Finland News
Spain's Xavi, Alonso doubtful for qualifier
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | March, 21 2013Spain look set to start Friday's World Cup qualifier against Finland in Gijon without key midfielders Xavi Hernandez and Xabi Alonso, although both players should return for Tuesday's likely Group I decider against France in Paris.
Article | ConversationPaatelainen leaves Kilmarnock to coach Finland
March, 31 2011Mixu Paatelainen has left Kilmarnock with immediate effect to take over as manager of Finland, the Clydesdale Bank Premier League Club have confirmed.
Article | ConversationPaatelainen dismisses link to vacant Finland job
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 11 2010Former Finland striker Mixu Paatelainen says he is flattered by speculation linking him with the national team job, but insists he is happy managing Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock.
Article | ConversationBaxter leaves Finland post after contract expiry
November, 9 2010Stuart Baxter has left his role as Finland coach but will stay on in a consulting role.
Article | ConversationShoulder injury rules Kuyt out 'for a few weeks'
ESPNsoccernet staff | September, 6 2010Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has been ruled out of Netherlands' Euro 2012 qualifier against Finland with a shoulder problem that could see him sidelined "for a few weeks".
Article | ConversationNo Fulham talks for trio, Bradley enters running
Harry Harris, Football Correspondent | July, 11 2010Fulham have yet to hold formal discussions with any of the three managers believed to form their shortlist - and USA boss Bob Bradley is now said to have joined the running.
Article | ConversationBaxter happy to commit his future to Finland
October, 13 2009Stuart Baxter plans to sign a contract extension with Finland and will not be interested in the Sweden job when it becomes available.
Article | ConversationJapan crush Finland in qualifying warm-up
February, 4 2009Striker Shinji Okazaki scored two clinical first-half goals to spark Japan to a 5-1 home win over Finland in a World Cup qualifying warm-up on Wednesday.
Article | ConversationHodgson quits Finland for Inter Milan post
November, 30 2007Roy Hodgson quit his role in charge of the Finland national team to take up a job working alongside Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti, the British coach said on Friday.
Article | ConversationPortugal striker Almeida out of Finland tie
November, 19 2007Striker Hugo Almeida will miss Portugal's final Euro 2008 qualifier against Finland on Wednesday through injury.
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