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European qualifying fixtures announced

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:52:00 GMT

All but two of the Groups in European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014 have had their fixtures finalised, with England, France, Italy and Spain starting out away to Moldova, Finland, Bulgaria and Georgia respectively.

Capello: England need to be careful

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:32:00 GMT

"England need to be careful, this will not be easy. We’ve seen already the strength of Ukraine and Montenegro," Fabio Capello, England manager.

Familiar foes await England

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:59:00 GMT

Ukraine, Poland and Montenegro, all of whom have taken points off England in previous qualifying campaigns, are once again preparing to challenge the Three Lions in Group H.

Drama and derbies await in Europe

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:37:00 GMT

The draw for the European zone yielded some potentially thrilling sections, with local rivalries set to be stirred and the world champions left to do battle with another winner of football's ultimate prize.

England gears up for exciting period

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:58:00 GMT

The FIFA/LOC welcome tour arrived in London to herald an exciting 18 months for women's football in England. A new Super League is beginning, the team is playing in the FIFA Women's World Cup as well as hosting Olympic Football.

South Africa 2010's unlikeliest star

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:41:00 GMT

Never out of the news, Paul the octopus held the FIFA World Cup's only 100 per cent record and has become one of the tournament's most sought-after stars.

Beckham: I don't want to manage

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:25:00 GMT

David Beckham has revealed he has no ambition of becoming a manager. The 35-year-old has also discussed his recovery from injury and England's failure in South Africa.

The FIFA World Cup in pictures and videos

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:18:00 GMT

What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament?

South Africa 2010 in numbers

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look through the statistics that matter, including records broken and top performers, in our look back at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

South Africa 2010: 32 teams, 32 stories

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at all of the 32 sides that contributed to the football extravaganza that was South Africa 2010.

Finals that left their imprint

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GMT

With the Netherlands and Spain now making their last preparations, FIFA.com looks back at the showpiece matches from years gone by that helped shape the beautiful game.

The adidas Golden Ball: a look back

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT

The adidas Golden Ball is just days away from being announced. FIFA.com takes a trip down memory lane to recall previous winners of the accolade.

Lineker: I love watching Spain

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:50:00 GMT

Former adidas Golden Boot winner Gary Lineker assesses South Africa 2010's leading marksmen, explains his admiration for finalists Spain, and reflects on England's disappointing campaign.

Gerrard keen to carry on with England

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:42:00 GMT

Steven Gerrard today said he doesn't want the bad memory of England's defeat by Germany to be his last at international level and is keen to add to his 84 caps.

Ferguson defends Rooney

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:44:00 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson claims the weight of expectation on Wayne Rooney was to blame for the striker's below par performances at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Semi-finals that shook the world

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As the Netherlands prepare to face Uruguay, and Germany gear up to tackle Spain, FIFA.com looks back at some of the most thrilling last-four jousts from years gone by.

All the right moves

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT

FIFA.com's Move of the Day section showcases all the best examples of top-class individual technique exhibited by the biggest names in FIFA World Cups™ present and past.

Castrol Index: The ratings explained

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:41:00 GMT

The Castrol Index has produced some interesting scores at the FIFA World Cup™. FIFA.com rounds up some typical questions from users - together with the experts' answers.

Ferdinand fully behind Capello

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GMT

Captain Rio Ferdinand remains convinced Fabio Capello is the right man to get England back on track despite failing at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Carragher backs Capello

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:38:00 GMT

England FIFA World Cup defender Jamie Carragher believes Fabio Capello deserves his second chance as national team manager.

FA stick with Capello

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:13:00 GMT

The Football Association have ended speculation over Fabio Capello's future by confirming that the Italian will stay on as coach for the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign.

Given wants Hart for England

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:47:00 GMT

Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has urged Fabio Capello to begin England's UEFA European Championship qualifying campaign with Joe Hart in goal.

South Africa 2010: What they said

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:07:00 GMT

With a selection of colourful quotes, FIFA.com highlights the passion and humour that South Africa 2010 has provoked so far in some of its leading players.

Spain reign as fullbacks climb

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:54:00 GMT

Spain are building momentum as the FIFA World Cup™ knockout rounds continue, and their fullbacks have climbed to the top of the Castrol Index, with Joan Capdevila pipping Sergio Ramos to pole.

Stars looking to score

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at why the likes of Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres and Kaka have failed to open their goalscoring accounts at South Africa 2010.

Bloemfontein's big day

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:02:00 GMT

It’s not every day that a city the size of Mangaung/Bloemfontein hosts an encounter on the level of England vs Germany.

