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Trio begin Libertadores with wins

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:17:00 GMT

The group stage of the Copa Libertadores has commenced with Paraguay's Libertad, Uruguay's Cerro and Colombia's Once Caldas all victorious.

Mancini praises City new boys

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:59:00 GMT

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has praised new signings Adam Johnson and Patrick Vieira after the pair made a winning home debut.

Legends fuel FIFA World Cup fever

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:50:00 GMT

With anticipation building over South Africa 2010, all-time greats Beckenbauer, Charlton, Milla, Pele and Sanchez have told FIFA.com of their passion.

Haiti: Hope through football

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:09:00 GMT

Yves Jean-Bart, President of the Haiti Football Association, visited President Joseph S. Blatter to take stock following the recent earthquake.

Dunga overlooks Ronaldinho

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:42:00 GMT

Dunga has left AC Milan ace Ronaldinho out of his squad for Brazil's final friendly before they head to South Africa 2010, but handed a recall to Gilberto.

Mavric: We can reach last 16

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:48:00 GMT

Slovenia defender Matej Mavric spoke to FIFA.com about his country's road to South Africa 2010 and chances of reaching the last 16 at the tournament.

Who is the top teenage prospect?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:25:00 GMT

A series of teenagers from all over the world have already animated fans with their precocious ability, but which one do you consider the best prospect?

Rafa makes case for the defence

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:11:00 GMT

Liverpool are without a win at Arsenal for a decade but Reds manager Rafael Benitez believes his defence is the key to breaking the hoodoo.

Mahmoud helps Al Gharafa go top

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:06:00 GMT

A double from Iraq striker Younis Mahmoud has helped champions Al Gharafa move back to the top of the standings with a 3-0 win over Al Rayyan.

Brazil, Chile reach world stage

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:03:00 GMT

Brazil and Chile claimed emphatic semi-final wins to stamp their tickets for the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago.

Rennes stunned in French Cup

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:03:00 GMT

Fourth-tier Quevilly have secured a major upset in defeating Ligue 1 side Rennes 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France.

Dindane header cheers Pompey

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:02:00 GMT

A late Aruna Dindane header earned Portsmouth a 1-1 draw with Sunderland and gave the club's long-suffering supporters something to cheer about.

Fulham crush struggling Burnley

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:30:00 GMT

Fulham turned in an impressive performance to record an emphatic 3-0 win over struggling Burnley who continued their poor away form at Craven Cottage.

Stoke beat Wigan to stay unbeaten

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:22:00 GMT

Stoke City were forced to come from a goal down to maintain a five-match unbeaten run against relegation-threatened Wigan at home on Tuesday.

City go level with Liverpool

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:07:00 GMT

Manchester City moved level on points with fourth-placed Liverpool courtesy of a home win against Bolton, while Fulham also seized maximum points.

Holders Bremen advance in Cup

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:56:00 GMT

Werder Bremen became the first team to book their place in the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal thanks to a 2-1 victory over Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim.

Serb Jovanovic joins Liverpool

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:46:00 GMT

Serbian international midfielder Milan Jovanovic signed for English Premier League giants Liverpool on a free transfer from Belgian side Standard Liege.

Guingamp dethroned as Cup holders

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:22:00 GMT

Guingamp's reign as French Cup holders has ended with a 1-0 defeat by strugglers Boulogne-sur-Mer, while Rennes suffered the shock of the round.

Cicinho to rejoin Sao Paulo on loan

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:15:00 GMT

Right-wingback Cicinho, 29, is poised to rejoin Sao Paulo on loan after becoming surplus to requirements at Roma, his agent has revealed.

Reja in Lazio talks

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:52:00 GMT

Hajduk Split coach Edy Reja has revealed he is in talks with Lazio with a view to succeeding the under-fire Davide Ballardini in their hot-seat.

O'Neill wary of 'exceptional' Rooney

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:30:00 GMT

Ahead of the Aston Villa-Manchester United game, Martin O'Neill has described Wayne Rooney as an 'exceptional player' and hailed his own defenders.

Higuain keen to stay at Real

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:53:00 GMT

Gonzalo Higuain has expressed his desire to remain at Real Madrid for a long time, amid reports the club is set to offer him a new contract.

Liverpool to lose out in Chamakh race

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:37:00 GMT

Liverpool are unlikely to sign Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh, who is keen on a move to Arsenal, in the summer according to Rafa Benitez.

Bordeaux given fixture assistance

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:18:00 GMT

Bordeaux's match against Auxerre has been postponed in order to give the champions more time to prepare for their European tie against Olympiacos.

