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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.

2010 FIFA World Cup™: The highlights

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:16:00 GMT

Almost exactly nine years ago, on 15 May 2004, the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ was awarded to South Africa. Three years after the tournament’s conclusion, FIFA.com and FIFA TV recap the highlights of the global showdown.

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.

Schweini gets a beer shower!

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:21:00 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 shows a Bayern Munich star getting drenched in alcohol!

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.

Babies and the beautiful game

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:00 GMT

From Bebeto through Joey Barton to Jonathan Soriano, FIFA.com looks at how the arrival of babies has been greeted in the world of football.

European help in Uganda

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:33:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com and FIFA TV on a journey to Uganda, where The Football Club Social Alliance has set itself the objective of giving more people access to football, as well as facilitating training opportunities for coaches.

They said it: Sir Alex Ferguson

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at some of the choice gems produced by Sir Alex Ferguson in the wake of the announcement that he will retire at the end of the season.

Speedy strikes and German joy

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Miroslav Klose's five-goal show against Bologna features in FIFA.com's latest stats review, which also includes feats by Bayern Munich, Ronald de Boer, Manuel Lanzini and Theo Walcott.

An iconic venue from the Rio skies

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:30:00 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 shows 'The Wonderful City' looking down on one of the world's most wonderful stadiums.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 05 May 2013 06:59:00 GMT

We look ahead to the week of birthdays in the world of football, with the likes of Brazilian defensive duo Dani Alves and Lucio, and USA women's pair Sydney Leroux and Carla Overbeck.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 04 May 2013 15:46:00 GMT

Featuring Mario Balotelli offering the Real Madrid players a big incentive, an honest Jonathan Zebina on why he didn’t want to see France win Germany 2006, and Scott Parker comparing Jan Vertonghen to an antique car.

A springboard into the world’s elite

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:23:00 GMT

Ahead of this summer’s FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013, FIFA.com and FIFA TV look back on some of the tournament’s previous editions, which launched the careers of more than a few of the world’s biggest stars.

Fortresses, failures and a 14-year-old

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:26:00 GMT

Demoralising defeats for Boca Juniors and Newcastle United feature alongside impressive feats from Mathieu Flamini, Houston Dynamo and young Jordan Allan in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

A famous signature, a new face

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:56:00 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 shows a Real Madrid and Brazil start being unveiled as one of the faces of adidas.

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.

Ailton & Klasnic want to break free!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:45:00 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 Bundesliga footballers impersonating rock group Queen!

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.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:28:00 GMT

Featuring Jurgen Klopp and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge exchanging backside-related jabs, Bebe on communication with Sir Alex Ferguson and Rachida Dati on what it would take for her to quit politics.

Heroes of the back-heel

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:10:00 GMT

From Denis Law through Rabah Madjer to Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA.com looks at some of the most celebrated exponents of the back-heel.

Croatia make spectacular FIFA World Cup debut

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:39:00 GMT

Croatia are up to fourth in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, their best placing since coming third on their FIFA World Cup debut in 1998. FIFA.com and FIFA TV look back at that impressive first appearance.

Streaks stretched and runs ended

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:36:00 GMT

Royston Drenthe, Robert Lewandowski, Basel, Boca Juniors and the Tyne-Wear derby feature in FIFA.com's latest look at the week's stats.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:51:00 GMT

In this week's birthday feature, we take a look at Nigerian full-back Taye Taiwo, young Barça star Martin Montoya, American midfielder Maurice Edu and Canucks midfielder Jodi-Ann Robinson.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:18:00 GMT

We take a look back at the most memorable quotes from the last week. We hear from Jurgen Klopp on his side's dramatic turnaround, Alexandre Pato on his love for Internacional and Jose Mourinho on Galatasaray's following.

Little Martinique's big ambitions

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:32:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com and FIFA TV on a journey to the Caribbean nation of Martinique, where football plays a huge role in daily life - and is set to get even bigger.

Fast starts and late drama

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:38:00 GMT

Comebacks from Borussia Dortmund and Fiorentina feature alongside a quickfire goal from Emmanuel Adebayor, a Cesc Fabregas hat-trick and a landmark strike from Rogerio Ceni.

Contreras gets some love in Caracas!

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:24:00 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 shows a Chilean receiving some surprise treatment in Venezuela.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 06:54:00 GMT

This week in our birthday round-up, we look at French winger Franck Ribery, 1994 FIFA World Cup™-winner Mazinho and Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany.

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.

From Kenya to Denmark and back

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:12:00 GMT

In this latest edition of Video of the Week, FIFA.com and FIFA TV present the Danish African Soccer Academy, which aims to support youngsters in both Denmark and Kenya. Take a look for yourself.

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.

The ball-juggling president!

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:36:00 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 shows one of the most powerful men in the world bouncing the ball on his head!

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:18:00 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, 30 Mar 2013 09:39:00 GMT

We take a look back at the most memorable quotes from the last week. We hear from Gianluigi Buffon on his 'dog years', Falcao on fellow Roma legend Francesco Totti and the enigmatic Eric Cantona on Jose Mourinho's methods.

Football at a different pace

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:15:00 GMT

In our latest Video of the Week, FIFA.com and FIFA TV features a version of football in which running is not allowed. Take a look for yourself.

Records and milestones on the road to Brazil

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:33:00 GMT

Son Heungmin, Adrian Mutu and Sergio Ramos are among the stars of FIFA.com's latest stats reviews, which also looks at contrasting fortunes for Brazil and the Netherlands.

Two hearts in ice

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:37:00 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 shows two A-League players experiencing some muscle therapy.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 08:45:00 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, 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.

FIFA on YouTube amasses 15m views in first year

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:37:00 GMT

In the one year since debuting on 21 March 2012, FIFA on YouTube has established itself as an exciting and emerging presence on the Internet’s most popular video site.

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.

Through the eyes of Gala glasses!

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:30:00 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 sees a game of football through the sunglasses of a supporter!

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:21:00 GMT

In our regular Sunday feature FIFA.com looks at the footballing birthdays in the upcoming week, including three defensive greats in Alessandro Nesta, Ronald Koeman and Fernando Hierro.

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.

Friday night lights in Ireland

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:35:00 GMT

Take a trip to the Republic of Ireland with FIFA.com and FIFA TV, where summer football is helping Irish clubs compete on the European stage.

Firsts, seconds and goals galore

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:33:00 GMT

The heroics of Barcelona and their No10 and Galatasaray and their No17 feature in FIFA.com’s latest stats review, alongside a coach’s invincibility in Buenos Aires, and goal blitzes on Merseyside and in Haute-Savoie.

The foot that’s worth five million!

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:31:00 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 statue of Lionel Messi's favourite weapon - at quite a cost!

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.