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UEFA EURO 2012 finals lineup is complete
The UEFA EURO 2012 finals lineup has been settled after the Tuesday matches. Croatia, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Ireland and Portugal qualified after the play-off matches. Portugal vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina 6-2 and 0-0 (aggregate 6-2) Croatia vs. Turkey 0-0 and 3-0 (aggregate 3-0) Montenegro vs. Czech Republic 0-1 and 0-2 (aggregate 0-3) Republic of Ireland vs. Estonia 1-1 …
by Adrian Murray on November 16th, 2011 1 Comments »
European Parliament joins UEFA calls for action on match-fixing
The European Parliament has backed all of UEFA’s key aims in the areas of betting and match-fixing. The vote at the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg adds a significant voice to UEFA’s efforts to combat match-fixing in football. UEFA President Michel Platini said: “I am delighted with this report and would like to congratulate the European Parliament for standing …
by Football Pub on November 16th, 2011 Leave a comment »
Who is your favourite for the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011?
The candidates for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award have been unveiled, and the final decisions will be made by the captains and head coaches of the men’s national teams as well as by international media representatives selected by France Football. The lists of 23 candidates have been drawn up by football experts from the Football Committee, the Technical and Development …
by Adrian Murray on November 10th, 2011 1 Comments »
FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala 2011 candidates revealed
One week after FIFA and France Football announced the names of the candidates for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year and the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women’s Football awards for 2011, they have also revealed the names for the men’s awards. The candidates for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award and for the FIFA World Coach …
by Adrian Murray on November 7th, 2011 Leave a comment »
Final phase of FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 ticket sales to kick off on 5 Nov.
The final phase of ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 presented by TOYOTA will kick off on 5 November via FIFA.com. The eighth edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled to be played from 8 to 18 December 2011, will take place in the Japanese cities of Yokohama and Toyota City. The competition will feature …
by Football Pub on November 4th, 2011 Leave a comment »
Fulham FC vs. Wisła Krakow UEFA Europa League preview
Fulham FC will look to maintain their unbeaten record at Craven Cottage on UEFA Europa League matchday four, and avenge a 1-0 Group K loss at Wisła Kraków last time out. The sides met for the first time in UEFA competition last time out in what was Fulham’s first tie against a Polish club. The visitors’ Moussa Dembélé was dismissed …
by Jean Paul Thiery on November 3rd, 2011 Leave a comment »
Birmingham City vs. Club Brugge UEFA Europa League preview
After their matchday three victory, Birmingham City are well placed to reach the UEFA Europa League knockout stage as they prepare to play Club Brugge again in Group H. Birmingham won 2-1 when the sides met for the first time in UEFA competition on matchday three. The game also represented Birmingham’s first UEFA tie with a Belgian team. Chris Wood …
by Football Pub on November 3rd, 2011 Leave a comment »
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Slovan Bratislava UEFA Europa League preview
Disappointed to be held to a 0-0 draw in Slovakia on matchday three, Paris Saint-Germain will look to make amends at home against Slovan Bratislava in UEFA Europa League Group F. The sides met for the first time in UEFA competition on matchday three having never played a team from their opponents’ country before. PSG had reason to regret missing …
by Jack Dorsey on November 3rd, 2011 Leave a comment »
FC Vaslui vs. Sporting Clube de Portugal UEFA Europa League preview
FC Vaslui will look to avenge a 2-0 defeat by Sporting Clube de Portugal as the sides reconvene in UEFA Europa League Group D, with the Lisbon team already sure of a round of 32 place. The clubs met for the first time in UEFA competition on matchday three, in what was Vaslui’s first competitive meeting with a Portuguese side. …
by Charles Preston on November 3rd, 2011 1 Comments »
Legia Warszawa vs. Rapid Bucuresti UEFA Europa League preview
Rapid Bucureşti will be eager to turn the tables on Legia Warszawa after the Polish side’s 1-0 away win on matchday three in UEFA Europa League Group C. Miroslav Radović headed the winner in the 73rd minute to put Legia three points clear of Rapid in second place in the section. Bazil Marian’s Rapid beat Tadeusz Chruściński’s Legia 4-2 on …
by Adrian Murray on November 3rd, 2011 1 Comments »