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Al Ahli made to wait for third Egyptian title (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
A round-up of league action from around Africa at the weekend and on Monday.
Downie: An unexpected cast in Libertadores knock-outs (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie rounds up all the action from the qualifiers of the Copa Libertadores.
Autuori resigns after Brazil's Cruzeiro lose 4-0 (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Paulo Autuori said he was resigning as coach of Cruzeiro after they had two players sent off in a 4-0 defeat by arch-rivals Atletico Mineiro on Sunday.
Argentine leaders San Lorenzo hang on for victory (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo increased their lead at the top of the Argentine Clausura championship on Sunday, surviving a second-half fightback to beat lowly Nueva Chicago 3-2.
South Korea's Lee confident of Asian Cup return (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
South Korean defender Lee Young-pyo is confident he can recover from knee surgery in time for the Asian Cup in July. Lee suffered knee ligament damage in a UEFA Cup quarter-final match.
FIFA confirm World Cup back-up plan for 2010 (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has told the BBC that football's world governing body has contingency plans in case South Africa cannot host the World Cup in 2010.
Mozambique through to semis of Cosafa Castle Cup (Apr 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mozambique advanced to the semi-final of the Cosafa Castle Cup on Sunday, beating Zimbabwe in a penalty shoot-out after a goalless match.
Burkina Faso turn to caoching duo for CAN 2008 (Apr 28, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Burkina Faso have asked Frenchman Didier Notheaux and local Sidiki Diarra to return as coaches for the remaining 2008 African Nations Cup qualifiers.
Corinthians exit Copa Brasil on Carpegianni's debut (Apr 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Corinthians' miserable season continued on Thursday when they were knocked out of the Copa Brasil on coach Paulo Cesar Carpegiani's debut with a 2-0 home loss to modest Nautico.
Seven-goal Boca storm into last 16 of Libertadores (Apr 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors stormed into the knockout stages of the Libertadores Cup by demolishing hapless Bolivar 7-0 on Thursday.
World club champs Internacional name Gallo as coach (Apr 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
World club champions Internacional named Alexandre Gallo as their new coach on Thursday.
Man Utd promise that stars will play on Asian tour (Apr 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United plan to bring their star attractions such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs to South Korea in July on its Asian tour, chief executive David Gill said on Friday.
Romario denies reports of move to Necaxa (Apr 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario denied on Wednesday that he was close to signing for Mexican club Necaxa.
Cruzeiro knocked out by second division team (Apr 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Cruzeiro's hopes of a record fifth Copa Brasil title were dashed on Wednesday when they were eliminated by second division Brasiliense, but Fluminense scraped through against third division Bahia on a
Necaxa, Sao Paulo qualify in Libertadores (Apr 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Brazilian champions Sao Paulo scraped into the last 16 of the Libertadores Cup despite being held 2-2 at home by Chile's Audax Italiano in their final group game on Wednesday.
Kawasaki close to ending Japan's jinx (Apr 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Kawasaki Frontale were a point away from becoming the first Japanese side to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League after beating South Korea's Chunnam Dragons 3-0 on Wednesday.
Cucuta qualify for Copa Libertadores knock-out (Apr 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Colombian champions Cucuta qualified for the last sixteen of the Libertadores Cup in style on Tuesday, coming from behind to beat compatriots Tolima 4-3 away from home.
Coach quits World champions Internacional (Apr 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Abel Braga resigned as coach of Internacional on Tuesday, four months after they won the Club World Cup in Japan.
Maradona faces long battle with the booze (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona's personal doctor has revealed he is 'optimistic' that the Argentina legend will make a full recovery after being admitted to a psychiatric hospital on Saturday.
Amorous Brazilian booked for kissing referee (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
A Brazilian defender was booked for kissing the referee during a match at the weekend.
Sydney FC appoint Culina as new coach (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Branko Culina has been appointed full-time coach of Australian A-League club Sydney FC following a successful interim period in charge, the club said on Monday.
Arnold heads to England on Socceroos cup mission (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Australia coach Graham Arnold and team manager Gary Moretti will fly to England this week to discuss the availability of players for July's Asian Cup.
Argentine champs Estudiantes win derby (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Argentine champions Estudiantes pulled off a memorable win on Sunday, coming from behind to beat local rivals Gimnasia-La Plata 2-1, despite playing with 10 men for 87 minutes.
Wellington Phoenix to play in Australian A-League (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix have been named as the New Zealand-based team for the next Australian A-League season, organisers said on Monday.
Mamelodi Sundowns retain South African title (Apr 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned South African champions on Sunday without kicking a ball after Orlando Pirates were held to a goalless draw at home by Ajax Cape Town.
England get tough draw in Women's World Cup (Apr 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England have been drawn against defending champions Germany on their first appearance at the Women's World Cup finals in China.
Asian soccer can rival Europe, AFC chief says (Apr 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohamed bin Hammam has big plans for Asian soccer, although he admitted they might sound a bit ambitious.
Maradona moved to specialist clinic (Apr 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona has been discharged from hospital and moved to a clinic in Buenos Aires. 'This is the first time that he has allowed himself to be admitted to this type of clinic', his doctor said.
Luxemburgo in row over waterlogged pitch (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Santos coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo was involved in a row over the drains at Sao Paulo's Morumbi stadium following his team's 0-0 draw with Bragantino in the Paulista championship.
Former FIFA chief to head agents organisation (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Michel Zen-Ruffinen, the former general secretary of FIFA, has been appointed chairman of the Association of Football Agents (AFA), the organisation said on Monday.
Iraq axe coach three months before Asian Cup (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Iraq have axed their national team coach just three months before the start of the Asian Cup.
Champs Internacional crash out of Copa Libertadores (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Defending champions Internacional fell at the first hurdle in the Libertadores Cup on Thursday, going out in the group stage despite beating Nacional 1-0 in their final game.
Fluminense fans bray displeasure after dismal draw (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Fluminense fans vented their frustration at coach Joel Santana after his side were held 1-1 at home by third division Bahia in a Copa Brasil tie on Thursday.
Australia and Argentina postpone June friendly (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Australia and Argentina have agreed to postpone their scheduled June 6 friendly international in Melbourne, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Friday.
Romario chasing 1,000th goal at Maracana (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario said on Thursday that he still dreamed of scoring his 1,000th goal at the Maracana stadium, although he had received offers to play for clubs in Mexico and Europe.
Maradona to be moved to psychiatric hospital (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona, who is in the hospital being treated for alcoholic hepatitis, will be moved next week to a psychiatric clinic for alcohol abuse treatment, his doctor said on Thursday.
Downie: Flamengo gaining more than respect (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
High flying Flamengo have now shed their image of being a 'joke' team, writes Andrew Downie.
Too early to call Ronaldo world great - Pele (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo needs to stay at his peak for another two years before he can be called one of the world's greatest players, according to Pele.
Referee attacked after disputed late penalty (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Gambia referee John Mendy was attacked by angry players from Cameroon's Union Douala on Wednesday after handing their opponents a last minute penalty which saw then knocked out of the African Confeder
Cabanas strikes again as America qualify (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Libertadores Cup leading scorer Salvador Cabanas scored his ninth goal of the competition to help Mexico's America beat El Nacional 2-1 on Wednesday and qualify for the last sixteen.
Corinthians squander 2-0 lead in Copa Brasil (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Corinthians squandered a two-goal lead and had a player sent off as they were held 2-2 at Nautico in the third round of the Copa Brasil on Wednesday.
Ghana's Abedi Pele to fight match fixing ban (Apr 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Triple African Footballer of the Year Abedi Pele said he would appeal against a one-year suspension handed to him last week in a match fixing case.
Holders could be without top striker for key tie (Apr 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Holders Al Ahli face the prospect of being without leading goal scorer Flavio when they face Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in a key African Champions League tie in Cairo on Friday.
Italy return to top spot in world rankings (Apr 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
World champions Italy have reclaimed top spot from Argentina in FIFA's world rankings which were published by the governing body on Wednesday.
Al Faisali reach Arab final with upset (Apr 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jordan's Al Faisali pulled off a shock 2-1 away win over Egyptian giants Zamalek in Cairo on Tuesday to book a place in next month's Arab Champions League final.
Independiente name former keeper as coach (Apr 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former goalkeeper Miguel Angel Santoro, who played for Independiente during the club's heyday in the 1960s, was on Monday named as coach of the side struggling near the bottom of the Argentine champio
Veron's Argentina comeback thwarted by injury (Apr 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron's Argentina comeback has been delayed after he pulled out of a friendly at home to Chile through injury. Veron, who last played in 2003, was due to be captain.
Venezuela to upset Brazil in Copa, warns Chavez (Apr 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Look out Brazil, here come mighty Venezuela - or so President Hugo Chavez would have his counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva believe before this year's Copa America.
Vasco's coach happy to work with Romario (Apr 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Celso Roth was named as the new coach of Vasco da Gama on Monday and said he would be delighted to help 41-year-old striker Romario try to score the 1,000th goal of his career.
Corinthians eager for Tevez to return (Apr 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
New Corinthians coach Paulo Cesar Carpegiani has admitted he would like to have Carlos Tevez back at the club.
Maradona improving after return to hospital (Apr 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona's health is improving, according to a new medical report. Doctors at Los Arcos hospital released a statement which read: 'The development in his health is favourable.'
Maradona taken back into intensive care (Apr 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona has been re-admitted to hospital in Buenos Aires, according to reports.
FIFA want tighter enforcement of match-fixing laws (Apr 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
FIFA is to discuss enforcing stronger measures to curb match-fixing which could include the suspension of national associations as well as clubs, president Sepp Blatter said on Sunday.
Sydney FC target Liverpool striking hero Fowler (Apr 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Robbie Fowler has emerged as a target for Sydney FC after the Australian club hailed the Liverpool icon as 'out of the top drawer'.
Maradona in a 'stable condition' in hospital (Apr 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona is in a stable condition and no longer suffering from the abdominal pains which led to him being rushed to hospital yesterday, the De los Arcos clinic said on Saturday.
Romario's coach at Vasco da Gama fired (Apr 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The saga involving Romario 1,000th goal took a new twist on Friday as Mexico's Necaxa were reported to be interested in signing the veteran and the coach of his current team Vasco da Gama was fired.
Brazil stands alone in 2014 World Cup race (Apr 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Brazil is the only remaining candidate to host the 2014 World Cup following Colombia's withdrawal. Brazil now has until July to prove to FIFA its ability to host the competition.
Nacional win leaves Inter on the brink (Apr 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Uruguay's Nacional beat Velez Sarsfield 2-0 in the Libertadores Cup in a fiery match marred by a brawl late in the game.
Japan to face Montenegro and Colombia (Apr 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Japan will play Montenegro and Colombia in the Kirin Cup friendly tournament in June. Japan's game with Colombia will be their last before they begin their defence of the Asian Cup.
Boca Juniors players visit jailed hooligans (Apr 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Two Boca Juniors players have visited a group of the team's supporters in jail where they have just begun serving sentences for their part in a riot at a game in 1999, the sports daily Ole reported on
Kenya facing new sanctions over interference (Apr 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Kenya's football federation is once again facing the threat of suspension by world governing body FIFA over renewed allegations of political interference by the country's government.
ACL: Kawasaki top group after win over Dragons (Apr 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Brazilian Carlos Juninho scored twice in Kawasaki Frontale's impressive 3-1 away victory over South Korea's Chunnam Dragons on Wednesday, putting the Japanese side in control of Group F in the AFC Cha
Vasco's Romario still waiting for 1,000th goal (Apr 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Veteran striker Romario again missed out on his 1,000th goal on Wednesday as Vasco da Gama were knocked out of the Carioca championship after a 4-4 draw with Botafogo.
Cabanas double ends Libertad's unbeaten run (Apr 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Libertadores Cup leading scorer Salvador Cabanas scored two more goals on Wednesday as America won 2-1 away to Libertad, ending the Paraguayan champions' unbeaten run.
Colombia withdraw from 2014 World Cup race (Apr 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Colombia has withdrawn its bid to host the 2014 World Cup leaving Brazil as the only candidate to stage the event, a source at the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) said on Wednesday.
Knee injury to rule Spurs' Lee out of Asian Cup? (Apr 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
South Korean defender Lee Young-pyo could miss the Asian Cup this summer due to a knee injury that ended his season with Tottenham Hotspur.
Vasco impose blackout after Romario outburst (Apr 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Vasco da Gama have imposed a media silence after striker Romario, chasing the 1,000th goal of his career, publicly criticised a team mate.
Promoted Kashiwa go top of J-League (Apr 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Promoted Kashiwa Reysol moved to the top of the J-League with a 2-0 away win over former champions Yokohama F-Marinos on Saturday.
Urawa Reds bid to boost Japan's Asian hopes (Apr 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Japan's Urawa Reds face Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday mindful of their country's jinx in the competition.
'Getting 1,000th goal not a distraction' - Romario (Apr 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario denied on Sunday that his quest to score the 1,000th goal of his career was disrupting his team Vasco da Gama.
Estudiantes end San Lorenzo's unbeaten run (Apr 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Estudiantes ended San Lorenzo's unbeaten run in the Argentine championship, beating them 2-1 in a meeting between the champions and the leaders.
Maradona set to leave hospital (Apr 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona could leave the hospital by the middle of next week if he keeps responding well to treatment for alcohol abuse, the hospital's director said on Saturday.
Racing sink into relegation danger (Apr 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Racing Club were humiliated 1-0 at home by modest Gimnasia-Jujuy and could be bottom of the standings by the end of the weekend programme in the Argentine Clausura championship.
1,000 up already for Romario, paper claims (Apr 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazilian striker Romario has already scored his 1,000th goal, according to Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant.
Gimenez hat-trick sends Pachuca to final (Apr 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Argentine forward Christian Gimenez scored a hat-trick including two penalties as Pachuca FC beat Houston Dynamo 5-2 after extra time to reach the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
Caracas eliminate River Plate in Libertadores Cup (Apr 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Caracas FC beat former Libertadores Cup champions River Plate 3-1 to dump the Argentines out of the competition despite having had four players suspended on the eve of the match.
Chinese club sacks eight after 6-0 defeat (Apr 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chinese second division club Harbin Yiteng has sacked their coach and seven players on suspicion of match-fixing after a 6-0 defeat last weekend, local media reported on Thursday.
Romario stuck on 999 as Vasco lose to minnows (Apr 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario was left stuck on a career total of 999 goals on Wednesday after failing to score in Vasco da Gama's Copa Brasil tie against second division Gama.
Cienciano stun Boca in Copa Libertadores (Apr 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Peruvian outsiders Cienciano handed favourites Boca Juniors a stunning 3-0 defeat in the Libertadores Cup on Wednesday.
China to prepare for Asian Cup in US (Apr 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
China will play three matches in the United States as part of their preparations for July's Asian Cup finals, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on Thursday.
No visitors for improving Maradona (Apr 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona is continuing to improve after being admitted to hospital last week with alcohol-induced hepatitis but has been banned from receiving visitors, hospital officials said Wednesday.
Guadalajara reach Champions Cup final (Apr 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mexican champions Guadalajara came from behind to beat D.C. United 2-1 and reach the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Libertadores: Colo Colo boost chances (Apr 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chilean champions Colo Colo went on a second-half scoring spree to beat Ecuador's LDU 4-0 in the Libertadores Cup and boost their chances of reaching the last 16.
Doctor denies rumours of Maradona suicide bid (Apr 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The doctor treating Diego Maradona has denied the Argentina legend's admission to hospital last week was down to a suicide attempt.
Former Brazil coach Leao fired by Corinthians (Apr 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil coach and goalkeeper Emerson Leao was fired by Corinthians on Tuesday after seven months in the job.
Riquelme, Palermo to miss Boca match in Peru (Apr 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo has decided to rest playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme and striker Martin Palermo from the arduous trip to the Peruvian Andes for Wednesday's Libertadores Cup tie with
Romario could score goal 1000 at Maracana (Apr 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Vasco da Gama have switched Wednesday's cup tie against Gama to the Maracana because striker Romario hopes to score the 1,000th goal of his career at the famous stadium.
No challenge means Blatter in charge until 2011 (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is the only candidate for the world governing body's presidential election to be held next month, it said on Monday.
South Africa will address security issues - Radebe (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former South African international Lucas Radebe believes that the concerns about the security situation in the country ahead of the World Cup in 2010 will help organisers ensure an incident-free tourn
Blatter stands alone in FIFA elections (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sepp Blatter will be elected for another four years as president of FIFA next month after no challenger to his position stepped forward.
San Lorenzo beat Lanus to stay top in Argentina (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo stayed top of the Argentine Clausura championship with a 1-0 win over Lanus on Sunday.
Romario stuck on 999 goals after Vasco lose (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario remained stuck on a career tally of 999 goals after failing to score in Vasco da Gama's game against Botafogo on Sunday.
Maradona to stay in hospital for 'two more weeks' (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Argentina legend Diego Maradona will stay in hospital for 'two more weeks' as recovers from the ill health brought on by excessive smoking, drinking and eating, according to his doctor.
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Al Ahli made to wait for third Egyptian title (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
A round-up of league action from around Africa at the weekend and on Monday.
Downie: An unexpected cast in Libertadores knock-outs (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie rounds up all the action from the qualifiers of the Copa Libertadores.
Autuori resigns after Brazil's Cruzeiro lose 4-0 (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Paulo Autuori said he was resigning as coach of Cruzeiro after they had two players sent off in a 4-0 defeat by arch-rivals Atletico Mineiro on Sunday.
Argentine leaders San Lorenzo hang on for victory (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo increased their lead at the top of the Argentine Clausura championship on Sunday, surviving a second-half fightback to beat lowly Nueva Chicago 3-2.
South Korea's Lee confident of Asian Cup return (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
South Korean defender Lee Young-pyo is confident he can recover from knee surgery in time for the Asian Cup in July. Lee suffered knee ligament damage in a UEFA Cup quarter-final match.
FIFA confirm World Cup back-up plan for 2010 (Apr 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has told the BBC that football's world governing body has contingency plans in case South Africa cannot host the World Cup in 2010.
Mozambique through to semis of Cosafa Castle Cup (Apr 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mozambique advanced to the semi-final of the Cosafa Castle Cup on Sunday, beating Zimbabwe in a penalty shoot-out after a goalless match.
Burkina Faso turn to caoching duo for CAN 2008 (Apr 28, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Burkina Faso have asked Frenchman Didier Notheaux and local Sidiki Diarra to return as coaches for the remaining 2008 African Nations Cup qualifiers.
Corinthians exit Copa Brasil on Carpegianni's debut (Apr 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Corinthians' miserable season continued on Thursday when they were knocked out of the Copa Brasil on coach Paulo Cesar Carpegiani's debut with a 2-0 home loss to modest Nautico.
Seven-goal Boca storm into last 16 of Libertadores (Apr 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors stormed into the knockout stages of the Libertadores Cup by demolishing hapless Bolivar 7-0 on Thursday.
World club champs Internacional name Gallo as coach (Apr 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
World club champions Internacional named Alexandre Gallo as their new coach on Thursday.
Man Utd promise that stars will play on Asian tour (Apr 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United plan to bring their star attractions such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs to South Korea in July on its Asian tour, chief executive David Gill said on Friday.
Romario denies reports of move to Necaxa (Apr 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario denied on Wednesday that he was close to signing for Mexican club Necaxa.
Cruzeiro knocked out by second division team (Apr 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Cruzeiro's hopes of a record fifth Copa Brasil title were dashed on Wednesday when they were eliminated by second division Brasiliense, but Fluminense scraped through against third division Bahia on a
Necaxa, Sao Paulo qualify in Libertadores (Apr 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Brazilian champions Sao Paulo scraped into the last 16 of the Libertadores Cup despite being held 2-2 at home by Chile's Audax Italiano in their final group game on Wednesday.
Kawasaki close to ending Japan's jinx (Apr 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Kawasaki Frontale were a point away from becoming the first Japanese side to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League after beating South Korea's Chunnam Dragons 3-0 on Wednesday.
Cucuta qualify for Copa Libertadores knock-out (Apr 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Colombian champions Cucuta qualified for the last sixteen of the Libertadores Cup in style on Tuesday, coming from behind to beat compatriots Tolima 4-3 away from home.
Coach quits World champions Internacional (Apr 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Abel Braga resigned as coach of Internacional on Tuesday, four months after they won the Club World Cup in Japan.
Maradona faces long battle with the booze (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona's personal doctor has revealed he is 'optimistic' that the Argentina legend will make a full recovery after being admitted to a psychiatric hospital on Saturday.
Amorous Brazilian booked for kissing referee (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
A Brazilian defender was booked for kissing the referee during a match at the weekend.
Sydney FC appoint Culina as new coach (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Branko Culina has been appointed full-time coach of Australian A-League club Sydney FC following a successful interim period in charge, the club said on Monday.
Arnold heads to England on Socceroos cup mission (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Australia coach Graham Arnold and team manager Gary Moretti will fly to England this week to discuss the availability of players for July's Asian Cup.
Argentine champs Estudiantes win derby (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Argentine champions Estudiantes pulled off a memorable win on Sunday, coming from behind to beat local rivals Gimnasia-La Plata 2-1, despite playing with 10 men for 87 minutes.
Wellington Phoenix to play in Australian A-League (Apr 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix have been named as the New Zealand-based team for the next Australian A-League season, organisers said on Monday.
Mamelodi Sundowns retain South African title (Apr 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned South African champions on Sunday without kicking a ball after Orlando Pirates were held to a goalless draw at home by Ajax Cape Town.
England get tough draw in Women's World Cup (Apr 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England have been drawn against defending champions Germany on their first appearance at the Women's World Cup finals in China.
Asian soccer can rival Europe, AFC chief says (Apr 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohamed bin Hammam has big plans for Asian soccer, although he admitted they might sound a bit ambitious.
Maradona moved to specialist clinic (Apr 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona has been discharged from hospital and moved to a clinic in Buenos Aires. 'This is the first time that he has allowed himself to be admitted to this type of clinic', his doctor said.
Luxemburgo in row over waterlogged pitch (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Santos coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo was involved in a row over the drains at Sao Paulo's Morumbi stadium following his team's 0-0 draw with Bragantino in the Paulista championship.
Former FIFA chief to head agents organisation (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Michel Zen-Ruffinen, the former general secretary of FIFA, has been appointed chairman of the Association of Football Agents (AFA), the organisation said on Monday.
Iraq axe coach three months before Asian Cup (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Iraq have axed their national team coach just three months before the start of the Asian Cup.
Champs Internacional crash out of Copa Libertadores (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Defending champions Internacional fell at the first hurdle in the Libertadores Cup on Thursday, going out in the group stage despite beating Nacional 1-0 in their final game.
Fluminense fans bray displeasure after dismal draw (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Fluminense fans vented their frustration at coach Joel Santana after his side were held 1-1 at home by third division Bahia in a Copa Brasil tie on Thursday.
Australia and Argentina postpone June friendly (Apr 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Australia and Argentina have agreed to postpone their scheduled June 6 friendly international in Melbourne, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Friday.
Romario chasing 1,000th goal at Maracana (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario said on Thursday that he still dreamed of scoring his 1,000th goal at the Maracana stadium, although he had received offers to play for clubs in Mexico and Europe.
Maradona to be moved to psychiatric hospital (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona, who is in the hospital being treated for alcoholic hepatitis, will be moved next week to a psychiatric clinic for alcohol abuse treatment, his doctor said on Thursday.
Downie: Flamengo gaining more than respect (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
High flying Flamengo have now shed their image of being a 'joke' team, writes Andrew Downie.
Too early to call Ronaldo world great - Pele (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo needs to stay at his peak for another two years before he can be called one of the world's greatest players, according to Pele.
Referee attacked after disputed late penalty (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Gambia referee John Mendy was attacked by angry players from Cameroon's Union Douala on Wednesday after handing their opponents a last minute penalty which saw then knocked out of the African Confeder
Cabanas strikes again as America qualify (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Libertadores Cup leading scorer Salvador Cabanas scored his ninth goal of the competition to help Mexico's America beat El Nacional 2-1 on Wednesday and qualify for the last sixteen.
Corinthians squander 2-0 lead in Copa Brasil (Apr 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Corinthians squandered a two-goal lead and had a player sent off as they were held 2-2 at Nautico in the third round of the Copa Brasil on Wednesday.
Ghana's Abedi Pele to fight match fixing ban (Apr 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Triple African Footballer of the Year Abedi Pele said he would appeal against a one-year suspension handed to him last week in a match fixing case.
Holders could be without top striker for key tie (Apr 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Holders Al Ahli face the prospect of being without leading goal scorer Flavio when they face Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in a key African Champions League tie in Cairo on Friday.
Italy return to top spot in world rankings (Apr 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
World champions Italy have reclaimed top spot from Argentina in FIFA's world rankings which were published by the governing body on Wednesday.
Al Faisali reach Arab final with upset (Apr 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jordan's Al Faisali pulled off a shock 2-1 away win over Egyptian giants Zamalek in Cairo on Tuesday to book a place in next month's Arab Champions League final.
Independiente name former keeper as coach (Apr 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former goalkeeper Miguel Angel Santoro, who played for Independiente during the club's heyday in the 1960s, was on Monday named as coach of the side struggling near the bottom of the Argentine champio
Veron's Argentina comeback thwarted by injury (Apr 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron's Argentina comeback has been delayed after he pulled out of a friendly at home to Chile through injury. Veron, who last played in 2003, was due to be captain.
Venezuela to upset Brazil in Copa, warns Chavez (Apr 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Look out Brazil, here come mighty Venezuela - or so President Hugo Chavez would have his counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva believe before this year's Copa America.
Vasco's coach happy to work with Romario (Apr 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Celso Roth was named as the new coach of Vasco da Gama on Monday and said he would be delighted to help 41-year-old striker Romario try to score the 1,000th goal of his career.
Corinthians eager for Tevez to return (Apr 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
New Corinthians coach Paulo Cesar Carpegiani has admitted he would like to have Carlos Tevez back at the club.
Maradona improving after return to hospital (Apr 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona's health is improving, according to a new medical report. Doctors at Los Arcos hospital released a statement which read: 'The development in his health is favourable.'
Maradona taken back into intensive care (Apr 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona has been re-admitted to hospital in Buenos Aires, according to reports.
FIFA want tighter enforcement of match-fixing laws (Apr 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
FIFA is to discuss enforcing stronger measures to curb match-fixing which could include the suspension of national associations as well as clubs, president Sepp Blatter said on Sunday.
Sydney FC target Liverpool striking hero Fowler (Apr 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Robbie Fowler has emerged as a target for Sydney FC after the Australian club hailed the Liverpool icon as 'out of the top drawer'.
Maradona in a 'stable condition' in hospital (Apr 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona is in a stable condition and no longer suffering from the abdominal pains which led to him being rushed to hospital yesterday, the De los Arcos clinic said on Saturday.
Romario's coach at Vasco da Gama fired (Apr 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The saga involving Romario 1,000th goal took a new twist on Friday as Mexico's Necaxa were reported to be interested in signing the veteran and the coach of his current team Vasco da Gama was fired.
Brazil stands alone in 2014 World Cup race (Apr 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Brazil is the only remaining candidate to host the 2014 World Cup following Colombia's withdrawal. Brazil now has until July to prove to FIFA its ability to host the competition.
Nacional win leaves Inter on the brink (Apr 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Uruguay's Nacional beat Velez Sarsfield 2-0 in the Libertadores Cup in a fiery match marred by a brawl late in the game.
Japan to face Montenegro and Colombia (Apr 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Japan will play Montenegro and Colombia in the Kirin Cup friendly tournament in June. Japan's game with Colombia will be their last before they begin their defence of the Asian Cup.
Boca Juniors players visit jailed hooligans (Apr 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Two Boca Juniors players have visited a group of the team's supporters in jail where they have just begun serving sentences for their part in a riot at a game in 1999, the sports daily Ole reported on
Kenya facing new sanctions over interference (Apr 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Kenya's football federation is once again facing the threat of suspension by world governing body FIFA over renewed allegations of political interference by the country's government.
ACL: Kawasaki top group after win over Dragons (Apr 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Brazilian Carlos Juninho scored twice in Kawasaki Frontale's impressive 3-1 away victory over South Korea's Chunnam Dragons on Wednesday, putting the Japanese side in control of Group F in the AFC Cha
Vasco's Romario still waiting for 1,000th goal (Apr 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Veteran striker Romario again missed out on his 1,000th goal on Wednesday as Vasco da Gama were knocked out of the Carioca championship after a 4-4 draw with Botafogo.
Cabanas double ends Libertad's unbeaten run (Apr 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Libertadores Cup leading scorer Salvador Cabanas scored two more goals on Wednesday as America won 2-1 away to Libertad, ending the Paraguayan champions' unbeaten run.
Colombia withdraw from 2014 World Cup race (Apr 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Colombia has withdrawn its bid to host the 2014 World Cup leaving Brazil as the only candidate to stage the event, a source at the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) said on Wednesday.
Knee injury to rule Spurs' Lee out of Asian Cup? (Apr 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
South Korean defender Lee Young-pyo could miss the Asian Cup this summer due to a knee injury that ended his season with Tottenham Hotspur.
Vasco impose blackout after Romario outburst (Apr 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Vasco da Gama have imposed a media silence after striker Romario, chasing the 1,000th goal of his career, publicly criticised a team mate.
Promoted Kashiwa go top of J-League (Apr 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Promoted Kashiwa Reysol moved to the top of the J-League with a 2-0 away win over former champions Yokohama F-Marinos on Saturday.
Urawa Reds bid to boost Japan's Asian hopes (Apr 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Japan's Urawa Reds face Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday mindful of their country's jinx in the competition.
'Getting 1,000th goal not a distraction' - Romario (Apr 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario denied on Sunday that his quest to score the 1,000th goal of his career was disrupting his team Vasco da Gama.
Estudiantes end San Lorenzo's unbeaten run (Apr 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Estudiantes ended San Lorenzo's unbeaten run in the Argentine championship, beating them 2-1 in a meeting between the champions and the leaders.
Maradona set to leave hospital (Apr 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona could leave the hospital by the middle of next week if he keeps responding well to treatment for alcohol abuse, the hospital's director said on Saturday.
Racing sink into relegation danger (Apr 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Racing Club were humiliated 1-0 at home by modest Gimnasia-Jujuy and could be bottom of the standings by the end of the weekend programme in the Argentine Clausura championship.
1,000 up already for Romario, paper claims (Apr 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazilian striker Romario has already scored his 1,000th goal, according to Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant.
Gimenez hat-trick sends Pachuca to final (Apr 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Argentine forward Christian Gimenez scored a hat-trick including two penalties as Pachuca FC beat Houston Dynamo 5-2 after extra time to reach the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
Caracas eliminate River Plate in Libertadores Cup (Apr 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Caracas FC beat former Libertadores Cup champions River Plate 3-1 to dump the Argentines out of the competition despite having had four players suspended on the eve of the match.
Chinese club sacks eight after 6-0 defeat (Apr 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chinese second division club Harbin Yiteng has sacked their coach and seven players on suspicion of match-fixing after a 6-0 defeat last weekend, local media reported on Thursday.
Romario stuck on 999 as Vasco lose to minnows (Apr 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario was left stuck on a career total of 999 goals on Wednesday after failing to score in Vasco da Gama's Copa Brasil tie against second division Gama.
Cienciano stun Boca in Copa Libertadores (Apr 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Peruvian outsiders Cienciano handed favourites Boca Juniors a stunning 3-0 defeat in the Libertadores Cup on Wednesday.
China to prepare for Asian Cup in US (Apr 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
China will play three matches in the United States as part of their preparations for July's Asian Cup finals, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on Thursday.
No visitors for improving Maradona (Apr 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona is continuing to improve after being admitted to hospital last week with alcohol-induced hepatitis but has been banned from receiving visitors, hospital officials said Wednesday.
Guadalajara reach Champions Cup final (Apr 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mexican champions Guadalajara came from behind to beat D.C. United 2-1 and reach the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Libertadores: Colo Colo boost chances (Apr 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chilean champions Colo Colo went on a second-half scoring spree to beat Ecuador's LDU 4-0 in the Libertadores Cup and boost their chances of reaching the last 16.
Doctor denies rumours of Maradona suicide bid (Apr 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The doctor treating Diego Maradona has denied the Argentina legend's admission to hospital last week was down to a suicide attempt.
Former Brazil coach Leao fired by Corinthians (Apr 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil coach and goalkeeper Emerson Leao was fired by Corinthians on Tuesday after seven months in the job.
Riquelme, Palermo to miss Boca match in Peru (Apr 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo has decided to rest playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme and striker Martin Palermo from the arduous trip to the Peruvian Andes for Wednesday's Libertadores Cup tie with
Romario could score goal 1000 at Maracana (Apr 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Vasco da Gama have switched Wednesday's cup tie against Gama to the Maracana because striker Romario hopes to score the 1,000th goal of his career at the famous stadium.
No challenge means Blatter in charge until 2011 (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is the only candidate for the world governing body's presidential election to be held next month, it said on Monday.
South Africa will address security issues - Radebe (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former South African international Lucas Radebe believes that the concerns about the security situation in the country ahead of the World Cup in 2010 will help organisers ensure an incident-free tourn
Blatter stands alone in FIFA elections (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sepp Blatter will be elected for another four years as president of FIFA next month after no challenger to his position stepped forward.
San Lorenzo beat Lanus to stay top in Argentina (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo stayed top of the Argentine Clausura championship with a 1-0 win over Lanus on Sunday.
Romario stuck on 999 goals after Vasco lose (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario remained stuck on a career tally of 999 goals after failing to score in Vasco da Gama's game against Botafogo on Sunday.
Maradona to stay in hospital for 'two more weeks' (Apr 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Argentina legend Diego Maradona will stay in hospital for 'two more weeks' as recovers from the ill health brought on by excessive smoking, drinking and eating, according to his doctor.
