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Yorke to make surprise T&T appearance (May 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke will make a surprise appearance for Trinidad & Tobago in Sunday's friendly international against England.
Benitez gives Santos advantage in Mexico final (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ecuador forward Christian Benitez scored an 85th minute winner to give Santos Laguna a 2-1 away win over Cruz Azul in the first leg of the Mexican Clausura championship final.
FIFA proposals 'incompatible with continental law' (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA's 'six-plus-five rule' would be incompatible with continental law, the European Union reiterated today.
FIFA posts $49m profit despite costly legal wrangle (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
World soccer's governing body FIFA on Friday reported a $49 million profit for 2007, despite settling a costly legal wrangle over sponsorship rights.
Cuca quits for second time in eight months (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cuca quit as coach of Botafogo for the second time in eight months on Thursday as Brazil's coaching merry-go-around claimed its sixth victim in little more than two weeks.
Pekerman quits Toluca for family reasons (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Argentina coach Jose Pekerman has quit Mexico's Toluca after one season for family reasons, the club said Thursday.
FIFA back 'six-plus-five' player rule (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Football's world governing body today voted in favour of the 'six-plus-five rule', which would put a limit on the number of foreign players each team could field.
Corinthians and Sport Recife into Copa Brasil final (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sport Recife and second division Corinthians won penalty shootouts to reach the final of the Copa Brasil on Wednesday.
Boca held by Fluminense in Libertadores semi (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme scored twice for defending champions Boca Juniors as they were held 2-2 at home by Fluminense in a pulsating Libertadores Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Borgetti wary of Sven's possible Mexico mission (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mexico's leading scorer Jared Borgetti criticised the possible appointment of Sven-Goran Eriksson as coach saying it was not the right time for a European to take over.
Bolivia president thanks Blatter after ban lifted (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been thanked by Bolivia president Evo Morales for the decision by soccer's governing body to lift a ban on playing international matches at high altitude.
Zidane pulls out of Australia trip - Report (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Three-times World Player of the Year Zinedine Zidane has pulled out of a planned trip to Australia for personal reasons, local media reported on Thursday.
Italy and Australia celebrate 'beautiful friendship' (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Italy's soccer federation pledged on Thursday to help its Australian counterpart to develop the sport.
McCarthy excused from World Cup qualifiers (May 29, 2008 02:10 GMT)
South Africa excused Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy on Wednesday from their next four African Nations Cup qualifiers due to undisclosed personal problems.
Libertadores: LDU hold America in semi first leg (May 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ecuadorean champions LDU held America to a 1-1 draw away from home in the first leg of their South American Libertadores Cup semi-final.
Leao quits as coach of Santos after five months (May 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Brazil goalkeeper and coach Emerson Leao quit as coach of Santos on Tuesday, ending his third stint at Pele's former club after only five months.
Palmeiras get ban over dressing-room gas (May 27, 2008 19:48 GMT)
Palmeiras have been fined and given a home ban after the visiting team's dressing-room at their stadium filled with a mysterious gas during halftime at a game last month.
Ganaha wins appeal over J-League garlic ban (May 27, 2008 18:08 GMT)
Japan striker Kazuki Ganaha succeeded in his appeal on Tuesday against a ban imposed on him for taking intravenous garlic infusions.
Blatter keen to keep 'six-plus-five' alive (May 27, 2008 17:46 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter hopes the controversial `six-plus-five' rule will be in place by the 2012/13 season.
FIFA moves Club World Cup to UAE from Japan (May 27, 2008 15:27 GMT)
The United Arab Emirates has won the right to host FIFA's World Club Cup in 2009 and 2010 after beating off rival bids from Japan and Australia.
England no exhibition match, says USA coach (May 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
USA coach Bob Bradley has warned England that his players are treating the friendly at Wembley like a Champions League final and a chance to show how far they have progressed.
Man City boss Eriksson 'poised for Mexico job' (May 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson will be confirmed as the new manager of the Mexico national team on Monday, according to the head of the country's governing body.
S. America: Father and son play together in Peru (May 26, 2008 21:45 GMT)
Midfielder Juan Carlos Bazalar and his son Alonso both played for Cienciano in a Peruvian championship match on Sunday.
