Live Your Goals busy across the globe
The objective of FIFA’s Live Your Goals campaign is to encourage more young girls and women around the world to play football. FIFA.com looks back on the initiative’s latest developments in September...
View ArticleFIFA President to open XXII CIS Cup
Today, 24 January 2014, FIFA President Blatter is due to open the XXII Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Cup as part of his three-day visit to St. Petersburg.
View ArticleFIFA President concludes visit to Russia
FIFA President Blatter today concluded a three-day visit to St Petersburg on which he opened the XXII Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Cup and held meetings with the 14 participating member...
View ArticleLive Your Goals in September
Belgium, Latvia and Macedonia all played host to Live Your Goals events over the past month, with no shortage of talented and enthusiastic young girls embracing the beautiful game.
View ArticleWhat is international football’s biggest rivalry?
FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.
View ArticleNorthern Europe’s confirmed champions
While some of the more headline-grabbing divisions across Europe are only meeting their mid-point, however in much of Scandinavia and the north of the continent their champions have been crowned....
View ArticleWho should your club sign?
FIFA.com wants to know who you reckon your club should sign in January 2013.
View ArticleTitle joy for Europe’s boys of summer
FIFA.com reports on Europe's summer leagues, with new champions already crowned in nations such as Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Republic of Ireland.
View ArticleTop teams looking to bounce back
FIFA.com previews the next round of UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying matches with some of the continent's heavyweights, including FIFA World Cup winners Germany, looking to bounce back from recent...
View ArticleEurope’s top teams kick off the international year
FIFA.com rounds up the latest international action from Europe, with preparations for UEFA EURO 2016 now in full swing.
View ArticleDebutants pass first test en route to Canada
FIFA.com rounds up the highlights of the first matches in FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 qualifying, which recently took place in Lithuania and Malta.
View ArticleWomen’s Football review: October 2016
FIFA.com reviews another busy month for women's football, highlighted by history for Portugal and the groundbreaking FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Jordan.
View ArticleEURO finalists disappoint as Belgium and Greece dominate
FIFA.com reviews matchday 2 in European qualifying for Russia 2018, on a modest night for UEFA EURO finalists Portugal and France.
View ArticleProductive weekend for Europe's leaders
FIFA.com reflects on a generally positive weekend for the pacesetters in Europe's top leagues, with only Montpellier slipping up as Manchester United, Napoli, Valencia and Bayern Munich strengthened...
View ArticleSurprise packages & a demolition derby
In our latest stats review, FIFA.com features goalscoring feats from Real Madrid, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Antonio Di Natale, an extraordinary day in Manchester and the end of a decade-long run in...
View ArticlePortugal go third as Colombia fly into top ten
Portugal and Argentina climbed to third and fourth respectively on the global ladder as Colombia returned to the top ten for the first time in over a decade. Elsewhere, Belgium, Serbia and Central...
View ArticleWho’ve been the stars of 2010/11?
FIFA.com wants to know which players have impressed you the most during the 2010/11 season across Europe.
View ArticleKey victories see groups tighten
FIFA.com reviews Saturday's UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying matches, which featured a poor result for England, victory and a landmark for Republic of Ireland, and results which have tightened the top of many...
View ArticleVanins: I want to leave an imprint
FIFA.com met with FC Sion and Latvia's Andris Vanins to discuss football in Switzerland, his thoughts on what makes a good goalkeeper, and his future hopes for club and country.
View ArticleRoad to Brazil begins in Europe
All 53 European member associations will be involved in the first round of FIFA World Cup preliminaries this Friday and Saturday as the road to Brazil begins in the Old Continent.
View ArticleBig guns hit ground running
The likes of England, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal made winning starts to European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014, while Italy were held to a 2-2 draw in Bulgaria.
View ArticleWorld champions join the party
After a dramatic opening weekend of FIFA World Cup qualifying action in the European Zone, Spain begin their campaign tomorrow with a match in Georgia. FIFA.com looks ahead to all the action in the old...
View ArticleRudnevs: The dream lives on
Despite a dissapointing start to FIFA World Cup qualifying, Latvian striker Artjoms Rudnevs firmly believes his country can make it to Brazil 2014, as he told FIFA.com.
View ArticleHigh stakes in Belgrade, Moscow and Piraeus
England, the Netherlands and Sweden may be expected to build up their goal difference on Matchday 3, but in Serbia-Belgium, Russia-Portugal and Greece-Bosnia-Herzegovina, the menu has some fascinating,...
View ArticleExcitement as Euro elite face off
Five games pit table-toppers against close rivals on Matchday 4 of European Zone qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, as FIFA.com explains.
