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Late Robben goal sees Bayern rule Europe
Sat, 25 May 2013 21:57:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
An 89th minute goal from Arjen Robben lifted Bayern Munich to a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in an electrifying UEFA Champions League final featuring fantastic goalkeeping, stout defending and late drama.
continue reading »Klopp gracious in defeat
Sat, 25 May 2013 22:33:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
Despite his disappointment, Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp remained composed after his side's 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League final and congratulated his German rival's victory.
continue reading »Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal book trip to Tahiti
Sat, 25 May 2013 21:59:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal were semi-final winners in the CAF Beach Soccer Championship Saturday and both finalists have booked their place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Tahiti 2013.
continue reading »The Week in Quotes
Sat, 25 May 2013 15:19:10 GMT | by FIFA.com
Featuring Julio Cesar on goalkeeping craziness, Ramon Calderon blasting Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klopp on the sale of Mario Gotze and a Uruguayan writer with a Messi theory. continue reading »Wembley, venue of legends
Sat, 25 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
As well as tonight’s UEFA Champions League final, Wembley Stadium is playing host to a number of high-profile matches and rock concerts over the next two months as FIFA.com discovers. continue reading »Beckenbauer predicts German joy in Rio
Sat, 25 May 2013 15:40:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
Former FIFA World Cup™-winning player and coach Franz Beckenbauer thinks Germany could go on to win Brazil 2014 on the back of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund reaching the UEFA Champions League final.
continue reading »San Mames: The cathedral of Spanish football
Fri, 24 May 2013 19:46:54 GMT | by FIFA.com
Bilbao’s San Mames will host its very last league match this weekend. FIFA.com looks back at the rich and colourful history of the oldest stadium in Spanish football.
continue reading »Football's faded giants
Fri, 24 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
From Wanderers FC through Pro Vercelli to Dynamo Dresden, FIFA.com looks at some of the once-dominant clubs that have slipped down the divisions since their halcyon days. continue reading »Omiya maintain lead, Antlers come from behind
Sat, 25 May 2013 16:28:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
Milivoje Novakovic scored twice as Omiya Ardija maintained their five-point lead at the top of the J.League after a 3-0 win over Vantforet Kofu. Elsewhere, Kashima Antlers came from two goals down to win 3-2.
continue reading »Ulsan maintain lead, Incheon win
Sat, 25 May 2013 14:37:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
Ulsan Hyundai maintained their one-point lead at the top of the K League Classic with a resounding 4-1 win over Gyeongnam, while close rivals Incheon United kept up the pressure with a 3-0 win over Busan I'Park.
continue reading »Zidane: Bale is good enough for Real
Sat, 25 May 2013 07:20:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
Real Madrid ambassador and former FIFA World Player of the Year Zinedine Zidane has said he thinks Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gareth Bale is outstanding and more than good enough to play for the Spanish giants.
continue reading »Mazzarri to replace Stramaccioni at Inter
Fri, 24 May 2013 20:32:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
Inter Milan President Massimo Moratti announced coach Andrea Stramaccioni has been fired and will be replaced by Walter Mazzarri, who parted ways with Napoli less than a week ago.
continue reading »Marseille, Baup agree to one-year extension
Fri, 24 May 2013 19:16:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
Ligue 1 side Marseille has announced they have extended coach Elie Baup's contract for an additional year to keep him with the club until the end of the 2014/15 season.
continue reading »Liverpool alumni preview Champions League final
Fri, 24 May 2013 17:29:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
FIFA.com were fortunate to welcome a trio of former Liverpool stars in the form of Phil Neal, Alan Kennedy and Howard Gayle, who sat down to chat about the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley.
continue reading »Monaco make €70m swoop for Rodriguez, Moutinho
Fri, 24 May 2013 15:09:00 GMT | by FIFA.com
Newly-promoted Monaco have splashed out to land Porto pair James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho in a record-breaking deal. continue reading »