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  • Boys from Basel shock Bayern

    Valentin Stocker scored a late winner to give Basel, who hit the woodwork twice during the first half, a famous 1-0 victory over Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League meeting.

  • Costly: Honduras have what it takes

    Honduras ace Carlos Costly sat down for an exclusive chat with FIFA.com, touching on his hopes of reaching Brazil 2014, his new national team coach and how CONCACAF has improved.

  • Own goals and an old fox

    In our latest stats review, FIFA.com looks at the return of veteran German coach Otto Rehaggel, the end of a long unbeaten streak for Benfica, own goals at Anfield, another Lionel Messi milestone and the late goals of Mariano Pavone.

  • Dutchman who ruled Europe in three shirts

    FIFA.com recalls the superb career of Frank Rijkaard, a player whose ability on the ball and capacity to cover the ground belied his defensive position and helped Ajax, AC Milan and the Netherlands become European champions.

  • Ayew gives Marseille edge over Inter

    A dramatic Andre Ayew winner deep into injury time gave Marseille a 1-0 victory over an unlucky Inter Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 meeting.

  • Blaszczykowski: We can match the best

    Jakub Blaszczykowski speaks to FIFA.com about being compared to Luis Figo, Borussia Dortmund's chances of retaining the Bundesliga title, being Poland captain and how far the co-hosts can go at UEFA EURO 2012.

  • City storm on in Europa

    Manchester City produced a strong finish to power into the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League at the expense of ten-man holders Porto, winning out 4-0 on the night and 6-1 overall.

  • Koreans book Olympic spot, Japan close

    Korea Republic reached their seventh successive Olympic Games with a game to spare today, while Japan move a step closer with a big win over Malaysia.

  • Celtic pull 20 points clear

    Celtic closed in on the Scottish Premier League title as they opened up a massive 20-point lead at the top, with a goal in each half lifting the Hoops to victory against Dunfermline at Parkhead.

  • Pirates bounce back after African jolt

    Orlando Pirates bounced back from a stunning CAF Champions League loss last weekend to edge Platinum Stars 4-3 today in a South African Premiership thriller.

  • Lazio reject Reja resignation

    Lazio coach Edy Reja has had his resignation rejected by the struggling club today, ahead of their UEFA Europa League second round second leg clash with Atletico Madrid.

  • St. Etienne streak as Auxerre struggle

    A hat-trick by in-form Gabonese international striker Pierre-Eyemrick Aubameyang inspired St. Etienne to a 4-2 victory over Ligue 1 rivals Lorient today, while Lille won and Auxerre struggled.

  • Loss leaves Siena in precarious position

    Siena remained just two points above the Serie A relegation zone after a 1-0 defeat at home to Catania today.

  • Mancini ready to welcome back Tevez

    Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini tonight said he had "no problem" with Carlos Tevez and the striker could be considered for selection in "two or three weeks."

  • Alves: Barça would be nothing without Guardiola

    Daniel Alves reckons Barcelona would suffer greatly if Pep Guardiola leaves the club at the end of the season, though he believes the coach will stay at Camp Nou.

  • FIFA Task Force Football 2014 welcomes two new members

    The FIFA Task Force Football 2014 held its third meeting in Zurich on Wednesday and welcomed Abedi Pele and Gheorghe Hagi aboard.

  • Rooney out, Pogba in contention against Ajax

    Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that he leave Wayne Rooney out of his Manchester United squad to face Ajax at Old Trafford due to a throat infection, but indicated Paul Pogba could play a part.

  • Mourinho unfazed by late equaliser

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has said that, despite conceding a late equaliser to CSKA Moscow, he would always have been happy to emerge with a 1-1 draw away from home.

  • Fiorentina's Olivera banned for three matches

    Fiorentina midfielder Ruben Olivera has been banned for three matches for violent conduct after elbowing Bologna's Alessandro Diamanti in the face.

  • Cech: Crisis is ongoing

    Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has admitted that his side's 3-1 UEFA Champions League defeat to Napoli was a sign that the English Premier League side's crisis is far from over.

  • Central Coast, Gold Coast in six-goal thriller

    Bottom-of-the-table Gold Coast United relinquished a two-goal lead in the second half and had to settle for a 3-3 draw against A-League leaders Central Coast at Skilled Park.

  • Pogatetz commits to Hannover

    Austrian defender Emanuel Pogatetz has spoken of his delight after signing a new three-year contract with Hannover.

  • Low confident of EURO triumph

    Germany coach Joachim Low has said that he is "confident" his side can win UEFA EURO 2012, although he has pinpointed some areas for improvement ahead of the tournament.

  • Blokhin extends Ukraine contract

    Oleg Blokhin has agreed a new deal that he will see him continue as Ukraine coach beyond UEFA EURO 2012 and take charge of the nation's Brazil 2014 qualifiers.

  • Huntelaar targets Gomez's golden boot

    Klaas Jan Huntelaar has admitted to harbouring an ambition to overtake Mario Gomez in the scoring charts and claim the golden boot from the Bayern Munich striker.

