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Cup of Nations a family affair

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:49:00 GMT

The four sets of brothers - three of which will face off in this week's semi-finals - are just the start of the family connections at the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Suarez return fails to spark Liverpool

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:15:00 GMT

Luis Suarez made his long-awaited return but the Uruguayan striker was unable to inspire Liverpool who were held to a goalless draw by Tottenham at home, in a result which leaves the pair falling further behind the frontrunners.

Huntelaar: I'm joking with the Germans

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:28:00 GMT

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar chats to FIFA.com about being a prankster, his rise to prominence, playing for the rivals of his boyhood team, his spells in Madrid and Milan, life at Schalke and the Netherlands’ UEFA EURO 2012 hopes.

Auld enemies in international infancy

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

The year was 1875. The setting was The Oval. The teams were England and Scotland. The occasion was the fourth edition of international football’s oldest rivalry.

Renard: Zambia can reach the final

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:15:00 GMT

After a resounding 3-0 quarter-final victory over Sudan, Zambia coach Herve Renard says the overlooked Copper Bullets are ready and primed for their last-four showdown against Ghana.

The five-point European review

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:57:00 GMT

Europe's top flights battled on amid the snow and freezing temperatures over the weekend, with a memorable Manchester United comeback among the highlights.

Sevilla sack Marcelino

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:37:00 GMT

Sevilla have sacked coach Marcelino Garcia Toral after a poor run of form that has seen the club take just two points from their last seven La Liga fixtures.

Who is the best player in Serie A?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know who you rate as the top player in the Italian top flight.

Granada beat Malaga in Andalusian derby

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:34:00 GMT

A late winner from Inigo Lopez gave relegation-haunted Granada a 2-1 home victory over high-flying Andalusian rivals Malaga.

Blatter congratulates Finland's new president

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:01:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written a letter to Sauli Niinisto, the former head of the Finnish Football Association who was recently elected President of Finland.

Three-match ban for Ibra

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:02:00 GMT

AC Milan's Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss the top-of-the-table clash with Serie A leaders Juventus after he was suspended for three matches.

Celtic face Tannadice trip

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:25:00 GMT

Dundee United's reward for knocking Rangers out of the Scottish Cup was to be given a home quarter-final gainst Celtic, the other half of the 'Old Firm', on Monday.

Glory cruise past Gold Coast

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:31:00 GMT

Perth Glory have moved a step closer to guaranteeing their first Hyundai A-League home final and inflicted more misery on Gold Coast United with a 4-0 win at nib Stadium.

African six eye Azerbaijan prize

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:59:00 GMT

There were no surprises as Africa’s first round of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012 came to a conclusion on Sunday, with six sides now left to fight it out for the three finals slots.

Rohr: Gabon leave with heads held high

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:56:00 GMT

Despite narrowly losing out to Mali in yesterday's quarter-final, Gabon coach Germot Rohr has said that the co-hosts can be proud of giving their all and should leave the tournament with their heads held high.

Rossi: My heart and head said stay

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:25:00 GMT

Daniele De Rossi has said that while he was tempted to leave Roma for pastures new, the 28-year-old has signed a new five-year contract in "a choice just of the heart, but of the head".

Buffon calm over contract plans

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:09:00 GMT

Gianluigi Buffon has said he and Juventus are in no rush work out an extension to his current deal - which runs until June 2013, saying that it will be easily be organised once matters on the field are settled with.

Goals galore as leaders stumble

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com’s round-up of club action across Asia and Oceania reflects on rare losses for the frontrunners in Australia, Qatar, Jordan and India, while a host of elite goalscorers came to the fore.

Zanetti apologies for Inter 'blackout'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:35:00 GMT

Javier Zanetti has apologised to Inter Milan fans after their 4-0 rout at the hands of Roma, with the Nerazzurri captain saying it is a performance they can never repeat.

Beckenbauer labels Dortmund favourites

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:09:00 GMT

Bayern Munich's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer has said Bundesliga champions, and current league leaders, Borussia Dortmund are favourites to win the title again after moving two points clear of Bayern.

Shocks blow open qualifying race

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:34:00 GMT

Crucial late goals were the order of the day in Asian qualifying for London 2012 with Korea Republic securing a draw but fellow frontrunners Japan were stunned by a last-gasp winner, while Uzbekistan are on the cusp of qualification.

Santos edge Pumas to maintain lead

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:54:00 GMT

Santos Laguna beat Pumas 2-1 to maintain their three-point advantage over nearest rivals Tigres and Atlante who both won by a single goal margin.

Rooney: Fightback could turn title race

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:16:00 GMT

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the Red Devils remarkable comeback to draw at Chelsea could provide a huge mental lift, even though the champions fell two points behind leaders Manchester City.

Giresse dismisses Gabon revenge notion

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:46:00 GMT

Mali coach Alain Giresse rejected notions of revenge after his side edged Gabon in Sunday's CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final to deny the co-hosts a first ever appearance in the last four.

Argentina seal spot at U-20 finals

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:26:00 GMT

Argentina have secured the second and final South American berth to the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, where they will be joined by newly crowned continental champions Brazil.

Respite for Villarreal, Valencia held

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:59:00 GMT

Villarreal eased their relegation worries with a 2-1 victory at Sevilla, their first away win in La Liga this season, while Valencia had to settle for a point after a goalless draw at Atletico Madrid.

Lyon make Marseille settle for point

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:34:00 GMT

Lyon battled back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Marseille, who led through Benoit Cheyrou and Evanilson Brandao but failed to capitalise on their advantage.