Santos Laguna reach final with injury-time goal (May 26, 2008 20:50 GMT)
Santos Laguna scored deep into injury-time to draw 2-2 with Monterrey and reach the final of the Mexican Clausura championship.
Cruzeiro thump Santos to maintain perfect start (May 26, 2008 19:23 GMT)
Cruzeiro maintained their perfect start to the Brazilian championship by thumping Santos 4-0 on Sunday. The Foxes are the only team with maximum points from their first three games.
Late goal costs Estudiantes against Independiente (May 26, 2008 19:19 GMT)
Estudiantes lost the outright leadership of the Argentine championship when they conceded a late goal and were held 1-1 by Independiente on Sunday.
Monterrey held despite another Suazo goal (May 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ten-man Monterrey were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Santos Laguna in the first leg of their Mexican championship semi-final after taking an early lead through leading scorer Humberto Suazo.
LDU hold off San Lorenzo to reach Copa semis (May 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
LDU held off a typically stubborn San Lorenzo to advance to the semi-finals of the Libertadores Cup on Thursday, edging out their 10-man Argentine opponents in a penalty shootout after the second leg
Palermo's quickfire hat-trick sends Boca through (May 22, 2008 15:47 GMT)
Martin Palermo scored a first-half hat-trick to take champions Boca Juniors into the Libertadores Cup semi-finals on Wednesday while Fluminense ousted Brazilian champions Sao Paulo with an injury-time
Dasey: Carle takes flight with Robins (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey speaks to Bristol City's Socceroo Nick Carle ahead of the Play-Off Final.
SAFA hope violence won't hurt World Cup (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Deadly attacks on foreigners in South African townships may hurt the country's bid to host a successful 2010 soccer World Cup, the South African Football Association's (SAFA) chief executive said on T
FIFA say Kenyan ruling could jeopardise World Cup (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA have ordered Kenya to put recognised officials in charge of soccer in the country, saying a court decision over the running of the game could jeopardise the 2010 World Cup.
Platini: FIFA plan on quotas 'completely illegal' (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter will meet his UEFA counterpart Michel Platini on Wednesday in an attempt to settle their differences over Blatter's controversial plan for limits on overseas players.
Argentine pair in danger of Libertadores exit (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Titleholders Boca Juniors and their fellow Argentines San Lorenzo both face an uphill struggle in the second legs of their Libertadores Cup quarter-final ties this week.
Players confined to homes for drink driving (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Two Japanese players have been confined to their homes by J-League club Kashima Antlers after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
Japan's Jubilo eye Brazilian midfielder Edmilson (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Jubilo Iwata are weighing up a move for Barcelona midfielder Edmilson, who is unlikely to renew his contract at the Spanish club.
Tevez left out of Argentina squad for friendlies (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Striker Carlos Tevez was left out of the Argentina squad on Monday for next month's friendlies against Mexico and the United States.
Japan chief wants players fined (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan's soccer supremo Saburo Kawabuchi wants players who hound referees fined and said those involved in the weekend's stormy J-League clash between Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka could be hit first.
Japan's Reds await fate after crowd violence (May 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Asian champions Urawa Reds could face harsh sanctions following violent clashes between rival fans after a J-League game at the weekend.
San Lorenzo coach sent off for throwing object (May 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo coach Ramon Diaz was sent off for throwing an object back into the crowd during his team's 0-0 draw at Huracan in the Argentine championship on Sunday.
Controversy as San Luis, Santos qualify in Mexico (May 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
San Luis and Santos Laguna completed the line-up for the Mexican championship semi-finals in controversial fashion on Sunday.
Fan shot after Paraguayan derby (May 19, 2008 00:24 GMT)
A 16-year-old soccer fan was shot in the chest following the derby between Cerro Porteno and Olimpia, Paraguay's two most popular clubs, witnesses told local television.
SuperSport United win South African league title (May 19, 2008 00:18 GMT)
SuperSport United won a first South African premier league title on Sunday despite losing 2-1 at Bloemfontein Celtic on a dramatic final day of the season.
Guadalajara knocked out after 4-4 draw (May 19, 2008 00:12 GMT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular club, were knocked out of the Clausura championship at the quarter-final stage after drawing 4-4 with Monterrey in their second leg.