View ArticleSon: People breathe football in Brazil
With Heungmin Son currently making waves in the Bundesliga, FIFA.com chatted to the striker about his impressive form and Brazil 2014 dream.
View ArticleSpain stumble, Portugal rescue point
FIFA.com reviews all the action from a massive evening of Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Europe highlighted by a shock draw at home for world champions Spain against Finland, while Portugal narrowly avoided...
View ArticleCrunch time for Portugal in Europe
Russia's trip to face an under-pressure Portugal side is arguably the highlight of an intriguing programme of European Zone qualifiers on Friday, which also includes Belgium-Serbia, Czech...
View ArticleDecisive duels as end draws near
With four matches to go in the European qualifying campaign for Brazil 2014, the 26 fixtures scheduled for Matchday Eight on Friday should go a long way to deciding which teams make the journey to...
View ArticleEuropean quartet eye early progress
FIFA World Cup qualifying resumes in the European Zone on Tuesday with Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland all aiming to secure their places. FIFA.com previews the action.
View ArticlePromised land looms for European quartet
Belgium, Germany, Russia and Switzerland could all qualify for Brazil 2014 on Friday as the penultimate round of qualifiers takes place across Europe, with England and Montenegro also battling it out...
View ArticleBelgium, Germany and Switzerland join party
The picture in European qualifying for Brazil 2014 is much clearer after the penultimate matchday with Belgium, Germany and Switzerland all confirming their appearance on the world stage next year.
View ArticleEurope poised for last-day drama
Bosnia-Herzegovina, England, Russia and Spain have the opportunity to book their places at Brazil 2014 on Tuesday, with Lithuania, Poland, Azerbaijan and Georgia respectively standing in their way.
View ArticleEuropean coaches to recap Brazil 2014's technical legacy in Russia
After a successful first conference in Panama last week, FIFA and UEFA will conduct a technical conference in Saint Petersburg for European Member Associations to discuss and dissect the technical side...
View ArticleRon riot, Bleu relief & Swiss thrills
The big guns bagged big wins – some swimmingly, some sweatingly. Some big-name players also delivered on an entertaining evening of UEFA Zone Russia 2018 qualifiers, while some lesser names made big...
View ArticleHeavyweight duels await as stakes rise in Europe
With less than ten months to go until Russia 2018 gets underway, everything is still to play for in Europe as the battle for FIFA World Cup™ places intensifies.
View ArticleMessi to the fore on mixed night for elite
There were varied results for the big guns on a massive night of internationals highlighted by Lionel Messi's late winner against Portugal, Brazil falling to defeat in France, while Germany’s winless...
View ArticleDisciplinary proceedings against officials in relation to international matches
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against six match officials in relation to the international A friendly matches Bolivia-Latvia and Estonia-Bulgaria played in Antalya (Turkey) on 9 February 2011.
View ArticleHeavyweights and old enemies meet in Europe
FIFA.com takes a closer look at the groups in the European Zone, where Spain meet Italy, France take on the Netherlands and Sweden, and England reprise their old rivalry with Scotland.
View ArticleNew eras, new coaches, new nations
FIFA.com previews the opening action in UEFA qualifying for Russia 2018 where 13 tickets to the world stage are for grabs.
View ArticleBonus points decide winner
Funalez is the Round 9 winner. The USA predictor's belief that Omonia Nicosia would edge out Apollon Limassol 1-0 ultimately won him the round prize.
View ArticleChampions of the north crowned
As title races reach their conclusion in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, FIFA.com looks at which teams have been toasting championship success.
View ArticleTeam of the Year Spain stay top
European champions Spain take the title of 'Team of the Year', hanging on to top spot in the FIFA/Coca World Ranking as 2009 grinds to a halt.
View ArticleFive names finish first
redkop69's superior overall score broke the five-way tie at the summit of Round 29, earning him win a signed FIFA World Cup™ winner's jersey.
View ArticleMessi sinks Brazil, Spain slump in Lisbon
Argentina hit the headlines in Wednesday’s international action by beating Brazil for the first time in five years, world champions Spain came unstuck in spectacular fashion against Portugal while...
View ArticleFrance, Portugal earn Europe's last automatic Russia tickets
France and Portugal booked their places at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ on the final day of Europe's group stage, with the pair earning comfortable wins to top Group A and B respectively, while the...
View ArticleAstafjevs rolling back the years
FIFA.com looks at the career of Latvian veteran Vitalijs Astafjevs, who proudly stands on the verge of becoming the most-capped European in history.
View ArticleYouth coaches brought up to speed
FIFA has host a first-of-it's-kind coaching seminar at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013, giving young coaches for a variety of differenr nations the chance to observe and learn new techniques.
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