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Mandzukic versus Lewandowski: Selfless strikers

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:12:00 GMT

Saturday's UEFA Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund sees strikers Mario Mandzukic and Robert Lewandowski go head-to-head. FIFA.com puts the pair's personal stats under the microscope.

Buriram’s run continues, Saudi duo shine

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:15:00 GMT

The AFC Champions League quarter-final line-up is now set after another dramatic week of action across Asia with Saudi clubs enjoying success, while Thai outsiders Buriram United have continued their astonishing ride.

Steady progress boosts Malayan Tigers

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at Malaysia who are aiming to take regional success to the continental stage under ambitious coach Rajagopal Krishnasamy.

Valcke: The six stadiums are ready

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:54:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke with FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke, who was invited to Brazil to visit the cities of Natal, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro and emerged highly satisfied with the progress being made in the FIFA World Cup™ host nation.

Treble-chasing Wolfsburg eye Lyon upset

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:06:00 GMT

Though undefeated throughout the entire season French champions Lyon face a tough challenge from treble-chasing Wolfsburg if they are to claim a record third successive UEFA Women's Champions League crown.

Dante: Dortmund are dangerous

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:39:59 GMT

As he readies himself for the biggest challenge of his career – Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund – Bayern Munich defender Dante spoke to FIFA.com.

Pellegrini: I'm leaving Malaga

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:50:00 GMT

Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave Malaga at the end of the season, with the Chilean coach heavily tipped to fill the vacancy left by Roberto Mancini at Manchester City this summer.

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.

Neill, Ognenovski back for Socceroos

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:35:00 GMT

Captain Lucas Neill and Sasa Ognenovski are among the key returnees to Australia's squad for upcoming crucial Brazil 2014 qualifiers.

Santa Fe edge towards last eight, Flu stumble

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:43:00 GMT

Colombia's Santa Fe have one foot in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals after a 3-1 win at Real Garcilaso, while Brazilian champions Fluminense were held to a goalless home draw by Olimpia.

Adriano extends Barcelona stay

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:41:00 GMT

Barcelona have announced that versatile Brazilian defender Adriano has signed a new four-year contract to remain at the Nou Camp.

Keane free to face England

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:00 GMT

Los Angeles Galaxy has agreed to let striker Robbie Keane join the Republic of Ireland's squad for their upcoming friendlies against England and Georgia after the MLS club originally said he couldn't leave.

Guangzhou, Kashiwa ease into quarters

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:19:00 GMT

Guangzhou Evergrande and Kashiwa Reysol, who both won their first legs, were again victorious over Central Coast Mariners and Jeonbuk Motors respectively, while Lekhwiya and Esteghlal also advanced.

Bonera extends Milan stay

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:52:00 GMT

AC Milan defender Daniele Bonera has penned a new contract which will keep him at San Siro until June 2015.

Van Gaal names four new faces in srong squad

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:28:00 GMT

Lerin Duarte, Miquel Nelom, Dwight Tiendalli and Jens Toornstra have earned first call-ups to the Netherlands squad for the friendlies against Indonesia and China PR.

Xavi: Trusting your medical services is vital

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:28:00 GMT

Xavi was among those present as Barcelona’s Medical Services was granted FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence status. Afterwards, he told FIFA.com the significance of having a medical centre of such calibre available to those at the club.

Badstuber set for ten months out

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:22:00 GMT

Bayern Munich defender Holger Badstuber faces a ten month spell on the sidelines following an operation to remove the cruciate ligament in his right knee, his club have confirmed.

Football development to set the tone for 63rd FIFA Congress

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:00 GMT

Football development, through initiatives such as Goal and 11 For Health, will set the tone for the next FIFA Congress in Mauritius.

Carroll out of England squad

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:10:00 GMT

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has withdrawn from the England squad for the friendly games against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil because of a foot injury, the Football Association have announced.

Top scorers and a title treble

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Edinson Cavani stars along with Rafael Benitez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Bayern Munich and CSKA Moscow in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

A-League season to run until May

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:21:00 GMT

Next season's A-League schedule has been announced with the season to conclude in May partly to assist national team preparations should the Socceroos qualify for Brazil 2014.

Pulis departs Stoke after seven years

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:22:00 GMT

Manager Tony Pulis has left Stoke by mutual consent following seven successful years at the club.

Buriram continue dream run, FC Seoul advance

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:00 GMT

Preliminary round qualifiers Buriram United continued their stunning AFC Champions League run by edging Bunyodkor to reach the last eight, K League champions FC Seoul are also through on what was also a good night for Saudi clubs.

Arena Pernambuco the sixth Brazil 2014 stadium to be handed over

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:33:02 GMT

The Arena Pernambuco was unveiled on 20 May with a kickabout between workers involved in its construction, with President Dilma Rousseff looking on.