Four off as Estudiantes win derby clash (May 18, 2008 22:02 GMT)
Four players were sent off as Estudiantes beat arch-rivals Gimnasia-La Plata 2-1 to go three points clear at the top of the Argentine Clausura championship.
Australia to bid to host Club World Cup (May 18, 2008 19:13 GMT)
Australia will bid to host the Club World Cup in 2009 and 2010, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Sunday.
Keeper's ball-juggling blunder costs San Lorenzo (May 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Claudio Bieler capitalised on San Lorenzo goalkeeper's Agustin Orion ball-juggling blunder to grab a 1-1 draw for Ecuadorean champions LDU in the first leg of their Libertadores Cup quarter-final on T
S.America: Everton pull off stunning recovery (May 15, 2008 23:26 GMT)
Everton, trailing 3-0 from the first leg, hit back to win 4-1 at Audax Italiano and qualify for the Chilean championship semi-finals.
Borgetti hat-trick helps Monterrey thump Chivas (May 15, 2008 21:16 GMT)
Striker Jared Borgetti scored a hat-trick to help Ricardo La Volpe's Monterrey to a shock 4-1 win over nine-man Guadalajara in the first leg of their Mexican championship quarter-final.
Boca held at home, Adriano gives Sao Paulo win (May 15, 2008 15:49 GMT)
Defending champions Boca Juniors were held 2-2 at home by Atlas in their Libertadores Cup quarter-final first leg on Wednesday while Adriano gave Sao Paulo a 1-0 win over Fluminense.
Geninho quits as Atletico coach after defeat (May 15, 2008 15:47 GMT)
Atletico Mineiro's Geninho became the 10th coaching victim of the year in Brazil when he quit following his team's elimination from the Copa Brasil on Wednesday.
Paraguay name experimental squad for Kirin Cup (May 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Paraguay named an experimental squad on Wednesday without experienced players including strikers Roque Santa Cruz and Oscar Cardozo for this month's Kirin Cup campaign in Japan.
Ronaldo admits he is 8 kilos too heavy (May 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo said on Tuesday that he was eight kilos overweight but hoped to shed most of the excess within a month.
Morocco name Lemerre as new national coach (May 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Frenchman Roger Lemerre has been named as Morocco's new national coach, to take charge on July 1, the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said on Tuesday.
America go from crisis to Libertadores hopefuls (May 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mexican club America, mired in crisis only one week ago, host Santos this week with an eye on becoming the first team from their country to win the South American Libertadores Cup.
Dasey: The other side of the lens (May 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Life has not always been kind to former Liverpool star Craig Johnston, writes Jason Dasey.
South America: Penarol beat eight-man Nacional (May 12, 2008 22:59 GMT)
Nacional had three players sent off in the second half as they lost 4-2 to arch-rivals Penarol in the meeting of Uruguay's most popular clubs at the weekend.
Ten-goal match livens up Brazilian opener (May 12, 2008 18:00 GMT)
Figueirense came back from three goals down to draw 5-5 at Portuguesa on Sunday, livening up an otherwise disappointing start to the Brazilian championship.
Champions Sao Paulo make losing start in Brazil (May 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Champions Sao Paulo made a losing start to the Brazilian championship when they went down 1-0 at home to Gremio on Saturday.
Nine-man San Lorenzo hit back to knock out River (May 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo, trailing 2-0 and down to nine men with half an hour left, produced an extraordinary fightback to draw 2-2 with River Plate and reach the Libertadores Cup quarter-finals on Thursday.
Brazilian championship starts in mid-season (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Brazilian championship kicks off at the weekend - with one third of the season already having been completed.
EU assembly rejects Blatter's quota plans (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The European Parliament dealt another blow to FIFA president Sepp Blatter's controversial plans to curb the number of foreigners at soccer clubs by voting against the proposals on Thursday.
LeRoy turns down contract extension with Ghana (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Claude LeRoy is to leave his post as Ghana coach at the end of this month after turning down an extension to his contract, the Ghana Football Association said on Thursday.
AFC chief calls for end to political interference (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Asia's soccer chief on Thursday vowed to fight corruption and called for political interference to be 'completely eliminated' from the game.
Santana's nightmare send-off as Flamengo go out (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South Africa's new coach Joel Santana had a nightmare farewell to Flamengo when his side blew a two-goal first-leg lead at home to America and were knocked out of the Libertadores Cup on Wednesday.
