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Iniesta: The secret is stability

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:01:00 GMT

Family life, boyhood heroes and La Roja’s upcoming challenges were among the topics on the agenda when Spain and Barcelona maestro Andres Iniesta spoke to FIFA.com.

Neymar: The pressure is huge

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Santos and Seleção star opened up to FIFA.com about fatherhood, his club future, the mood in Brazil ahead of a vital two years for the national team, and his dreams of glory.

Falcao: It's hard to compete with Spain's elite

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:59:00 GMT

Falcao explains to FIFA.com why he wants to stay at Atletico Madrid for now but sees himself playing outside Spain in the future, and discusses the adulation he receives from the Colombian people.

Xavi: The hunger is still there

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:32:00 GMT

In a wide-ranging interview with FIFA.com, the Barcelona captain discussed his club’s rivalry with Real Madrid, his friendship with Iker Casillas and the secret of Spain’s recent success.

Gala stars with plenty to say

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:05:00 GMT

The 2012 FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala is set to stay in the news, thanks to a series of exclusive interviews FIFA.com conducted with the stars who made it such a memorable evening.

Ronaldo: Criticism is part of life

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:22:00 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo speaks exclusively to FIFA.com, touching on his main footballing ambitions, his life off the field, Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid's current travails.

Wambach: Pia coaches with her heart

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:32:00 GMT

Abby Wambach and Pia Sundhage are the best player and best coach of 2012. The pair expressed huge mutual respect when they spoke to FIFA.com after the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 Gala.

Wambach: I was speechless

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:33:00 GMT

After firing the USA to Olympic glory over the summer, Abby Wambach was named FIFA Women's World Player of the Year 2012 at the Kongresshaus in Zurich. Watch her video interview here.

Sundhage: I'm proud of my team

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:25:00 GMT

After winning the FIFA Women's Coach of the Year 2012 award, Pia Sundhage took time out for a short interview with FIFA.com. You can watch the full video here.

Stoch: You need a bit of luck

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:01:00 GMT

Winner of the FIFA Puskás Award for the best goal of 2012, Miroslav Stoch of Fenerbahce and Slovakia spoke to FIFA.com about receiving the prize, which is voted for by fans.

Barcelona method reaps Gala rewards

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:09:00 GMT

On a night when Barcelona had two players in the running for the 2012 FIFA Ballon D’Or and five in the FIFA/FIFPro World XI, the club’s stars told FIFA.com the secret of their enduring success.

Blatter: Football must bring people together

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:59:00 GMT

Addressing the FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala audience and the innumerable people watching around the world, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter discussed the fight against racism and what makes a champion.

Messi: My mind went blank

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:58:00 GMT

Barelona and Argentina No10 Lionel Messi speaks to FIFA.com about winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or for a record fourth time.

Dream XI of 2012 revealed

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:38:00 GMT

Barcelona and Real Madrid players dominated a very Spanish-looking FIFA FIFPro World XI of 2012, occupying ten of the 11 places. Completing the line-up was Radamel Falcao. FIFA.com spoke to the players.

Del Bosque: This isn’t an individual award

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:27:00 GMT

Vicente del Bosque tells FIFA.com that receiving the FIFA Men’s Coach of the Year award for the second time was indebted to his players.

The Gala in pictures!

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:15:00 GMT

FIFA.com delivers the most eye-catching pictures from the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala.

Did your choices prevail at the Gala?

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know whether Lionel Messi, Abby Wambach, Vicente del Bosque and Pia Sundhage weree your top picks for the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala awards.

Beaming winners and emotional moments

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:17:00 GMT

FIFA.com was there when Lionel Messi and Abby Wambach were named FIFA Men's and Women's Players of the Year for 2012 at the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala in Zurich. Here’s our round-up of the glamorous event.

Messi, Wambach, Del Bosque & Sundhage triumph

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:10:00 GMT

Lionel Messi collected a record-breaking fourth consecutive title of best player in the world when he was awarded the 2012 FIFA Ballon d’Or, while US player Abby Wambach claimed her first FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year award.

VIDEO: Amy Macdonald loves football

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:28:00 GMT

FIFA.com had the chance to talk to Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald about her love of the sport and appearance at the FIFA FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala.

Former minnows reeling in the elite

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:49:00 GMT

Abby Wambach, Pia Sundhage and Marta, three true greats of the women’s game, were nominated for awards at the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala. FIFA.com asked the trio for their views on the development of women’s football.

Gala hosts enjoy joint interview

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:22:00 GMT

FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala hosts Kay Murray and Ruud Gullit interviewed each other about guiding the footballing world through such a prestigious event. Click here to watch the video!

Ballon d'Or Gala takes shape

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:02:00 GMT

Watch a behind-the-scenes video of the preparations at Zurich's Kongresshaus for the upcoming FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala.

The FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala: live like never before

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:16:00 GMT

The FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala draws ever closer, and on Monday 7 January FIFA.com will be pulling out all the stops to give you the most extensive coverage of the whole day's action in Zurich.

Make your predictions, vote and win

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:18:00 GMT

Fans have the opportunity to have a role in the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2012 by voting for their choice to win the FIFA Puskás Award for the year's best goal, and also playing the FIFA/FIFPro World XI Predictor game.

