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Beijing Guoan win first Chinese Super League (Oct 31, 2009 09:50 GMT)
Beijing Guoan became China's champions for the first time on Saturday when a 4-0 victory over Hangzhou Greentown gave them the Chinese Super League title.
The week that was: Oct 23 - Oct 29 (Oct 30, 2009 10:05 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when unseen footage of Jan Molby's mythical goal was finally released.
Euro champions Spain dominate FIFA award list (Oct 30, 2009 09:30 GMT)
Reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to retain his title after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this season's award, but Euro 2008 champions Spain dominate the list.
Brazil: Obina hits hat-trick as Palmeiras win 4-0 (Oct 30, 2009 08:09 GMT)
Striker Obina hit a hat-trick as leaders Palmeiras ended a run of four matches without victory to thrash Goias 4-0 in the Brazilian championship on Thursday.
Blanco to return home to play for Veracruz (Oct 30, 2009 08:06 GMT)
Mexico's controversial 36-year-old forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco will return to former club Veracruz from Chicago Fire on Jan. 1, 2010, the Mexican side has revealed.
Chile striker Suazo looking for move to Europe (Oct 29, 2009 12:10 GMT)
Chile striker Humberto Suazo admits he would like to test himself in Europe in the New Year, having been linked with a move away from his native South America due to his phenomenal goal-scoring rate.
Krug: Duplicate leagues in Thailand and a real Asian final (Oct 29, 2009 10:46 GMT)
Matthias Krug links the travails of Thai football with Asia's showpiece final in Tokyo.
Independiente open new stadium with 3-2 win (Oct 29, 2009 07:31 GMT)
Independiente inaugurated their new stadium with a 3-2 win over 10-man Colon that dashed the visiting team's hopes of going top of the Argentine Apertura championship on Wednesday.
Al Ittihad cruise into Asian Champions League final (Oct 28, 2009 13:37 GMT)
Goals from Saleh Al Saqri and Amine Chermiti helped Al Ittihad book their place in the final of the Asian Champions League with a professional performance at Mizuho Stadium.
Germany hero Matthaus breaks off Racing talks (Oct 28, 2009 12:56 GMT)
Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus has revealed he has called off talks with Argentinian side Racing Club over becoming their new coach.
Argentina: Racing still searching for first win (Oct 28, 2009 09:08 GMT)
Racing Club lost 1-0 at Newell's Old Boys on Tuesday to remain joint bottom in the Argentine championship.
Brazil state bank frees up billions for Cup stadia (Oct 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Brazil's state development bank BNDES said on it will provide up to 4.8 billion reais (US$2.77 billion) for work on the 12 stadia that will stage matches in the 2014 World Cup, despite a promise from organisers that public funds would only be needed
Brett Taylor: Blatter's 6+5 doesn't add up (Oct 26, 2009 10:13 GMT)
Blatter's 6+5 rule would reduce the overall quality for the Premier League, says Brett Taylor.
Palermo salvages 'superclasico' draw for Boca (Oct 26, 2009 08:27 GMT)
Striker Martin Palermo continued his knack of scoring crucial goals when he equalised to give Boca Juniors a 1-1 draw in the "superclasico" against River Plate on Sunday.
A-League: Sydney Roar back to top spot (Oct 25, 2009 10:36 GMT)
Sydney reclaimed top spot in the A-League after holding on to secure a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar at Sydney Football Stadium.
Matthaus to manage Argentinian side Racing (Oct 25, 2009 09:43 GMT)
Lothar Matthaus will take charge as coach of ailing Argentine side Racing Club, the team's chairman Rodolfo Molina announced on Saturday.
A-League: Duganzdic brace sends Melbourne top (Oct 24, 2009 12:18 GMT)
Melbourne Victory midfielder Mate Duganzdic scored twice in a 3-2 win over Adelaide United at the Etihad Stadium as his team climbed to the top of the A-League.
The week that was: Oct 16 - Oct 22 (Oct 23, 2009 08:20 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when a group of Peruvian Shamans came to Ronaldo's rescue.
Copa Sud'cana: Universidad fight back for draw (Oct 23, 2009 07:22 GMT)
Universidad de Chile recovered from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Fluminense in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final.
Copa Sudamericana: San Lorenzo get upper hand (Oct 22, 2009 08:07 GMT)
Argentinian giants San Lorenzo made light of their man disadvantage to claim a 1-0 away win over Uruguay's River Plate in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final tie in Montevideo.
Faltering leaders Palmeiras lose again in Brazil (Oct 22, 2009 07:44 GMT)
Palmeiras squandered another opportunity to pull clear of their rivals when they lost 2-0 away to lowly Santo Andre in the Brazilian championship on Wednesday.
Blooming win Bolivia's Clausura championship (Oct 22, 2009 07:42 GMT)
Blooming won their fifth Bolivian league title when they drew 1-1 with Bolivar for a 2-1 aggregate victory in the Clausura championship final on Wednesday.
Al Ittihad cruising to Champions League final (Oct 21, 2009 22:14 GMT)
Al Ittihad coach Gabriel Calderon felt his side produced one of the best performances during his time at the helm of the Saudi side as they breezed to a 6-2 win over 10-man Nagoya Grampus in the first leg of the Asian Champions League semi-final on W
Steelers in control of Champions league semi-final (Oct 21, 2009 13:51 GMT)
Skipper Hwang Jae-won and Kim Jae-sung headed Pohang Steelers into a commanding position following a 2-0 first leg victory over Umm Salal in the Asian Champions League semi-final.
FIFA reveal Puskas Award for 'most beautiful goal' (Oct 20, 2009 17:59 GMT)
FIFA will reward the player who scores the "most beautiful goal of the year" in world football with the newly-created Puskas Award - named after Hungarian soccer great Ferenc Puskas - president Sepp Blatter has announced.
Blatter to seek re-election as FIFA president (Oct 20, 2009 10:35 GMT)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter will seek to stay in charge of world football's governing body after 2011 because of the raft of new initiatives he wants to push through.
Argentina: Schiavi scores winner for Newell's (Oct 19, 2009 08:09 GMT)
Central defender Rolando Schiavi, who helped Argentina qualify for the World Cup midweek, scored the late winner in Newell's Old Boys' 2-1 home victory over Estudiantes on Sunday.
Petruzalek: Credibility cloud hangs over Under-20 World Cup (Oct 18, 2009 14:52 GMT)
Bruce Petruzalek explains why the FIFA Under 20 World Cup is in danger of losing all credibility.
J-League: S-Pulse miss chance after defeat (Oct 18, 2009 10:34 GMT)
Shimizu S-Pulse missed the chance to climb to the top of the J.League as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Oita Trinita.
Emerson ends Santos contract due to leg injury (Oct 17, 2009 08:45 GMT)
Former Brazil midfielder Emerson has ended his contract with Santos due to a leg injury.
New boss Robson excited by Thailand challenge (Oct 16, 2009 10:56 GMT)
Former England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson promised to give 100% in his new role after being unveiled as Thailand coach today.
Brisbane appoint Postecoglou to replace Farina (Oct 16, 2009 10:35 GMT)
Brisbane Roar have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager to replace the departed Frank Farina. Postecoglou agreed a deal that will see the 44-year-old take over at Suncorp Stadium until the end of the 2011/12 season.
The week that was: Oct 09 - Oct 15 (Oct 16, 2009 08:57 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Robinho revealed he lives out his fantasies on the PlayStation.
Japanese defender Masukawa has swine flu (Oct 16, 2009 08:42 GMT)
Nagoya Grampus defender Takahiro Masukawa will miss next week's Asian Champions League semi-final first-leg tie against Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad after being hospitalised with swine flu.
Adriano: I would only return to Italy with Inter (Oct 14, 2009 17:56 GMT)
Brazilian striker Adriano claimed he would only play for Inter Milan if he ever returned to Serie A.
Aussies back on track with victory over Oman (Oct 14, 2009 12:29 GMT)
Australia got their Asian Cup qualifying campaign back on track on Wednesday as Tim Cahill's late strike secured a crucial win over Oman in Melbourne.
Fury deny Tranmere approach for Fowler (Oct 14, 2009 07:01 GMT)
North Queensland Fury have denied Robbie Fowler has been the subject of an approach my managerless English League One side Tranmere Rovers.
River players receive fan phone-call threats (Oct 13, 2009 21:27 GMT)
River Plate players received threatening phone calls on Tuesday from fans fed up with their poor performances in the Argentine first division, local media have said.
USA striker Davies injured in fatal car accident (Oct 13, 2009 21:00 GMT)
United States striker Charlie Davies was injured in a deadly single-car accident in Virginia early on Tuesday, a team spokesman has revealed.
Brazilian duo's agent plays down Italian rumours (Oct 13, 2009 10:00 GMT)
The representative for the Brazilian-based duo Hernanes and Neymar has denied speculation that Italian giants AC Milan have enquired after their services.
Brazil: Palmeiras retain five-point lead (Oct 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Palmeiras slumped to a 3-0 defeat at third from bottom Nautico on Monday.
Brazil: Leaders Palmeiras salvage 2-2 draw (Oct 9, 2009 07:39 GMT)
Substitute Robert headed a 86th-minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw for leaders Palmeiras at home to mid-table Avai in the Brazilian championship on Thursday.
Argentina: Boca sink Racing, Velez go top (Oct 9, 2009 07:35 GMT)
Striker Lucas Viatri scored twice to give Boca Juniors a 2-1 away win over Racing Club, prompting coach Ricardo Caruso Lombardi to resign on Thursday.
The week that was: Oct 02 - Oct 08 (Oct 8, 2009 08:12 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Darren Bent admitted that he doesn't like to admit he is Darren Bent.
Inter's new coach ends club's 6-match winless run (Oct 8, 2009 08:06 GMT)
Striker Alecsandro scored twice as Internacional beat Nautico 3-1 to give new coach Mario Sergio a winning start in the Brazilian championship on Wednesday.
Agent: No Milan move for former Inter star Adriano (Oct 7, 2009 17:33 GMT)
Adriano's agent has "categorically'' denied reports the former Inter Milan star is set for a return to Italy in January to link up with the Nerazzurri's bitter rivals.
Astrada takes charge of River for second time (Oct 7, 2009 06:59 GMT)
Former Argentina and River Plate midfielder Leonardo Astrada became the club's coach for the second time on Tuesday with the job of reviving an ailing giant.
Japan: Nigata add to Kashima Antlers' woes (Oct 5, 2009 13:28 GMT)
Kashima Antlers slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat as a Marcio Richardes strike secured a 1-0 for Albirex Niigata in the J. League.
S.Korea: Seoul beat Jeju United to go top (Oct 5, 2009 12:48 GMT)
FC Seoul bounced back from their midweek Asian Champions League disappointment by defeating Jeju United 2-0 to return to the top of the K-League.
Brazil's bright future (Oct 5, 2009 10:30 GMT)
Ernesto Garrido examines the resurgence of Brazil's domestic league.
Adriano scores twice in Fla-Flu derby at Maracana (Oct 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Brazil's Adriano struck twice as Flamengo beat Fluminense 2-0 in their Rio derby in front of a record Maracana crowd while leaders Palmeiras won 3-1 at Santos in the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Palermo heads winner as Boca end losing run (Oct 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Striker Martin Palermo, who could lead Argentina's attack in their critical World Cup qualifier against Peru on Saturday, headed a remarkable winner in Boca Juniors' 3-2 victory over Velez Sarsfield on Sunday.
Krug: Watching little Brother Asia (Oct 2, 2009 09:43 GMT)
Matthias Krug casts an eye back over entertaining Champions League ties - in Asia.
The week that was: Sep 25 - Oct 02 (Oct 2, 2009 09:25 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when a voodoo priest cast a spell on Cristiano Ronaldo.
Internacional knocked out of Copa Sudamericana (Oct 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Internacional have been knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana with a 1-0 defeat by Universidad de Chile in the last-16.
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Beijing Guoan win first Chinese Super League (Oct 31, 2009 09:50 GMT)
Beijing Guoan became China's champions for the first time on Saturday when a 4-0 victory over Hangzhou Greentown gave them the Chinese Super League title.
The week that was: Oct 23 - Oct 29 (Oct 30, 2009 10:05 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when unseen footage of Jan Molby's mythical goal was finally released.
Euro champions Spain dominate FIFA award list (Oct 30, 2009 09:30 GMT)
Reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to retain his title after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this season's award, but Euro 2008 champions Spain dominate the list.
Brazil: Obina hits hat-trick as Palmeiras win 4-0 (Oct 30, 2009 08:09 GMT)
Striker Obina hit a hat-trick as leaders Palmeiras ended a run of four matches without victory to thrash Goias 4-0 in the Brazilian championship on Thursday.
Blanco to return home to play for Veracruz (Oct 30, 2009 08:06 GMT)
Mexico's controversial 36-year-old forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco will return to former club Veracruz from Chicago Fire on Jan. 1, 2010, the Mexican side has revealed.
Chile striker Suazo looking for move to Europe (Oct 29, 2009 12:10 GMT)
Chile striker Humberto Suazo admits he would like to test himself in Europe in the New Year, having been linked with a move away from his native South America due to his phenomenal goal-scoring rate.
Krug: Duplicate leagues in Thailand and a real Asian final (Oct 29, 2009 10:46 GMT)
Matthias Krug links the travails of Thai football with Asia's showpiece final in Tokyo.
Independiente open new stadium with 3-2 win (Oct 29, 2009 07:31 GMT)
Independiente inaugurated their new stadium with a 3-2 win over 10-man Colon that dashed the visiting team's hopes of going top of the Argentine Apertura championship on Wednesday.
Al Ittihad cruise into Asian Champions League final (Oct 28, 2009 13:37 GMT)
Goals from Saleh Al Saqri and Amine Chermiti helped Al Ittihad book their place in the final of the Asian Champions League with a professional performance at Mizuho Stadium.
Germany hero Matthaus breaks off Racing talks (Oct 28, 2009 12:56 GMT)
Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus has revealed he has called off talks with Argentinian side Racing Club over becoming their new coach.
Argentina: Racing still searching for first win (Oct 28, 2009 09:08 GMT)
Racing Club lost 1-0 at Newell's Old Boys on Tuesday to remain joint bottom in the Argentine championship.
Brazil state bank frees up billions for Cup stadia (Oct 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Brazil's state development bank BNDES said on it will provide up to 4.8 billion reais (US$2.77 billion) for work on the 12 stadia that will stage matches in the 2014 World Cup, despite a promise from organisers that public funds would only be needed
Brett Taylor: Blatter's 6+5 doesn't add up (Oct 26, 2009 10:13 GMT)
Blatter's 6+5 rule would reduce the overall quality for the Premier League, says Brett Taylor.
Palermo salvages 'superclasico' draw for Boca (Oct 26, 2009 08:27 GMT)
Striker Martin Palermo continued his knack of scoring crucial goals when he equalised to give Boca Juniors a 1-1 draw in the "superclasico" against River Plate on Sunday.
A-League: Sydney Roar back to top spot (Oct 25, 2009 10:36 GMT)
Sydney reclaimed top spot in the A-League after holding on to secure a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar at Sydney Football Stadium.
Matthaus to manage Argentinian side Racing (Oct 25, 2009 09:43 GMT)
Lothar Matthaus will take charge as coach of ailing Argentine side Racing Club, the team's chairman Rodolfo Molina announced on Saturday.
A-League: Duganzdic brace sends Melbourne top (Oct 24, 2009 12:18 GMT)
Melbourne Victory midfielder Mate Duganzdic scored twice in a 3-2 win over Adelaide United at the Etihad Stadium as his team climbed to the top of the A-League.
The week that was: Oct 16 - Oct 22 (Oct 23, 2009 08:20 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when a group of Peruvian Shamans came to Ronaldo's rescue.
