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Guardiola: Title race not over yet

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:55:00 GMT

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insisted today that his team are not yet out of the Spanish league title race, despite being seven points adrift of leaders and nearest rivals Real Madrid.

Wolfsburg win keeps them climbling

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:44:00 GMT

Wolfsburg moved up to their highest position of the season tonight thanks to a 3-2 win over Freiburg at the VW-Arena.

Trabzonspor ease into fourth

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:35:00 GMT

Trabzonspor thrashed strugglers Gaziantepspor 4-1 at home tonight to move up to fourth place in the Turkish Super Lig.

Barça brass confident Pep will renew

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:27:00 GMT

Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta said today he is confident that coach Pep Guardiola will prolong his contract with the Spanish and European champions.

Allegri scoffs at Milan crisis talk

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:21:00 GMT

Coach Massimiliano Allegri laughed off suggestions AC Milan are in crisis after a run of three games without a win.

'azadferio': Be patient!

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:35:00 GMT

We speak to Round 20 winner azadferio about his favourite teams, leagues and FIFA Match Predictor strategy.

Bayern confirm Breno knee surgery

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:41:00 GMT

Bundesliga side Bayern Munich have revealed that defender Breno underwent surgery yesterday for a knee problem and it is unknown when the 22-year-old Brazilian will be fit again.

Mweene: We will not panic

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:57:00 GMT

Zambia are not scared of facing Côte d’Ivoire according to goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene, captain Christopher Katongo and coach Herve Renard, who have had their say ahead of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations final.

Sabella: A coach must be a good person

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:00 GMT

In part two of an extended interview with FIFA.com, Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella analyses the pressures of the modern game and reveals a secret or two about his home life.

Dalglish relishing trip to Old Trafford

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:08:00 GMT

Kenny Dalglish has discussed Liverpool's latest meeting with rivals Manchester United, warning that the Reds cannot dwell on previous positive results when they renew battle at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Wenger positive ahead of decisive period

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:28:00 GMT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has described his side's situation as "positive" as they prepare for three important fixtures, while the Frenchman has confirmed that Thierry Henry will not extend his temporary stay.

Magilton claims first Victory win

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:16:00 GMT

Jim Magilton secured his first win as Melbourne Victory coach with a 2-1 defeat of Central Coast Mariners, who suffered successive losses for the first time in more than two years.

Red rivalry on England’s north-west

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:12:00 GMT

Liverpool and Manchester United are, given their proximity and status as England’s two most successful clubs, fierce enemies. FIFA.com tells the tale of their intense rivalry.

Redknapp 'would consider' England offer

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:41:00 GMT

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits he is "flattered" to be the overwhelming favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss.

Aimar extends Benfica contract

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:34:00 GMT

Pablo Aimar has extended his contract with Benfica by a year, the Lisbon club said on Friday.

Farina’s latest goal

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:32:00 GMT

Simone Farina, the AS Gubbio defender who shot to fame last year for denouncing a match-fixing attempt in Italy’s Coppa Italia, opened the Coppa Carnevale 2012 by reading the traditional pre-tournament oath.

Milan enter crucial period without Ibrahimovic

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:18:00 GMT

Defending Italian champions AC Milan play their first game of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's three-match ban when they travel to Udinese this weekend.

Third meeting of the Football Task Force scheduled

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:14:00 GMT

The FIFA Football Task Force 2014 will convene under the chair of Franz Beckenbauer for its third meeting on 22 February 2012 in Zurich.

Moghrabi: Lebanon has the spirit

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:10:00 GMT

Influential midfielder Akram Moghrabi talks to FIFA.com about Lebanon's amazing form so far in Brazil 2014 qualifying and the side's crucial upcoming clash with UAE.

New deal for Giggs

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:45:00 GMT

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension, which will take him into his 22nd season at the club.

Mavuba: My priority is to help others

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:44:00 GMT

Rio Mavuba chats to FIFA.com about Lille’s struggle to keep pace with Paris Saint-Germain, his role as skipper, refusal to give up on going to EURO 2012 and dream of emulating his father and playing in the FIFA World Cup.