Everything on track in SA

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:14:00 GMT

Infrastructure projects are all on track and all work will be completed in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ says the host nation’s Inter-Ministerial Committee.

Gerrard targets third spot

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:54:00 GMT

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has said that the Reds are aiming to beat Arsenal at the Emirates and then close in on the Gunners' league position.

Copa Libertadores preview

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:15:00 GMT

The group phase will get underway with 13 games, involving five Argentinian teams and a Sao Paulo outfit competing for a seventh year in succession.

Injury blow for Gignac

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:26:00 GMT

Toulouse have been hit by the news star striker Andre-Pierre Gignac has suffered an injury that will also rule him out of France's next match.

Pele joy as Brazil embraces Trophy

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:05:00 GMT

Pele, Carlos Alberto, Felix, Clodoaldo, Edu and Rivelino were on hand as Brazil became the latest country to welcome the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour.

Smith poised for Rangers exit

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:56:00 GMT

Steven Smith has confirmed he is set to reject a new contract at Rangers in search of first team football but is determined to bow out with a treble.

Arnold to succeed McKinna at Mariners

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:38:00 GMT

Former Australia coach Graham Arnold will take over as manager of Central Coast Mariners next season, with Lawrie McKinna taking on a new role.

Bengal Tigers roar again

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:01:00 GMT

After a dearth of regional success Bangladesh has found form at the right time to claim bragging rights by winning the recent South Asian Games.

Robinho: City style restricted me

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:54:00 GMT

Robinho has criticised Roberto Mancini and European football in general for being too tactically rigid, and vowed to excel at the FIFA World Cup.

All Whites name best for Mexico test

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:51:00 GMT

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert has named a strong 17-man squad for the All Whites match against Mexico in Los Angeles next month.

Inter eye 11-point lead

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:16:00 GMT

Reigning champions Inter Milan can take a giant stride towards retaining their Serie A title should they claim a midweek win at struggling Parma.

Carragher buoyed by derby win

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:31:00 GMT

Liverpool meet Arsenal in a crucial midweek Premier League match with a restored defensive steel according to centre-half Jamie Carragher.

Al Ain hit five past champs

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:14:00 GMT

Defending UAE champions and FIFA Club World Cup participants Al Ahli have suffered a stunning 5-1 loss against Al Ain.

Umm Salal's winless run continues

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:32:00 GMT

Umm Salal's recent poor form continued with the AFC Champions League semi-finalists held to a 1-1 draw by Al Shamal in the Qatar Stars League.

Mancini confident of top four finish

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:48:00 GMT

Despite the recent defeat at Hull, Roberto Mancini insists he has confidence that his Manchester City side will break into the top four come season end.

Braga overcome early setback

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:46:00 GMT

Despite playing most of the match with ten men, Braga comfortably defeated bottom-side Belenenses 3-1 to move within a point of leaders Benfica.

Terry thanks Chelsea fans

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:45:00 GMT

Embattled Chelsea captain John Terry has thanked the club's fans for their support in the wake of allegations about his private life.

Ballack hits back at Wenger jibes

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:36:00 GMT

Michael Ballack has hit back at Arsene Wenger's sniping at Chelsea's perceived lack of flair by accusing the Arsenal manager of sour grapes.

Gazza facing drink driving charge

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:32:00 GMT

Former England star Paul Gascoigne was arrested at the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Spain set for Poland friendly

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:13:00 GMT

Spain will complete their preparations for this summer's FIFA World Cup with a friendly against Poland, the Spanish FA confirmed today.

Beckham: I won't celebrate against United

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:13:00 GMT

David Beckham has promised that he will not celebrate if he scores against Manchester United for AC Milan in the sides' UEFA Champions League tie.

The great American migration

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the latest in a growing batch of USA internationals heading overseas to test their mettle in the world's most competitive leagues.

Tiago keen on Atletico stay

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:05:00 GMT

Tiago has said that he would like to stay on at Atletico Madrid after joining the Spanish giants on loan from Juventus during the January transfer window.

Bayern, Schalke bid to avoid upsets

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:11:00 GMT

Bayern Munich and Schalke both face second-flight opposition in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals, while Werder Bremen and Hoffenheim will collide.

Van der Sar: Good to be back

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:23:00 GMT

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has said that he is delighted to be back in action after a "stop-start" season so far.

Ibra unfazed by lack of goals

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:53:00 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed he is not worried at having scored just once in almost two months, adding that he revels in creating goals for others.

Mariners sink Jets

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:45:00 GMT

The Central Coast Mariners picked up their first home win in the A-League since September with a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Newcastle Jets.