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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.

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.

Shakhtar claim fourth straight title

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:22:00 GMT

Shakhtar Donetsk won their fourth straight Ukrainian league title on Sunday despite only drawing 1-1 at Metalist Kharkiv. The result left Shakhtar 15 points clear of second placed Dynamo Kiev.

Surge in optimism for rejuvenated Ukraine

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:22:00 GMT

Thanks to the victories over Poland and Moldova, Ukraine are up 11 places in the latest edition of the Ranking and now lie 37th, their best placing since 35th spot in May 2011.

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.

UEFA punishes Dynamo Kiev for fans' racist conduct

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:29:00 GMT

UEFA has ordered Dynamo Kiev to play their next two home matches in European competition behind closed doors due to two incidents of "racist conduct by their supporters".

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.

Ukraine see off Moldova fightback

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:20:00 GMT

Goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Yevhen Khacheridi earned Ukraine all three points against Moldova in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match, but only after the visitors had so nearly caused an upset in Odessa.

New Shakhtar deal for Lucescu

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:49:00 GMT

Shakhtar Donetsk president Rinat Akhmetov has expressed his delight after agreeing a new two-year contract with manager Mircea Lucescu.

Football and friendship at Kuban Spring event

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:49:00 GMT

The ninth edition of the Kuban Spring international women’s youth tournament has been successfully held in Sochi, Russia, home city for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Pyatov: Germany was like a fairytale

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:28:00 GMT

Despite a slow start to FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, Ukraine registered a vital 3-1 win over Poland on Friday and goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov tells FIFA.com he is desperate to qualify for Brazil after reaching the quarter-finals at Germany 2006.

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.

Ukraine rebound with crucial victory in Poland

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:44:00 GMT

Ukraine have finally claimed the first victory of their Brazil 2014 campaign after a dynamic first-half showing ensured a 3-1 scoreline over hosts Poland.

Savic: We need all three points

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:48:00 GMT

Stefan Savic believes Montenegro need to claim all three points against Moldova, believing they must remain focussed, while England are suffering a defensive crisis and the UEFA EURO 2012 hosts meet in Group H.

Bessonov and USSR's Golden Generation

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:41:00 GMT

The FIFA.com and FIFA TV Video of the Week looks back at USSR's Golden Generation of the 1980s, headed up by the legendary Vladimir Bessonov.

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.

Polanski eyes 'emotion and adrenaline' in Brazil

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:19:00 GMT

Ahead of Poland’s Brazil 2014 qualifying matches against Ukraine and San Marino, FIFA.com caught up with Roman Polanski, who is eager to sample a FIFA World Cup after experiencing UEFA EURO 2012 in his homeland.

Dortmund cruise past Shakhtar into quarters

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:14:00 GMT

German champions Borussia Dortmund beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 to cruise into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals 5-2 on aggregate, with Felipe Santana, Mario Gotze and Jakub Błaszczykowski on target.

Srna: High hopes for Shakhtar, Croatia

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:04:00 GMT

FIFA.com chatted exclusively to Croatia captain Darijo Srna about his country's FIFA World Cup™ qualifying campaign, playing in the UEFA Champions League with Shakhtar Donetsk and the importance of family.

Spanish sides facing uphill tasks

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:33:00 GMT

We preview this week's UEFA Champions League action, with Spain's contenders needing to dig deep to avoid elimination, with Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain looking well placed to head into the quarter-finals.

Bubka: Pele was the best

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:06:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter welcomed Sergej Bubka to the Home of FIFA on Friday, and afterwards the former pole vaulter spoke to FIFA.com about his passion for football.

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.

Dortmund happy to return home on level terms

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:41:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund's 2-2 UEFA Champions League draw at Shakhtar Donetsk is an excellent result according to defender Mats Hummels who scored a crucial late equaliser for the German Bundesliga champions.

Hummels puts Dortmund level with Shakhtar

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:12:00 GMT

Mats Hummels saved the day for Borussia Dortmund and gave his side a second away goal when the German club drew 2-2 with Shakhtar Donetsk in their back-and-forth first leg UEFA Champions League match.

English quartet headline Europa hopefuls

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:04:00 GMT

Last season's European champions Chelsea headline a quartet of English clubs harbouring UEFA Europa League dreams as the competition resumes with the Blues visiting Sparta Prague.

Dortmund seek to find Euro form against Shakhtar

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:48:00 GMT

German champions Borussia Dortmund will have to overturn some recent poor Bundesliga form if they are to overcome ambitious Ukraine club Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday in their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie.

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.

Which UEFA Champions League tie are you looking forward to?

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:11:00 GMT

With the UEFA Champions League set to return next week with the round-of-16, FIFA.com wants to know which game you are most looking forward to.

Willian: The time for change had come

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:33:00 GMT

After being brought to Anzhi Makhachkala in a €35m deal from Shakhtar Donestk, Willian has spoken of his excitement at the change of switching to the Russian Premier League.

Anzhi sign coveted Willian

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:47:00 GMT

Anzhi Makhachkala have sealed the signing of Shakhtar Donestk's much-admired midfielder Willian for a €35m transfer fee to bring the Brazilian to Russia.

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.

Fomenko chosen as new Ukraine coach

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:27:00 GMT

Mikhail Fomenko has been named as Ukraine's new national team coach and is charged with reviving the team's FIFA World Cup™ qualifying campaign.

Milan-Barça, Real-United in last 16

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:52:00 GMT

AC Milan-Barcelona, Arsenal-Bayern Munich, Real Madrid-Manchester United were among the ties determined at the Round of 16 draw in Nyon.

Song eyes reunion ahead of European draws

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:55:00 GMT

Barcelona midfielder Alex Song has said he'd love a reunion with Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League last 16, as it and UEFA Europa League are set to have their first knock-out stages drawn.

Champions League group stage in numbers

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:02:00 GMT

With the draw for the UEFA Champions League last 16 coming up tomorrow, FIFA.com looks at some of the eye-catching stats to have emerged from the competition's group phase.

All roads lead to Wembley ahead of UCL draw

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:33:00 GMT

The much anticipated pairings for the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League will be revealed on Thursday with 16 remaining clubs eyeing a berth at the Wembley final next May.

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.

Champs bow out as last 16 finalised

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:38:00 GMT

The line-up for the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League is complete with holders Chelsea eliminated, while Juventus, Celtic and Galatasaray claimed the last three berths on offer. FIFA.com reviews the final group stage action.

Juve edge Shakhtar, seize top spot

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:00:00 GMT

A solitary Oleksandr Kucher own-goal earned Juventus a victory away to Shakhtar Donetsk that enabled them to beat their opponents to a first-placed finish in Group E.

PSG, Schalke finish top as Dortmund stride on

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:38:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the penultimate evening of action in the UEFA Champions League group stage with Paris St Germain and Schalke securing top spot in their respective groups.

First point for Zagreb in snowstorm

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:37:00 GMT

Dinamo Zagreb grabbed their first goal and first point of a dismal UEFA Champions League campaign, with their opponents Dynamo Kiev settling for a UEFA Europa League place.

Decisive duels to shape last-16 line-up

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:02:00 GMT

Benfica, Celtic, Chelsea, Cluj, Galatasaray and Juventus are fighting it out for the three remaining slots in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. FIFA.com looks ahead.

Brazilians flourish in Ukraine mining city

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:26:00 GMT

Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk have enjoyed significant growth in recent years, assisted in part by an unlikely influx of Brazilians.

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.

City crash out as six clubs progress

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:46:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a big night of UEFA Champions League action as six more clubs advanced to the knockout stage with a match to spare, but English champions Manchester City saw their European ambitions ended.

Lavezzi brace puts PSG through

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:36:00 GMT

A double from Ezequiel Lavezzi carried Paris Saint-Germain into the next round of the UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in Ukraine.

Shakhtar seal knockout berth

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:58:00 GMT

Luiz Adriano bagged a hat-trick as Shakhtar Donetsk came from behind twice to beat FC Nordsjaelland 5-2 and secure their place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.