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FIFA names World Player nominees
The contenders for this year’s FIFA World Player of the Year and FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year were announced on Monday in Zurich.
The contenders for this year’s FIFA World Player of the Year and FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year awards, which will be presented at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, FIFA’s home [...]
Battle of the best FIFA Club World Cup
Barcelona and Estudiantes are the favourites to emerge triumphant, while a quintet of outsiders are eager to realise their own goals at UAE 2009.
This year’s FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi, which will kick off on Wednesday, is the sixth edition of the prestigious global tournament since its inception in 2000. The inaugural event [...]
The world is waiting
Fans, players and coaches of the 32 FIFA World Cup participants are nervously awaiting the Final Draw, and news of who they will face next year.
Saadane vs Shehata in Cairo
Ahead of the crunch qualifier between Egypt and Algeria, FIFA.com spoke to the teams’ respective coaches: Hassan Shehata and Rabah Saadane.
Retirement an option for Tevez
The Manchester City front-man has said he may hang up his boots or return to his beloved Boca Juniors should Argentina triumph at South Africa 2010.
Domenech defiant for Dublin clash
Les Bleus’ under-pressure supremo was in abrasive mood when meeting the media ahead of Saturday 14 November’s play-off first leg on Irish soil.
American boss calls on Hejduk
Veteran defender Frankie Hejduk has been added to the USA’s training roster for two last qualifying matches for South Africa 2010.
Van der Sar set for reserves run-out
Edwin van der Sar, who has been out of action since sustaining an injury in pre-season, is set to return to action for Manchester United’s reserves.
FA warnings for Bellamy, Neville
Craig Bellamy and Gary Neville have both received warnings from the Football Association (FA) following incidents in Sunday’s Manchester derby.
Drogba boost for Blues
A scan has revealed that Didier Drogba has done no serious damage to his calf, making him available for Chelsea’s upcoming trip to Wigan Athletic.
Bayern’s defence worries Beckenbauer
Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has said that the the departure of Lucio may have been a mistake amid concerns about the club’s defence.
Senna sidelined for three weeks
Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna will be out of action for up to three weeks after a recurrence of a muscle injury during Spain’s 3-0 win over Estonia.
Tevez a derby doubt
Carlos Tevez is out of Manchester City’s match against Arsenal and faces a race against time to be fit for next weekend’s Manchester derby.
Tension rules as USA, Mexico surge
On a night of chewed-up fingernails and three tight 1-0 results in CONCACAF, USA and Mexico moved well clear into first and second place respectively.
Argentinian woe as Paraguay qualify
Paraguay qualified for a fourth straight world finals thanks to a win that severely dented Argentina’s hopes on an eventful night in South America.
