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EURO in sight, World Cup in mind

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

With the UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 fast approaching, 14 European nations are anticipating the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 play-off draw. FIFA.com looks ahead to both.

Voronin pockets regional award

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:33:00 GMT

Dynamo Moscow and Ukraine forward Andriy Voronin has been named the best player of 2011 in the former Soviet Union region, with Alexander Kerzhakov finishing second.

Manchester duo handed tricky tasks

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:32:00 GMT

The draw for the last 32 and the final 16 of the UEFA Europa League was made today, with Manchester City and Manchester United handed difficult ties against FC Porto and Ajax respectively.

Spurs suffer as group stage concludes

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:13:00 GMT

Birmingham City, Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out, while there was joy for qualified AZ Alkmaar, Club Brugge and Rubin Kazan, as the UEFA Europa League group stage concluded.

Alkmaar edge into next stage

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:52:00 GMT

AZ Alkmaar ensured progression to the next phase with a 1-1 draw at home to group winners Metalist Kharkiv, with both goals coming in one action-packed minute in the first half.

Hannover through with Vorskla win

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:10:00 GMT

Hannover claimed a comfortable 3-1 win over Vorskla Poltava in the UEFA Europa League, ensuring their progress into the last 32 with strikes from Konstantin Rausch, Didier Konan, and Artur Sobiech.

Wisla profit as PSG, Fulham exit

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:51:00 GMT

Paris Saint-Germain and Fulham have both suffered surprisingly early exits from the UEFA Europa League, while the likes of Lazio, Twente, Wisla Krakow and Stoke City are through to the last 32.

Blanc defiant amid EURO concerns

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:08:00 GMT

Laurent Blanc has revealed his concerns over France's UEFA EURO 2012 accommodation, but the coach and former FIFA World Cup™ winner is hopeful the team can be something the people back home can get behind.

Rooney ban reduced to two matches

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:31:00 GMT

England have been boosted by the news that star forward Wayne Rooney has had his three-match UEFA EURO 2012 ban reduced to two games, after his appeal was heard today.

APOEL finish top despite Shakhtar loss

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:02:00 GMT

APOEL Nicosia suffered their first loss of this UEFA Champions League campaign, but despite falling to Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 have qualified for the last 16 as Group G leaders.

Big guns reflect on tough draw

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:19:00 GMT

There was a cautious tone amongst the voices of Europe's elite nations, as all were expecting a tough time of it at the UEFA EURO 2012 finals, with many of the favourites being drawn together.

Stoke saved late, Sporting progress

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:04:00 GMT

Stoke City are into the UEFA Europa League knockout stages after drawing with Dynamo Kyiv, Sporting ensured qualification as group winners, but a surprise defeat has left Paris Saint-Germain in trouble.

Six more taste Europa joy

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:29:00 GMT

Portugal’s Sporting Braga, Spain’s Atletico Madrid, Ukraine’s Metalist Kharkiv, Greece’s PAOK, Belgium’s Standard Liege and Germany’s Hannover are the latest clubs to secure UEFA Europa League Round of 32 qualification.

All eyes on Kiev for EURO 2012 draw

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:36:00 GMT

Europe's 16 UEFA EURO 2012 participants will convene in Kiev on Friday as the draw for the four groups takes place for next year's continental championship in Ukraine and Poland.

Historic Cypriots lead qualified trio

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:50:00 GMT

An intriguing night of UEFA Champions League action saw Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen and APOEL Nicosia book their places in the last 16, while Porto and Valencia kept themselves in contention.

Porto still alive with Shakhtar win

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:51:00 GMT

Porto snatched victory at Shakhtar Donetsk to set up a shoot-out with Zenit St Petersburg for a place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

Last 16 places ready to be claimed

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:57:00 GMT

Manchester City head to Naples, while Manchester United host Benfica as a handful of sides vie for passage to the Round of 16 on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League.