Africans set to scrap for Tahiti ticket

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:25:00 GMT

Senegal and Nigeria are considered favoured to qualify this week for the upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, but there are several teams with designs on claiming one of the two tickets to Tahiti 2013.

Enza-Yamissi: I'm the big brother of the Wild Beasts

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:22 GMT

Captain of Central African Republic, Eloge Enza-Yamissi speaks to FIFA.com about their quest to salvage their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign

The parallel courses of Falcao and Martinez

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:55:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the performances of Colombian forwards Jackson Martinez and Radamel Falcao in their first seasons in Europe and finds some striking statistical similarities.

Galtier signs extension at St Etienne

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:11:00 GMT

St Etienne coach Christophe Galtier has signed a two-year contract extension taking him through to 2016, the Ligue 1 club have confirmed.

Messi: Turkey 2013 will be great

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:53:00 GMT

A dream meeting took place on the eve of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which runs from 21 June to 13 July in Turkey, as Barcelona star Lionel Messi met with Turkey U-20 star Sadık Ciftpınar.

FIFA celebrates 109th birthday

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:48:15 GMT

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) celebrates its 109th anniversary today and FIFA.com takes a look at the history of the organisation and some special events taking place this year.

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.

Hummels: I'm staying at Dortmund

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:56:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has rejected speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona or Bayern Munich, describing the reports as "rumours other people invent".

Kay Murray: I've grown quite attached to all of them

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:19:00 GMT

Two-time FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala co-host Kay Murray switched her focus from real to virtual football when she hosted the FIWC13 Grand Final. FIFA.com spoke to her on stage in Madrid.

Mourinho to depart Real

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:58:00 GMT

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after three years in Spain with club president Florentino Perez saying the departure is via mutual consent.

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.

Klopp reveals his Kagawa heartbreak

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:51:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he was in tears when Shinji Kagawa departed for Manchester United and says the Japanese midfielder deserves more game time at Old Trafford.

Messi committed to Barça

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:48:00 GMT

Lionel Messi has reaffirmed his commitment to Barcelona, claiming that he "has never thought about playing for any other club".

Juve triumph in dramatic final-day fight

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com recalls a thrilling conclusion to the 1973 Serie A title race, when the leaders going into the round lost an eight-goal thriller and a late wonder goal allowed one of their rivals to clinch the Scudetto.

Stramaccioni ready to rebuild Inter

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:55:00 GMT

Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni has said that he hopes to stay at the club and build a new team with the help of club president Massimo Moratti.

Juventus still in a class of their own

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the Serie A season as Juventus again displayed their dominance to win the Scudetto in a canter, Napoli and Fiorentina enjoyed strong campaigns, while there was vastly contrasting experiences for the two Milan giants.

Ibrahimovic takes French players award

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:00 GMT

Paris St Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named as France's footballer of the year by the country's Union Nationale des Footballeurs Professionnels.

Van Persie follows in Shearer’s footsteps

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:12:00 GMT

Robin van Persie has become the first player to win the Premier League Golden Boot in successive seasons for different teams since Alan Shearer did so in 1997. FIFA.com reflects on their remarkable goalscoring exploits.

Rivals trail in Bayern's wake

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:21:00 GMT

The 50th anniversary of the Bundesliga was dominated by Bayern Munich breaking records, but there were also some other wonderful stories. FIFA.com reviews it all.

Lahm: This team is hungry

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:00 GMT

In the build-up to the UEFA Champions League final, FIFA.com spoke exclusively to Bayern Munich and Germany captain Philipp Lahm, who also looked ahead to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Hosts target Asia's last eight

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:03:00 GMT

Home sides are well placed going into the AFC Champions League Round of 16 return legs with only Bunyodkor suffering defeat on the road last week. All the action previewed.

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.

Familiar kings Auckland do it the hard way

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:38:00 GMT

Auckland City may have achieved an unprecedented third successive crown but they had to fight off a variety of challengers to do so and triumph in the new-look OFC Champions League.

Cruz Azul ease into final

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:35:00 GMT

Cruz Azul have set up a meeting with Club America in the Clausura final after a 2-1 home win over nine-man Santos Laguna sealed a 5-1 aggregate triumph.

Wellington sign former Victory coach Merrick

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:26:00 GMT

Two-time A-League championship winning coach Ernie Merrick has been appointed to the helm of Wellington Phoenix in the wake of Ricki Herbert's departure in February.

River stumble at Santa Fe

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:18:00 GMT

Third-placed River Plate were forced to come from two goals down for a share of the spoils at struggling Union Santa Fe, while San Lorenzo moved fourth with a 3-0 win at All Boys.

Asian women begin bid for Canada

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:11:00 GMT

The journey towards the newly enlarged 24-nation FIFA Women’s World Cup™ begins this week for Asia’s aspirants with the continent set to field a record number of contenders.