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Scotland boss Craig Levein has warned his side that their finishing in front of goal must improve as they look to record the first win of their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign.

French football chief Fernand Duchaussoy confirmed today that former national coach Raymond Domenech has been sacked for "gross misconduct".

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is expecting his team to dominate possession against the Faroe Islands when the two sides meet at the Stadio Artemio Franchi tomorrow.

Wayne Rooney has assured Fabio Capello he is fully focused on England's UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier against Switzerland tomorrow night in the wake of weekend allegations about his private life.

Bosnia-Herzegovina are out to heap more misery on France in tomorrow night's Group D UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier in Sarajevo.

Robbie Keane has spoken of his desire to reach the 50-goal milestone for Republic of Ireland, while Giovanni Trapattoni has urged him team to be more like a boxer.

FIFA.com takes a look at the Brazilian Serie A season which is now at the midway point with the title race wide open after long-term leaders Fluminense have seen their lead whittled down.

Bert van Marwijk has confirmed that a shoulder injury will prevent Netherlands attacker Dirk Kuyt from lining up against Finland.

Luka Modric could start Croatia's UEFA European Championship qualifier against Greece.

Laurent Blanc and Florent Malouda have discussed the need for France to get a result in Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Edin Dzeko has insisted Les Bleus remain the favourites to win the group.

Germany coach Joachim Low today insisted he was "100 per cent convinced" Michael Ballack was not considering retiring from international football.

Inter Milan chief Ernesto Paolillo has defended the club's lack of spending over the summer, which has left the Nerazzurri fans frustrated.

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk wants to see an improved display when UEFA European Championship qualifying resumes against Finland.

Norway left-back John Arne Riise has been ruled out of his side's UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier with Portugal after suffering concussion during training today.

Germany coach Joachim Loew demanded a high level of concentration from his World Cup stars on Monday on the eve of their Euro 2012 qualifier against the minnows of Azerbaijan in Cologne.

Football Federation Australia said Monday it would provide financial assistance to help struggling A-League club Newcastle Jets after just five games into the new season.

Portugal's stand-in captain Ricardo Carvalho has called on his side to show their surprise 4-4 draw with Cyprus on Friday was just a blip when they take on Norway in Oslo tomorrow night.

Rabah Saadane found himself out of a job after a weekend of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers that also ended in disappointment for Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

The German women's and men's national teams have joined forces to create a promotional TV spot, which will be aired for the first time before the Germany-Azerbaijan match tonight.

FIFA.com chatted to Asamoah Gyan about Ghana’s displays in South Africa, his penalty miss against Uruguay, moving to Sunderland and his ambitions for the future.