Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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After 16 years at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid legend Raul has penned a two-year deal with Schalke, the Bundesliga club have confirmed.

Raul signs for Schalke

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Ryan Giggs has discussed his Manchester United career and revealed he still has the same passion for representing the club as he did as a teenager.

Giggs: I've never wanted to leave

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Cameroon defender Aurelien Chedjou has revealed his satisfaction at signing a one-year contract extension that will tie him to Lille until 2014.

Chedjou pleased with Lille extension

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Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists his side's UEFA Champions League dream is still alive despite a heavy 3-0 defeat at Sporting Braga.

Lennon defiant despite heavy defeat

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Despite a 3-0 loss at Braga in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier, Celtic can still go through according to midfielder Joe Ledley.

Ledley: Braga are beatable

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Stephane M'bia is facing a fine for arriving back at Marseille late for pre-season training, but club president Jean-Claude Dassier said the matter is already in the past.

M'bia punished for late return

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Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he is staying at the Catalan club despite mounting speculation he could be moving on this summer.

Ibra moves to end speculation

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Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson felt his young team acquitted themselves well after coming through a potentially tricky UEFA Europa League test at FK Rabotnicki.

Hodgson encouraged by Reds' opening

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Gunter Netzer has never been shy to express his views on football. Following his retirement from punditry, FIFA.com reflects on some of his more memorable comments.

The things they say: Gunter Netzer

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Russia's nine-time champions Spartak Moscow have boosted their defence by signing Argentinian fullback Nicolas Pareja from Spanish side Espanyol.

Spartak lure Espanyol's Pareja