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Yakubu and Anichebe miss squad for Nigeria friendlies (Nov 1, 2007 02:50 GMT)
Everton strike pair Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Victor Anichebe were omitted from Nigeria's squad on Wednesday for the friendlies against Australia and Switzerland.
Diouf comes out of international retirement (Nov 1, 2007 02:41 GMT)
Senegal captain El Hadji Diouf is to return to international soccer after appeals for him to reconsider his decision to retire, the West African country's state news agency reported on Wednesday.
Diouf decides to play again for Senegal (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton forward El-Hadji Diouf has reversed his decision to retire from international football.
Pele celebrates 2014 return to Brazil (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Pele hailed the decision to award Brazil the 2014 World Cup as 'fantastic' and said he hoped to avoid the same tearful end to the tournament as in 1950, the last time Brazil were hosts.
River qualify for Copa Sudamericana semis (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
River Plate completed the line-up for the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana despite being held 0-0 at home by Uruguay's Defensor Sporting.
Lee apologises for South Korea booze binge (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
South Korea captain Lee Woon-jae delivered a tearful apology after admitting to a late-night drinking session with team mates during the Asian Cup in Jakarta.
Japan star Alex set to rejoin Salzburg (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan midfielder Alex could be poised to return to J-League champions Urawa Reds after failing to establish himself at Austrian club Salzburg.
Stojkovic loses Grampus job opportunity (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Nagoya Grampus Eight have abandoned plans to hire Serbian Dragan Stojkovic as manager after a mix-up over his coaching qualifications.
Shearer backs 2018 World Cup bid (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Alan Shearer hopes the Football Association decide to bid for the 2018 World Cup to rekindle memories of Euro 96.
Gers boss backing Scots for GB Olympic team (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers manager Walter Smith believes Scottish players should be allowed to experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of playing for Great Britain at the London Olympics.
Jailed Indonesian chief barred from re-election (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Indonesia's jailed soccer president is set to lose his job after world governing body FIFA called for fresh polls that would prevent his re-election.
Rogerio in action at both ends as Sao Paulo win (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored from a free kick, missed a penalty and made two crucial saves to help Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo win 2-1 at Sport Recife on Sunday.
Urawa's Tulio a doubt for Asian CL final (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Urawa Reds could be without key defender Tulio for at least the first game of next month's Asian Champions League final because of injury.
Arsenal keep hopes alive in Copa Sudamericana (Oct 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian side Arsenal continued making history in the Copa Sudamericana as they moved closer to capturing the trophy after defeating Mexican giants Guadalajara 3-1 on Thursday.
Al Ahli bid for third straight African cup success (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Al Ahli head to Tunisia this weekend for the first leg of the African Champions League final, with the Egyptian giants aiming to secure an unprecedented third successive title.
Urawa Reds bask in Asian first for Japan (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan's media waxed lyrical on Thursday after Urawa Reds became the first Japanese side to reach the final of Asia's premier club competition.
Vasco go out on Romario's coaching debut (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario made his coaching debut on Wednesday but was unable to stop Vasco da Gama being knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana - losing 1-0 to America.
Urawa reach Asian Champions League final (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Urawa Reds squeezed into the Asian Champions League final after beating South Korean side Seongnam Ilhwa 5-3 on penalties on Wednesday.
Argentina return to top of FIFA rankings (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Argentina have returned to the top of FIFA's world rankings after winning their first two qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup.
Socceroos line up Nigeria for The Cottage (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Australia will play Nigeria in a friendly in London on Nov. 17, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Tuesday.
Romario becomes caretaker coach at Vasco (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario, who has still not officially retired from playing, was named as interim coach of his club Vasco da Gama on Monday.
Woe for Ecuador keeper, penalties in Colombia (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ecuador goalkeeper Daniel Viteri, who conceded five goals against Brazil in last week's World Cup qualifier, was sent off in a league game for Deportivo Quito at the weekend.
Lanus stay top in Argentina as Independiente lose (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Independiente missed a chance to go back to the top of the Argentine championship when they lost 2-1 at home to defending champions San Lorenzo on Sunday.
Sao Paulo beat Cruzeiro to edge closer to title (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo moved closed to their second successive Brazilian championship title by beating Cruzeiro 1-0 in a top-of-the table clash on Sunday.
FIFA moves to end third-party transfers (Oct 22, 2007 06:00 GMT)
FIFA have brought in new rules to crack down on third-party ownership of players following the Carlos Tevez controversy.
China hit seven in opening World Cup qualifier (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
China got their World Cup
African Nations Cup participation not Eto'o's call (Oct 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The decision over whether Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o represents Cameroon at the African Nations Cup is out of his hands, the player has said.
Togo stadium ban after Mali player attack (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have placed an indefinite ban on Togo's Kegue stadium following attacks on Mali players after a key African Nations Cup qualifier last Friday.
Nigeria, Tunisia among top seeds for Nations Cup (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria and Tunisia will be among the top seeds in the African Nations Cup first round groups with hosts Ghana and holders Egypt for next January's tournament, Confederation of African Football offici
Dasey: The beautiful game takes a dive (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Diving is ruining soccer's evolution outside the game's traditional strongholds, says Jason Dasey.
Dasey: Elrich resurrects career at Phoenix (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey speaks to former Socceroo Ahmad Elrich as he rebuilds his career at the A-League's newest franchise.
Kanoute calls for action over Togo pitch invasion (Oct 16, 2007 23:25 GMT)
Mali striker Frederic Kanoute called on Tuesday for football authorities to take a tough stand over violent incidents that marred the end of an African Nations Cup qualifier between Mali and Togo in L
FIFA satisfied with 2010 World Cup preparations (Oct 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
FIFA'S general secretary said on Tuesday he was satisfied with the progress of South Africa's preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Panorama planning investigation of FIFA figures (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England's proposed bid for the 2018 World Cup faces stormy waters ahead with the BBC planning to broadcast a Panorama programme investigating senior FIFA figures.
CAF to discuss attacks on players (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is to discuss attacks on Mali players that followed the 2-0 away win over Togo in their decisive African Nations Cup qualifier in Lome on Friday.
Nigeria squander lead, miss penalty in Mexico draw (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria squandered a two-goal lead and missed a late penalty in a 2-2 friendly draw in Mexico on Sunday.
Mali duo left bloodied after crowd attacks (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mali players Frederic Kanoute and Mamady Sidibe were both injured during crowd disturbances following their 2-0 win away to Togo in an African Nations Cup match, L'Equipe has reported.
Senegal earn Nations Cup boost with Guinea win (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Senegal set aside the absence of El Hadji Diouf and Henri Camara to record a comfortable 3-1 win over fellow west Africans Guinea in a friendly international played at Rouen, France on Sunday.
Coton Sport retain league title in Cameroon (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Coton Sport retained their Cameroon premier league title on Sunday after defeating Foudre Akonolinga 4-0 to finish five points clear of their nearest rivals.
Atlante and Santos lose unbeaten runs in Mexico (Oct 14, 2007 23:01 GMT)
Atlante and Santos Laguna lost their unbeaten runs in the Mexican Apertura championship at the weekend, going down to Pachuca and Tecos UAG respectively.
Japan's Nagoya aim to sign Stojkovic as boss (Oct 14, 2007 22:34 GMT)
Japan's Nagoya Grampus Eight have approached former striker Dragan Stojkovic to become the J-League club's manager next season, officials said on Sunday.
Japan leave out big names for Egypt friendly (Oct 13, 2007 21:20 GMT)
Japan coach Ivica Osim has left out several leading players including Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura for next week's home friendly with Egypt in a 21-man squad named on Saturday.
Mali and Benin qualify for African Nations Cup (Oct 13, 2007 19:47 GMT)
Striker Frederic Kanoute led Mali into the African Nations Cup finals with the opening goal in a decisive 2-0 away win over Togo in Lome on Friday.
Carter: World Player shortlist is laughable (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter dissects FIFA's 'shortlist' for the World Player of the Year award and is not impressed by what he sees.
England to fight Russia, Oz for 2018 World Cup? (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has opened the door to an England bid for the 2018 World Cup - by announcing he wants to end rotation of the finals between different continents.
Platini dismisses FIFA foreigners ban plan (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini believes European law will scupper plans by world soccer bosses to limit the number of foreign players in club competitions.
Rae's Say: Dida ban deserved (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derek Rae applauds UEFA's decision to come down hard on Milan 'keeper Dida and not Celtic.
Millonarios stun Sao Paulo as Brazilian pair lose (Oct 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo went down to a shock 1-0 defeat at home to Colombia's Millonarios in their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final first leg.
China suspend two players for lewd question (Oct 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
China has suspended two members of its Olympic soccer squad for posing a 'lewd question' to an army officer during a military-style boot camp, the Soccer News paper reported on Thursday.
Goal refs will help stop cheats - JFA chief (Oct 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
FIFA's decision to experiment with goalmouth referees at the Club World Cup in December will help stop cheating, according to the President of the Japan Football Association.
Egypt favourites to secure ANC qualification (Oct 10, 2007 15:28 GMT)
Champions Egypt should fill one of the last three places at next year's African Nations Cup finals, needing only to avoid defeat at home to Botswana in qualifying Group Two on Saturday.
South Asian tournament postponed until 2008 (Oct 10, 2007 15:25 GMT)
The South Asian Football Federation Cup has been postponed until next year following a request by India to move the event to a later date, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday.
Diouf named in Senegal squad despite retirement (Oct 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers striker El Hadji Diouf was named on Wednesday in Senegal's 19-man squad for a friendly against Guinea despite announcing earlier this week that he had quit international football.
Dasey: Adelaide's Batman and Robin (Oct 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey speaks to hot A-League properties Nathan Burns and Bruce Djite, young stars at Adelaide.
FIFA to trial goalmouth referees at Club World Cup (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Soccer's world governing body FIFA is to experiment with two additional goalmouth referees at the Club World Cup competition in Japan in December.
Senegal's Diouf ends international career (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Senegal captain El Hadji Diouf announced he was ending his international career on Monday, citing organisational problems at the West African side.
Cuca gets job back after Botafogo coach quits (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Botafogo coach Mario Sergio quit on Sunday after only 10 days in charge, only to be replaced by his predecessor Cuca.
Corinthians hand second defeat to Sao Paulo (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo suffered their second 1-0 defeat in four days on Sunday when they were beaten by relegation-threatened Corinthians.
Kaka named FIFPro world player of the year (Oct 5, 2007 21:59 GMT)
AC Milan forward Kaka was named FIFPro World Player of the Year on Friday for inspiring his side to a seventh European Cup win last May.
Blatter ready to welcome G14 - with conditions (Oct 5, 2007 21:47 GMT)
Sepp Blatter is ready to welcome G14, which represents 18 of Europe's top clubs, into soccer's 'family' after its expansion but only if it drops its court actions against the sport's world governing b
Lalas cautious over Beckham's England role (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas insists midfielder David Beckham will only play for England when he is fully recovered from his recent knee injury.
Two off in hair-pulling incident as Pachuca exit (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Holders Pachuca were knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana despite winning 2-0 at fellow Mexican side America in the second leg of their first round tie.
ACL: Al Hilal seeking hat-trick of success for Sudan (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Khartoum club Al Hilal are on the brink of completing a fairytale year for football in Sudan as they head to Tunisia for the second leg of their African Champions League semi-final on Saturday.
River's rollercoaster ride continues with 4-1 defeat (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
River Plate's extraordinary run of ups and downs continued on Wednesday when they were thumped 4-1 by Argentinos Juniors in the Argentine championship.
FIFA's new committee to address lingering issues (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Third-party ownership of transfer rights, club ownership regulations and rows over club versus country will be up for discussion when FIFA's new Strategic Committee holds its first meeting next week.
Malaysia targets youngsters to improve team (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Malaysia has made it mandatory for clubs to field young players in a bold bid to improve the country's struggling national team.
Iraq's Saleem banned after positive test (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Iraq defender Muaad Saleem has been suspended for 18 months after testing positive for a banned substance during last year's Asian Games in Doha, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesd
Guadalajara edge into Sudamericana quarters (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mexico midfielder Ramon Morales produced a superb strike to give Guadalajara a 1-0 win over D.C. United on Tuesday and a place in the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals.
Denis double keeps Independiente on top (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Striker German Denis took his tally to 15 goals in 12 games by scoring twice to lift Argentine championship leaders Independiente to a 3-0 win over Gimnasia-Jujuy on Tuesday.
Egypt's Ismaili fire coach Basri despite fourth place (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Egyptian club Ismaili have fired coach Taha Basri just five matches into the league season, the club said on Tuesday.
Ghana to play London friendly against Jamaica (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
African Nations Cup finals hosts Ghana are to play a friendly against Jamaica in London later this month, the Ghana Football Association announced on Monday.
Brazil: Fans say knickers to hapless Botafago (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Hapless Botafogo suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Goias on Sunday to round off four miserable days, during which their coach quit and angry fans hurled women's underwear at players.
Argentina: River steal point from Rosario (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
River Plate salvaged an unlikely point in the Argentine championship on Sunday when in-form Radamel Garcia Falcao scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to draw 3-3 with Rosario Central.
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Yakubu and Anichebe miss squad for Nigeria friendlies (Nov 1, 2007 02:50 GMT)
Everton strike pair Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Victor Anichebe were omitted from Nigeria's squad on Wednesday for the friendlies against Australia and Switzerland.
Diouf comes out of international retirement (Nov 1, 2007 02:41 GMT)
Senegal captain El Hadji Diouf is to return to international soccer after appeals for him to reconsider his decision to retire, the West African country's state news agency reported on Wednesday.
Diouf decides to play again for Senegal (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton forward El-Hadji Diouf has reversed his decision to retire from international football.
Pele celebrates 2014 return to Brazil (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Pele hailed the decision to award Brazil the 2014 World Cup as 'fantastic' and said he hoped to avoid the same tearful end to the tournament as in 1950, the last time Brazil were hosts.
River qualify for Copa Sudamericana semis (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
River Plate completed the line-up for the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana despite being held 0-0 at home by Uruguay's Defensor Sporting.
Lee apologises for South Korea booze binge (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
South Korea captain Lee Woon-jae delivered a tearful apology after admitting to a late-night drinking session with team mates during the Asian Cup in Jakarta.
Japan star Alex set to rejoin Salzburg (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan midfielder Alex could be poised to return to J-League champions Urawa Reds after failing to establish himself at Austrian club Salzburg.
Stojkovic loses Grampus job opportunity (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Nagoya Grampus Eight have abandoned plans to hire Serbian Dragan Stojkovic as manager after a mix-up over his coaching qualifications.
Shearer backs 2018 World Cup bid (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Alan Shearer hopes the Football Association decide to bid for the 2018 World Cup to rekindle memories of Euro 96.
Gers boss backing Scots for GB Olympic team (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers manager Walter Smith believes Scottish players should be allowed to experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of playing for Great Britain at the London Olympics.
Jailed Indonesian chief barred from re-election (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Indonesia's jailed soccer president is set to lose his job after world governing body FIFA called for fresh polls that would prevent his re-election.
Rogerio in action at both ends as Sao Paulo win (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored from a free kick, missed a penalty and made two crucial saves to help Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo win 2-1 at Sport Recife on Sunday.
Urawa's Tulio a doubt for Asian CL final (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Urawa Reds could be without key defender Tulio for at least the first game of next month's Asian Champions League final because of injury.
Arsenal keep hopes alive in Copa Sudamericana (Oct 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian side Arsenal continued making history in the Copa Sudamericana as they moved closer to capturing the trophy after defeating Mexican giants Guadalajara 3-1 on Thursday.
Al Ahli bid for third straight African cup success (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Al Ahli head to Tunisia this weekend for the first leg of the African Champions League final, with the Egyptian giants aiming to secure an unprecedented third successive title.
Urawa Reds bask in Asian first for Japan (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan's media waxed lyrical on Thursday after Urawa Reds became the first Japanese side to reach the final of Asia's premier club competition.
Vasco go out on Romario's coaching debut (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario made his coaching debut on Wednesday but was unable to stop Vasco da Gama being knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana - losing 1-0 to America.
Urawa reach Asian Champions League final (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Urawa Reds squeezed into the Asian Champions League final after beating South Korean side Seongnam Ilhwa 5-3 on penalties on Wednesday.
Argentina return to top of FIFA rankings (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Argentina have returned to the top of FIFA's world rankings after winning their first two qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup.
Socceroos line up Nigeria for The Cottage (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Australia will play Nigeria in a friendly in London on Nov. 17, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Tuesday.
Romario becomes caretaker coach at Vasco (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario, who has still not officially retired from playing, was named as interim coach of his club Vasco da Gama on Monday.
Woe for Ecuador keeper, penalties in Colombia (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ecuador goalkeeper Daniel Viteri, who conceded five goals against Brazil in last week's World Cup qualifier, was sent off in a league game for Deportivo Quito at the weekend.
Lanus stay top in Argentina as Independiente lose (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Independiente missed a chance to go back to the top of the Argentine championship when they lost 2-1 at home to defending champions San Lorenzo on Sunday.
Sao Paulo beat Cruzeiro to edge closer to title (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo moved closed to their second successive Brazilian championship title by beating Cruzeiro 1-0 in a top-of-the table clash on Sunday.
FIFA moves to end third-party transfers (Oct 22, 2007 06:00 GMT)
FIFA have brought in new rules to crack down on third-party ownership of players following the Carlos Tevez controversy.
China hit seven in opening World Cup qualifier (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
China got their World Cup
African Nations Cup participation not Eto'o's call (Oct 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The decision over whether Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o represents Cameroon at the African Nations Cup is out of his hands, the player has said.
Togo stadium ban after Mali player attack (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have placed an indefinite ban on Togo's Kegue stadium following attacks on Mali players after a key African Nations Cup qualifier last Friday.
Nigeria, Tunisia among top seeds for Nations Cup (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria and Tunisia will be among the top seeds in the African Nations Cup first round groups with hosts Ghana and holders Egypt for next January's tournament, Confederation of African Football offici
Dasey: The beautiful game takes a dive (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Diving is ruining soccer's evolution outside the game's traditional strongholds, says Jason Dasey.
Dasey: Elrich resurrects career at Phoenix (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey speaks to former Socceroo Ahmad Elrich as he rebuilds his career at the A-League's newest franchise.
Kanoute calls for action over Togo pitch invasion (Oct 16, 2007 23:25 GMT)
Mali striker Frederic Kanoute called on Tuesday for football authorities to take a tough stand over violent incidents that marred the end of an African Nations Cup qualifier between Mali and Togo in L
FIFA satisfied with 2010 World Cup preparations (Oct 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
FIFA'S general secretary said on Tuesday he was satisfied with the progress of South Africa's preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Panorama planning investigation of FIFA figures (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England's proposed bid for the 2018 World Cup faces stormy waters ahead with the BBC planning to broadcast a Panorama programme investigating senior FIFA figures.
CAF to discuss attacks on players (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is to discuss attacks on Mali players that followed the 2-0 away win over Togo in their decisive African Nations Cup qualifier in Lome on Friday.
Nigeria squander lead, miss penalty in Mexico draw (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria squandered a two-goal lead and missed a late penalty in a 2-2 friendly draw in Mexico on Sunday.
Mali duo left bloodied after crowd attacks (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mali players Frederic Kanoute and Mamady Sidibe were both injured during crowd disturbances following their 2-0 win away to Togo in an African Nations Cup match, L'Equipe has reported.
Senegal earn Nations Cup boost with Guinea win (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Senegal set aside the absence of El Hadji Diouf and Henri Camara to record a comfortable 3-1 win over fellow west Africans Guinea in a friendly international played at Rouen, France on Sunday.
Coton Sport retain league title in Cameroon (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Coton Sport retained their Cameroon premier league title on Sunday after defeating Foudre Akonolinga 4-0 to finish five points clear of their nearest rivals.
Atlante and Santos lose unbeaten runs in Mexico (Oct 14, 2007 23:01 GMT)
Atlante and Santos Laguna lost their unbeaten runs in the Mexican Apertura championship at the weekend, going down to Pachuca and Tecos UAG respectively.
Japan's Nagoya aim to sign Stojkovic as boss (Oct 14, 2007 22:34 GMT)
Japan's Nagoya Grampus Eight have approached former striker Dragan Stojkovic to become the J-League club's manager next season, officials said on Sunday.
Japan leave out big names for Egypt friendly (Oct 13, 2007 21:20 GMT)
Japan coach Ivica Osim has left out several leading players including Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura for next week's home friendly with Egypt in a 21-man squad named on Saturday.
Mali and Benin qualify for African Nations Cup (Oct 13, 2007 19:47 GMT)
Striker Frederic Kanoute led Mali into the African Nations Cup finals with the opening goal in a decisive 2-0 away win over Togo in Lome on Friday.
Carter: World Player shortlist is laughable (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter dissects FIFA's 'shortlist' for the World Player of the Year award and is not impressed by what he sees.
England to fight Russia, Oz for 2018 World Cup? (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has opened the door to an England bid for the 2018 World Cup - by announcing he wants to end rotation of the finals between different continents.
Platini dismisses FIFA foreigners ban plan (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini believes European law will scupper plans by world soccer bosses to limit the number of foreign players in club competitions.
Rae's Say: Dida ban deserved (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derek Rae applauds UEFA's decision to come down hard on Milan 'keeper Dida and not Celtic.
Millonarios stun Sao Paulo as Brazilian pair lose (Oct 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo went down to a shock 1-0 defeat at home to Colombia's Millonarios in their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final first leg.
China suspend two players for lewd question (Oct 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
China has suspended two members of its Olympic soccer squad for posing a 'lewd question' to an army officer during a military-style boot camp, the Soccer News paper reported on Thursday.
Goal refs will help stop cheats - JFA chief (Oct 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
FIFA's decision to experiment with goalmouth referees at the Club World Cup in December will help stop cheating, according to the President of the Japan Football Association.
Egypt favourites to secure ANC qualification (Oct 10, 2007 15:28 GMT)
Champions Egypt should fill one of the last three places at next year's African Nations Cup finals, needing only to avoid defeat at home to Botswana in qualifying Group Two on Saturday.
South Asian tournament postponed until 2008 (Oct 10, 2007 15:25 GMT)
The South Asian Football Federation Cup has been postponed until next year following a request by India to move the event to a later date, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday.
Diouf named in Senegal squad despite retirement (Oct 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers striker El Hadji Diouf was named on Wednesday in Senegal's 19-man squad for a friendly against Guinea despite announcing earlier this week that he had quit international football.
Dasey: Adelaide's Batman and Robin (Oct 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey speaks to hot A-League properties Nathan Burns and Bruce Djite, young stars at Adelaide.
FIFA to trial goalmouth referees at Club World Cup (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Soccer's world governing body FIFA is to experiment with two additional goalmouth referees at the Club World Cup competition in Japan in December.
Senegal's Diouf ends international career (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Senegal captain El Hadji Diouf announced he was ending his international career on Monday, citing organisational problems at the West African side.
Cuca gets job back after Botafogo coach quits (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Botafogo coach Mario Sergio quit on Sunday after only 10 days in charge, only to be replaced by his predecessor Cuca.
Corinthians hand second defeat to Sao Paulo (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo suffered their second 1-0 defeat in four days on Sunday when they were beaten by relegation-threatened Corinthians.
Kaka named FIFPro world player of the year (Oct 5, 2007 21:59 GMT)
AC Milan forward Kaka was named FIFPro World Player of the Year on Friday for inspiring his side to a seventh European Cup win last May.
Blatter ready to welcome G14 - with conditions (Oct 5, 2007 21:47 GMT)
Sepp Blatter is ready to welcome G14, which represents 18 of Europe's top clubs, into soccer's 'family' after its expansion but only if it drops its court actions against the sport's world governing b
Lalas cautious over Beckham's England role (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas insists midfielder David Beckham will only play for England when he is fully recovered from his recent knee injury.
Two off in hair-pulling incident as Pachuca exit (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Holders Pachuca were knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana despite winning 2-0 at fellow Mexican side America in the second leg of their first round tie.
ACL: Al Hilal seeking hat-trick of success for Sudan (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Khartoum club Al Hilal are on the brink of completing a fairytale year for football in Sudan as they head to Tunisia for the second leg of their African Champions League semi-final on Saturday.
River's rollercoaster ride continues with 4-1 defeat (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
River Plate's extraordinary run of ups and downs continued on Wednesday when they were thumped 4-1 by Argentinos Juniors in the Argentine championship.
FIFA's new committee to address lingering issues (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Third-party ownership of transfer rights, club ownership regulations and rows over club versus country will be up for discussion when FIFA's new Strategic Committee holds its first meeting next week.
Malaysia targets youngsters to improve team (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Malaysia has made it mandatory for clubs to field young players in a bold bid to improve the country's struggling national team.
Iraq's Saleem banned after positive test (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Iraq defender Muaad Saleem has been suspended for 18 months after testing positive for a banned substance during last year's Asian Games in Doha, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesd
Guadalajara edge into Sudamericana quarters (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mexico midfielder Ramon Morales produced a superb strike to give Guadalajara a 1-0 win over D.C. United on Tuesday and a place in the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals.
Denis double keeps Independiente on top (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Striker German Denis took his tally to 15 goals in 12 games by scoring twice to lift Argentine championship leaders Independiente to a 3-0 win over Gimnasia-Jujuy on Tuesday.
Egypt's Ismaili fire coach Basri despite fourth place (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Egyptian club Ismaili have fired coach Taha Basri just five matches into the league season, the club said on Tuesday.
Ghana to play London friendly against Jamaica (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
African Nations Cup finals hosts Ghana are to play a friendly against Jamaica in London later this month, the Ghana Football Association announced on Monday.
Brazil: Fans say knickers to hapless Botafago (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Hapless Botafogo suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Goias on Sunday to round off four miserable days, during which their coach quit and angry fans hurled women's underwear at players.
Argentina: River steal point from Rosario (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
River Plate salvaged an unlikely point in the Argentine championship on Sunday when in-form Radamel Garcia Falcao scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to draw 3-3 with Rosario Central.