Copa Sud'cana: Universidad fight back for draw (Oct 23, 2009 07:22 GMT)
Universidad de Chile recovered from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Fluminense in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final.
Copa Sudamericana: San Lorenzo get upper hand (Oct 22, 2009 08:07 GMT)
Argentinian giants San Lorenzo made light of their man disadvantage to claim a 1-0 away win over Uruguay's River Plate in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final tie in Montevideo.
Faltering leaders Palmeiras lose again in Brazil (Oct 22, 2009 07:44 GMT)
Palmeiras squandered another opportunity to pull clear of their rivals when they lost 2-0 away to lowly Santo Andre in the Brazilian championship on Wednesday.
Blooming win Bolivia's Clausura championship (Oct 22, 2009 07:42 GMT)
Blooming won their fifth Bolivian league title when they drew 1-1 with Bolivar for a 2-1 aggregate victory in the Clausura championship final on Wednesday.
Al Ittihad cruising to Champions League final (Oct 21, 2009 22:14 GMT)
Al Ittihad coach Gabriel Calderon felt his side produced one of the best performances during his time at the helm of the Saudi side as they breezed to a 6-2 win over 10-man Nagoya Grampus in the first leg of the Asian Champions League semi-final on W
Steelers in control of Champions league semi-final (Oct 21, 2009 13:51 GMT)
Skipper Hwang Jae-won and Kim Jae-sung headed Pohang Steelers into a commanding position following a 2-0 first leg victory over Umm Salal in the Asian Champions League semi-final.
FIFA reveal Puskas Award for 'most beautiful goal' (Oct 20, 2009 17:59 GMT)
FIFA will reward the player who scores the "most beautiful goal of the year" in world football with the newly-created Puskas Award - named after Hungarian soccer great Ferenc Puskas - president Sepp Blatter has announced.
Blatter to seek re-election as FIFA president (Oct 20, 2009 10:35 GMT)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter will seek to stay in charge of world football's governing body after 2011 because of the raft of new initiatives he wants to push through.
Argentina: Schiavi scores winner for Newell's (Oct 19, 2009 08:09 GMT)
Central defender Rolando Schiavi, who helped Argentina qualify for the World Cup midweek, scored the late winner in Newell's Old Boys' 2-1 home victory over Estudiantes on Sunday.
Petruzalek: Credibility cloud hangs over Under-20 World Cup (Oct 18, 2009 14:52 GMT)
Bruce Petruzalek explains why the FIFA Under 20 World Cup is in danger of losing all credibility.
J-League: S-Pulse miss chance after defeat (Oct 18, 2009 10:34 GMT)
Shimizu S-Pulse missed the chance to climb to the top of the J.League as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Oita Trinita.
Emerson ends Santos contract due to leg injury (Oct 17, 2009 08:45 GMT)
Former Brazil midfielder Emerson has ended his contract with Santos due to a leg injury.
New boss Robson excited by Thailand challenge (Oct 16, 2009 10:56 GMT)
Former England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson promised to give 100% in his new role after being unveiled as Thailand coach today.
Brisbane appoint Postecoglou to replace Farina (Oct 16, 2009 10:35 GMT)
Brisbane Roar have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager to replace the departed Frank Farina. Postecoglou agreed a deal that will see the 44-year-old take over at Suncorp Stadium until the end of the 2011/12 season.
The week that was: Oct 09 - Oct 15 (Oct 16, 2009 08:57 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Robinho revealed he lives out his fantasies on the PlayStation.
Japanese defender Masukawa has swine flu (Oct 16, 2009 08:42 GMT)
Nagoya Grampus defender Takahiro Masukawa will miss next week's Asian Champions League semi-final first-leg tie against Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad after being hospitalised with swine flu.
Adriano: I would only return to Italy with Inter (Oct 14, 2009 17:56 GMT)
Brazilian striker Adriano claimed he would only play for Inter Milan if he ever returned to Serie A.
Aussies back on track with victory over Oman (Oct 14, 2009 12:29 GMT)
Australia got their Asian Cup qualifying campaign back on track on Wednesday as Tim Cahill's late strike secured a crucial win over Oman in Melbourne.
