Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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For the first time since November 2008, Georgia have rejoined the top 100 in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. FIFA.com takes a closer look at the Jvarosnebi's current form.



 

Ketsbaia's Georgia on the up

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Australia will meet Egypt and the United Arab Emirates in their final international matches prior to January's AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.

Aussies to meet Egypt, UAE

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Arsene Wenger believes in the ability of his Arsenal side but has challenged them to perform in every match, as he prepares to take charge of his 800th game tomorrow against Birmingham.

Wenger wants a consistent Arsenal

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Two goals in the opening 25 minutes were enough for Seattle Sounders to earn a 2-1 victory over Chivas USA, who had to wait until injury time to score a consolation.

Early goals seal Seattle win

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England coach Fabio Capello has announced that he will retire from management after UEFA EURO 2012, bringing to an end a long and successful career.

Capello to retire after England

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Hugo Almeida was the hero for Werder Bremen, as the Portuguese striker was on hand to tap home the winner against Freiburg, after Julian Schuster had cancelled out Aaron Hunt's first-half opener.

Almeida frustrates Freiburg

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Rangers pulled off a stunning turn-around against Motherwell to win 4-1, after being a goal down at half time, which has given them a three point lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League.

Rangers go clear after second-half fireworks

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Al Jazira are back on top of the UAE League after Ibrahima Diaky's goal was all that separated them and Al Dhafra in a 1-0 win today.

Al Jazira move to summit

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Maarten Stekelenburg was a spectator throughout Ajax's 3-0 victory over NAC Breda, with Jan Vertonghen, Mounir El Hamdaoui, and Luis Suarez all on the scoresheet.

Ajax cruise past Breda

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Loic Remy capped off a good week for him, after scoring for France last Saturday, by getting the only goal of the day against Nancy to make it seven games without defeat for Marseille.

Remy maintains unbeaten run

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