A month of FIFA development: September 2012
In the latest of our monthly round-ups, FIFA.com shines a light on the main events and activities undertaken by FIFA to keep you abreast of development efforts around the world.
View ArticleShutouts, silverware and continental kings
The trophy-winning exploits of Al Ahly, Stromsgodset, BATE Borisov and Zalgiris Vilnius feature along with Lille and Jonathan Walters in FIFA.com's latest stats review.
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 ArticleJoy for PSG, glory for Perth
FIFA.com’s latest look at women’s club football visits three continents and is highlighted by the ongoing rise of Paris Saint-Germain, Perth Glory soaring to new heights and Urawa Red Diamonds on the...
View ArticleThe Week in Quotes
This week we hear about a surprising story involving a missing cell phone and dinner with Cristiano Ronaldo, Dani Alves dishes on his personal life, Lionel Messi's grandfather critiques his grandson's...
View ArticleLive Your Goals continues to nurture and inspire
The growing popularity of the FIFA Live Your Goals programme has again been in evidence throughout November with numerous nations hosting events, most notably Lithuania, South Africa and Jordan.
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 ArticleRecord numbers bid to host FIFA Futsal World Cup in 2020
Costa Rica, Croatia, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates have all confirmed that they will be bidding to stage the FIFA Futsal World Cup in four years’ time.
View ArticleJankauskas: We have to know who we are
They may be undergoing a period of transition, but Lithuania have posted some positive results on the road to the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Even so, coach Edgaras Jankauskas is keeping his feet on the ground.
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 ArticleDevelopment in Costa Rica, wins for Brazil
FIFA.com takes a look at the latest developments in the world of Futsal, just one year out from start of the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand.
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.
View ArticleHeavy interest in hosting 2020 futsal extravaganza
Member Associations from all across the world have thrown their hat into the ring for a chance to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2020 as the bidding process moves into its next phase.
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 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 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 ArticleIbisevic fires Bosnia-Herzegovina to Brazil
Bosnia-Herzegovina were headed for the play-offs until Vedad Ibisevic’s 68th-minute goal earned them a 1-0 win in Lithuania and a historic first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup™.
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 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 ArticleEuropean favourites march on
Friday's UEFA qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ saw the favourites keep their focus to either go top of their groups or extend their leads at the summit. FIFA.com rounds up Friday's action.
View ArticleEurope's big names close in on automatic qualification
FIFA.com reviews Monday's FIFA World Cup qualifying action in Europe where several of the continent's traditional heavyweights moved within touching distance of winning a ticket to Russia.
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 ArticleGermany march as French weep
Germany continued to stroll in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying with a 2-1 win over Austria in Vienna, while Eric Abidal’s own goal saw France muster only a draw with Belarus on the road in Minsk.
View ArticleEngland held, Germany push on
Matchday Three of the European qualifying campaign for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ drew to a close on Tuesday.
View ArticleA stress test for Spain
After stumbling in recent friendlies, Spain will be hoping for a return to form in thier UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers weekend, but coach Vicente del Bosque told FIFA.com they intend to learn from their...
View ArticleRevenge, a winning debut and impressive underdogs
Reigning world champions Germany and England - who had a new face on the touchline - each emerged unscathed in European qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ on Saturday evening.
View ArticleGoalkeeping defiance, goalscoring brilliance
Impressive feats at both ends of the park provide the focus for this week's stats review, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Samuel Eto'o on the attack and Steeve Elana and Edwin van der Sar leading the case...
View ArticleEurope’s underdogs biting back
After shocking the continent's elite during the early stages of EURO 2012 qualifying, Albania, Belarus, Cyprus, Lithuania and Montenegro are aiming to continue their progress. FIFA.com looks closer.
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 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 ArticleSHYZIK feels Barcelona sting
OUFC_Champs finished 22 points ahead of closest challenger SHYZIK, thanks in part to Barcelona's 2-0 win at the Bernabeu, to claim Round 30.
View ArticleLithuania back into top 50
Finishing a creditable fourth in a tought FIFA World Cup section has helped Lithuania climb back into the top 50 of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
View ArticleFrance stunned as forwards thrive
Belarus won 1-0 in France as Portugal were held 4-4 by visiting Cyprus, while Italy's Antonio Cassano, Fernando Torres of Spain and England talisman Wayne Rooney inspired victories.
View ArticleBobrov spurs Soviets to dream comeback
Exactly sixty years ago, Yugoslavia led Soviet Union 5-1 with just 15 minutes remaining in their fight for a place in the Olympic quarter-finals. Thereafter, though, Vsevolod Bobrov inspired one of the...
View ArticleEuropean quartet stamp tickets
Italy, Germany, Denmark and Serbia all sealed their places at South Africa 2010 with positive results during Saturday's nervy round of qualifiers.
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.
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