura on the enigmatic Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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.

Ireland hold on to draw with Sweden

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:34:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland was able to hold off Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sweden to earn a point with a goalless draw to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying dream alive.

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.

Hoddle, Eriksson & Lampard salute Owen

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:24:00 GMT

Following Michael Owen’s announcement that he will retire at the end of 2012/13, Glenn Hoddle, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Frank Lampard have discussed the striker’s career, performance in Munich and wonder goal against Argentina.

Totti's sights on Piola's record

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Francesco Totti has set his sights on becoming Serie A's all-time leading goalscorer after moving up to second on the list.

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.

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.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:27:00 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.

Ibra hits brace as PSG sink Nancy

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:28:00 GMT

Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Nancy 2-1 and go five points clear at the Ligue 1 summit, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbing both their goals.

Coleman and Wilson in Ireland squad

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:48:00 GMT

Giovanni Trapattoni has called up defenders Seamus Coleman and Marc Wilson for this month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria.

Finns target major tournament breakthrough

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Finland are warming up for the 2013 UEFA Women’s EURO at the Cyprus Cup. FIFA.com spoke to striking duo Sanna Talonen and Linda Sallstrom about the July tournament and their dream of breakthrough qualification for Canada 2015.

Parsimony, a prodigy and heartbroken heroes

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:33:00 GMT

Memorable feats in disappointing circumstances from Ryan Giggs and Lionel Messi feature alongside achievements by Francesco Totti, Daniel De Silva and Bayern Munich in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

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.

Bale brilliance, Parisian milestones & a big upset

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:46:00 GMT

Gareth Bale, David Beckham, Bernard, Santi Cazorla, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldinho feature in FIFA.com’s latest stats review, alongside an admirable run in Australia and a gargantuan shock in the United Arab Emirates.

Leaders unmoved in wintry conditions

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:45:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the action from a selection of Europe’s top women’s leagues, where weather conditions have caused havoc with the fixture lists.

PSG drop Marseille, reclaim league lead

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:36:00 GMT

Paris Saint-Germain regained their three point lead at the top of Ligue 1 after defeating Marseille 2-0 on a snowy night in Paris that featured David Beckham's debut with the capital club.

The Week in Quotes

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:12:00 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic saluting himself, Gennaro Gattuso and Wayne Rooney on the Messi-Ronaldo debate, Pele criticising Neymar and Kevin Constant on joining AC Milan without knowing!

Napoli plan tribute to Jeppson

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:17:00 GMT

Serie A side Napoli are planning to honour Hans Jeppson, one of the club's all-time leading scorers, by wearing black armbands when they face Udinese Monday.