Capello admits England must change

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:59:00 GMT

Fabio Capello named several new players that he intends to bring into the squad for UEFA EURO qualifiers if he is kept on as the England coach.

Klose: England did not play as a team

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:32:00 GMT

German striker Miroslav Klose said that while England were a better team on paper, Germany's ability to play as a unit made the difference in their last-16 encounter.

No retirement plans for Lampard

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:09:00 GMT

England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard said that he would like to continue playing for England as long as he is wanted.

Sorry England failed to fire

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:07:00 GMT

As England head for home following their 4-1 defeat by old foes Germany, FIFA.com examines their time in South Africa, which yielded just one win in four games during a forgettable campaign.

Capello's future decided in two weeks

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:43:00 GMT

Fabio Capello said he likes the job of England manager but he must wait two weeks for his future to be decided after their disappointing FIFA World Cup™ departure.

English press lament familiar failings

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:20:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the media reaction in England to a disappointing FIFA World Cup™ campaign that concluded with a chastening defeat by Germany.

Heskey: It is back to the drawing board

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:48:00 GMT

Emile Heskey believes England have to "go back to the drawing board" after crashing out of the FIFA World Cup at the last 16 stage.

England and Mexico haunted anew

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:52:00 GMT

England failed to exorcise the demons of past defeats by Germany in a crushing 4-1 Round of 16 defeat, while Mexico suffered fresh pain at Argentina's hands.

Argentina win again, Klose keeps scoring

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:20:00 GMT

FIFA.com's statistical review includes a 50th international goal for Miroslav Klose – his 12th on the world stage – and a ninth straight win for Argentina.

Rooney fails to end goal drought

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:25:00 GMT

Wayne Rooney's trip to South Africa 2010 began with high expectations but he leaves without a single goal scored after three group matches and a last-16 defeat to Germany.

Joe Cole looks to club future

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:06:00 GMT

England midfielder Joe Cole has a club future that needs sorting out and he indicated that he'd like an opportunity to play in a more central position.

Gerrard expects new-look England

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:24:00 GMT

With several of England's key players over the age of 30, captain Steven Gerrard said that he expects changes in the squad for the next qualifying campaign.

Impressive Germany power past England

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Germany's youthful side delivered a striking statement of intent by overwhelming old rivals England 4-1 through goals from Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski and Thomas Muller (2).

Capello says Rooney is fit

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:24:00 GMT

England coach Fabio Capello reassured fans that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's ankle injury was "just a knock".

Familiar faces renew acquaintances

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Two epic match-ups mark the second day of Round of 16 action with England meeting old foes Germany, and Argentina reprising their 2006 encounter against Mexico.

Cech: Chelsea duo vital to England

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:34:00 GMT

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech tells FIFA.com about England's key figures, why he became a goalkeeper, and how hard it is not being involved at South Africa 2010.

Confidence key for England

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:28:00 GMT

England coach Fabio Capello and captain Steven Gerrard have stressed the point that the Three Lions are in an extremely positive frame of mind ahead of their last-16 clash with Germany.

Schweinsteiger fitness in doubt

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:52:00 GMT

Bastian Schweinsteiger and Jerome Boateng participated in parts of Germany's final practice ahead of their Round of 16 meeting with England on Sunday.

Capello backs unchanged England

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:36:00 GMT

England coach Fabio Capello indicated that he planned to start the same line-up against Germany as the one that defeated Slovenia 1-0.

Old foes ready for 'biggest game of all'

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:52:00 GMT

With one of the most eagerly-anticipated fixtures in world football just around the corner, Germany legends recall past showdowns with the old enemy.

Old enemies collide again on world stage

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:44:00 GMT

They must face each other again at South Africa 2010, two great rivals in Germany and England who already have three epic FIFA World Cup™ encounters behind them.

Cacau out of England clash

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:52:00 GMT

Germany will be without striker Cacau when they face England in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup in Bloemfontein tomorrow.

James: Ghana would have been tougher

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:44:00 GMT

England goalkeeper David James has claimed it would have been harder for his side to be facing Ghana in their FIFA World Cup last-16 clash than Germany.

Germany-England preview

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:25:00 GMT

Germany and England meet for the fifth time on the world stage with Fabio Capello's men seeking a first win since 1966 over their old foes at the FIFA World Cup™.

Cole: We want to win something

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:59:00 GMT

Joe Cole has revealed his displeasure at England's 'Golden Generation' tag but believes they may finally live up to it by winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup.