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Pohang book UAE berth

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT

Pohang Steelers were crowned the 2009 AFC Champions League winners after the South Koreans defeated Al Ittihad 2-1 in Tokyo today.

Nelsen: We're still the underdogs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:13:00 GMT

Kiwi captain Ryan Nelsen claims that Bahrain are still favourites to reach South Africa, despite failing to defeat New Zealand at home in the first leg.

Wide-open race hits final straight

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:05:00 GMT

Sao Paulo, Palmeiras, Atletico Mineiro, Flamengo and Internacional are divided by little as a wide-open Brasileirao title race enters its home straight.

Blues plot to pressure United

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:25:00 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti knows his first Barclays Premier League match with Manchester United might very well provide the acid test of his title credentials.

And then there were eight

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:19:00 GMT

Spain, Nigeria, Korea Republic and Uruguay made the last eight as a dramatic day ended in misery for Burkina Faso, New Zealand, Mexico and Iran.

Klose: I want to outrank Ronaldo

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:04:00 GMT

Miroslav Klose tells FIFA.com about his desire to surpass Ronaldo as the FIFA World Cup's leading scorer and help Germany impress in South Africa.

Fabregas or Iniesta? You decide...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:07:00 GMT

Cesc Fabregas and Andres Iniesta are two of the world's finest midfielders. FIFA.com wants to know which of the pair you regard as the better player.

Eaglets expect in Korea test

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:26:00 GMT

Nigeria will be firm favourites in their quarter-final clash against the talented Koreas in Calabar, but they are unlikely to have things all their own way.

Familiar foes meet in Ijebu-Ode

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:05:00 GMT

Opponents in the UEFA U-17 Championship, Switzerland and Italy will meet again this Sunday, this time for a semi-final place at Nigeria 2009.

Different tactics, same goal

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:28:00 GMT

Colombia and Turkey, two teams with nerves of steel, meet in Bauchi on Sunday with a place in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on the line.

Wenger unconcerned by goals against

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:51:00 GMT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has no doubts that his side's defence will soon be among the meanest in the Barclays Premier League once again.

Ferguson makes case for defence

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has voiced his support for his defenders despite some disappointing moments this season.

Al Arabi slump

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:21:00 GMT

Seven-time league champions Al Arabi suffered their first defeat this season as they lost 2-1 on Friday at the hands of Al Ahli in round seven.

Beckham: Milan move not a distraction

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:12:00 GMT

David Beckham insists news of his loan to AC Milan has not affected Los Angeles Galaxy's preparations for their most important match in four years.

Jagielka suffers injury setback

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:45:00 GMT

Phil Jagielka, who has been sidelined since damaging ligaments in April, has had a second knee operation, which will delay his return to action.

Al Jazira outlast Bani Yas

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:05:00 GMT

Al Jazira climbed to the top of the table Friday following their 5-3 win against Bani Yas, as Al Ahli claimed their first win for new coach Mahdi Ali.

Leaders Leverkusen drop Frankfurt

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:51:00 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen opened a four-point gap at the top with a 4-0 defeat of Eintracht Frankfurt after scoring three goals in the first 11 minutes.

Unirea charged by UEFA

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:46:00 GMT

UEFA have begun disciplinary proceedings against Unirea Urziceni after crowd trouble marred their Champions League clash with Rangers.

Mixed emotions as Kiwis exit

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:19:00 GMT

After a tournament of mixed emotions here on Nigerian soil, the New Zealand captain Gordon Murie shared his thoughts with FIFA.com.

Next stop Gaborone

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:27:00 GMT

After a flying visit to Namibia, the FIFA World Cup Trophy sped off to Gaborone for the 29th leg of its African tour.

The world in their hands

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:10:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with 11-year-olds Leonard and Hannatu, two youngsters who carry the giant team flags on the pitch at Nigeria 2009.

Kano, a football hotbed

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:29:00 GMT

The populous capital of northern Nigeria has bid a fond farewell to the FIFA U-17 World Cup after two weeks of fun and high emotion.

Ketsbaia given Georgia job

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:27:00 GMT

Temuri Ketsbaia has been appointed head coach of the Georgia national team following the departure of Hector Cuper earlier this week.

AFC Champions League preview

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:34:00 GMT

Korea Republic's Pohang Steelers and Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia are set to square off for continental gold and a slot at this year's FIFA Club World Cup.

Newcomers in Germany squad

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:33:00 GMT

Germany coach Joachim Low has included Aaron Hunt in his squad to face Chile and the Ivory Coast in his side's last two friendlies of 2009.

