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Partizan player set to leave hospital
A Partizan Belgrade player, Almani Moreira, is set to leave hospital here after collapsing early in his side's UEFA Cup match with Seville.
Liga's Ambrosi dreaming big
Long-serving Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito star Paul Ambrosi speaks to FIFA.com about the challenge awaiting the Ecuadorians in Japan.
Will underdogs bark or bite in 15?
Points cushions have dwindled and contenders have made progress. Round 15 promises uncomfortable encounters for both teams and predictors.
Rennes aim to consolidate
Currently in second place in Ligue 1, Stade Rennes have the chance to further establish their credentials as challengers on Saturday at Caen.
Hoffenheim face toughest test
In the words of Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery, all of Germany will be watching when the champions take on early-season leaders Hoffenheim.
Elano faces spell on sidelines
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
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
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
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stated his determination to keep all his young players at the club for the busy months ahead.
Tocalli quits Velez Sarsfield
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Olimpia still going strong
What started as a baseball club has become one of the most enduring football powerhouses in Central America, with a bulging trophy cabinet to its name.
Honours and landmarks in Europe
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
