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The Week in Quotes Featuring Pele comparing himself to legends of music and art, Lionel Messi on how criticism from Argentinians upset him, Carlos Alberto Torres writing off Brazil’s hopes of glory in 2014 and Vinnie Jones on a day he will never forget.

January activity continues apace With the transfer deadline fast approaching, FIFA.com rounds up this week's action in the global market, which has seen plenty of business on British shores.

Spurs, Everton up for the Cup Tottenham squeezed past Watford to advance to the last 16 of the FA Cup, where they will be joined by Everton who got the better of Fulham in the night's other game.

Gabon into quarters with Morocco win Gabon made it into the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a classic and dramatic 3-2 win over fancied Morocco today.

Fabregas: I’m adapting to Barça Cesc Fabregas has admitted he is finding it difficult to get to grips to Barcelona’s unique brand of football and lamented his latest performance against Real Madrid.

Last-gasp Tunisia see off lively Niger Tunisia all but sealed a place in the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a dramatic 2-1 win over debutants Niger today.

Zico: Iraq can beat anyone Brazil legend Zico, now in charge of Iraq's national team, tells FIFA.com how his side overcame early doubts to qualify for the final round of Asian Zone qualifiers - and why they can take the next step by qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Who’s the best passer you’ve seen? FIFA.com would like to hear which player is the best passer you’ve ever seen.

Hannover pick up rare win Hannover picked up their first Bundesliga win since last October thanks to a Mohammed Abdellaoue goal against Nurnberg.

Cuenca pens Barça extension Barcelona's young defender Isaac Cuenca, a product of their famed youth system, has agreed a contract extension with the Catalan giants.

Alex seals move to PSG Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Chelsea defender Alex, the 29-year-old Brazilian reuniting with former manager Carlo Ancelotti at the ambitious Ligue 1 side.

Wilshere suffers 'little setback' Arsene Wenger has revealed that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has suffered an unknown setback as the 20-year-old continues his recovery from the ankle injury he picked up during the summer.

Dutch to host Germany in November The Netherlands will host Germany in a friendly in Amsterdam on 14 November, the German Football Federation (DFB) has announced.

Walcott aims to ease pressure on Wenger Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has urged his team-mates to ease the pressure on manager Arsene Wenger after a disappointing run of Premier League defeats.

Sow completes Fener switch Fenerbahce have confirmed that they have completed the signing of Senegal striker Moussa Sow, who has agreed a four-year deal with the Turkish giants.

Alan Kardec earns Muricy praise, discusses role Santos coach Muricy Ramalho has hailed Alan Kardec following his match-winning performance against Ituano, while the 23-year-old preferred to deflect praise on to his team-mates.

Elephants' concern over injured Kalou Côte d'Ivoire were anxiously awaiting the results of a scan on the thigh injury picked up by influential striker Salomon Kalou in Wednesday's win over Burkina Faso.

Ahn to hang up his boots Korea Republic legend Ahn Jung-Hwan, famous for his dramatic goal against Italy in the 2002 FIFA World Cup™, is to retire next week.

Guinea, Botswana aim to kick-start campaign Following opening-round defeats both Guinea and Botswana are facing a must-win scenario when they take to the field tomorrow in CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group D action.

Ghana face up to derby rivals Mali Two winning teams will face off when Group D CAF Africa Cup of Nations action resumes on Saturday as continental heavyweights Ghana face west African rivals Mali with top spot on the line.