Japan's Chiba sign Liverpool coach Miller as boss (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool first-team coach Alex Miller will take over as manager of JEF United Chiba after the two parties reached an agreement, the Japanese club have announced.
Zimbabweans face trillion dollar travel bill (May 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Zimbabwe's Dynamos could pull out of their African Champions League tie against holders Etoile Sahel in Tunisia on Saturday because changes to currency-buying regulations mean they cannot afford to tr
Argentina hold top spot of FIFA rankings (May 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina remain top of FIFA's world soccer rankings in an unchanged top 10 following the publication of the latest standings on Wednesday.
Estudiantes, Lanus exit Copa Libertadores (May 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Three-times former champions Estudiantes were knocked out of the Libertadores Cup by Ecuador's LDU on Tuesday and their frustration boiled over when a player was sent off for tweaking an opponent's no
Tranny hookers admit lying about Ronaldo (May 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Two of the three cross-dressing prostitutes involved in the scandal with Ronaldo have admitted lying about having sex and using drugs with the AC Milan striker.
Boca get home ban after linesman hit by ice cube (May 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South American champions Boca Juniors have been banned from staging international matches at their Bombonera stadium after a linesman was hit by an ice cube during a game last week.
Flamengo name Caio Junior as Santana's replacement (May 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Flamengo named Caio Junior as their new coach on Monday, replacing Joel Santana who is leaving Brazil's most popular club to take charge of South Africa.
Dasey: 'It was 20 years ago today...' (May 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
In the first of a two part interview Jason Dasey former Liverpool star Craig Johnston.
Guadalajara make sure of Mexican quarters place (May 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular team, qualified for the Clausura championship quarter-finals by drawing 2-2 at Chiapas.
Palmeiras supporters clash with riot police again (May 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras supporters clashed with riot police for the second time in a week on Sunday after they were barred from entering the stadium to celebrate their team's Paulista championship success.
Boca Juniors beat River for first time in three years (May 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors beat arch-rivals River Plate 1-0 on Sunday, the first time in three years they have won the meeting of Argentina's two most popular clubs.
'Crying Game' incident leaves Ronaldo devastated (May 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo fears his reputation has been ruined forever after his 'shameful' run-in with transvestites in Rio de Janeiro last week.
Al Talaba beat Al Adala to seal Super League spot (May 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Five-time Iraq League champions Al Talaba became the fifth and final team from Group A to reach the Iraq Super League finals after a 3-2 win against Al Adala on Saturday.
Japan's Ganaha counts cost of garlic appeal (May 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan striker Kazuki Ganaha is counting the cost of his bid to overturn a ban imposed for taking intravenous garlic infusions.
Santos give Brazil another Libertadores win (May 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Santos completed an excellent week for Brazil in the Libertadores Cup by beating Colombians Cucuta 2-0 at home in their third round, first leg tie on Thursday.
Boca search for ice cube thrower as linesman hit (May 2, 2008 05:54 GMT)
Boca Juniors have called on their supporters to help find the spectator who threw a lump of ice which struck a linesman during a Libertadores Cup game with Cruzeiro, ending the match a minute early.
Op to rule Viduka out of Socceroos qualifiers (May 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka is set to miss out on Australia's World Cup qualifiers over the summer because of an Achilles problem.
Palmeiras crushed in Copa after sleepless night (May 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras were thumped 4-1 by Sport Recife in the Copa Brasil on Wednesday after the players were kept awake the previous night by rival fans letting off firecrackers in front of their hotel.
Riquelme scores in Boca win (May 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juan Roman Riquelme scored an early goal to set titleholders Boca Juniors on the way to a 2-1 win over Brazil's Cruzeiro in a Libertadores Cup match marred by a missile-throwing incident on Wednesday.
Prostitute incident won't affect Ronaldo deal (May 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo's sponsorship contracts will not be affected by the alleged incident involving the AC Milan player and three cross-dressing prostitutes, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
Linesman hit by missle at Boca Juniors match (May 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Boca Juniors' Libertadores Cup match at home to Cruzeiro finished one minute early on Wednesday after a linesman was hit by an object thrown from the crowd.
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Yorke to make surprise T&T appearance (May 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke will make a surprise appearance for Trinidad & Tobago in Sunday's friendly international against England.
Benitez gives Santos advantage in Mexico final (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ecuador forward Christian Benitez scored an 85th minute winner to give Santos Laguna a 2-1 away win over Cruz Azul in the first leg of the Mexican Clausura championship final.
FIFA proposals 'incompatible with continental law' (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA's 'six-plus-five rule' would be incompatible with continental law, the European Union reiterated today.
FIFA posts $49m profit despite costly legal wrangle (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
World soccer's governing body FIFA on Friday reported a $49 million profit for 2007, despite settling a costly legal wrangle over sponsorship rights.
Cuca quits for second time in eight months (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cuca quit as coach of Botafogo for the second time in eight months on Thursday as Brazil's coaching merry-go-around claimed its sixth victim in little more than two weeks.
Pekerman quits Toluca for family reasons (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Argentina coach Jose Pekerman has quit Mexico's Toluca after one season for family reasons, the club said Thursday.
FIFA back 'six-plus-five' player rule (May 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Football's world governing body today voted in favour of the 'six-plus-five rule', which would put a limit on the number of foreign players each team could field.
Corinthians and Sport Recife into Copa Brasil final (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sport Recife and second division Corinthians won penalty shootouts to reach the final of the Copa Brasil on Wednesday.
Boca held by Fluminense in Libertadores semi (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme scored twice for defending champions Boca Juniors as they were held 2-2 at home by Fluminense in a pulsating Libertadores Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Borgetti wary of Sven's possible Mexico mission (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mexico's leading scorer Jared Borgetti criticised the possible appointment of Sven-Goran Eriksson as coach saying it was not the right time for a European to take over.
Bolivia president thanks Blatter after ban lifted (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been thanked by Bolivia president Evo Morales for the decision by soccer's governing body to lift a ban on playing international matches at high altitude.
Zidane pulls out of Australia trip - Report (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Three-times World Player of the Year Zinedine Zidane has pulled out of a planned trip to Australia for personal reasons, local media reported on Thursday.
Italy and Australia celebrate 'beautiful friendship' (May 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Italy's soccer federation pledged on Thursday to help its Australian counterpart to develop the sport.
McCarthy excused from World Cup qualifiers (May 29, 2008 02:10 GMT)
South Africa excused Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy on Wednesday from their next four African Nations Cup qualifiers due to undisclosed personal problems.
Libertadores: LDU hold America in semi first leg (May 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ecuadorean champions LDU held America to a 1-1 draw away from home in the first leg of their South American Libertadores Cup semi-final.
Leao quits as coach of Santos after five months (May 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Brazil goalkeeper and coach Emerson Leao quit as coach of Santos on Tuesday, ending his third stint at Pele's former club after only five months.
Palmeiras get ban over dressing-room gas (May 27, 2008 19:48 GMT)
Palmeiras have been fined and given a home ban after the visiting team's dressing-room at their stadium filled with a mysterious gas during halftime at a game last month.
Ganaha wins appeal over J-League garlic ban (May 27, 2008 18:08 GMT)
Japan striker Kazuki Ganaha succeeded in his appeal on Tuesday against a ban imposed on him for taking intravenous garlic infusions.
Blatter keen to keep 'six-plus-five' alive (May 27, 2008 17:46 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter hopes the controversial `six-plus-five' rule will be in place by the 2012/13 season.
FIFA moves Club World Cup to UAE from Japan (May 27, 2008 15:27 GMT)
The United Arab Emirates has won the right to host FIFA's World Club Cup in 2009 and 2010 after beating off rival bids from Japan and Australia.
England no exhibition match, says USA coach (May 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
USA coach Bob Bradley has warned England that his players are treating the friendly at Wembley like a Champions League final and a chance to show how far they have progressed.
Man City boss Eriksson 'poised for Mexico job' (May 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson will be confirmed as the new manager of the Mexico national team on Monday, according to the head of the country's governing body.
S. America: Father and son play together in Peru (May 26, 2008 21:45 GMT)
Midfielder Juan Carlos Bazalar and his son Alonso both played for Cienciano in a Peruvian championship match on Sunday.
Santos Laguna reach final with injury-time goal (May 26, 2008 20:50 GMT)
Santos Laguna scored deep into injury-time to draw 2-2 with Monterrey and reach the final of the Mexican Clausura championship.
Cruzeiro thump Santos to maintain perfect start (May 26, 2008 19:23 GMT)
Cruzeiro maintained their perfect start to the Brazilian championship by thumping Santos 4-0 on Sunday. The Foxes are the only team with maximum points from their first three games.
Late goal costs Estudiantes against Independiente (May 26, 2008 19:19 GMT)
Estudiantes lost the outright leadership of the Argentine championship when they conceded a late goal and were held 1-1 by Independiente on Sunday.
Monterrey held despite another Suazo goal (May 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ten-man Monterrey were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Santos Laguna in the first leg of their Mexican championship semi-final after taking an early lead through leading scorer Humberto Suazo.
LDU hold off San Lorenzo to reach Copa semis (May 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
LDU held off a typically stubborn San Lorenzo to advance to the semi-finals of the Libertadores Cup on Thursday, edging out their 10-man Argentine opponents in a penalty shootout after the second leg
Palermo's quickfire hat-trick sends Boca through (May 22, 2008 15:47 GMT)
Martin Palermo scored a first-half hat-trick to take champions Boca Juniors into the Libertadores Cup semi-finals on Wednesday while Fluminense ousted Brazilian champions Sao Paulo with an injury-time
Dasey: Carle takes flight with Robins (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey speaks to Bristol City's Socceroo Nick Carle ahead of the Play-Off Final.
SAFA hope violence won't hurt World Cup (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Deadly attacks on foreigners in South African townships may hurt the country's bid to host a successful 2010 soccer World Cup, the South African Football Association's (SAFA) chief executive said on T
FIFA say Kenyan ruling could jeopardise World Cup (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA have ordered Kenya to put recognised officials in charge of soccer in the country, saying a court decision over the running of the game could jeopardise the 2010 World Cup.
Platini: FIFA plan on quotas 'completely illegal' (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter will meet his UEFA counterpart Michel Platini on Wednesday in an attempt to settle their differences over Blatter's controversial plan for limits on overseas players.
Argentine pair in danger of Libertadores exit (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Titleholders Boca Juniors and their fellow Argentines San Lorenzo both face an uphill struggle in the second legs of their Libertadores Cup quarter-final ties this week.
Players confined to homes for drink driving (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Two Japanese players have been confined to their homes by J-League club Kashima Antlers after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
Japan's Jubilo eye Brazilian midfielder Edmilson (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Jubilo Iwata are weighing up a move for Barcelona midfielder Edmilson, who is unlikely to renew his contract at the Spanish club.
Tevez left out of Argentina squad for friendlies (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Striker Carlos Tevez was left out of the Argentina squad on Monday for next month's friendlies against Mexico and the United States.
Japan chief wants players fined (May 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan's soccer supremo Saburo Kawabuchi wants players who hound referees fined and said those involved in the weekend's stormy J-League clash between Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka could be hit first.
Japan's Reds await fate after crowd violence (May 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Asian champions Urawa Reds could face harsh sanctions following violent clashes between rival fans after a J-League game at the weekend.
San Lorenzo coach sent off for throwing object (May 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo coach Ramon Diaz was sent off for throwing an object back into the crowd during his team's 0-0 draw at Huracan in the Argentine championship on Sunday.
Controversy as San Luis, Santos qualify in Mexico (May 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
San Luis and Santos Laguna completed the line-up for the Mexican championship semi-finals in controversial fashion on Sunday.
Fan shot after Paraguayan derby (May 19, 2008 00:24 GMT)
A 16-year-old soccer fan was shot in the chest following the derby between Cerro Porteno and Olimpia, Paraguay's two most popular clubs, witnesses told local television.
SuperSport United win South African league title (May 19, 2008 00:18 GMT)
SuperSport United won a first South African premier league title on Sunday despite losing 2-1 at Bloemfontein Celtic on a dramatic final day of the season.
Guadalajara knocked out after 4-4 draw (May 19, 2008 00:12 GMT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular club, were knocked out of the Clausura championship at the quarter-final stage after drawing 4-4 with Monterrey in their second leg.
