Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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

 

Van Marwijk demands improvement

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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.

Capello reassured by Rooney

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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.

Levein: Finishing is key to Scotland hopes

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Steven Gerrard admits being captain of England right now feels like a man under siege as he prepares to lead his team into a UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier against Switzerland.

Gerrard cool under siege

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Former Denmark forward Brian Laudrup, 41, has revealed that he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Laudrup vows to beat cancer

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France deservedly won in Bosnia-Herzegovina as fellow strugglers Portugal lost away to Norway, while Sweden, Italy and Germany posted emphatic victories and England saw off Switzerland.

French relief, Scandinavian success

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England manager Fabio Capello has heaped praise on his team and under-pressure striker Wayne Rooney after England scored an impressive 3-1 victory over Switzerland.

Capello hails England performance

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Bahrain claimed their first win under Austrian coach Josef Hickersberger as they overwhelmed Togo 3-0 at Bahrain national stadium.

Bahrain impress in Togo victory

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Patrice Evra's appeal against his five-match ban from the France national team will be heard by the French Football Federation tomorrow.

Evra appeal to be heard

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Long-term leaders Fluminense have gained a three-point margin at the top of the Campeonato after a 3-1 defeat of mid-table Ceara, while Corinthians dropped points with a 1-1 draw at Atletico Paranaense.

Fluminense extend Campeonato lead