Ghana edge Tunisia after extra time

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:20:00 GMT

Ghana are through to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, where they will face Zambia, after overcoming Tunisia 2-1 courtesy of Andre Ayew's winner in extra time.

Olympiacos close gap, AEK rise

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:16:00 GMT

Olympiacos beat PAOK Salonika 2-0 to move within two points of the league leaders, AEK Athens climbed to third after a win against Panionios, while Doxa Dramas remain bottom after another defeat.

Fener down Besiktas, Genclerbirligi leave it late

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:01:00 GMT

Fenerbahce recorded a 2-0 victory over Besiktas to reduce the gap to leaders Galatasaray, while Genclerbirligi claimed a late win and Sivasspor thrashed Mersin Idmanyurdu 5-1.

Anderlecht build advantage, Brugge fire five

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:48:00 GMT

Anderlecht are seven points clear at the Jupiler League summit after beating Genk 4-2, while Club Brugge thrashed Beerschot 5-1 to draw level with second-placed Gent.

Roma announce new De Rossi deal

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:38:00 GMT

Roma general director Franco Baldini has confirmed that midfielder Daniele De Rossi has agreed a five-year contract extension with the club, ending speculation that he could move abroad.

Keita keeps nerve to send Mali into semis

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:19:00 GMT

Seydou Keita scored the winning spot-kick as Mali progressed to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals by knocking out co-hosts Gabon on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

Sub Roshi secures win for Cologne

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:56:00 GMT

Cologne ended their long wait for a Bundesliga victory against Kaiserslautern, substitute Odise Roshi scoring within two minutes of coming on to secure a 1-0 win for the visitors.

United come back to save draw at Chelsea

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:27:00 GMT

Manchester United added another sensational comeback to their Premier League repertoire, recovering from a three-goal deficit to salvage an unlikely 3-3 draw with rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

PSV stutter, Feyenoord climb

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:14:00 GMT

PSV Eindhoven were held to a 1-1 draw at Heracles Almelo, missing the opportunity to lead the Eredivisie by five points, while defeat for Ajax allowed Feyenoord to climb to fifth in the standings.

Basel held, Young Boys see off Servette

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Basel were held to a draw by FC Sion, but it was still enough for the leaders to extend their lead of Lucerne to seven points, while fourth-placed Young Boys beat Servette 3-1.

Blatter, guest of honour in South America

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:19:00 GMT

The FIFA President attended CONMEBOL’s Extraordinary Congress in the Paraguayan capital Asuncion, where between 3 and 5 February 2012 he took part in a variety of events.

Freiburg battle for point against Bremen

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:13:00 GMT

Werder Bremen twice threw away an advantage during their Bundesliga match at Freiburg, with the hosts cancelling out two Claudio Pizarro goals to salvage a much-needed 2-2 draw.

Udinese pay penalty at Fiorentina

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:03:00 GMT

Udinese were left ruing their luck, and a fine performance by Fiorentina goalkeeper Artur Boruc, after two penalties converted by Stefan Jovetic saw the title-chasers lose ground with a 3-2 defeat.

Borini brace helps brush Inter aside

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:46:00 GMT

Fabio Borini's double either side of half-time provided the killer blow to Inter Milan as Roma ran out comfortable 4-0 victors at the Stadio Olimpico, with Juan and Bojan Krkic scoring either side of the Italian's double.

Roma enjoy rout as top two are held

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:45:00 GMT

Serie A leaders Juventus and second-placed AC Milan were both held to home goalless draws, by Siena and Napoli respectively, while Roma thrashed Inter Milan 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.

United triumph to ruin Rangers' week

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:17:00 GMT

A difficult week for Rangers got even worse when they were dumped out of the Scottish Cup by Dundee United, who scored twice in the first half to record an impressive 2-0 victory at Ibrox.

Super Cisse strike marks perfect debut

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:47:00 GMT

Papiss Demba Cisse scored a stunning winner in front of his new fans to mark the perfect debut for Newcastle, as his half-volley from the edge of the box gave his new side the edge in a 2-1 win over Aston VIlla.

Ajax stumped by visiting Utrecht

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Utrecht took advantage of an injury-ravaged Ajax side as they left the Amsterdam ArenA with all three points, with Edouard Duplan getting both goals in a 2-0 win.

Renard reflects on Zambia's toughest test

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:25:00 GMT

Heve Renard has said Zambia's 3-0 win over Sudan in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations was their toughest test so far, and now they have reached the semi's he feels they have every right to be targeting a medal.

Genoa beat Lazio despite revival

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:02:00 GMT

Genoa pulled off a surprise in today's early match in Serie A, beating a Lazio side whose title tilt is firmly on the rocks, but the hosts almost let a three goal lead slip, with the Romans rallying, albeit futilely, to a 3-2 defeat.

Wenger demanding consistency

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:25:00 GMT

Arsene Wenger has called for his Arsenal side to replicate their 7-1 demolition of Blackburn Rovers by eclipsing their poor start to 2012 and finding some consistency.

Sam set for another sideline spell

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:58:00 GMT

Sidney Sam's return to the Bayer Leverkusen squad looks to have been a short-lived one as the German forward suffered what is believed to be a muscle tear, having just recovered from a similar injury.

Reus apologies for Gladbach miss

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:26:00 GMT

Marco Reus has apologised for missing a gilt-edged chance in Borussia Monchengladbach's 0-0 draw with Wolfsburg, but coach Lucien Favre has told the star he has nothing to be sorry about.

Stanislawski slams 'amateur' Hoffenheim

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:17:00 GMT

Holger Stanislawski has laid into his Hoffenheim side after their 'low-standard amateur' performance in the 2-2 draw with Augsburg yesterday, saying they are very much in a relegation battle now.