Murphy called up

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:18:00 GMT

Bohemians goalkeeper Brian Murphy has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the FIFA World Cup play-off with France.

Cornell called up by Toshack

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:10:00 GMT

Teenage Swansea goalkeeper David Cornell was today given a shock call up for Wales' friendly with Scotland next Saturday.

Van Bommel back for Netherlands

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:06:00 GMT

Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel was today recalled to the Netherlands squad for the friendlies against Italy and Paraguay.

World Leagues preview

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:03:00 GMT

The race to reach the Mexican Liguilla will hot up as the play-offs continue in the USA, while Brazil and Japan stage games crucial to their title run-ins.

Hargreaves on the mend

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:00 GMT

Owen Hargreaves is back on his training programme after a minor setback in his recovery from major knee surgery.

Van Dijk at the double

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT

Sergio van Dijk scored twice as Brisbane Roar defeated Adelaide United 2-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium today.

Bento quits as Sporting coach

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:49:00 GMT

Sporting Lisbon coach Paulo Bento resigned today following a poor run of results which culminated in last night's Europa League draw at home to Ventspils.

Vieira: I should have been picked

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:44:00 GMT

Patrick Vieira has lashed out after he was left out of the France squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs against Republic of Ireland.

Galaxy of stars to grace Jumeirah

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:15:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at the major names set to take part at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Dubai 2009 between 16 and 22 November.

CAF Champions League preview

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:24:00 GMT

Despite a 2-1 first leg deficit, TP Mazembe Englebert are favourites to emerge victorious from the CAF Champions League final with Heartland.

Adelaide complete Boogaard deal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:04:00 GMT

Adelaide United have already begun their preparations for next year after completing the signing of Nigel Boogaard from Central Coast Mariners.

Flu and Liga set up semi clash

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:01:00 GMT

Brazilian giants Fluminense and Ecuador's Liga de Quito set up a Copa Sudamericana semi-final clash after battling victories in the last eight.

Ferguson happy with Valencia progress

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:53:00 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson feels Antonio Valencia is finally starting to make his mark at Manchester United.

Late heartbreak for Albiceleste

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:15:00 GMT

Argentina's dramatic round-of-16 elimination to rivals Colombia left coach Jose Luis Brown in rueful mood, but determined to bounce back.

International federations discuss H1N1 pandemic

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:50:00 GMT

The medical leaders of the international team sport federations conducted a meeting in Lausanne to discuss, among other things, the planning for the H1N1 pandemic at sporting events.

McCarthy back for South Africa

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:48:00 GMT

Benni McCarthy, South Africa's all-time top goalscorer, has made a surprise come-back to the Bafana Bafana squad.

Doc Khumalo spreads the word

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:12:00 GMT

On a recent Football for Hope trip to Argentina, South African legend Theophilus ‘Doctor' Khumalo made a very special visit to a unique charity.

European Leagues preview

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:11:00 GMT

The Madrid derby and Lyon's hosting of Marseille are among the biggest games as the top two get set to collide in England and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Ronaldo unlikely to face Bosnians

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:46:00 GMT

An ankle injury is likely to keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the sidelines for both legs of Portugal's play-off with Bosnia-Herzegovina for a trip to South Africa.

Goodison victory sends Benfica clear

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:35:00 GMT

Goals from Javier Saviola and Oscar Cardozo led Benfica to a 2-0 win at Everton that moved them three points clear of their hosts at the Group I summit.

Gala qualify, quartet on cusp

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:05:00 GMT

Galatasaray won in Romania to become the first team to reach the last 32, while Ajax, Anderlecht, Panathinaikos and Sporting have almost qualified.

Ventspils hold Sporting in Lisbon

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:49:00 GMT

Ventspils earned an improbable 1-1 draw away to Sporting, who nonetheless increased their cushion at the Group D summit to six points.

Roma recover to edge Fulham

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:53:00 GMT

Roma trailed at home to Fulham, but goals from John Arne Riise and Stefano Okaka secured a win that elevated them above their guests in Group E.

Gritty Uruguay grind through

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:37:00 GMT

Sebastian Gallegos scored twice in extra-time as Uruguay beat Iran 2-1 to move on to the quarter-finals, where they will meet mighty Spain.

Five-star Eaglets take wing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:52:00 GMT

Hosts and holders Nigeria demolished New Zealand 5-0 in Abuja to move on to the last eight, where they will meet the lively Korea Republic.

Koreans book last-eight date

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Korea Republic kept their cool to edge Mexico 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out in Bauchi, moving on to the quarter-finals after normal time ended 1-1.