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Chopra completes Cardiff return

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:53:00 GMT

Michael Chopra has completed his club-record transfer to Cardiff City, his former club, and the striker has immediately set his sights on promotion.

Rush: Owen will score goals

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:40:00 GMT

Michael Owen's transfer to Manchester United is a great opportunity for him according to Ian Rush, who believes the striker will respond with goals.

Landreau suffers knee woe

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:12:00 GMT

Just days after joining Lille from Paris Saint-Germain, a cruciate ligament injury has sidelined goalkeeper Mickael Landreau for several months.

Ronaldo: I'm worth £80m

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:02:00 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he will vindicate Real Madrid's outlay on him, and revealed he is happy to be the world's most expensive footballer.

Owen completes United swap

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:25:00 GMT

Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle striker Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract.

United close in on Owen

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:47:00 GMT

English champions Manchester United's move to sign striker Michael Owen on a surprise free transfer deal appears to be nearing completion.

Dunga pilots return to pole

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:54:00 GMT

Seven wins from seven matches ended Brazil's longest spell away from the pole position they have monopolised since the Ranking's inception.

Jordaan looks ahead to 2010

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:27:00 GMT

The celebrations following South Africa's successful hosting of the FIFA Confederations Cup were short-lived, as the focus has now turned to 2010.

Transfer activity intensifies

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:10:00 GMT

The last two weeks have produced plenty of big-name comings and goings in the transfer market, as FIFA.com reveals in its latest round-up.

World Leagues preview

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:58:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to the last day in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay, and at the crucial games set to take place in Brazil, Chile, Japan and the USA.

An invention for all eternity

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com investigates the evolution of the ball, which had different names and uses across the world until becoming what it now is to the sport.

Lu sends Beijing clear

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:37:00 GMT

Beijing Guoan edged two points clear at the top of the Chinese Super League thanks to Lu Jiang's late-winner against Dalian Shide.

Owen linked with United move

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:03:00 GMT

England striker Michael Owen could be moving to Premier League champions Manchester United according to reports in the British press.

When Blatter met Mandela, Somo and Zuma

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:58:00 GMT

Joseph S. Blatter held some very special meetings with Nelson Mandela, Jomo Somo and Jacob Zuma in the final week of the FIFA Confederations Cup.

De la Red facing lengthy absence

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:43:00 GMT

New Real Madrid signing Raul Albiol will slot into the position vacated by injured star Ruben de la Red who is facing a lengthy absence from the game.

City bid for Terry rejected

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:37:00 GMT

FA Cup winners Chelsea have confirmed they have rejected a bid from Manchester City for their captain and England defender John Terry.

Mowbray biding his time

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:02:00 GMT

New Celtic manager Tony Mowbray says he won't be making any hasty decisions with his squad personnel before deciding to make any changes.

Cruzeiro secure final berth

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:32:00 GMT

Brazil's Cruzeiro overcame domestic rivals Gremio 5-3 on aggregate to set up a Copa Libertadores final against Argentina's Estudiantes next week.

Copa Libertadores review

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:53:00 GMT

Cruzeiro and Estudiantes will contest the final after impressive away results completed aggregate victories over Gremio and Nacional respectively.

Valencia, 90 years of passion

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:18:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at one of Spain's most successful clubs, Valencia CF, who are celebrating their 90th anniversary this year.

Jack in the bag for Gunners

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:52:00 GMT

Arsenal have tied up promising teenager Jack Wilshere on a new long-term contract as Arsene Wenger's London club continue to look to the future.