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The Week in Quotes
10:04 pm Eastern | Sports
Featuring Jeremie Janot on how he keeps warm during games, Ricardo Rocha on how his humorous mistake helped Brazil in 1994, Martin O’Neill on how his French sounds South Korean and Michael Rensing on Cologne’s disease.read more »
Who is the best player in Serie A?
9:09 pm Eastern | Sports
FIFA.com wants to know who you rate as the top player in the Italian top flight.read more »
Brazil reach women’s U-20 finals
8:02 pm Eastern | Sports
Brazil qualified for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup by beating Paraguay 8-0, while Argentina took a step towards joining them by defeating Colombia 3-1 in their penultimate game.read more »
Serbia, Azerbaijan cannot believe their eyes
6:12 pm Eastern | World
"No one has ever seen anything like this at a Futsal EURO," said Serbia coach Aca Kovačević after the 9-8 win that took his side through past Azerbaijan, players of both sides left stunned.read more »
Five-star Russia please Skorovich
5:36 pm Eastern | World
Sergei Skorovich was a satisfied man after his Russia team opened their UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 campaign with a 5-0 victory against Turkey that secured their progress from Group C.read more »
Barrios adds gloss as Dortmund go top
4:42 pm Eastern | Sports
Borussia Dortmund's sixth victory in eight away league games, at the expense of 1. FC Nürnburg, took the reigning German champions three points clear at the Bundesliga summit.read more »
Serbia knock out Azerbaijan in Zagreb classic
4:38 pm Eastern | Sports
Azerbaijan 8-9 SerbiaAzerbaijan took the lead four times but Serbia went ahead when it mattered to go through with Portugal after an extraordinary evening in Group D.read more »
Dortmund extend Bundesliga lead
4:37 pm Eastern | Sports
Borussia Dortmund moved three points clear at the top of the German Bundesliga tonight thanks to an impressive 2-0 win over Nurnberg at the Frankenstadion.read more »
Hilbert hamstrung for Beşiktaş's Braga test
3:36 pm Eastern | Sports
Beşiktaş JK will be without hamstrung Roberto Hilbert for both of their UEFA Europa League round of 32 encounters against SC Braga, while İsmail Köybaşı is a doubt for the first leg.read more »
Slick Russia too good for Turkey
1:53 pm Eastern | Sports
Turkey 0-5 RussiaRussia started their bid to reach a fourth final with a polished display which means they and Italy qualify from Group C at Turkey's expense.read more »
Slovakia name Hipp as interim coach
1:43 pm Eastern | Sports
Michal Hipp has been promoted from assistant manager to take temporary charge of the Slovakia national team after Vladimir Weiss stepped down, the Slovakian FA (SFZ) announced. read more »
Bathroom mishap floors Bayer's Derdiyok
1:01 pm Eastern | Sports
A cut foot caused by a broken toothbrush holder has ruled Bayer Leverkusen forward Eren Derdiyok out for three weeks, including a UEFA Champions League clash with holders Barcelona. read more »
Dempsey, Fulham's American hero
3 Feb 12:12 | Sports
FIFA.com takes a closer look at USA standout and Fulham marksman Clint Dempsey’s keen eye for goal, positional versatility and overall passion.read more »
United's Chelsea challenge tops weekend bill
3 Feb 10:07 | Sports
Claudio Ranieri heads home with FC Internazionale Milano, city rivals meet in Istanbul and Chelsea FC look to derail Manchester United FC. UEFA.com sifts through the league fixtures.read more »
Pavlyuchenko seals Lokomotiv switch
3 Feb 07:39 | World
Roman Pavlyuchenko has completed his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Lokomotiv Moscow, the Russian club have confirmed.read more »
Terry stripped of England captaincy
3 Feb 07:13 | Sports
The Football Association have confirmed that John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy until he stands trial for allegations of racist behaviour.read more »
No regrets for homeward-bound Pavlyuchenko
3 Feb 07:08 | Sports
FC Lokomotiv Moskva new boy Roman Pavlyuchenko stressed the positives of his time in England with Tottenham Hotspur FC after confirming his return to his homeland.read more »
No regrets for homeward-bound Pavlyuchenko
3 Feb 07:08 | Sports
Relishing a return to his homeland, Roman Pavlyuchenko is quick to explain the positives of his time in England, saying he made the "right choice" in joining Tottenham Hotspur FC.read more »
Sutton set for Mariners loan spell
3 Feb 07:04 | Sports
Hearts striker John Sutton is set to join Central Coast Mariners after the Australia A-League side today confirmed an agreement has been reached over an initial four-month loan spell.read more »
Phoenix fight back against Adelaide
3 Feb 06:59 | Sports
Wellington Phoenix recovered from an early deficit to beat lowly Adelaide United 2-1 and continue their good recent form as they seek to close the gap on runaway A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners.read more »
World Cup exit focuses Croatia minds
3 Feb 06:52 | World
Croatia's Mato Stanković will ask his side to remember their recent FIFA World Cup exit when they face their Czech nemesis, who need a two-goal win to pip the hosts to the quarters.read more »
Mancini: Tevez could play for City again
3 Feb 06:52 | Sports
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again - if he proves his fitness.read more »
'Lethal' Ukraine worry Spain
3 Feb 06:45 | World
Spain coach José Venancio López described Ukraine's opening display as "lethal" ahead of Saturday's encounter to decide which of the confirmed quarter-finalists will win Group B.read more »
Cary predicts tough run for Portugal
3 Feb 05:14 | Sports
Portugal have started the finals in far better shape than when they finished runners-up two years ago but Pedro Cary believes their route from here on in will be much tougher.read more »
France announce EURO warm-up games
3 Feb 04:49 | Sports
France have organised home matches against Iceland and Serbia as part of a four-match series of friendly fixtures building up to this summer's UEFA EURO 2012 challenge.read more »
Cary predicts tough run for Portugal
3 Feb 04:14 | Sports
Portugal may have started the finals in far better shape than when they finished runners-up two years ago but Pedro Cary believes their route from here on in will be much tougher.read more »
United's Chelsea challenge tops weekend bill
3 Feb 04:07 | Sports
Claudio Ranieri heads home with FC Internazionale Milano, city rivals clash in Istanbul and Chelsea FC look to derail Manchester United FC. UEFA.com sifts through the league programmes.read more »
United's Chelsea challenge tops weekend bill
3 Feb 04:07 | Sports
Claudio Ranieri heads home with FC Internazionale Milano, city rivals meet in Istanbul and Chelsea FC look to derail Manchester United FC. UEFA.com sifts through the league fixtures.read more »
Desailly, France’s serene strongman
3 Feb 04:00 | Sports
A FIFA World Cup winner and a European champion for club and country, Marcel Desailly was a source of strength and serenity in whichever team he played for in a glittering career.read more »
Herrera's pride in Athletic's local speciality
3 Feb 03:39 | Sports
Ander Herrera takes UEFA.com behind the scenes at Athletic Club as his side prepare for round of 32 action against FC Lokomotiv Moskva, saying what "makes the city, club and fans so special".read more »
Referee course week ends with key reminders
3 Feb 03:30 | Sports
UEFA's referee course week in Antalya concluded with a series of important messages being reiterated to the European game's leading match officials ahead of tough spring tests.read more »
Bingo, Gulliver and a free lunch
3 Feb 03:21 | Sports
Rio Ferdinand offers up a free meal, an Israeli boss talks bingo and Zlatan Ibrahimović is compared to Gulliver in UEFA.com's pick through the choicest morsels of the week's football.read more »
East Asians look to tighten grip
3 Feb 03:16 | Sports
Well-placed Japan and Korea Republic have London 2012 in their sights as Asian qualifying resumes for the year, while the remaining group is a four-way contest between Australia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.read more »
City seek to steal march on rivals
3 Feb 02:38 | Sports
Manchester City face Fulham this weekend in the knowledge they have the chance to turn the heat up on rivals and fellow league leaders Manchester United, who face a tough trip to Chelsea.read more »
Cup co-hosts wary of Ivorian stars
3 Feb 02:26 | Sports
2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts Equatorial Guinea admit they face a massive task if they are to upset Côte d'Ivoire on Saturday and advance to the semi-finals for the first time.read more »
Berthe: Eagles hope to seize opportunity
3 Feb 01:41 | Sports
Ahead of the weekend's CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, Mali's Ousmane Berthe sizes up opponents Gabon, the importance of Seydou Keita and winning a spot in Alain Giresse's defence.read more »
Sydney seeks new coach as Lavicka departs
3 Feb 01:10 | Sports
Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka has confirmed he will return to Europe at the end of the current A-League season after an amicable parting from the two-time champions.read more »
Zambia seek to bridge 16-year gap
3 Feb 01:04 | Sports
Zambia will look to end a lengthy drought by defeating Sudan on Saturday and taking their place in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final line-up for the first time since 1996.read more »
Finalists Penarol progress to group stage
3 Feb 00:42 | Sports
Last year's finalists Penarol of Uruguay and Chile's Union Espanola qualified for the Copa Libertadores' group stage after winning against Caracas and Tigres respectively.read more »
Kante and Keita - Mali's Special Ks
2 Feb 23:38 | Sports
Mali owe their appearance in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in no small part to veterans Cedric Kante and Seydou Keita.read more »
PSV into last four
2 Feb 19:01 | Sports
Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven advanced to the KNVB Beker semi-finals with a narrow 3-2 win over NEC Nijmegen.read more »
PSV into last four
2 Feb 19:01 | Sports
Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven advanced to the KNVB Beker semi-finals with a narrow 3-2 win over NEC Nijmegen.read more »
Lysenchuk likes look of Ukraine display
2 Feb 18:45 | Sports
Gennadiy Lysenchuk was in good spirits after his Ukraine side booked a quarter-final spot with a 6-3 win that eliminated Slovenia, who conceded that they had been outclassed.read more »
Lysenchuk likes look of Ukraine display
2 Feb 18:45 | Sports
Gennadiy Lysenchuk was in good spirits after his Ukraine side booked a quarter-final berth at the first attempt with a 6-3 win that eliminated Slovenia, who conceded having been outclassed.read more »
Fenerbahce, Besiktas slip up
2 Feb 18:26 | Sports
The midweek shocks continued in Turkey with Fenerbahce and Besiktas both failing to take advantage of leaders Galatasaray's draw with struggling Antalyaspor.read more »
Rivera rejoices at composed Romania
2 Feb 16:45 | World
Sito Rivera praised his Romania team for "playing with our heads" after they followed up their opening-day loss by beating the Czech Republic 3-1 to become the first quarter-finalists.read more »
Rivera rejoices at composed Romania
2 Feb 16:45 | Sports
Sito Rivera praised his Romania team for "playing with our heads" after they followed up their opening loss by beating the Czech Republic 3-1 to become the first quarter-finalists.read more »
Ukraine through with Spain after ousting Slovenia
2 Feb 16:24 | World
Slovenia 3-6 UkraineUkraine ensured that they and Spain will go through from Group B after Valeriy Legchanov's hat-trick ended Slovenia's hopes.read more »
Romania first through thanks to Czech success
2 Feb 14:09 | Sports
Romania 3-1 Czech RepublicFlorin Ignat and Florin Matei struck in the last seven minutes as Romania recovered from a goal down to reach the quarter-finals.read more »
Romania first through thanks to Czech success
2 Feb 14:09 | Sports
Romania 3-1 Czech RepublicFlorin Ignat and Florin Matei struck in the last seven minutes as Romania recovered from a goal down to reach the quarter-finals.read more »