  • Osieck: Bresciano ready to return

    Australia coach Holger Osieck has revealed how he convinced midfielder Mark Bresciano to end his 18-month exile from the national team.

  • India's new PLS postponed

    India's star-studded Premier Soccer League has been postponed after organisers announced that it had encountered "many problems".

  • Vogel: Goliath doesn’t always win

    Heiko Vogel speaks to FIFA.com about Basel facing his former club, how the Swiss underdogs’ victory over Manchester United can help them beat Bayern Munich, and how Xherdan Shaqiri will fare against his future employers.

  • Ali grasps historic opportunity

    In just a few hours, UAE face Australia in a important AFC qualifier for the London 2012. UAE coach Mahdi Ali spoke to FIFA.com before the encounter as he seeks to fulfil his Olympic dream.

  • Villas-Boas defends selections

    Andre Villas-Boas says that both Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole were disappointed not to start in the Blues UEFA Champions League defeat against Napoli and that their omission was for footballing reasons.

  • Union, Cruz maintain perfect starts

    Mexico's Cruz Azul, Chile's Union Espanola, Argentina's Arsenal and Colombia's Nacional all cruised to victory in their Copa Libertadores group matches.

  • Continent's elite eye Europa League last 16

    The UEFA Europa League last 16 will be determined on Thursday with Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Lazio and Sporting Lisbon just some of major clubs seeking continental glory.

  • Napoli impress, Real held in Moscow

    England's UEFA Champions League hopes are in the balance after Napoli secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Chelsea, while Real Madrid edged closer to the last eight despite conceding a late equaliser at CSKA Moscow.

  • Smit: FIWC will always be part of my life

    2006 FIFA Interactive World Cup champion Andries Smit talks to us about what it means to win an FIWC title, relives his best FIWC memories and shares his thoughts on EA SPORTS™ FIFA12.

  • Quevilly into Coupe quarters again

    Quevilly beat fellow minnows Orleans 2-0 in extra time to set up a clash with giants Marseille in the Coupe de France quarter-finals.

  • Napoli heap misery on Chelsea

    An Ezequiel Lavezzi double has left Napoli with one foot in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals following a 3-1 first leg victory over Chelsea at the San Paolo.

  • Tevez: I'm sincerely sorry

    Manchester City's Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez has apologised "sincerely and unreservedly" for his conduct in recent months.

  • Bologna bubbling after Fiorentina win

    Bologna harnessed the momentum from their surprise win at Inter Milan on Friday to beat Fiorentina 2-0 at home today.

  • CSKA late show stuns Real

    An injury-time goal on his debut by Pontus Wernbloom grabbed CSKA Moscow a 1-1 draw with Spanish giants Real Madrid today in their UEFA Champions League Last 16 first leg in Moscow.

  • UEFA launch Porto racism probe

    UEFA have announced the launch of an investigation into claims Manchester City players were racially abused by Porto fans during last week's UEFA Europa League match.

  • Japan star Kagawa back in Dortmund training

    Japan winger Shinji Kagawa could be fit to face Hanover on Sunday in the Bundesliga after he returned to training today with German league leaders Borussia Dortmund.

  • Deschamps wary of wounded Inter

    Marseille coach Didier Deschamps insists that Inter Milan's dreadful recent form will not be a factor when the two sides meet in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie.

  • Terry blow for Blues and England

    Chelsea captain and England defender John Terry has been ruled out for up to two months after aggravating his knee injury, it was revealed today.

  • Delap red card overturned

    Rory Delap has seen the red card he received against Crawley Town in the FA Cup on Sunday rescinded, after the FA deemed the Stoke City defender to have been wrongly dismissed.

  • Xavi: Luck not been on our side

    Barcelona star Xavi has said, while the side may have unconsciously taken their foot off the gas, he feels luck being against them has contributed to rivals Real Madrid pulling ten points clear of them in La Liga.

  • Nice escape Sable scare

    Nice were counting their blessings today after Julien Sable was found to have not suffered a broken leg after a heavy collision in training, revealing it was just severe bruising.

  • Kehl extends Dortmund deal

    Sebastian Kehl has extended his contract by another year at Borussia Dortmund, seeing the club captain remain with the Bundesliga champions until the end of June 2013.

  • Mertesacker confident on EURO fitness

    German international Per Mertesacker has said he is not in danger of missing UEFA EURO 2012, despite having to undergo surgery on torn ankle ligaments suffered with club side Arsenal.

  • Nasri: I'm beginning to prove my worth

    Samir Nasri expects to see him performing better and better each week for Manchester City now he feels he has found his feet at the Premier League leaders following his £24m move from Arsenal last summer.

  • Cesena sack Arrigoni, hire Beretta

    Cesena brought about the 13th managerial change of the Serie A season by sacking boss Daniele Arrigoni and brining in former Chievo, Parma and Siena coach Mario Beretta.

  • Japan target big win in Malaysia

    Japan coach Takashi Sekizuja is hoping to reassert themselves in the race to reach the London 2012 Olympics when they face Malaysia, saying they will be out to score plenty of goals in a bid to overtake group leaders Syria.

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