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The Week in Quotes

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:03:18 GMT

Featuring Simun Samuelsen on Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s bad behaviour, Jose Mourinho on how he was Barcelona’s nemesis and Giovanni Trapattoni comparing the current Spain team to the Brazil one of Pele and Co.

The FIFA Confederations Cup in quotes

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:00:48 GMT

FIFA.com looks back over some of the most memorable quotations in the history of the FIFA Confederations Cup ahead of the action beginning in Brazil for the 2013 edition.

Senna ends 11-year stay at Villarreal

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:14:00 GMT

Fresh from helping Villarreal gain promotion to the Spanish top flight, veteran midfielder Marcos Senna has left the club to move to the USA.

Azteca misery for Mexico as USA soar

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:54:00 GMT

USA raced clear at the top of the CONCACAF Brazil 2014 qualifying after a comprehensive win over Panama on Tuesday, while Mexico’s miserable and inexplicable home form continued.

A dethroned champion and thrilling duels

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:58:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the latest from the world of women's football, with Liverpool on top in England, Rossiyanka dethroned in Russia, and Western New York Flash making up ground at the top in the USA.

Home comforts await Mexico, USA

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:33:43 GMT

Mexico return to their fabled Estadio Azteca on Tuesday for a date with fellow Hexagonal leaders Costa Rica, while USA meet Panama in Seattle after a weekend win in Jamaica.

Memorable moments from the Festival of Champions

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:15:00 GMT

FIFA.com presents some of the most memorable moments from the Festival of Champions.

Turkey 2013 hopefuls take Toulon test

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:54:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the prestigious Toulon Tournament which this year featured six teams from five continents preparing for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey later this month.

Lucky seven for leading Hexagonal trio

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT

USA and Costa Rica both won on Friday night to join Mexico – who could only draw in Panama – in a three-way tangle on seven points at the top of the CONCACAF qualifying group.

Earthquakes dump Yallop as coach

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:09:00 GMT

Frank Yallop has been dismissed as coach of struggling San Jose Earthquakes after a five year spell in his second stint at the helm.

No summer holiday for Hexagonal hopefuls

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:30:00 GMT

June is a busy time in CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014 with all six remaining teams playing three crucial games apiece. FIFA.com takes a closer look at Friday’s first matchday.

Higuain: I’m not jealous of Gonzalo

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:19:00 GMT

Federico Higuain chats to FIFA.com about being part of a sporting family, his career path, life at Colombus Crew and why scoring goals is not of utmost importance to him.

Brazil dealt challenge in Tahiti 2013 draw

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:38:00 GMT

The Tahiti 2013 draw has thrown up a number of intriguing match-ups, notably for the host nation and also four-time world champions Brazil.

Dutch go fifth, quartet reach personal bests

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:59:00 GMT

The Netherlands have moved up to fifth on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, while Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Mali and Albania have hit their highest-ever spots.

Road to Tahiti 2013 glory revealed

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:28:00 GMT

The pathway to glory at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Tahiti 2013 has been unveiled following the Official Draw held at the Maison de la Culture in Papeete, with four-time world champions Brazil dealt a tough challenge.

Three-star Union bust Crew

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:20:00 GMT

Three first-half goals gave Philadelphia Union a comfortable 3-0 win over fellow midtable Eastern Conference side Columbus Crew.

Altidore hits stride for Stars and Stripes

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:11:00 GMT

Fresh from a man-of-the-match performance in a win over Germany, Jozy Altidore talks to FIFA.com about the USA's trio of crucial June qualifiers and his breakout year in the Netherlands.

Speed, shocks and six shooters

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:21:59 GMT

Landmark triumphs for Pasching and Basel, a €57 million transfer fee at Barcelona, six-goal heroes in Ecuador and Cambodia and a record-breaking goal for Lukas Podolski, feature in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Bengtson: Honduras ready to fight for it

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:24:00 GMT

Ahead of a crucial trio of FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers, FIFA.com caught up with Honduras forward Jerry Bengtson, one of the players central to Los Catrachos' hopes of reaching Brazil 2014.

USA, Sweden, France trump rivals

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:46:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest in women’s football as USA overwhelmed Canada in a typically full-blooded north American derby, while Sweden and France received morale-boosting wins ahead of July's UEFA Women’s EURO.

USA edge Germany on Dempsey double

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:56:00 GMT

On a sweltering day in Washington, DC, the United States held on to beat Germany 4-3 at RFK Stadium, spurred on by an early goal from Jozy Altidore and a brace from Clint Dempsey in the second half.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:17:00 GMT

In our weekly birthday feature FIFA.com looks ahead to the next seven days of footballers celebrating growing a year older, with the likes of FIFA Women's Player of the Year Abby Wambach and Lukasz Piszczek amongst them.

Donovan named to preliminary USA Gold Cup roster

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:44:00 GMT

Landon Donovan, who last represented his country in August when USA beat Mexico 1-0 at the Estadio Azteca and has since been left off the squad by Jurgen Klinsmann, has been named in the preliminary CONCACAF Gold Cup roster.

