Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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Filip Holosko's stoppage-time strike ensured Slovakia made a winning start to their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign at the expense of 10-man FYR Macedonia this evening.

Slovakia off to winning start

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Germany coach Joachim Low is looking forward to taking on Azerbaijan at home on Tuesday after his side opened their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Belgium.

Low eager for more points

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Michael Dawson was today ruled out of action for up to eight weeks after spraining left knee ligaments and a left ankle ligament during his full England debut.

Dawson out for up to eight weeks

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Jeju United battled back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win over Ulsan Horangi today and move to the top of the K-League, as former leaders Seongnam Ilhwa were held to a draw.

Jeju hit the summit, Seongnam held to draw

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Heavyweights Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire got their 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign off to winning starts, but Mali and Togo struggled in the race to reach Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

Africa's big guns secure qualifying wins

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In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names from Planet Football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.

Happy Birthday to you!

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A late Federico Martinez brace earned Singapore Armed Forces their second successive victory as they beat Gombak 2-0 to move up to fourth in the S.League.

SAF up to fourth

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Qualifying for UEFA EURO 2012 continues on Tuesday with the likes of England, Spain, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands looking to maintain winning form.

Big guns seek to build momentum

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The Football Association have confirmed that Wayne Rooney will travel to Switzerland today ahead of England's UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier in Basle.

Rooney to travel to Switzerland

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Rafael van der Vaart has claimed Liverpool were interested in signing him this summer but has backtracked on suggestions Bayern Munich also wanted him.

Van der Vaart credits Redknapp for move