Former kings set as group action begins
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:56:00 -0800
The group stage of the Copa Libertadores gets underway with Vasco da Gama hosting Nacional and fellow former champions Internacional, Olimpia and Velez Sarsfield in action.
Van der Sar talks De Gea, retirement
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:31:00 -0800
Edwin van der Sar has rejected the possibility of coming out of retirement, urged David de Gea to prove his worth, tipped Manchester United for the Premier League title and revealed how his former club’s draw at Chelsea ruined his dinner.
Dalglish praises returning Suarez
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:29:00 -0800
Kenny Dalglish believes that Luis Suarez's 24 minute cameo in the goalless draw against Tottenham Hotspur will have done him 'the world of good' following his eight match ban.
Training, tournaments dominate in Futsal
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:39:00 -0800
FIFA.com's latest monthly Futsal round-up reflects on another busy period of training seminars and tournaments, as well as the announcements of the hosts for the UEFA Futsal EURO 2014 and the UEFA Futsal Cup.
Europe’s contenders left in the cold
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:25:00 -0800
Europe’s big freeze saw havoc played with the fixture list in England, Belgium and the Netherlands, while there were shocks in store for the frontrunners in Italy, Spain and France. FIFA.com rounds up the weekend action.
Cup of Nations a family affair
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:49:00 -0800
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.
Granada beat Malaga in Andalusian derby
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:34:00 -0800
A late winner from Inigo Lopez gave relegation-haunted Granada a 2-1 home victory over high-flying Andalusian rivals Malaga.
Suarez return fails to spark Liverpool
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:15:00 -0800
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.
Blatter congratulates Finland's new president
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:01:00 -0800
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 -0800
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 -0800
Celtic have been handed another away tie in the Scottish Cup and will face Dundee United, conquerors of Rangers in the last round, in the quarter-finals.
Glory cruise past Gold Coast
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:31:00 -0800
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.
Sevilla sack Marcelino
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:37:00 -0800
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.
African six eye Azerbaijan prize
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:59:00 -0800
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 -0800
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 -0800
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 -0800
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 -0800
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 -0800
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 -0800
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.
Huntelaar: I'm joking with the Germans
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:28:00 -0800
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.
Shocks blow open qualifying race
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:34:00 -0800
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.
Renard: Zambia can reach the final
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:15:00 -0800
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.
Santos edge Pumas to maintain lead
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:54:00 -0800
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 -0800
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.