Spain, Netherlands join co-hosts as top seeds

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:37:00 GMT

Spain have been joined by the Netherlands and co-hosts Poland and Ukraine in the top group seeds for the UEFA EURO 2012 finals draw, which is set to take place in Kyiv on 2 December.

Germany, Uruguay lay down markers

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:56:00 GMT

Tuesday’s friendly internationals saw Germany record a resounding victory over the Dutch and Uruguay pull off a memorable success in Italy. England and USA both won, while France and Spain settled for draws.

Low: Positives to be taken from draw

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:19:00 GMT

Despite watching his side give away three first-half goals as they drew 3-3 with Ukraine last night, Germany coach Joachim Low was in a positive mood after the friendly match.

Mixed fortunes for EURO hosts

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:58:00 GMT

Ukraine’s high-scoring draw with Germany proved the pick of Friday’s friendlies across Europe, while fellow UEFA EURO 2012 hosts Poland lost at home to Italy.

Youthful Germans survive Ukraine scare

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:58:00 GMT

An experimental Germany team survived a scare on Friday as the guests had to come from 3-1 down to seal a 3-3 draw with UEFA EURO 2012 co-hosts Ukraine in a friendly.

Low set to start Ozil, Gotze

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:41:00 GMT

Ukraine may have to face the daunting prospect of Mario Gotze and Mesut Ozil, Germany coach Joachim Low has hinted, with the sides meeting in a friendly on Friday.

Low gives Lahm a rest

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:05:00 GMT

Joachim Low has named his 24-man squad for Germany's upcoming friendlies against Ukraine and the Netherlands, with captain Philipp Lahm rested for both encounters.

Five teams through as Spurs stutter

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:10:00 GMT

PSV Eindhoven, Twente, Anderlecht, Legia Warsaw, and Athletic Bilbao have all ensured their passage in to the last 32 in the UEFA Europa League, while Tottenham Hotspur will have to wait after a loss to Rubin Kazan.

Zenit sink Shakhtar to stay on pace

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:25:00 GMT

Zenit St Petersburg secured a vital 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk with Nicolas Lombaerts the only man on target as the Russian side provisionally moved to the top of Group G in the UEFA Champions League.

Tymoschuk: I still have a lot to offer

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:10:00 GMT

Anatoliy Tymoschuk speaks to FIFA.com about Bayern Munich's renaissance under Jupp Heynckes, his own future and his hopes for Ukraine ahead of next year's UEFA European Championship.

Udinese, Schalke stun as Fulham falter

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:31:00 GMT

Udinese scored two last-gasp goals to defeat Atletico Madrid, while Schalke ran out 5-0 winners over Steaua Bucharest, and ten-man Fulham lost 1-0 to Wisla Krakow in the UEFA Europa League.

Rybka leads the way as Shakhtar draw

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:18:00 GMT

Shakhtar Donetsk had goalkeeper Olexandr Rybka to thank as they emerged with a point from a thrilling UEFA Champions League Group G clash against Zenit.

The flawless, troubled and triumphant

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:01:00 GMT

With 240 matches played among nine qualifying groups, FIFA.com reviews the most memorable moments from the 13-month-long qualifying campaign for next summer's UEFA EURO 2012.

EURO 2012 co-hosts victorious

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:13:00 GMT

Poland scored a comfortable 2-0 victory in Belarus, while fellow UEFA EURO 2012 co-hosts Ukraine won by the same scoreline on the road in Estonia.

Greece, Belgium push for qualification

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:36:00 GMT

Greece moved into pole position in UEFA EURO 2012 qualification Group F after beating fellow contenders Croatia 2-0, while Belgium beat Kazakhstan 4-1 to move into second in Group A at Turkey's expense.

All to play for in EURO deciders

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:47:00 GMT

With ten places still up for grabs at the UEFA EURO 2012 finals, the final two rounds of qualifying action present several key matches, specifically for England and France, who are each on the verge of clinching qualification.

Slomka wants improvement despite win

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:35:00 GMT

Mirko Slomka has said his side need to improve on their second half showing against Vorskla last night, saying they must learn from it, despite winning the UEFA Europa League game 2-1.

Atletico draw, Spurs, Schalke convince

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:11:00 GMT

Juanfran scored late to rescue a 1-1 UEFA Europa League draw for Atletico Madrid against Rennes, while Christian Fuchs' double helped Schalke to a 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa, and Tottenham Hotspur beat Shamrock Rovers.

Barcelona buoyant, Marseille make hay

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:38:00 GMT

Champions Barcelona and a Marseille side, lifted by the glamour of Europe, put in the two most sparkling performances in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League action. FIFA.com reviews all the highlights.

Shakhtar woes continue with APOEL draw

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:02:00 GMT

Shakhtar Donetsk's disappointing start to the UEFA Champions League group stage continued this evening as they were held to a draw by unfancied APOEL Nicosia in a match they dominated.

Lazio, Celtic struggle as Europa begins

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Italian giants Lazio were fortunate to escape with a draw against Romanian side Vaslui in their opening UEFA Europa League clash while Celtic were beaten and Sporting Lisbon, PSV and Besiktas picked up wins.

Late drama the theme on opening night

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:48:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews an exciting opening to the UEFA Champions League, during which Barcelona were held to a dramatic draw by AC Milan, Chelsea beat Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal almost claimed thee points in Dortmund.

Porto fight back to beat nine-man Shakhtar

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:16:00 GMT

Adriano put Shakhtar Donetsk ahead, but goals from Hulk and Kleber ensured Porto, who finished the game at a two-player numerical advantage, won their Group G curtain-raiser.

Tactical revolution unseats Brazil

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:30:00 GMT

More evenly contested than some of its predecessors, the sixth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup proved an engrossing event, ending with the tactically astute Russians deposing mighty Brazil.

Champions League back with a bang

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:46:00 GMT

The long road to next May's UEFA Champions League final in Munich commences in earnest this week highlighted by potentially epic ties featuring past winners as Barcelona face AC Milan and Benfica host Manchester United.

Firing blanks to shoot-out shock

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:57:00 GMT

Missing a penalty during a shoot-out is always a possibility in football, but FIFA.com takes a look back at some of the more memorable and rare examples of when a team has not scored one.

Fabregas stars as Brazil, Argentina rise

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:42:00 GMT

FIFA.com examines all the action from the latest batch of international friendlies, which saw Brazil and Argentina prosper while Poland, Ukraine and USA fell flat.

Czechs bounce struggling Ukraine

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:30:00 GMT

UEFA EURO 2012 hosts Ukraine suffered a fourth consecutive defeat with a 4-0 capitulation against Czech Republic in Prague.

Spain, Italy book qualification

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:07:00 GMT

European giants Spain and Italy have joined Germany as qualifiers for UEFA EURO 2012 following a hectic night of action in which England and the Netherlands are also within reach of securing passage.

And then there were eight…

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:22:00 GMT

Mexico and Nigeria joined Brazil and Russia in the quarter-finals at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 after a day packed with incident and drama.

Mexico sneak through, eliminate Ukraine

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:36:00 GMT

Following a 1-1 draw, Mexico survived a major scare to beat European outfit Ukraine on penalties and reach the quarter-finals of the 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Ravenna, Italy.

All or nothing for final-day quartet

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:14:00 GMT

The final day of group games at Ravenna/Italy 2011 features two all-or-nothing crunch matches between Ukraine-Mexico and Tahiti-Nigeria, with only the winners able to progress.

Brazil, Russia show their strength

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:19:00 GMT

Brazil and Russia won through to the last eight of Ravenna/Italy 2011 on Sunday, with four teams still in the mix for the remaining qualifying slots from Groups C and D.