FIFA.com - Latest News

Elano faces spell on sidelines

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:33:00 GMT

Manchester City's Brazilian star Elano is likely to be out for at least two weeks after limping out of the UEFA Cup match against Paris St Germain.

They might have been footballers

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:25:00 GMT

The road to becoming a professional footballer is a long one, and many have left the road at an early stage. Including some quite famous names...

Internacional clinch it in extra time

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:24:00 GMT

A goal from Nilmar in extra time gave Brazil's Internacional a 2-1 aggregate win in the Copa Sudamericana final over Estudiantes of Argentina.

Ferguson: No-one is leaving

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:18:00 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stated his determination to keep all his young players at the club for the busy months ahead.

Laos youngsters flying high

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:30:00 GMT

An impressive qualifying campaign for December's AFF Suzuki Cup has lifted unheralded Laos to 162nd in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

Tocalli quits Velez Sarsfield

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:19:00 GMT

Former Argentina U-20 coach Hugo Tocalli has quit his post as coach of Velez Sarsfield, becoming the ninth coaching casualty of the Apertura.

Marin: South Africa 2010 is the plan

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:46:00 GMT

Marko Marin, one of the brightest young talents in German football, spoke to FIFA.com about his meteoric rise to the national team and more.

Misfiring City settle for stalemate

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:39:00 GMT

A 0-0 draw with Paris St Germain at Eastlands left Mark Hughes' Manchester City guaranteed of at least second place in their UEFA Cup group.

Last 32 filling up

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:26:00 GMT

Udinese, Twente Enschede and 2000 champions Galatasaray were among the clubs who advanced to the last 32 of the UEFA Cup on Wednesday.

Lazio knock ten-man Milan out

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:14:00 GMT

Lazio fought back to claim an extra-time 2-1 Italian Cup win over ten-man AC Milan on Wednesday, and claim a place in the quarter-finals.

United, Tottenham reach Cup semis

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:09:00 GMT

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have completed the English League Cup semi-final line-up, joining Burnley and Derby in the last four.

France in the mix with big three

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:06:00 GMT

Three traditional giants of the women's game are joined by Les Bleuettes of France in a Chile 2008 semi-final line-up full of footballing talent.

Reid braced for baptism of fire

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:15:00 GMT

Former England midfielder Peter Reid faces his first big test as an international coach this week at the South East Asian Championship.

Germany to meet China and UAE

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:03:00 GMT

Germany's preparations for South Africa 2010 will include friendlies against China and the UAE in 2009, team manager Oliver Bierhoff has announced.

Zille: 2010 a sound investment

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:01:00 GMT

A great return on investment is expected for the people of Cape Town as the legacy benefits of being a 2010 FIFA World Cup™ host city become more clear.

Scholes ready to return

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Paul Scholes is ready to return to action for Manchester United, two months after suffering ligament damage.

Galaxy welcomed by New Zealand fans

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:46:00 GMT

International football star David Beckham and his LA Galaxy team were greeted by hundreds of cheering fans and a traditional Maori welcome.

Le Sommer ready to make history

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:21:00 GMT

France's No10 Eugenie Le Sommer, one of the revelations of Chile 2008, has no nervousness ahead of a semi-final clash with the title-holders.

Bafana star eager to impress

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:22:00 GMT

Bafana Bafana star, Teko Modise has his sights set on Europe and steering South Africa to victory at the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009.

Honours and landmarks in Europe

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT

The stars of this week's statistical review include Cristiano Ronaldo, Guti, Louis van Gaal, Milan Baros and Bundesliga leaders Hoffenheim.

Ferguson: The price of success

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, and the legend is in excited mood about the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

Chile rises to USA starlet Morgan

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:44:00 GMT

Having only started playing football at the age of 13, Alex Morgan has become the toast of the USA side and the fans watching Chile 2008.

Wenger questions misfiring forwards

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:40:00 GMT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has lamented his strikers' lack of composure after his young side went out of the League Cup to Burnley.

Jewell hails Derby's Cup kings

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:17:00 GMT

Derby manager Paul Jewell saluted his cup kings after Nathan Ellington's late penalty at Stoke clinched a place in the League Cup semi-finals.

San Lorenzo win 74-minute game

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:11:00 GMT

San Lorenzo won their postponed game against Huracan in the Argentine Apertura, which was shortened to take into account the time played earlier.