Four off as Estudiantes win derby clash (May 18, 2008 22:02 GMT)
Four players were sent off as Estudiantes beat arch-rivals Gimnasia-La Plata 2-1 to go three points clear at the top of the Argentine Clausura championship.
Australia to bid to host Club World Cup (May 18, 2008 19:13 GMT)
Australia will bid to host the Club World Cup in 2009 and 2010, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Sunday.
Keeper's ball-juggling blunder costs San Lorenzo (May 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Claudio Bieler capitalised on San Lorenzo goalkeeper's Agustin Orion ball-juggling blunder to grab a 1-1 draw for Ecuadorean champions LDU in the first leg of their Libertadores Cup quarter-final on T
S.America: Everton pull off stunning recovery (May 15, 2008 23:26 GMT)
Everton, trailing 3-0 from the first leg, hit back to win 4-1 at Audax Italiano and qualify for the Chilean championship semi-finals.
Borgetti hat-trick helps Monterrey thump Chivas (May 15, 2008 21:16 GMT)
Striker Jared Borgetti scored a hat-trick to help Ricardo La Volpe's Monterrey to a shock 4-1 win over nine-man Guadalajara in the first leg of their Mexican championship quarter-final.
Boca held at home, Adriano gives Sao Paulo win (May 15, 2008 15:49 GMT)
Defending champions Boca Juniors were held 2-2 at home by Atlas in their Libertadores Cup quarter-final first leg on Wednesday while Adriano gave Sao Paulo a 1-0 win over Fluminense.
Geninho quits as Atletico coach after defeat (May 15, 2008 15:47 GMT)
Atletico Mineiro's Geninho became the 10th coaching victim of the year in Brazil when he quit following his team's elimination from the Copa Brasil on Wednesday.
Paraguay name experimental squad for Kirin Cup (May 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Paraguay named an experimental squad on Wednesday without experienced players including strikers Roque Santa Cruz and Oscar Cardozo for this month's Kirin Cup campaign in Japan.
Ronaldo admits he is 8 kilos too heavy (May 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo said on Tuesday that he was eight kilos overweight but hoped to shed most of the excess within a month.
Morocco name Lemerre as new national coach (May 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Frenchman Roger Lemerre has been named as Morocco's new national coach, to take charge on July 1, the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said on Tuesday.
America go from crisis to Libertadores hopefuls (May 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mexican club America, mired in crisis only one week ago, host Santos this week with an eye on becoming the first team from their country to win the South American Libertadores Cup.
Dasey: The other side of the lens (May 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Life has not always been kind to former Liverpool star Craig Johnston, writes Jason Dasey.
South America: Penarol beat eight-man Nacional (May 12, 2008 22:59 GMT)
Nacional had three players sent off in the second half as they lost 4-2 to arch-rivals Penarol in the meeting of Uruguay's most popular clubs at the weekend.
Ten-goal match livens up Brazilian opener (May 12, 2008 18:00 GMT)
Figueirense came back from three goals down to draw 5-5 at Portuguesa on Sunday, livening up an otherwise disappointing start to the Brazilian championship.
Champions Sao Paulo make losing start in Brazil (May 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Champions Sao Paulo made a losing start to the Brazilian championship when they went down 1-0 at home to Gremio on Saturday.
Nine-man San Lorenzo hit back to knock out River (May 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo, trailing 2-0 and down to nine men with half an hour left, produced an extraordinary fightback to draw 2-2 with River Plate and reach the Libertadores Cup quarter-finals on Thursday.
Brazilian championship starts in mid-season (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Brazilian championship kicks off at the weekend - with one third of the season already having been completed.
EU assembly rejects Blatter's quota plans (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The European Parliament dealt another blow to FIFA president Sepp Blatter's controversial plans to curb the number of foreigners at soccer clubs by voting against the proposals on Thursday.
LeRoy turns down contract extension with Ghana (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Claude LeRoy is to leave his post as Ghana coach at the end of this month after turning down an extension to his contract, the Ghana Football Association said on Thursday.
AFC chief calls for end to political interference (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Asia's soccer chief on Thursday vowed to fight corruption and called for political interference to be 'completely eliminated' from the game.
Santana's nightmare send-off as Flamengo go out (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South Africa's new coach Joel Santana had a nightmare farewell to Flamengo when his side blew a two-goal first-leg lead at home to America and were knocked out of the Libertadores Cup on Wednesday.
Japan's Chiba sign Liverpool coach Miller as boss (May 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool first-team coach Alex Miller will take over as manager of JEF United Chiba after the two parties reached an agreement, the Japanese club have announced.
Zimbabweans face trillion dollar travel bill (May 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Zimbabwe's Dynamos could pull out of their African Champions League tie against holders Etoile Sahel in Tunisia on Saturday because changes to currency-buying regulations mean they cannot afford to tr
Argentina hold top spot of FIFA rankings (May 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina remain top of FIFA's world soccer rankings in an unchanged top 10 following the publication of the latest standings on Wednesday.
Estudiantes, Lanus exit Copa Libertadores (May 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Three-times former champions Estudiantes were knocked out of the Libertadores Cup by Ecuador's LDU on Tuesday and their frustration boiled over when a player was sent off for tweaking an opponent's no
Tranny hookers admit lying about Ronaldo (May 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Two of the three cross-dressing prostitutes involved in the scandal with Ronaldo have admitted lying about having sex and using drugs with the AC Milan striker.
Boca get home ban after linesman hit by ice cube (May 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South American champions Boca Juniors have been banned from staging international matches at their Bombonera stadium after a linesman was hit by an ice cube during a game last week.
Flamengo name Caio Junior as Santana's replacement (May 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Flamengo named Caio Junior as their new coach on Monday, replacing Joel Santana who is leaving Brazil's most popular club to take charge of South Africa.
Dasey: 'It was 20 years ago today...' (May 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
In the first of a two part interview Jason Dasey former Liverpool star Craig Johnston.
Guadalajara make sure of Mexican quarters place (May 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular team, qualified for the Clausura championship quarter-finals by drawing 2-2 at Chiapas.
Palmeiras supporters clash with riot police again (May 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras supporters clashed with riot police for the second time in a week on Sunday after they were barred from entering the stadium to celebrate their team's Paulista championship success.
Boca Juniors beat River for first time in three years (May 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors beat arch-rivals River Plate 1-0 on Sunday, the first time in three years they have won the meeting of Argentina's two most popular clubs.
'Crying Game' incident leaves Ronaldo devastated (May 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo fears his reputation has been ruined forever after his 'shameful' run-in with transvestites in Rio de Janeiro last week.
Al Talaba beat Al Adala to seal Super League spot (May 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Five-time Iraq League champions Al Talaba became the fifth and final team from Group A to reach the Iraq Super League finals after a 3-2 win against Al Adala on Saturday.
Japan's Ganaha counts cost of garlic appeal (May 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan striker Kazuki Ganaha is counting the cost of his bid to overturn a ban imposed for taking intravenous garlic infusions.
Santos give Brazil another Libertadores win (May 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Santos completed an excellent week for Brazil in the Libertadores Cup by beating Colombians Cucuta 2-0 at home in their third round, first leg tie on Thursday.
Boca search for ice cube thrower as linesman hit (May 2, 2008 05:54 GMT)
Boca Juniors have called on their supporters to help find the spectator who threw a lump of ice which struck a linesman during a Libertadores Cup game with Cruzeiro, ending the match a minute early.
Op to rule Viduka out of Socceroos qualifiers (May 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka is set to miss out on Australia's World Cup qualifiers over the summer because of an Achilles problem.
Palmeiras crushed in Copa after sleepless night (May 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras were thumped 4-1 by Sport Recife in the Copa Brasil on Wednesday after the players were kept awake the previous night by rival fans letting off firecrackers in front of their hotel.
Riquelme scores in Boca win (May 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juan Roman Riquelme scored an early goal to set titleholders Boca Juniors on the way to a 2-1 win over Brazil's Cruzeiro in a Libertadores Cup match marred by a missile-throwing incident on Wednesday.
Prostitute incident won't affect Ronaldo deal (May 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo's sponsorship contracts will not be affected by the alleged incident involving the AC Milan player and three cross-dressing prostitutes, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
Linesman hit by missle at Boca Juniors match (May 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Boca Juniors' Libertadores Cup match at home to Cruzeiro finished one minute early on Wednesday after a linesman was hit by an object thrown from the crowd.