Fury deny Tranmere approach for Fowler (Oct 14, 2009 07:01 GMT)
North Queensland Fury have denied Robbie Fowler has been the subject of an approach my managerless English League One side Tranmere Rovers.
River players receive fan phone-call threats (Oct 13, 2009 21:27 GMT)
River Plate players received threatening phone calls on Tuesday from fans fed up with their poor performances in the Argentine first division, local media have said.
USA striker Davies injured in fatal car accident (Oct 13, 2009 21:00 GMT)
United States striker Charlie Davies was injured in a deadly single-car accident in Virginia early on Tuesday, a team spokesman has revealed.
Brazilian duo's agent plays down Italian rumours (Oct 13, 2009 10:00 GMT)
The representative for the Brazilian-based duo Hernanes and Neymar has denied speculation that Italian giants AC Milan have enquired after their services.
Brazil: Palmeiras retain five-point lead (Oct 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Palmeiras slumped to a 3-0 defeat at third from bottom Nautico on Monday.
Brazil: Leaders Palmeiras salvage 2-2 draw (Oct 9, 2009 07:39 GMT)
Substitute Robert headed a 86th-minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw for leaders Palmeiras at home to mid-table Avai in the Brazilian championship on Thursday.
Argentina: Boca sink Racing, Velez go top (Oct 9, 2009 07:35 GMT)
Striker Lucas Viatri scored twice to give Boca Juniors a 2-1 away win over Racing Club, prompting coach Ricardo Caruso Lombardi to resign on Thursday.
The week that was: Oct 02 - Oct 08 (Oct 8, 2009 08:12 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Darren Bent admitted that he doesn't like to admit he is Darren Bent.
Inter's new coach ends club's 6-match winless run (Oct 8, 2009 08:06 GMT)
Striker Alecsandro scored twice as Internacional beat Nautico 3-1 to give new coach Mario Sergio a winning start in the Brazilian championship on Wednesday.
Agent: No Milan move for former Inter star Adriano (Oct 7, 2009 17:33 GMT)
Adriano's agent has "categorically'' denied reports the former Inter Milan star is set for a return to Italy in January to link up with the Nerazzurri's bitter rivals.
Astrada takes charge of River for second time (Oct 7, 2009 06:59 GMT)
Former Argentina and River Plate midfielder Leonardo Astrada became the club's coach for the second time on Tuesday with the job of reviving an ailing giant.
Japan: Nigata add to Kashima Antlers' woes (Oct 5, 2009 13:28 GMT)
Kashima Antlers slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat as a Marcio Richardes strike secured a 1-0 for Albirex Niigata in the J. League.
S.Korea: Seoul beat Jeju United to go top (Oct 5, 2009 12:48 GMT)
FC Seoul bounced back from their midweek Asian Champions League disappointment by defeating Jeju United 2-0 to return to the top of the K-League.
Brazil's bright future (Oct 5, 2009 10:30 GMT)
Ernesto Garrido examines the resurgence of Brazil's domestic league.
Adriano scores twice in Fla-Flu derby at Maracana (Oct 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Brazil's Adriano struck twice as Flamengo beat Fluminense 2-0 in their Rio derby in front of a record Maracana crowd while leaders Palmeiras won 3-1 at Santos in the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Palermo heads winner as Boca end losing run (Oct 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Striker Martin Palermo, who could lead Argentina's attack in their critical World Cup qualifier against Peru on Saturday, headed a remarkable winner in Boca Juniors' 3-2 victory over Velez Sarsfield on Sunday.
Krug: Watching little Brother Asia (Oct 2, 2009 09:43 GMT)
Matthias Krug casts an eye back over entertaining Champions League ties - in Asia.
The week that was: Sep 25 - Oct 02 (Oct 2, 2009 09:25 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when a voodoo priest cast a spell on Cristiano Ronaldo.
Internacional knocked out of Copa Sudamericana (Oct 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Internacional have been knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana with a 1-0 defeat by Universidad de Chile in the last-16.
