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Mexico qualifies for fifth straight World Cup with 4-1 victory

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

World Cup Qualifying

Ticos end slide, beat Trinidad 4-0

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

World Cup Qualifying

United States beats Honduras, qualifies for sixth consecutive World Cup

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

World Cup Qualifying

Costa Rica beats UAE 2-1 to reach U-20 semis

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Under-20 Youth

Warner adds voice to call for salary cap

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Other News

Tiebreakers may decide CCL quarterfinal berths

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

CONCACAF Champions League

Simoes tries to resurrect Costa Rica against Trinidad

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

World Cup Qualifying

Honduras seeks salvation; U.S. seeks end to qualifying drama

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

World Cup Qualifying

Costa Rica stuns Egypt 2-0 at U-20 World Cup

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Under-20 Youth

Aguirre nears primary objective for Mexico

Sat, 09 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

World Cup Qualifying

Costa Rica advances at U-20 World Cup despite loss to Czechs

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Under-20 Youth

Five CCL quarterfinal berths to be decided in last round

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:00:00 GMT

CONCACAF Champions League

United States falls to Korea Republic, likely out of U-20s

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Under-20 Youth

Marathon hands Toluca first loss 2-0

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT

CONCACAF Champions League

2. Bundesliga: Chelsea end Bayern M�nchen's dream

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:32:00 GMT

Chelsea beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties to win the Champions League on Saturday after the two sides had been locked at 1-1 at the end of extra-time.

2. Bundesliga: Fortuna return to the Bundesliga after 15 years

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:50:00 GMT

Fortuna D�sseldorf have followed SpVgg Greuther F�rth and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. The Second Bundesliga team only needed a 2-2 (1-1) in the second leg of the relegation against Bundesliga side Hertha BSC Berlin after winning the first leg 2-1 (0-1) at Berlin on Thursday.

2. Bundesliga: Regensburg gain promotion, Karlsruhe relegated

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:25:16 GMT

Jahn Regensburg are back in the Second Bundesliga. The Bavarian team gained promotion thanks to a 2-2 (1-1) draw at Karlsruhe on Monday. Former Bundesliga side KSC is relegated to division three.

DFB Cup Men: Five-goal Dortmund blast Bayern to clinch double

Sat, 12 May 2012 19:58:00 GMT

Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund blasted Champions League finalists Bayern M�nchen 5-2 in Saturday's DFB Cup final to claim the first domestic double in their 103-year history.

DFB Cup Women: Women of Bayern M�nchen win DFB-Cup

Sat, 12 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The women of Bayern M�nchen have won for the first time the DFB-Cup. The team of coach Thomas W�rle dethroned the holders 1 FFC Frankfurt with a 2-0 (0-0) in the final in Cologne and celebrated the biggest success of the club's history since winning the championship 1976.

2. Bundesliga: Karlsruhe close to stay in Second Bundesliga

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:20:00 GMT

Second Bundesliga side Karlsruher SC are close to stay in the league after a 1-1 (0-0) in the first leg of relegation at Third League club SSV jahn Regensburg. The better position is in the hands of the 16th placed of the second German flight before the second leg on Monday (8.30 pm).

2. Bundesliga: D�sseldorf one step away from promotion

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:19:00 GMT

Fortuna D�sseldorf are only one small step away from promoting to the Bundesliga. The Second Bundesliga side won the first relegation leg at Bundesliga side Hertha BSC Berlin 2-1 (0-1) and can return to the German top flight after 15 years.

DFB-Info: Sportech 2012: Facing IT challenges at big sporting events

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:45:24 GMT

The figures speak for themselves: 1,800 laptops, 4,500 connected terminals, 450,000 incoming e-mails and 15,000 kilometres of copper cable. All this and more went into making up the IT infrastructure at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany�.

EURO 2012: Draxler, G�ndogan and ter Stegen called up for EURO

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:40:00 GMT

Newcomers Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Julian Draxler as well as one-time-international Ilkay G�ndogan were the surprise nominees for the provisional squad of 27 German players for the EURO 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, presented by coach Joachim L�w in Rastatt.

2. Bundesliga: D�sseldorf use its chance and save third place

Sun, 06 May 2012 13:40:00 GMT

After final round of Second Bundesliga Fortuna D�sseldorf saved the third place and the promotion games against Hertha BSC. D�sseldorf achieved a 2-2 against MSV Duisburg. Whilethis St. Pauli got a 5-0 success against Paderborn. But it wasn't enough, the goal difference decided between third and fourth place.

Bundesliga: Who will get place 16 and the chance of staying up?

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

It`s final matchday! On saturday at 3.30 pm cet the Bundesliga have its 34. Round. The big question is "who will be the second relegated team"? The most risked team ist Hertha BSC Berlin, which play against Hoffenheim.

2. Bundesliga: Three Teams are fighting for third place

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Second Bundesliga goes on its final round. On Sunday at 1.30 pm cest three teams will fight for the third place and the chance to promote. Fortuna D�sseldorf hosts MSV Duisburg. If D�sseldorf take three points, they will get that place three.

: Lukas Podolski headed for Arsenal FC

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:59:37 GMT

Now it's official. Earlier today, Lukas Podolski's transfer from relegation-threatened Bundesliga side 1. FC K�ln to English Premier League top club Arsenal FC was announced on Twitter by the player himself and confirmed on the German club's website.

DFB-Info: International Coaching Course About to Kick Off

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The 2012 AFC Batch Course of the German Football Association has come to a close. From 12 - 20 April 2012 the prominent Sportschule Hennef hosted 22 international coaches and football administrators from 17 Asian countries.

2. Bundesliga: Set back for St. Pauli

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:22:00 GMT

St. Pauli suffered a set back on round 33 of the Second Bundesliga while fighting for the last promotion place. The club from Hamburg lost 0-1 (0-0) at Dynamo Dresden. Fortuna D�sseldorf stays in third place after a 1-1 (0-1) at already promoted SpVgg Greuther F�rth.

Bundesliga: Huntelaar sends Schalke into Champions League

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:41:43 GMT

Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored twice in Schalke's 4-0 win over Hertha Berlin to make him the league's top scorer with 27 goals in 32 games. M�nchengladbach's goalless draw at Augsburg confirms their fourth-placed finish.

Champions League: UEFA warning about fraudulent CL-Final ticket sales

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:20:04 GMT

UEFA has been made aware of individuals claiming to have tickets for sale for the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final to be played at the Fussball Arena M�nchen on Saturday 19 May. Such tickets are offered via advertisements and postings placed in various German newspapers and on the internet and more often than not do not exist.

Champions League: UEFA warning about fraudulent CL-Final ticket sales

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:20:04 GMT

Champions League: Neuer the hero as Bayern beat Real on penalties

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:36:00 GMT

Manuel Neuer was the hero for Bayern Munich on Wednesday as his side went through to the Champions League final after beating Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties in the Santiago Bernabeu.

Bundesliga: Fight for direct qualification to UEFA Champions League

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT

On saturday round 33 of Bundesliga take place. Borussia Dortmund had won the championship last week by a win against M�nchengladbach. Their celebrating-tour will start at the relegated team 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

2. Bundesliga: Three teams on a run of third place

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:55:00 GMT

It is allready done: Greuther F�rth and Eintracht Frankfurt had won the right to play in Bundesliga next season. Three teams, named Fortuna D�sseldorf, FC St. Pauli and SC Paderborn are fighting for the last promotion spot.

Champions League: Neuer the hero as Bayern beat Real on penalties

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:36:00 GMT

Manuel Neuer was the hero for Bayern Munich on Wednesday as his side went through to the Champions League final after beating Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties in the Santiago Bernabeu.

DFB-Info: Niersbach: DFB side by side with Federal Government

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach talks to DFB.de about the current situation in Ukraine, the country to host EURO 2012 together with Poland.

DFB-Info: Niersbach: DFB side by side with Federal Government

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach talks to DFB.de about the current situation in Ukraine, the country to host EURO 2012 together with Poland.

2. Bundesliga: Idrissou secures Frankfurts promotion

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:10:00 GMT

After one year, Eintracht Frankfurts awaited return to the Bundesliga is completed. The team from Hesse won 3-0 (1-0) at Aachen thanks to two goals from striker Mohamadou Idrissou. With eight points ahead of D�sseldorf, Frankfurt could not be caught in the standings with two games left after round 32.

Bundesliga: Dortmund celebrate eighth championship

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:30:05 GMT

Borussia Dortmund have done it again: The Westphalians secured the Bundesliga title with a 2-0 (1-0) at home against Borussia M�nchengladbach, meaning they are eight points ahead of Bayern M�nchen with only two matches to go.

DFB-Info: Holtby: "Futsal gives you added control"

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Having overcome his ankle joint injury, Lewis Holtby has fought his way back into FC Schalke 04's starting line-up, or maybe that should read "weaved", with 21-year-old Holtby being more known for his agility and ball-handling than lunges and deft clearances.

DFB-Info: Holtby: "Futsal gives you added control"

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:55:00 GMT

Bundesliga: Wolfsburg leers at Europe, Mainz needs just one more win

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

When Mainz and Wolfsburg open up round 32 of the Bundesliga, two teams will face each other that are in an area of the standings, where many times would like to be - the mid-region. Wolfsburg still hopes to climb up and grab a place leading into the Europe League.

2. Bundesliga: F�rth fears no epic breakdown

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:55:00 GMT

Nobody believes that Greuther F�rth will suffer an epic breakdown down the stretch of this season in der Second Bundesliga. Round 32 opens up on friday, when F�rth travels to FSV Frankfurt and tries to make the first promotion to the Bundesliga perfect mathematically.

Bundesliga: Ra�l set to leave Schalke

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Having played two years for the Gelsenkirchen-based German Bundesliga club Schalke 04, and following a few weeks of considering the pros and cons, Spanish world-class forward Ra�l (34) eventually decided to not extend his contract with the "Royal Blues", as he announced at a specially convened press conference earlier today.

Bundesliga: Ra�l set to leave Schalke

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Champions League: Heynckes: "We'll play for a win in Madrid, too"

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:15:00 GMT

Having beaten Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night, Bayern Munich are in with more than a good chance of going through to the final on home turf on 19 May 2012.

Champions League: Heynckes: "We'll play for a win in Madrid, too"

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:15:00 GMT

Champions League: Gomez gives Bayern victory over Madrid

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:35:00 GMT

A last-minute goal by striker Mario Gomez gave Bayern M�nchen a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Allianz Arena on Tuesday.

Champions League: Gomez gives Bayern victory over Madrid

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:35:00 GMT

A last-minute goal by striker Mario Gomez gave Bayern M�nchen a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Allianz Arena on Tuesday.

Champions League: Breitner: "Odds 51:49 in Bayern's favour"

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

You name it, he won it. As a player, Paul Breitner collected more trophies than many other professionals could ever aspire to, including a world champions' title, one European Championship, a European Cup, multiple German and Spanish championships as well as the German and Spanish FA Cup, respectively.

Champions League: Breitner: "Odds 51:49 in Bayern's favour"

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

2. Bundesliga: F�rths promotion perfect - D�sseldorf lose at Dresden

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:15:00 GMT

Greuther F�rth is the first promoted team in this years round of 2. Bundesliga. After D�sseldorf lost at Dresden (1-2) the SpVgg has 9 points and 31 goals lead over place 3. Fortuna are worried about this place more than ever and ranked on fourth of the table.

Bundesliga: BVB win derby at Schalke, FC Bayern only with draw

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:30:00 GMT

orussia Dortmund recovered to claim a 2-1 win at archrivals Schalke 04 on Saturday that put them on the brink of the Bundesliga title after their midweek victory over seond-placed Bayern Munich on Round 31.

Bundesliga: Stuttgart and Bremen in fight for Europe

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

On Friday VfB Stuttgart and Werder Bremen get together in the fight for the qualification for the Europa League. On Saturday Borussia Dortmund in the duel with archival Schalke 04 has the chance to take the next step to the championship.

2. Bundesliga: F�rth wants to bring forward

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:55:00 GMT

On Friday Greuther F�rth has the chance to bring forward in Round 31 of Second Bundesliga. F�rth plays against FC St. Pauli. Hansa Rostock wants to collect important points against FSV Frankfurt in the fight for staying in the league. In the third match 1. FC Union Berlin encounters Eintracht braunschweig.

Bundesliga: Dortmund set to defend title after beating Bayern

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund look set to defend their German league crown after their 1-0 win over title-rivals Bayern M�nchen on Wednesday put them six points clear at the top with four games left. Poland striker Robert Lewandowski scored his 20th goal of the season in the second-half.

2. Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt fail to win, KSC and Aachen victorious

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:28:27 GMT

Eintracht Frankfurt wasn't able to capitalize on leaders SpVgg Greuther F�rth's earlier stumble at Braunschweig. The second-placed team from Hesse had to content themselves with a 1-1 draw at home against FC Ingolstadt.

DFB-Info: DFB presents 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup sustainability programme in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Women's football knows no boundaries, and Abu Dhabi is one of many countries working hard to promote the female side of the sport. Their aim is to create structures which will encourage more girls and women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to play football.

DFB-Info: DFB presents 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup sustainability programme in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Bundesliga: Battle for the top: Dortmund host Bayern

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The fans of the Bundesliga are anxiously waiting for one match only on Round 30. On Wednesday (8 pm cest) leaders and reigning champions Borussia Dortmund take on their hardest opponent in the race for another championship at home, Bayern M�nchen.

Bundesliga: Sch�rrle saves a point for Leverkusen

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMT

At the end of round 29 of Bundesliga Hamburger SV got not more than a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen with its new coach Sami Hyypi�. Hamburg miss the chance to make an importand step away from the way down area. On sunday afternoon Schalke 04 got three points with its 3-0 success against Hannover.

2. Bundesliga: Can F�rth and Frankfurt take the next step?

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:55:00 GMT

SpVgg Greuther F�rth can make another important step towards their first Bundesliga promotion on Tuesday, when they play at Eintracht Braunschweig to open Round 30 of the Second Bundesliga. The leaders haven't lost for the last nine matches.

2. Bundesliga: Paderborn miss a chance, coach Aussem scores with Aachen

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:25:00 GMT

SC Paderborn missed on Round 29 important points in the fight for the climb in the Bundesliga. On Sunday Paderborn only played 2:2 at 1860 M�nchen. Also with the new coach Ralf Aussem Aachen don't succeeded a victory at FC Ingolstadt. Both teams collected only one point at the 3-3.

Brazilian Serie A results

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:11:00 GMT

Figueirense 2-1 Nautico; Palmeiras 1-1 Portuguesa; Sport 1-1 Flamengo

Argentina Liga results

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:04:00 GMT

Union (Santa Fe) 1-0 San Lorenzo; All Boys 1-0 San Martin (San Juan); Banfield 0-3 Estudiantes

Champions League - Chelsea win Champions League on penalties

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:31:00 GMT

Chelsea won the Champions League final 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Capello: No Chelsea contact

Sat, 19 May 2012 20:28:00 GMT

Fabio Capello has played down speculation he could become Chelsea's new manager.

Pirates retain South African league title

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:18:00 GMT

Orlando Pirates have won a second successive South African Premier League title, after two Benni McCarthy goals helped them to a 4-2 win at Lamontville Golden Arrows in Durban.

SPL - Hearts hammer Hibs in Cup final

Sat, 19 May 2012 17:58:00 GMT

Hearts won their eighth Scottish Cup in the first all-Edinburgh final in 116 years, running riot over 10-man rivals Hibernian 5-1 at Hampden Park.

Championship - West Ham 2-1 Blackpool

Sat, 19 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

West Ham United made an immediate return to the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Blackpool in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Hungarian championship result

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:28:00 GMT

Ferencvaros 0 Siofok 1

Bulgarian championship results

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:27:00 GMT

Beroe Stara Zagora 1 Botev Vratsa 2; Chernomorets Burgas 1 Lokomotiv Sofia 1; CSKA Sofia 4 Litex Lovech 1; Kaliakra 0 Ludogorets 4; Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 Minyor Pernik 1; Slavia Sofia 1 FK Montana 1; Svetkavitsa 1 Cherno More Varna 3; Vidima-Rakovski Sevlievo 1 Levski Sofia 6

Griffith makes Orient switch

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:45:00 GMT

Anthony Griffith has completed a move to Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee after turning down the offer of a new deal at Port Vale. The 25-year-old midfielder has signed a two-year contract with an option for a further year at Brisbane Road.

World Cup - Tevez left out by Argentina

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:39:00 GMT

Universidad de Chile winger Matias Rodriguez has earned his first Argentina call-up for their World Cup qualifier against Ecuador next month.

Solskjaer 'turns down Villa'

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:23:00 GMT

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly turned down the chance to manage Aston Villa.

Duo leave Hartlepool

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:32:00 GMT

Hartlepool pair Gary Liddle and Nolberto Solano have been told they no longer feature in manager Neale Cooper's plans.

CFR Cluj clinch third Romanian title

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:19:00 GMT

CFR Cluj scored three times in the last 40 minutes to recover from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at city rivals Universitatea Cluj and clinched their third Romanian league title.

Jaidi, Connolly axed by Saints

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:11:00 GMT

Radhi Jaidi, David Connolly and Bartosz Bialkowski are among seven senior players released by Southampton. Jaidi has announced his retirement from professional football while the others are Lee Holmes, Ryan Doble, Harlee Dean and Aarran Racine.

World Football - Argentine championship results

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:22:00 GMT

Tigre 3 Newell's Old Boys 1; Godoy Cruz 1 Argentinos Juniors 1

Hungarian championship results

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:58:00 GMT

Universitatea Cluj-Napoca 2 CFR Cluj 3; Vointa Sibiu 3 CS Mioveni 1

World Football - Rafael replaces Alves in Brazil squad

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:39:00 GMT

Manchester United right back Rafael has been called up by Brazil to take the place of injured Barcelona defender Daniel Alves.

Ligue 1 - Toulouse duo sign on

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:33:00 GMT

Toulouse have handed youngsters Amadou Soukouna and Yannick Aguemon professional contracts after they graduated from the youth team with success.

Bundesliga - Xhaka exits Basel for Germany

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:48:00 GMT

Granit Xhaka has become the latest star to leave FC Basel after the Switzerland midfielder agreed to join Borussia Moenchengladbach on a five-year contract.

Bundesliga - Relegated Kaiserslautern fire Balakov

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Kaiserslautern have sacked head coach Krasimir Balakov following their bottom-placed finish in the Bundesliga, chairman Dieter Rombach confirmed to SWR Radio.

Di Matteo calls up Chelsea teenagers "just in case"

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:25:00 GMT

Teenagers Todd Kane, 18 and Nathaniel Chalobah, 17, who have never played for Chelsea's senior side, have been called into the squad for Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich, caretaker coach Roberto Di Matteo said on Friday.

Hammell pens new Motherwell deal

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Motherwell left-back Stevie Hammell has signed a new two-year contract.

Premier League - McFadden among Everton players released

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:35:00 GMT

Everton release six players whose contracts have expired, including midfielder James McFadden and goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann. Goalkeepers Adam Davies and Connor Roberts, winger Femi Orenuga and defender Toto Nsiala have been all released having never featured for the first team.

Euro 2012 - 10 euros to watch Spain's reserves training

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:07:00 GMT

Fans will have to fork out 10 euros (�8.04) to watch Spain's second string squad train in an Austrian resort ahead of Euro 2012, tourism organisers said on Friday.

Championship - Chainrai bids to buy back Pompey

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:53:00 GMT

Portsmouth's former owner Balram Chainrai makes an offer to buy back the stricken club. If it is accepted by creditors, the club could be out of administration within six weeks.

Partizan name Vermezovic as Grant's replacement

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:48:00 GMT

Serbian football champions Partizan Belgrade have named the club's former coach Vladimir Vermezovic as successor to Avram Grant who will step down at the end of the season despite winning the league title.

Premier League - Holt transfer request rejected

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:31:00 GMT

Norwich City reject a transfer request from striker Grant Holt, who scored 15 Premier League goals for the club last season.

Villa Park to stage Community Shield

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:04:00 GMT

Villa Park will host this season's FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea instead of Wembley, which hosts the Olympic football final the day before.

Serie A - Reja quits as Lazio manager

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:54:00 GMT

Edy Reja has quit as Lazio manager, despite pleas to stay from club president Claudio Lotito.

SPL - Rangers ticket prices frozen

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:20:00 GMT

Prospective new Rangers owner Charles Green has vowed to freeze season ticket prices after revealing administrators Duff and Phelps have informed Ticketus of their intention to terminate their contract.

Premier League - Davies stays but Bolton release 12

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:31:00 GMT

Bolton striker Kevin Davies has signed a new one-year contract at the club but Wanderers' relegation from the Premier League is being felt with 12 players on their way out.

League Two - Champions Swindon release five players

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:42:00 GMT

Billy Bodin and Nathan Thompson have been offered new deals at Swindon but the Robins are to release five players.

Championship - Leicester pay �1m for non-league Vardy

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:28:00 GMT

Leicester City have signed Fleetwood Town striker Jamie Vardy in a record-breaking �1 million deal.

The deal is thought to be the highest transfer fee ever paid for a non-league player.

Leicester beat off competition from Cardiff to secure the services of the 25-year-old, who scored 34 goals in 40 appearances for Fleetwood last season as they won the Conference and earned promotion to League Two.

Vardy is the Foxes' third signing of the week following the capture of defender Ritchie De Laet and midfielder Matty James from Manchester United.

Championship - Leicester sign Vardy

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:27:00 GMT

Leicester City have signed Fleetwood Town striker Jamie Vardy in a record-breaking �1 million deal.

Hoops offer new deals to rising stars

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:10:00 GMT

QPR have offered several of their young players extended stays at Loftus Road. Angelo Balanta, Michael Harriman, Aaron Lennox and Taylor Parmenter have all been offered new contracts by the west Londoners.

Fabianski wants to leave Arsenal

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:07:00 GMT

Poland's goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski wants to leave Arsenal after months of watching his compatriot Wojciech Szczesny from the bench, a Polish daily quoted the 27-year-old as saying.

Premier League - Solskjaer in talks with Villa

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:58:00 GMT

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks with Aston Villa over the club's vacant manager's job, his current club Molde have confirmed.

Bristol Rovers release nine

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:29:00 GMT

Byron Anthony and Scott McGleish head the group of players released by Bristol Rovers after the npower League Two side revealed its retained list.

Stevenage release 10

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:09:00 GMT

Ten players are to leave Stevenage this summer. Out of contract players Scott Laird and John Mousinho have both turned down improved deals while Ronnie Henry has been released.

Blizzard continues at Yeovil

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:57:00 GMT

Yeovil midfielder Dominic Blizzard has agreed a new one-year deal with the npower League One club.

World Football - Copa Libertadores results

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:00 GMT

Quarter-final, first leg: Velez Sarsfield (Argentina) 1 Santos (Brazil) 0; Boca Juniors (Argentina) 1 Fluminense (Brazil) 0

Ligue 1 - Inter agree permanent Guarin deal

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:03:00 GMT

Internazionale have agreed an 11-million-euro fee with Porto to keep Colombia midfielder Fredy Guarin at the Serie A club.

Premier League - Liverpool to approach Martinez

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:24:00 GMT

Liverpool have been granted permission by Wigan to speak to Roberto Martinez over the vacant manager's job at Anfield.

Championship - Collison ruled fit for final

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:05:00 GMT

Jack Collison has handed West Ham a major fitness boost ahead of their Championship play-off final against Blackpool.

Premier League - Solskjaer favourite for Villa job

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:14:00 GMT

Former Manchester United star Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rapidly emerged as a red-hot favourite to become the next Aston Villa manager.

Swansea axe goalkeeper

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT

Swansea have cancelled the contract of goalkeeper Jose Moreira by mutual consent.

Serie A - Milan confirm Traore signing

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:01:00 GMT

Italian giants AC Milan have confirmed the arrival of Nancy and Mali midfielder Bakaye Traore from French club Nancy on a Bosman transfer.

Diarra agrees new Fulham deal

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:57:00 GMT

Fulham have agreed a one-year contract extension with midfielder Mahamadou Diarra.

Partizan's Grant to step down at end of season

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:36:00 GMT

Partizan coach Avram Grant will step down at the end of the season despite winning the league title with the Serbian club, the former Chelsea manager said on Thursday.

Del Piero's black and white legacy

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:45:00 GMT

FIFA.com pays tribute to the artistic exploits of Juventus icon Alessando Del Piero, who brings to an end an historic 19-year career with I Bianconeri on Sunday.

Rebuilt Aussies aim for hat-trick

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:37:00 GMT

After ending a 32-year drought in reaching the 2006 FIFA World Cup™, a new-look Australia have overcome the pain associated with those failed campaigns and are optimistic of a third straight appearance on the world stage.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:32:00 GMT

In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.

Chelsea stars hail Champions League triumph

Sat, 19 May 2012 23:58:00 GMT

Didier Drogba insisted that Chelsea never stopped believing they could win the Champions League after he scored the crucial penalty kick in a nerve-shredding shootout triumph over Bayern Munich.

Chelsea crowned kings of Europe

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:41:00 GMT

Didier Drogba twice came to Chelsea's rescue, equalising in normal time before stepping up to the spot to seal the Blues a 4-3 victory on penalties over Bayern Munich and a first ever UEFA Champions League trophy.
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McCarthy brace seals Pirates another title

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:32:00 GMT

A second-half Benni McCarthy double sealed Orlando Pirates a 4-2 win over Golden Arrows and a second successive South African Premiership title, while Moroka Swallows were made to settle for second.

Lindegaard named to EURO squad

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:22:00 GMT

Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has been named to Denmark's UEFA EURO 2012 squad, with coach Morten Olsen convinced of the keeper's fitness after three training sessions.

Bertrand, Tymoshchuk given final chance

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:59:00 GMT

Chelsea named 22-year-old winger Ryan Bertrand to their starting line-up for the UEFA Champions League final, while Bayern Munich included Anatoliy Tymoshchuk in Holger Badstuber's absence.

Hearts thrash Hibs to win Scottish Cup

Sat, 19 May 2012 17:26:00 GMT

Hearts have won the 2011/12 Scottish Cup after thrashing ten-man rivals Hibernian 5-1 at Hampden Park, with goals from Darren Barr, Danny Grainger, Ryan McGowan and a Rudi Skacel brace doing the damage.

West Ham win promotion to the Premier League

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:59:00 GMT

West Ham United will be back in the Premier League next season after they won the Championship play-off final 2-1 against Blackpool to win promotion.

Podolski: We are ready to win

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:45:00 GMT

Lukas Podolski says Germany are no longer satisfied with semi-finals and finals and they will travel to Poland and Ukraine for UEFA EURO 2012 aiming to claim the title.

Seoul take summit, Jeju beaten

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:42:00 GMT

FC Seoul lead the way in the K-League after recording a 2-1 victory over Gwangju, while Jeju United lost ground at the top as they were beaten 1-0 at Chunnam Dragons.

Sendai stretch lead, Kashima hit seven

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Vegalta Sendai are five points clear in the J.League after beating Nagoya Grampus 4-0, while Kashima Antlers thrashed Consadole Sapporo 7-0 with seven different players on the scoresheet.

Solskjaer set to stay with Molde

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:53:00 GMT

Molde coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant Aston Villa job, explaining that he intends to see out the two years left on his contract with the Norwegian club.

Luna sends Tigre top

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:48:00 GMT

A hat-trick from Carlos Luna helped Tigre beat Newell's Old Boys 3-1 and rise to the Clausura summit, while Argentinos Juniors came from behind to claim a draw at Godoy Cruz.

Sunderland release goalkeeper Gordon

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:33:00 GMT

Sunderland have released Scottish international Craig Gordon five years after the Premier League side paid a British record fee for a goalkeeper of £9million for his services.

Welbeck: I owe Rooney a lot

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:22:00 GMT

Danny Welbeck has explained how much help he receives from England and Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney, and revealed his disappointment that Rio Ferdinand will not play at UEFA EURO 2012.

Sabella names foreign-based squad for Ecuador

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:13:00 GMT

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has named an 18-man squad of foreign-based players for his team's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador and friendly with Brazil.

Nomadic Hogan led European revolution

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:52:00 GMT

During the first half of the 20th century, one man led a football revolution across Europe: Jimmy Hogan. FIFA.com remembers a coach unappreciated in his home country but revered across a continent.

USA top Azerbaijan-bound trio

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:48:00 GMT

We review the CONCACAF qualifying action for Azerbaijan 2012, with USA finishing atop an eight-nation competition to find their way through, while Canada and Mexico also secured their place.

Eriksson's IFK stun Hamburg to lift UEFA Cup

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:39:00 GMT

Sven-Goran Eriksson enjoyed perhaps his finest moment as a coach 30 years ago today, as his unfancied IFK team shocked dominant Hamburg over two legs to lift the UEFA Cup.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:11:00 GMT

Featuring Cristiano Ronaldo declaring himself better than Lionel Messi, Nuno hailing the Real Madrid star as the greatest player in history, John Barnes on sackings and Falcao on a humorous encounter with Michel Platini.

Three magic nights in Munich

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:44:00 GMT

With Bayern Munich and Chelsea set to contest the 2012 UEFA Champions League final in Munich on Saturday, FIFA.com remembers the three previous finals which were held in the German city.

Cluj crowned in Romania

Fri, 18 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT

CFR Cluj won the Romanian title for the third time in their history after beating local rivals Universitatea Cluj 3-2 on Friday.

Caparros sticks with Mallorca

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:20:00 GMT

Real Mallorca coach Joaquin Caparros has penned a new contract to remain in charge of the Primera Division club for the 2012/13 season.

Van Buyten: The fire still burns

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:58:00 GMT

Big Bayern Munich defender Daniel van Buyten is back from injury just in time for the UEFA Champions League final, and FIFA.com chatted to the Belgian on the eve of the big day.

Beckham confirms Olympic dream

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:01:00 GMT

David Beckham said on Friday that he wants to continue playing for at least another two years and that he is keen to be included in this summer's Great Britain Olympic squad.

Luhukay takes charge of Hertha

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:20:00 GMT

Hertha Berlin have announced that former Augsburg coach Jos Luhukay has agreed to take charge of the club following their recent relegation from the Bundesliga.

New members welcomed onto committees

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:59:00 GMT

FIFA’s decision-making bodies have become more representative than ever, with a recent major restructuring ensuring that all 208 member associations have at least one delegate on a FIFA committee.

Grant quits Partizan position

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:51:00 GMT

Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant has quit his role as coach of Serbian champions Partizan Belgrade due to "personal reasons" after just five months in the job.

McArthur signs new Wigan contract

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:39:00 GMT

James McArthur has agreed a new contract extension with Premier League side Wigan Athletic, with the Scotland midfielder increasing his stay with the Latics by another two years.

Executive Committee: agenda and press conference live

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com reveals the agenda of the FIFA Executive Committee meeting on 21-22 May in Budapest, to be followed by a press conference broadcast live on the site.

Executive Committee: agenda and press conference live

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com reveals the agenda of the FIFA Executive Committee meeting on 21-22 May in Budapest, to be followed by a press conference broadcast live on the site.

Tite outlines route to Brasileirao success

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com sat down for an exclusive conversation with Corinthians' coach Tite, a man with no mean amount of insight into the complexities of the club scene in Brazil.

Trio leave Wolfsburg by mutual consent

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:19:00 GMT

Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath has revealed that Thomas Hitzlsperger, Hasan Salihamidzic and Chris have left the Bundesliga club by mutual consent and explained the reasons for the decision.

Solskjaer set for talks with Villa

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Norwegian club Molde have confirmed that their manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been allowed to talk to Aston Villa with a view to taking charge of the Premier League side.

Paolo Maldini, an icon and a gentleman

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:37:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look back at Paolo Maldini, the AC Milan and Italy institution who embodied grace and style on and off the pitch.

Marin backs Chelsea against Bayern

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:33:00 GMT

New Chelsea signing Marko Marin believes the Blues will win the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday as they have "better players", but warns they must stop Franck Ribery and Mario Gomez.

Luiz: We're strong enough to cope

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:12:00 GMT

David Luiz tells FIFA.com that Chelsea have the squad to cope with suspensions and injuries they have for the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich, with he and Gary Cahill likely to be fit to bolster their defence.

FIFA President supports Stefano Borgonovo

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:37:00 GMT

Former Fiorentina and AC Milan striker Stefano Borgonovo has been presented with a personal and private gift from the FIFA President: the German and English translations of Borgonovo’s book ‘Born striker’.

Ronaldo: Messi makes me better

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:11:00 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that the rivalry between him and Lionel Messi inspires them both, but admits the constant comparisons "make me tired".

Robben, Makaay hopeful of Bayern triumph

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:03:00 GMT

Bayern winger Arjen Robben and club legend Roy Makaay have been speaking about tomorrow's UEFA Champions League final, with the latter telling FIFA.com that home advantage could prove crucial.

Suazo late-show rescues Monterrey

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:24:00 GMT

Santos Laguna have the advantage, despite conceding a late Humberto Suazo equaliser, after gaining a 1-1 draw at Monterrey in the opening leg of the Clausura final.

Japan stars look to European future

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:14:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa is grabbing all the headlines but it has been an indifferent season for many Asian players based in Europe.

Deadly 'Dixie' still leads the way

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:46:00 GMT

Lionel Messi claimed many records during 2011/12, but one which eluded him was the tally of 60 league goals in a season, set by Everton's William Ralph 'Dixie' Dean in 1927/28. FIFA.com looks at this goalscoring great of yesteryear.

Hibs, Hearts end 116-year Cup final wait

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:13:00 GMT

Hearts and Hibs will enjoy a rare moment in the spotlight when they meet on Saturday in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final for 116 years.

Boca, Velez edge narrow last eight victories

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:47:00 GMT

Boca Juniors and Velez Sarsfield secured narrow Copa Libertadores quarter-final home wins against Brazil's Fluminense and Santos respectively leaving passage to the last four wide open.

Chelsea, Bayern stars eager to make amends

Fri, 18 May 2012 03:31:00 GMT

Bayern Munich and Chelsea will seek to put some recent indifferent form behind them, and the suspension of some key personnel, when they meet in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final in Munich.

Farinaâs PNG aiming to defy odds

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:04:00 GMT

Papua New Guinea may be inexperienced at international level heading into next month's Brazil 2014 qualifiers following years of inactivity, however, the future is looking bright on the back Frank Farina's appointment as coach.

Robben 'ready' for Chelsea showdown

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:44:00 GMT

After sitting out training earlier in the week due to a cold, Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has assured he is ready to play in the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea on Saturday.

The Dutch Football Academy starts with new program

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The Dutch Football Academy opens season 2012 with a new development program for players, clubs and coaches.

Current developments L&B.

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

L&B IFC sees a significant increase of football consulting applications in 2011 ...

Cooperation between L&B International Football Consultancy and Master Sol Sports.

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Towards the opening of L&B IFC’s Youth Football Academy, which official name will be revealed at the kick off, L&B IFC signed a Letter of Intent with Master Sol Sports from Fortaleza, Brazil.

Emirhan Sports Complex commit itself with L&B.

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The activities of L&B Int. Football Consultancy are now expanded ...

Youth tournaments back on the agenda of L&B

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ahead to May the best known youth tournaments are listed under “upcoming events” on the website of L&B ...

L&B signs agreement with Ortec TSS !!!

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The full article is coming up ...

Training camps in Antalya, Turkey.

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Where the conditions in many countries are very moderate in the winter there are many clubs who choose to travel to warmer regions ...

A successful debut of Zuka.nl in the Gelredome!

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT

After the two earlier games against NEC en Heracles, it was now the turn of the home crowd ...

L&B visits the greatest talent of Montenegro.

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMT

In the summer of 2009 L&B was on trail of the footballplayer Marko Vesovic ...

Damsko Football Academy wishes new chairman Ronald Nak a great success!

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMT

By the death of Joop van Nielen, Foundation Academy of Football Development was looking for a substitute as chairman ...

L&B congratulates Zuka.nl!

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Last Thursday, 14 January 2010 the new main sponsor of Vitesse was published ...

Afgelopen donderdag 14 januari jl. werd de nieuwe hoofdsponsor van Vitesse bekend gemaakt ...

L&B visit in Turkye, (part2).

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The focus on Saturday 19 December was two youth competition games in the age group U14 and U15 ...

Office will be closed ...

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

In forthcoming of Christmas and new year the Office of L&B International Football Consultancy will be closed from ...

L&B visit in Turkey, (part 1).

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The trip to Turkey started very hastily, caused the weather we arrived 4 hours later in Istanbul than was planned ...

Cleandrinks, Network Event.

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Last Thursday, 3 December Damsko Football Academy was present on the 4^th Cleandrinks event in Amsterdam ...

Visit at the Box of Anra Holding Company (AZ Alkmaar-Olympiacos FC).

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday evening, November 24th 2009, L&B was a guest in the box of Anra Holding Company, which belong to Usha & Gosse Swagerman coming out of The Hague

Visit to Barnet FC (19, 20 and 21 of November)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

On behalf of L&B Joop Lensen was for more than 3 days left to Barnet FC, which act in the English League 2 ...

Honorable guests at L&B

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

For the contest of the Netherlands against Paraquay L&B get two honorable guests at its Office in Zaandam. Kit Symons and Tord Grip went through rain and wind to reach the office of L&B ...

Castle mania from Box 13 (Sparta Rotterdam), Part 2.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, 17 November 2009 L&B was again guest in box 13 at the castle of Sparta Rotterdam. This evening, we have seen a very enjoyable match between the Netherlands and Spain U.21 ...

Castle mania from Box 13 (Sparta Rotterdam).

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Last Saturday, 7 November L&B was invited by Mr H. Borst for attending the game Sparta – Roda JC ...

Under 16 Tournament in Val de Marne, France.

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

L&B International Football Consultancy has recently been present at the prestigious tournament for national teams under the age of 16 years ...

Damsko Football Clinic at v.v. De Wherevogels (part 2)

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The second clinic on Thursday, 22 October at v.v. De Wherevogels was once again a huge success. Though the weather was slightly less than the Tuesday ...

Damsko Football Clinic at v.v. De Wherevogels (part 1)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, 20 October, the two-day football clinic of the Damsko Football Academy at Wherevogels in Purmerend has started ...

L&B will launch new update website

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Today the new website of L&B is online ...

Belgium - Turkey

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, 10 October 2009 L&B was visiting the competition of Belgium against Turkey ...

Champions League Group news

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Manchester United and Chelsea declared themselves pleased last night after dodging a series of bullets during the draw for the Champions League group stage. Liverpool and Arsenal were also given cause for relief, and the Premier League clubs must privately expect to fashion routes to next year's knockout rounds.

Nieuwe website

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Check de nieuwe website!!

Visit FC Bayern Munich (part2)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday, 3 July 2009, L&B was guest of Christian Nerlinger ...

Visit FC Bayern Munich (part1)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday, 2 July 2009 L&B went to Munich for a meeting with Andries Jonker and Christian Nerlinger ...

Spain claim third straight futsal title

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:30:00 GMT

Portugal 2-4 Spain
Spain secured their third European title in a row, and fifth overall, thwarting a late Portugal fightback in a top-class final in Debrecen.

Casillas names his top ten No1s

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:22:00 GMT

Real Madrid CF custodian Iker Casillas discusses his all-time top ten goalkeeping heroes – from the "invincible" Peter Schmeichel to scary Lev Yashin via an Octopus, a Cat and an eccentric King Kahn.

Famous faces spice up EURO draw

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Four of the most celebrated footballing names from central and eastern Europe will take part in the UEFA EURO 2012™ draw to determine the makeup of the nine qualifying competition groups.

Perfect finish for Spain and Javi Rodríguez

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:51:00 GMT

Spain coach José Venancio López said "the challenge is to carry on winning" after securing a third straight European title while retiring captain Javi Rodríguez told uefa.com: "It has been like a dream for me."

Sporting lure Mendes back to Portugal

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:49:00 GMT

Sporting Clube de Portugal have signed the former FC Porto midfielder Pedro Mendes for an undisclosed fee from Rangers FC, ending the player's five-and-a-half year stay in British football.

Czech Republic turn tables for third place

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Azerbaijan 3-5 Czech Republic
The Czech Republic claimed third place with an entertaining victory against Azerbaijan, who had beaten their opponents 6-1 in Group A last week.

Top scorers share adidas Golden Boot

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Spain captain Javi Rodríguez and Portugal's Joel Queirós both struck in the final to share the adidas Golden Boot award for the top scorer with Azerbaijan's Biro Jade and Saad Assis of Italy on five goals.

More finalists the merrier, say coaches

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:10:00 GMT

The expansion of the UEFA European Futsal Championship finals from eight to 12 teams has brought a thumbs-up from the coaches in Hungary. uefa.com collects the thoughts of Europe's leading technicians.

Cary crazy about final chance

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:03:00 GMT

Pedro Cary has found his debut UEFA European Futsal Championship "crazy" experience and the 25-year-old Portugal midfielder says that having made the final they are well aware of the perils of facing Spain.

Fight against corruption goes on

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT

UEFA and its president Michel Platini have underlined their zero tolerance policy towards corruption in European football following the UEFA Executive Committee's latest meeting in Valletta, Malta.

EURO finals in EXCO spotlight

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

The UEFA Executive Committee counted down to two major national team events – the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying draw and UEFA EURO 2016 bid handovers – at its meeting in Valletta, Malta.

Dinamo bring back Semshov from Zenit

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:33:00 GMT

Russian international midfielder Igor Semshov, 31, has sealed a return to FC Dinamo Moskva from Premier-Liga rivals FC Zenit St. Petersburg for an undisclosed sum, a year after leaving the capital.

Old friends out to turn the tables

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:30:00 GMT

High-profile reunions will dominate the headlines when the UEFA Champions League resumes as David Beckham and José Mourinho renew acquaintances with Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC.

Portugal v Spain: player by player

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:19:00 GMT

Two Iberian neighbours meet in Saturday's UEFA European Futsal Championship final and Spain player Kike and Portugal captain Arnaldo present uefa.com with their player-by-player guide to the squads.

Benfica to stage futsal finals in Lisbon

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

The Pavilhão Atlântico in Lisbon will be the setting for April's UEFA Futsal Cup finals after SL Benfica were chosen as hosts, playing Italy's Luparense Calcio A5, Azerbaijani outfit Araz Naxçivan and holders Interviú Madrid.

Ajax and Juventus lead exciting lineup

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:25:00 GMT

An eye-catching meeting of two former European champions and FC Salzburg's defence of the competition's only unblemished record will be among the highlights of the UEFA Europa League round of 32.

Zaccheroni in for Ferrara at Juve

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Juventus have dismissed coach Ciro Ferrara and replaced him with Alberto Zaccheroni on a contract until June following Thursday's 2-1 loss to FC Internazionale Milano in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

Portugal challenge Spain for futsal title

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:53:00 GMT

Spain have swept through to Saturday's UEFA European Futsal Championship final and all that stands between them and a third successive title is a Portuguese team they beat 6-1 last Sunday.

Wolfsburg sign Réver, Costa departs

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:36:00 GMT

VfL Wolfsburg have signed defender Réver from Grêmio Foot-ball
Porto Alegrense, paving the way for centre-back Ricardo Costa to join fellow UEFA Europa League contenders LOSC Lille Métropole.

Barcelona to stage host city events

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:30:00 GMT

UEFA and the City of Barcelona will oversee the signing of a declaration of goodwill by European cities and football clubs ahead of a seminar on 2 February about hosting international matches.

Semi-final runs reward for underdogs

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:51:00 GMT

Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic will compete for third place on Saturday but to have even made the last four was impressive for one side making their bow at this level and another team who made a superb recovery.

Spain set up all-Iberian decider

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:49:00 GMT

Czech Republic 1-8 Spain
Holders Spain will take on Portugal in the final after yet another virtuoso display helped them cruise past the Czech Republic.

Portugal reach first final on penalties

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:45:00 GMT

Azerbaijan 3-3 Portugal (Portugal win 5-3 on pens)
Portugal are through to Saturday's UEFA European Futsal Championship showpiece after knocking out debutants Azerbaijan.

Spanish sweat reaps final reward

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:44:00 GMT

Spain's 8-1 semi-final defeat of the Czech Republic may have looked a breeze but coach José Venancio López revealed the hard graft that has left them one game away from their third consecutive continental title.

Gonçalo's poise the key for Portugal

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:39:00 GMT

Gonçalo Alves converted the penalty that took Portugal into their first final and told uefa.com: "Without any kind of vanity I can honestly say I was pretty calm," while Azerbaijan were left cursing their luck in defeat.

Castrol sign up for UEFA EURO 2012

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Castrol has signed as an Official Sponsor for UEFA EURO 2012™, becoming the second global partner after adidas to commit to the final tournament hosted by Poland and Ukraine in two years' time.

Balotelli strike sends Inter through

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Mario Balotelli kept FC Internazionale Milano on course for a domestic double by scoring an 89th-minute winner which condemned Juventus to a 2-1 defeat in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals at San Siro.

Mutu gives positive test

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:41:00 GMT

ACF Fiorentina's Romania striker Adrian Mutu tested positive for a banned substance after the Serie A fixture against AS Bari on 10 January, the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has announced.

Anderlecht bolster Czech cohort

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:02:00 GMT

Eerste Klasse leaders RSC Anderlecht have added to their Czech contingent by signing 19-year-old midfielder Lukáš Mareček from 1. FC Brno for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

Maltese dignitaries welcome UEFA

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:35:00 GMT

UEFA president Michel Platini and senior UEFA officials have met with the Maltese president and prime minister ahead of the UEFA Executive Committee's conference in Valletta this week.

UEFA helps Malta celebrate centenary

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:30:00 GMT

The UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Malta is one of a number of activities being staged by the Malta Football Association to help mark 100 years of organised competitive football there.

Passion for futsal drives Biro Jade

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:29:00 GMT

Biro Jade turned 36 on Monday but has been one of the busiest players in the finals. As Azerbaijan prepare to face Portugal in the last four tonight he told uefa.com: "I like to train but I love futsal."

Golden Boot leaders face wait

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:17:00 GMT

Azerbaijan's Biro Jade joined Saad Assis of Italy at the head of the race for the adidas Golden Boot award for the top scorer of the finals but both face a nervous wait on Saturday to see if they will share the prize.

Last-gasp United have final say

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:54:00 GMT

The knowledge that Chelsea FC had knocked them off the Premier League summit did nothing to curb Manchester United FC joy on a night of cup disappointment for Olympique Lyonnais and AC Milan.

Last-gasp United have final say

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:54:00 GMT

The knowledge that Chelsea FC had knocked them off the Premier League summit did nothing to curb Manchester United FC joy on a night of cup disappointment for Olympique Lyonnais and AC Milan.

One step at a time for content Plašil

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:49:00 GMT

Jaroslav Plašil plays down mounting hopes for FC Girondins de Bordeaux's UEFA Champions League campaign in this readers' Q&A, and explains just why he is not the new Pavel Nedvěd.

Dos Santos increases Galatasaray options

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:49:00 GMT

Galatasaray AŞ have continued their January recruitment drive by signing 20-year-old Mexican international striker Giovani Dos Santos on loan from Tottenham Hotspur FC until the end of the campaign.

UEFA helps Malta to celebrate centenary

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:30:00 GMT

The UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Malta is one of a number of activities being staged by the Malta Football Association to help to mark 100 years of organised competitive football on the island.

Referees to prepare for challenges ahead

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:59:00 GMT

Europe's leading referees and newcomers to the international referees' list continue their preparations for an important year when they attend UEFA's winter courses in Malta next week.

Portugal up to speed for Azeri challenge

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Azerbaijan raised eyebrows by holding Portugal 3-3 last March. Now they are matched again in the semi-finals with Portugal coach Orlando Duarte saying their opponents "have proved their class".

Czechs hope to break Spain stranglehold

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:09:00 GMT

Spain's record against the Czech Republic is typically formidable – played ten, won ten – and Tomáš Neumann's side will have a hard task ending that trend in their UEFA European Futsal Championship semi-final.

Russia 'breathing down Spain's necks'

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:35:00 GMT

Russia may have fallen in the quarter-finals but captain Konstantin Maevski said Spain, who beat them on penalties, were the only side that could have knocked them out and predicted the tables would turn soon.

Patient Gerčák dealt winning hand

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:10:00 GMT

Surprise selection Libor Gerčák saved three penalties in the Czech Republic's quarter-final shoot-out defeat of Italy and as he prepares to face Spain told uefa.com of his spot-kick prowess: "It's mainly luck."

Spain through after shoot-out drama

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:33:00 GMT

Russia 0-0 Spain (Spain win 7-6 on pens)
The holders are through to the semi-finals on penalties following the first goalless knockout fixture in the tournament's history.

Positive Spain prove champion status

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:30:00 GMT

Spain coach José Venancio López said his team deserved their quarter-final victory against Russia – despite having to win it on penalties after a goalless 40 minutes that Sergei Skorovich described as "beautiful futsal".

Portugal glad to fulfil their promise

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:28:00 GMT

Captain Arnaldo was proud that his side had "finally delivered what was expected of us" as Portugal beat Serbia 5-1 in Budapest to set up a tie with Azerbaijan in the UEFA European Futsal Championship semi-finals.

In-form Roma reach semi-finals

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT

AS Roma made it 16 games unbeaten with a 1-0 defeat of nine-man Calcio Catania in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, on a night when Tottenham Hotspur FC consolidated fourth spot in England.

Stars shine for Haiti in Lisbon fundraiser

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:42:00 GMT

An A list of football stars appeared in Lisbon for the Match Against Poverty, a United Nations Development Programme event, backed by UEFA, which Zinédine Zidane and Ronaldo helped to organise.

Portugal run Serbia to ground

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:31:00 GMT

Serbia 1-5 Portugal
Relentless pressure, astute tackling and sturdy defending late on ensured Orlando Duarte's side a last-four meeting with Azerbaijan.

Pocognoli goes full circle with Standard

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:51:00 GMT

R. Standard de Liège have brought Belgian international left-back Sébastien Pocognoli back to the club from AZ Alkmaar for an undisclosed fee, the 22-year-old having started his career as a trainee with Les Rouches.