Iniesta, Messi or Ronaldo?

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:01:00 GMT

Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the three remaining names in contention for FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012. Who do you think deserves to take the trophy?

Murray talks football with fans on Twitter

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:30:00 GMT

US Open champion and Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray took to FIFA.com's Twitter feed @FIFAcom on Tuesday and the football fanatic took time out to answer fans' questions. Here's a few of the highlights.

Tune in for #AskAndy on Twitter

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:57:00 GMT

After a fantastic response from supporters, tennis star and avid football fan Andy Murray will be taking to FIFA.com's Twitter feed @FIFAcom to answer your questions on the beautiful game on Tuesday 11 December at 16:30 GMT.

Ask Andy Murray your questions on football

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:10:00 GMT

US Open and Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray is taking over FIFA's Twitter feed on 11 December and we are looking for questions on football from his fans to put to him, using the hashtag #AskAndy.

Footballers weigh in on FIFA Ballon d'Or

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:32:00 GMT

Falcao, Ludovic Giuly, Hulk, Roberto Carlos and David Trezeguet, among others, tell FIFA.com which players and coaches should win the prizes at the FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala.

A tough 2012 for Brazil superstar Marta

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:06:00 GMT

FIFA.com chats with five-time FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Marta on the upcoming FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala, her experiences at major tournaments over the past two years, and the future of the women's game in Brazil.

NBA stars divided on Ballon d’Or choice

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:54:00 GMT

As the FIFA Ballon d’Or gala nears, FIFA.com went Stateside to ask some of the NBA’s foreign stars who should get the coveted award.

Predict the next FIFA/FIFPro World XI

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:38:00 GMT

Correctly predict the 11 players that will form the FIFA/FIFPro World XI for 2012 and you could win a jersey signed by the team!

License to thrill for Roberto Carlos’s World XI

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:10:00 GMT

In a light-hearted chat with FIFA.com, the former Brazil and Real left-back nominates Cristiano Ronaldo for the FIFA Ballon d’Or and picks a decidedly attack-minded FIFA/FIFPro World XI.

FIFA Puskás Award: Ten best goals of the year announced

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:07:00 GMT

The race to determine the winner of the FIFA Puskás Award for the “best goal of the year” has started today, 14 November 2012, on FIFA.com.

Sagnol: Messi is untouchable

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with former France international Willy Sagnol to discuss his views on which candidates should collect the FIFA Ballon d'Or, Coach of the Year award and FIFA Women’s Player of the Year title.

Stars have their say on the FIFA Ballon d'Or

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:06:00 GMT

Over the next few weeks, FIFA.com will present the best quotes and exclusive soundbites in the build-up to the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2012. Here you can enjoy today's first instalment!

Scola: From between the sticks to the NBA

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:38:00 GMT

Luis Scola may be a professional basketball player, but having started out as a goalkeeper, he still keeps an eye on the world of football, as he told FIFA.com.

Hulk: It has to be Messi

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:36:00 GMT

Zenit St Petersburg and Brazil striker Hulk reveals his player and coach of 2012 to FIFA.com and also offers up a few of his suggestions for the FIFA/FIFPro World XI.

Matthaus: It's Xavi or Iniesta for me!

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

With the awards ceremony to announce the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2012 winner edging ever closer, FIFA.com spoke exclusively to 1991 World Player of the Year Lothar Matthaus, who believes two Spaniards are favourites for the honour.

Ronaldo: Every player dreams of recognition

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:25:00 GMT

With the run up to the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 building pace, FIFA.com talks to three-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldo on the impact of winning, the talent in his era and who he believed deserved the title but missed out.

Trezeguet: Ronaldo and Messi are a class apart

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:21:00 GMT

David Trezeguet speaks to FIFA.com about the differences between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the rivalry they have with each other and whether any other players can challenge them for the FIFA Ballon d’Or.

Falcao: Several players deserve the Ballon d’Or

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:01:00 GMT

Colombian striker and FIFA Ballon d’Or contender Radamel Falcao gives FIFA.com his tips for the coveted prize, and puts one of his own goals forward for the FIFA Puskas Award.

Who should win the FIFA Ballon d’Or?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:38:00 GMT

Twenty-three men have been shortlisted for the FIFA Ballon d’Or for 2012. FIFA.com wants to know which of them do you think should win the award?

Men’s shortlists for FIFA Ballon d’Or gala 2012 revealed

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Four days after announcing the names of the candidates for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year and the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women’s Football for 2012 awards, FIFA and France Football reveal the names for the men’s awards.

Women’s shortlists for FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala 2012 revealed

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Who will be the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year and the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women’s Football for 2012? The shortlists have been revealed!

Who should have won but never did?

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:31:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which players you think deserved to receive the FIFA Ballon d’Or award during their career but were never fortunate enough to win the prize?

King retains crown as new queen reigns

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks back on the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011 Gala, where Lionel Messi ruled for the third consecutive year and Homare Sawa broke the five-year dominance of Marta.

Messi launches FIFA/FIFPro World XI vote

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT

On Monday 1 October, Lionel Messi, winner of the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011, launched the vote for this year’s FIFA/FIFPro World XI. FIFA.com was on hand to witness events.