Roma to face MLS best in All-Star Game

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:52:00 GMT

Serie A side Roma will face the best players from Major League Soccer in the MLS All-Star Game on 31 July at Sporting Park, the home ground of Sporting Kansas City.

Chivas USA sack "Chelis" after sluggish start

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:27:00 GMT

After recording just three wins and two draws in 12 matches in the Major League Soccer season, Chivas USA have parted ways with manager Jose Luis Sanchez Sola.

Klinsmann, Beasley see positives in defeat

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:28:00 GMT

Jurgen Klinsmann and DaMarcus Beasley both preached the positives that emerged from USA's 4-2 defeat at home to Belgium last night.

Benteke double helps Belgium overpower USA

Thu, 30 May 2013 03:21:00 GMT

Christian Benteke scored a second-half brace as Belgium dented USA's confidence ahead of their upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers with a 4-2 win in Cleveland.

Open Cup heats up as MLS clubs join the fray

Tue, 28 May 2013 01:33:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the third round of the U.S. Open Cup, the point in the tournament where Major League Soccer clubs jump into action against lower division sides competing in America’s longest running football competition.

USA lose Edu, Ashe, Shea

Tue, 28 May 2013 01:13:00 GMT

Injuries have forced Maurice Edu and Corey Ashe to miss USA's upcoming internationals against Belgium and Germany.

The Fresh Prince's penalty pleasure

Mon, 27 May 2013 15:41:00 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 Hollywood mega-star leaving football superstars chuckling!

Di Vaio hits treble, Dallas win

Sun, 26 May 2013 05:10:00 GMT

Marco Di Vaio's first-half hat-trick laid the foundations for Philadelphia Union's 5-3 win over Montreal Impact, while FC Dallas beat San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 courtesy of a Fabian Castillo goal.

Rogers joins Galaxy

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:52:00 GMT

LA Galaxy have signed midfielder Robbie Rogers, with the former USA international returning to football four months after quitting sport following his announcement that he is gay.

Lopetegui: We intend to be competitive

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:20:54 GMT

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui speaks to FIFA.com about his team's expectations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup and their chances in what could be the competition's toughest section.

Star-stacked Brasileirao ready to roll

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:05:24 GMT

With 11 member of Luiz Felipe Scolari’s FIFA Confederations Cup squad, plus the likes of Alexandre Pato, Diego Forlan, Ronaldinho and Clarence Seedorf on show, the Brasileirao 2013 promises much.

Double joy for Wolfsburg, Sky Blue fly high

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a big week of women’s club football as Wolfsburg continued their recent dominance in Germany, there are new leaders Stateside and a perfect finale to the maiden Belgium/Netherlands season looms large.

The boots that bent it for Beckham

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:41:00 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 showcases the boots a legend wore for an unforgettable farewell.

Last-gasp Cahill strike stuns Galaxy

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:44:00 GMT

New York Red Bulls have come out on top in a heavyweight MLS clash with Los Angeles Galaxy thanks to an injury-time winner from Tim Cahill.

Johnson downs Dallas, Timbers extend run

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:09:00 GMT

Eddie Johnson scored twice as the Seattle Sounders posted their third straight Major League Soccer victory with a 4-2 win against FC Dallas, while Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten run to ten games.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:30:00 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.

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.

How did you rate Beckham?

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know how good you thought David Beckham was and what are your best memories of his playing career.

Beckham: I always wanted to go out on top

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:29:00 GMT

David Beckham has explained his decision to retire, admitted criticism over his lifestyle upset him and expressed his pride at what he achieved in his career.

Beckham, the magnificent seven

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:36:00 GMT

Wonder goals, a wonderful gesture and admirable achievements feature as FIFA.com picks out seven memorable moments from David Beckham’s career.

Galaxy late show breaks Union

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:05:00 GMT

Los Angeles Galaxy secured a 4-1 victory at Philadelphia Union to move third in the Western Conference standings.

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.

Collin ends Dynamo streak

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:57:00 GMT

Sporting Kansas City moved second in the Eastern Conference after a 1-0 win at Houston Dynamo which ended their rivals' 36-match unbeaten home record.

USA back with a bang as Salvadorans stride

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:35:00 GMT

USA will return to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after a lengthy absence, edging fellow qualifiers El Salvador in the Bahamas in a qualifying tournament where top-ranked Mexico fell flat.

Dallas go seven clear, Real beaten

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:06:00 GMT

FC Dallas moved seven points clear in the Western Conference after a 2-1 win over DC United, coupled with Real Salt Lake's 3-2 defeat to Montreal Impact.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:26:00 GMT

We look ahead to another week of birthday's around the footballing globe, with the likes of Brazilian legend Rai, Venezuelan star Juan Arango and French goal-scoring queen Eugenie Le Sommer all set to celebrate.

USA, El Salvador book passage to Tahiti

Sun, 12 May 2013 03:36:00 GMT

USA and El Salvador will represent CONCACAF at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after qualifying for Tahiti in dramatic fashion at the expense of Costa Rica and Mexico.