Futsal EURO quarter-finals set
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:10:00 GMT

After a well-attended group stage, the quarter-finals will feature Romania v Spain and Croatia v Ukraine on Monday ahead of Russia v Serbia and Italy v Portugal the following evening.

Italy comeback fails to deny Russia top spot
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:55:00 GMT

Russia 2-2 Italy
Italy levelled from two down but, despite mounting incessant pressure, could not prevent their fellow quarter-finalists from winning Group C.

Bremen frustrated at Freiburg
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:50:00 GMT

SV Werder Bremen's top-four hopes took a hit at SC Freiburg as the Bundesliga's bottom club twice came from behind to draw 2-2, while 1. FC Köln saw off 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

Rivera tells Romania not to fear Spain
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:42:00 GMT

Sito Rivera admits his Romania side "could be thrashed" by his Spanish compatriots in Monday's quarter-final but believes they can cause an upset and the holders are not complacent.

United mount stunning comeback at Chelsea
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:16:00 GMT

Manchester United FC came back from 3-0 down to claim a sensational point at Chelsea FC, on a day when Newcastle United FC beat Aston Villa FC to cement fifth spot in the Premier League.

Juventus and Milan fire blanks
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:56:00 GMT

Juventus remain a point clear in Serie A despite a 0-0 draw with AC Siena, closest rivals AC Milan also failing to score as Zlatan Ibrahimović saw red in their meeting with SSC Napoli.

Leverkusen's Sam sidelined for two months
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Bayer 04 Leverkusen's Sidney Sam will miss his side's UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie with FC Barcelona after suffering a thigh injury against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.

Croatia fired up for Ukraine quarter-final
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:22:00 GMT

In the last eight for the first time, Croatia are looking to avenge a 4-1 FIFA Futsal World Cup loss to Ukraine in December when they take on the two-time runners-up in Split on Monday.

Arnaldo's 'special' goal for Portugal
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:15:00 GMT

Arnaldo Pereira spoke of his emotion after recovering from injury to score on his 150th cap as Portugal clinched Group D with a 2-1 win against a not-downhearted Serbia team.

Cary strike leaves Portugal above Serbia
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:37:00 GMT

Serbia 1-2 Portugal
Pedro Cary's goal with less than four minutes left earned Portugal victory against their fellow quarter-finalists and first place in Group D.

Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Turkey reflect
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Azerbaijan, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Turkey have headed home after their group stage exits. UEFA.com hears from the four teams on how their campaigns unfolded.

Stanković and Croatia hit quarter-final target
Posted on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Mato Stanković is not getting carried away despite guiding Croatia into the last eight, where they face Ukraine after knocking out disappointed 2010 semi-finalists the Czech Republic.

Ramos keeps Madrid ahead of the pack
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:01:00 GMT

Liga leaders Real Madrid CF ground out a valuable three points at city rivals Getafe CF to keep José Mourinho's charges seven points clear of FC Barcelona, who also earned a win.

Nenê at the double for PSG
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:24:00 GMT

A Nenê double-strike ensured that French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain FC remained three points ahead of Montpellier Hérault SC after both sides earned home victories.

Croatia sew up Group A with thrilling Czech win
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:15:00 GMT

Czech Republic 4-5 Croatia
The hosts are through to the last eight as Group A winners despite a frantic second half in which the Czechs levelled from 3-1 down.

Romania must meet Spain
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:14:00 GMT

Having booked their progress to the UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 quarter-finals on Thursday, Romania discovered tonight that they must switch from Split to Zagreb to play holders Spain.

Slick City restore three-point lead
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:12:00 GMT

Manchester City FC moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a 3-0  defeat of Fulham FC after Arsenal FC resumed winning ways against Blackburn Rovers FC.

Dortmund profit as title rivals stutter
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:08:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund hold a two-point lead at the Bundesliga summit after title rivals FC Bayern München and FC Schalke 04 both drew and VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach also stuttered.

'Great performance' completes Spain's goal
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:15:00 GMT

"Mission accomplished," was Spain coach José Venancio López's reaction to an impressive 4-1 defeat of Ukraine which means their opponents will have to switch to Split for their quarter-final.

Spain find form to top Ukraine
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:38:00 GMT

Ukraine 1-4 Spain
A brilliant first-half display by Spain left them four up and the victory gives them top spot in Group B above their fellow quarter-finalists.

Serbia want more 'great things' against Portugal
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:07:00 GMT

Serbia captain Bojan Pavičević is eyeing another "first-class surprise" against Portugal on Sunday as the two confirmed Group D qualifiers play for top spot and the right to remain in Zagreb.

Italy and Russia play for Group C spoils
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:08:00 GMT

Russia require a draw against Italy in Split on Sunday to finish top of Group C ahead of their already-qualified opponents and ensure they will not have to switch to Zagreb for their quarter-final.

Buses for fans in Split due to snowfall
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:23:00 GMT

As Split has been hit by its biggest snowfall in many years, UEFA and the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) are putting on special buses to the Spaladium Arena.

Slovenia getting set for U17 showpiece
Posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:18:00 GMT

The Under-17 finals, which begin on 4 May, are the first such event to be held in Slovenia and tournament director Aleks Štolfa tells UEFA.com about the preparations.

Serbia, Azerbaijan cannot believe their eyes
Posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:12:00 GMT

"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.