Calderon leading Estudiantes charge

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Estudiantes 38-year-old striker Jose Luis Calderon hopes that his side can overturn a 1-0 deficit against Internacional in the Copa Sudamericana.

Ronaldo: Award will make me better

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:21:00 GMT

Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that the coveted award will only increase his drive and determination to improve his football.

Real Madrid sign Huntelaar

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:45:00 GMT

Injury-ravaged Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Dutch international Klaas-Jan Huntelaar from Ajax, to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Burnley send Arsenal kids crashing

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:01:00 GMT

Arsenal's starlets were upstaged by Burnley's Kevin McDonald as the young Scot gave the Championship club a 2-0 win in the League Cup.

Bulgaria sack coach Markov

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:33:00 GMT

Three draws from three matches in qualifying for South Africa 2010 has cost Plamen Markov his job as Bulgaria coach, the BFU has announced.

Marinos to wait for Nakamura

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:18:00 GMT

Yokohama Marinos will look to sign Shunsuke Nakamura on a free transfer at the end of the SPL campaign, rather than pay Celtic a fee for his services.

Levein gets new United deal

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:04:00 GMT

Dundee United have thrived under the management of Craig Levein, and the club has now rewarded the former defender with a new contract.

Orlando Stadium re-opens its doors

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:11:00 GMT

The re-opening of one of South Africa's most popular football venues, Orlando Stadium has brought excitement to football fans in South Africa.

Lato hoping for golden future

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:02:00 GMT

Grzegorz Lato, newly-elected President of the Polish FA, spoke to FIFA.com after visiting FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter.

Training programme launched for African media

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:54:00 GMT

More than 300 African sports journalists will be invited to attend training next year as part of a programme financed by FIFA.

Who is the best captain?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:34:00 GMT

The importance of a good on-field leader is undeniable. FIFA.com would like you to decide which player has been the greatest captain.

Silas thriving in Avai hotseat

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:33:00 GMT

A former star of the FIFA U-20 World Cup USSR 1985, Silas, now 43, is making a name for himself as coach of second division side Avai in Brazil.

FIFA Anti-Discrimination Day to be held in Chile

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:33:00 GMT

The worldwide football family will celebrate the seventh FIFA Anti-Discrimination Day on 4 December 2008, in connection with the semi-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

Ronaldo hailed United's best ever

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:49:00 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo has been hailed by Sir Bobby Charlton as the best player in Manchester United's history after the winger won the Ballon d'Or.

Ajax confirm Huntelaar talks

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:54:00 GMT

Ajax have confirmed that they are in talks with Real Madrid to sell star striker Klas-Jan Huntelaar to the Spanish champions.

Polish clown laughs last

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes you back in time to 17 October 1973 - the day Poland, and their fabulous goalkeeper, dashed English dreams at Wembley.

Second chance for El Chaco

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:11:00 GMT

Mexico's Pachuca exited last year's FIFA Club World Cup at the first hurdle, and midfielder Christian Gimenez is keen to make it second time lucky.

Benitez: Enjoy being top

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:27:00 GMT

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has lamented his team's inability to score at West Ham, but urged the fans to enjoy being top of the table.

Amarildo, like a man possessed

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:09:00 GMT

A player who went from local favourite to FIFA World Cup hero overnight in 1962, Amarildo tells FIFA.com about his football career and more.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:55:00 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United and Portugal took out the coveted Ballon d'Or, the European Footballer of the Year award, on Tuesday.

Germans, Koreans complete line-up

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:08:00 GMT

Korea DPR edged out Japan in their all-Asian quarter-final, while Germany beat Brazil by the odd goal in five to complete the semi-final line-up.

Record-breaker Del Piero eyes 300

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:51:00 GMT

Evergreen Alessandro Del Piero struck his 250th goal in Juventus colours at the weekend. Now, he is heading towards a further milestone.

Germany survive late fightback

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:58:00 GMT

A late fightback from Brazil could not prevent Germany from reaching the semi-finals of Chile 2008, after the Banecki twins both scored.

Liverpool inch ahead with draw

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:15:00 GMT

A draw against West Ham at Anfield on Monday was enough to lift Liverpool into the lead in the Premier League, but left fans disappointed.

Koreans edge Asian battle

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Title holders Korea DPR came out on top against neighbours Japan 2-1 in Santiago on Monday, setting up a semi-final clash with France.

Chelsea close book on Mikel transfer

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:22:00 GMT

Chelsea have reached an out-of-court settlement with Norwegian club FC Lyn Oslo over the transfer of Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi.