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The week that was: Oct 24-30 (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on a week where Maradona got a new job, and Freddie Ljungberg joined Becks.
World's worst team clinch first ever point (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
After six fruitless years playing international soccer, the world's worst team are beginning to see the romance of the beautiful game.
Boca stunned by death of president Pompilio (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors president Pedro Pompilio died from a heart attack on Thursday morning.
UAE bid to become home of Asian Confederation (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The United Arab Emirates will submit a bid to give a new home to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which is eager to move after a series of squabbles with host country Malaysia.
Campeonato: Cruzeiro thump leaders Gremio (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cruzeiro threw the Brazilian championship title race wide open by thumping leaders Gremio 3-0 on Wednesday, scoring their first goal after only 14 seconds.
Apertura: Simeone self-harm as River slump (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Titleholders River Plate dropped to the bottom of the Argentine championship after drawing 1-1 with Newell's Old Boys on Wednesday and furious coach Diego Simeone reportedly injured himself as he vent
Spanish players dominate FIFA World Player list (Oct 30, 2008 01:49 GMT)
Euro 2008 champions Spain provided six of the contenders on Wednesday when FIFA announced a list of 23 nominations for their World Player of the Year award.
Chelsea defender Rajkovic contests year ban (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea's Serbian defender Slobodan Rajkovic has launched an appeal against his one-year ban from football, imposed after he spat in the direction of a referee at the Olympics.
Qatar prepares bid to become AFC HQ (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Qatar will submit a bit to become the new hosts of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after the body announced plans to move out of Malaysia, its home for the last 43 years.
Nigeria in U-turn over hosting youth world cup (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria has decided it will host the 2009 FIFA Under-17 soccer World Cup after organisers slashed the budget needed to stage the tournament, the presidency said on Wednesday.
Ronaldo to snub Europe for return to Brazil (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo, one of the finest players of his generation, has decided to turn his back on European football in favour of a move back to his homeland and a possible contract with Flamengo
Gremio keeper wary of Cruzeiro threat (Oct 28, 2008 17:22 GMT)
Gremio goalkeeper Victor has warned his team-mates to be wary of Cruzeiro's attacking arsenal when the sides clash in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Wednesday.
I couldn't have got any fatter, says Ronaldo (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo put on so much weight while he was injured this year that he was running out of clothes that fit him, he said on Tuesday.
Dasey: Millsy's mission with the Jets (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey talks to Jets defender Mark Milligan at a crossroads in his short career.
Arellano double sinks America in Mexican league (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Omar Arellano was the toast of Guadalajara after scoring twice in Chivas' 2-1 away win over arch rivals America in round 14 of the Apertura on Sunday.
River hit by another defeat, San Lorenzo stunned (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
River Plate's miserable run continued on Sunday when they lost 1-0 at modest Gimnasia-Jujuy in the Argentine championship, their third such defeat in a week.
Celtic's Nakamura poised for Japan return (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Celtic's Shunsuke Nakamura is reportedly poised for a return to Yokohama F-Marinos in Japan's J-League, though the club said on Friday nothing had been decided yet.
Gremio move three points clear in Brazil (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
An early goal helped Gremio down Sport Recife 1-0 on Thursday as the team from Porto Alegre moved three points clear at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Municipal keep Champions League hopes alive (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Guatemalan side Municipal kept alive their hopes of reaching the Concacaf Champions League's quarter-finals with a 1-0 away win over Puerto Rico Islanders on Thursday.
The week that was: Oct 18-23 (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor takes a cockeyed look at a week in which David Beckham headed to AC Milan.
Barrientos wary of threat from Racing (Oct 23, 2008 22:32 GMT)
San Lorenzo midfielder Pablo Barrientos believes Sunday's clash against Racing Club in the Apertura's 11th round is one of eight finals the title-chasers face between now and the end of the season.
Ex-Japan coach Osim ponders Sapporo role (Oct 23, 2008 19:43 GMT)
Former Japan coach Ivica Osim is considering an offer to become technical director of J-League club Consadole Sapporo, local media reported on Thursday.
Pumas beat Houston to make quarter-finals (Oct 23, 2008 15:25 GMT)
Mexican side Pumas advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League's quarter-finals after beating Houston Dynamo 3-1 at Robertson Stadium on Wednesday.
Vasco pick up vital victory in relegation scrap (Oct 23, 2008 15:23 GMT)
Vasco da Gama picked up three crucial points in their fight to avoid relegation as they defeated Goias 4-2 in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Wednesday.
Tempers flare as Palmeiras lose to Argentinos (Oct 23, 2008 15:22 GMT)
Palmeiras had two players sent off and got into a fight with their opponents after losing 1-0 at home to Argentinos Juniors in their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final first leg in Sao Paulo on Wednesday
Gamba stun Reds to book Asian final with Adelaide (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gamba Osaka stunned defending champions Urawa Reds 3-1 away to reach their first Asian Champions League final on Wednesday.
Veron on target as Estudiantes sink Botafogo (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron was on target as Estudiantes beat Botafogo 2-0 in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final on Tuesday despite having a player sent off early in the game.
Dasey: Mile high with the Mariners (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Daseychews the fat with Central Coast's up and coming Socceroo, Mile Jedinak.
Premier League head FIFPro World XI awards list (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Premier League lead the way in the nominations for this season's FIFPro World XI Players Awards with 21 professionals shortlisted for the global football gongs.
Rivaldo denies Brazil return from Uzbekistan (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rivaldo has dismissed reports he is set to return home to Brazil with the midfielder insisting he will honour his contract with Uzbek side Bunyodkor.
Malaysia won't submit bid to remain AFC hosts (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Malaysia, home to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for more than 40 years, will not submit a bid to remain host of the region's soccer body because of its "excessive" demands.
Castillo's Guadalajara move hits the skids (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City's on loan Mexico international Nery Castillo will not join Guadalajara his agent confirmed on Monday.
10-man Boca beat River in superclasico (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors ended 10 days of internal squabbling by beating arch-rivals River Plate 1-0 away on Sunday in the biggest fixture of the Argentine season despite playing most of the second half with 10 m
Ronaldo refuses to call time on career (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo insists he is not thinking of retiring and that he still has much more to offer.
La Volpe humiliated as Monterrey are trounced (Oct 19, 2008 21:09 GMT)
Monterrey coach Ricardo La Volpe was sent off as his side were embarrassingly beaten 4-1 at home in their derby by a Tigres UANL team he had described as boring during the week.
Al Ahli to play Coton Sport in Champs League final (Oct 19, 2008 19:39 GMT)
Egypt's Al Ahli will meet Coton Sport of Cameroon in the African Champions League final after both sides won their semi-final, second leg matches on Saturday.
Argentine leaders San Lorenzo win again (Oct 19, 2008 19:32 GMT)
San Lorenzo won their sixth match in a row on Saturday when they beat promoted San Martin-Tucuman 1-0 to stay top of the Argentine Apertura championship.
Santos ease relegation fears with Botafogo win (Oct 19, 2008 19:26 GMT)
Santos eased their relegation fears with a narrow 1-0 victory over Botafogo in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Saturday.
Estudiantes and Argentinos enjoy victories (Oct 18, 2008 21:01 GMT)
Estudiantes and Argentinos Juniors warmed up for their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final ties with 2-0 victories over Gimnasia de Jujuy and Huracan respectively in Argentina`s Apertura tournament.
Luxemburgo employs top-secret tactics (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras coach Wanderley Luxemburgo has been battling to keep his team's tactics under wraps as they prepare to face Sao Paulo in the Campeonato Brasileiro.
The week that was: Oct 10-17 (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor takes a cockeyed look at a week in which a club president threatened to kill his players.
La Volpe fuels rivalry in Mexican derby (Oct 17, 2008 05:06 GMT)
Former Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe has fuelled the rivalry between his Monterrey side and local rivals Tigre UNAL by accusing his opposite number of making stupid comments.
Cabral eyes crucial win for River Plater (Oct 17, 2008 00:43 GMT)
River Plate defender Gustavo Cabral believes his side can put their horrendous league form behind them and clinch victory in Sunday's Superclasico encounter with Boca Juniors.
Chinese football would ''shame'' Bird's Nest (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Beijing's national Bird's Nest stadium will not stage local soccer matches next year as its managers fear the Chinese league's low standing could sully the iconic Olympic venue's image, local media re
Dasey: Feeling the heat in the A-League (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey on North Queensland FC preparations for their inauguration into the A-League.
Drogba up for award he doesn't want (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba was shortlisted on Tuesday for this year's African Footballer of the Year award despite saying he did not want to be associated with the prize.
Mooted AFC move causes rumbles of discontent (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mooted plans to move the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters out of Kuala Lumpur have triggered discontent around the continent and concerns over a possible east-west split.
Scooter on track with Reds (Oct 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey talks to Adelaide and Australia's rising star, Scott Jamieson.
UEFA: Scotland can only joint-host a major finals (Oct 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
UEFA general secretary David Taylor has told his native Scotland they could still host an expanded European Championships - but only as part of a joint bid.
Pearce wants Agbonlahor if U-21's make finals (Oct 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce allowed his mind to drift towards selection problems for next summer's UEFA Championship finals in Sweden - while Wales remained defiant despite a first-leg play-of
AFC chief Bin Hammam wants limit on Blatter term (Oct 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed bin Hammam believes limiting terms for presidents of governing bodies, including at the head of FIFA, can only be good for the evolution of football.
Outcry after Rosario chief's astonishing outburst (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The president of Argentine first division club Rosario Central has been caught giving anastonishing speech in which he threatened to kill the players if his team were relegated.
Campeonato Brasileiro: Sao Paulo stay in touch (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cruzeiro and Sao Paulo kept in touch with Campeonato Brasileiro leaders Gremio after the pair recorded 1-0 triumphs over Ipatinga and Nautico respectively on Thursday.
AFC chief bin Hammam open to '39th game' idea (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The president of Asian football has cautiously welcomed the possible resurrection of the Premier League's 39th game proposal - but not if it is just a money-minded exercise.
Figueroa completes loan move to Boca Juniors (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Luciano Figueroa has finalised his loan move from Genoa to Boca Juniors after passing a medical.
Al Hilal return to winning ways in Saudi League (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Al Hilal returned to winning ways with a 3-1 triumph over Al Watani in the fourth round of the Saudi League on Wednesday.
Gremio take advantage of slip-up to go clear (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gremio took advantage of Palmeiras' failure to win to take the sole lead of the Campeonato Brasileiro on Wednesday
Riquelme fires back at Boca teammate (Oct 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme fired back on Tuesday at a team-mate who questioned his motivation.
Spain stretch lead at top of world rankings (Oct 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
European champions Spain remained top of the world soccer rankings for a fourth straight month on Wednesday after extending their lead over world champions Italy.
Muharraq suffer blow in bid for AFC Cup glory (Oct 8, 2008 02:13 GMT)
Muharraq's hopes of claiming a maiden AFC Cup title suffered a surprise blow on Tuesday night when the 2006 finalists slipped to a 1-0 defeat at home in the first leg of their semi-final clash with Al
Dasey: Foxe on the comeback trail (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey meets Hayden Foxe as he nears a comeback after an injury plagued five years.
Clubless Ronaldo fit and working again (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian forward Ronaldo will be fit to return in one month after recovering from a career-threatening knee injury sooner than anticipated.
Santoro back in again at Independiente (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former goalkeeper Miguel Angel Santoro is to take over as coach of Independiente for the second time this year after being named as the replacement for Claudio Borghi, who quit Sunday.
Round-up of action from South America (Oct 6, 2008 21:58 GMT)
Ball boys attempted to delay a Peruvian championship match by deflating the balls on Sunday, sparking a brawl between officials from the two teams.
Independiente coach walks out after defeat (Oct 6, 2008 15:35 GMT)
Independiente coach Claudio Borghi quit in the dressing-room on Sunday just minutes after his side lost their third consecutive game, a 1-0 loss to Huracan in the Argentine championship.
Benitez strike earns victory for champions Santos (Oct 6, 2008 15:34 GMT)
Ecuador striker Christian Benitez notched his sixth goal of the campaign to give Mexican champions Santos Laguna a 1-0 win over Morelia on Sunday.
Barrios stars in crucial victory for Colo Colo (Oct 6, 2008 15:28 GMT)
Lucas Barrios was the hero for Colo Colo as the Caciques claimed a 2-0 win over arch-rivals and Clausura leaders Universidad de Chile on Sunday.
Ronaldo ready to return inside a month - Physio (Oct 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo is set to return inside a month from the knee injury that has sidelined him since February, his physio Bruno Mazziotti said on Monday.
Blatter seeks stricter rules for foreign owners (Oct 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sepp Blatter wants stricter rules on foreign ownership of European clubs which has left football exposed amid the economic downturn, the FIFA president said on Monday.
Dasey: Popovic's Final goal (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey interviews Sydney FC's veteran defender Tony Popovic on his remaining ambitions.
Fluminense woes continue with Goias draw (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense's woeful season continued on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Goias to remain second from bottom in the Campeonato Brasileiro standings.
Boca ease into Copa Sudamericana quarters (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian giants Boca Juniors eliminated Liga Deportiva Universitaria from the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday after holding the Ecuadorian side to a 1-1 draw in Quito.
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The week that was: Oct 24-30 (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on a week where Maradona got a new job, and Freddie Ljungberg joined Becks.
World's worst team clinch first ever point (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
After six fruitless years playing international soccer, the world's worst team are beginning to see the romance of the beautiful game.
Boca stunned by death of president Pompilio (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors president Pedro Pompilio died from a heart attack on Thursday morning.
UAE bid to become home of Asian Confederation (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The United Arab Emirates will submit a bid to give a new home to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which is eager to move after a series of squabbles with host country Malaysia.
Campeonato: Cruzeiro thump leaders Gremio (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cruzeiro threw the Brazilian championship title race wide open by thumping leaders Gremio 3-0 on Wednesday, scoring their first goal after only 14 seconds.
Apertura: Simeone self-harm as River slump (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Titleholders River Plate dropped to the bottom of the Argentine championship after drawing 1-1 with Newell's Old Boys on Wednesday and furious coach Diego Simeone reportedly injured himself as he vent
Spanish players dominate FIFA World Player list (Oct 30, 2008 01:49 GMT)
Euro 2008 champions Spain provided six of the contenders on Wednesday when FIFA announced a list of 23 nominations for their World Player of the Year award.
Chelsea defender Rajkovic contests year ban (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea's Serbian defender Slobodan Rajkovic has launched an appeal against his one-year ban from football, imposed after he spat in the direction of a referee at the Olympics.
Qatar prepares bid to become AFC HQ (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Qatar will submit a bit to become the new hosts of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after the body announced plans to move out of Malaysia, its home for the last 43 years.
Nigeria in U-turn over hosting youth world cup (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria has decided it will host the 2009 FIFA Under-17 soccer World Cup after organisers slashed the budget needed to stage the tournament, the presidency said on Wednesday.
Ronaldo to snub Europe for return to Brazil (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo, one of the finest players of his generation, has decided to turn his back on European football in favour of a move back to his homeland and a possible contract with Flamengo
Gremio keeper wary of Cruzeiro threat (Oct 28, 2008 17:22 GMT)
Gremio goalkeeper Victor has warned his team-mates to be wary of Cruzeiro's attacking arsenal when the sides clash in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Wednesday.
I couldn't have got any fatter, says Ronaldo (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo put on so much weight while he was injured this year that he was running out of clothes that fit him, he said on Tuesday.
Dasey: Millsy's mission with the Jets (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey talks to Jets defender Mark Milligan at a crossroads in his short career.
Arellano double sinks America in Mexican league (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Omar Arellano was the toast of Guadalajara after scoring twice in Chivas' 2-1 away win over arch rivals America in round 14 of the Apertura on Sunday.
River hit by another defeat, San Lorenzo stunned (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
River Plate's miserable run continued on Sunday when they lost 1-0 at modest Gimnasia-Jujuy in the Argentine championship, their third such defeat in a week.
Celtic's Nakamura poised for Japan return (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Celtic's Shunsuke Nakamura is reportedly poised for a return to Yokohama F-Marinos in Japan's J-League, though the club said on Friday nothing had been decided yet.
Gremio move three points clear in Brazil (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
An early goal helped Gremio down Sport Recife 1-0 on Thursday as the team from Porto Alegre moved three points clear at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Municipal keep Champions League hopes alive (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Guatemalan side Municipal kept alive their hopes of reaching the Concacaf Champions League's quarter-finals with a 1-0 away win over Puerto Rico Islanders on Thursday.
The week that was: Oct 18-23 (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor takes a cockeyed look at a week in which David Beckham headed to AC Milan.
Barrientos wary of threat from Racing (Oct 23, 2008 22:32 GMT)
San Lorenzo midfielder Pablo Barrientos believes Sunday's clash against Racing Club in the Apertura's 11th round is one of eight finals the title-chasers face between now and the end of the season.
Ex-Japan coach Osim ponders Sapporo role (Oct 23, 2008 19:43 GMT)
Former Japan coach Ivica Osim is considering an offer to become technical director of J-League club Consadole Sapporo, local media reported on Thursday.
Pumas beat Houston to make quarter-finals (Oct 23, 2008 15:25 GMT)
Mexican side Pumas advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League's quarter-finals after beating Houston Dynamo 3-1 at Robertson Stadium on Wednesday.
Vasco pick up vital victory in relegation scrap (Oct 23, 2008 15:23 GMT)
Vasco da Gama picked up three crucial points in their fight to avoid relegation as they defeated Goias 4-2 in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Wednesday.
Tempers flare as Palmeiras lose to Argentinos (Oct 23, 2008 15:22 GMT)
Palmeiras had two players sent off and got into a fight with their opponents after losing 1-0 at home to Argentinos Juniors in their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final first leg in Sao Paulo on Wednesday
Gamba stun Reds to book Asian final with Adelaide (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gamba Osaka stunned defending champions Urawa Reds 3-1 away to reach their first Asian Champions League final on Wednesday.
Veron on target as Estudiantes sink Botafogo (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron was on target as Estudiantes beat Botafogo 2-0 in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final on Tuesday despite having a player sent off early in the game.
Dasey: Mile high with the Mariners (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Daseychews the fat with Central Coast's up and coming Socceroo, Mile Jedinak.
Premier League head FIFPro World XI awards list (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Premier League lead the way in the nominations for this season's FIFPro World XI Players Awards with 21 professionals shortlisted for the global football gongs.
Rivaldo denies Brazil return from Uzbekistan (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rivaldo has dismissed reports he is set to return home to Brazil with the midfielder insisting he will honour his contract with Uzbek side Bunyodkor.
Malaysia won't submit bid to remain AFC hosts (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Malaysia, home to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for more than 40 years, will not submit a bid to remain host of the region's soccer body because of its "excessive" demands.
Castillo's Guadalajara move hits the skids (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City's on loan Mexico international Nery Castillo will not join Guadalajara his agent confirmed on Monday.
10-man Boca beat River in superclasico (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors ended 10 days of internal squabbling by beating arch-rivals River Plate 1-0 away on Sunday in the biggest fixture of the Argentine season despite playing most of the second half with 10 m
Ronaldo refuses to call time on career (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo insists he is not thinking of retiring and that he still has much more to offer.
La Volpe humiliated as Monterrey are trounced (Oct 19, 2008 21:09 GMT)
Monterrey coach Ricardo La Volpe was sent off as his side were embarrassingly beaten 4-1 at home in their derby by a Tigres UANL team he had described as boring during the week.
Al Ahli to play Coton Sport in Champs League final (Oct 19, 2008 19:39 GMT)
Egypt's Al Ahli will meet Coton Sport of Cameroon in the African Champions League final after both sides won their semi-final, second leg matches on Saturday.
Argentine leaders San Lorenzo win again (Oct 19, 2008 19:32 GMT)
San Lorenzo won their sixth match in a row on Saturday when they beat promoted San Martin-Tucuman 1-0 to stay top of the Argentine Apertura championship.
Santos ease relegation fears with Botafogo win (Oct 19, 2008 19:26 GMT)
Santos eased their relegation fears with a narrow 1-0 victory over Botafogo in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Saturday.
Estudiantes and Argentinos enjoy victories (Oct 18, 2008 21:01 GMT)
Estudiantes and Argentinos Juniors warmed up for their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final ties with 2-0 victories over Gimnasia de Jujuy and Huracan respectively in Argentina`s Apertura tournament.
Luxemburgo employs top-secret tactics (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras coach Wanderley Luxemburgo has been battling to keep his team's tactics under wraps as they prepare to face Sao Paulo in the Campeonato Brasileiro.
The week that was: Oct 10-17 (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor takes a cockeyed look at a week in which a club president threatened to kill his players.
La Volpe fuels rivalry in Mexican derby (Oct 17, 2008 05:06 GMT)
Former Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe has fuelled the rivalry between his Monterrey side and local rivals Tigre UNAL by accusing his opposite number of making stupid comments.
Cabral eyes crucial win for River Plater (Oct 17, 2008 00:43 GMT)
River Plate defender Gustavo Cabral believes his side can put their horrendous league form behind them and clinch victory in Sunday's Superclasico encounter with Boca Juniors.
Chinese football would ''shame'' Bird's Nest (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Beijing's national Bird's Nest stadium will not stage local soccer matches next year as its managers fear the Chinese league's low standing could sully the iconic Olympic venue's image, local media re
Dasey: Feeling the heat in the A-League (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey on North Queensland FC preparations for their inauguration into the A-League.
Drogba up for award he doesn't want (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba was shortlisted on Tuesday for this year's African Footballer of the Year award despite saying he did not want to be associated with the prize.
Mooted AFC move causes rumbles of discontent (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mooted plans to move the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters out of Kuala Lumpur have triggered discontent around the continent and concerns over a possible east-west split.
Scooter on track with Reds (Oct 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey talks to Adelaide and Australia's rising star, Scott Jamieson.
UEFA: Scotland can only joint-host a major finals (Oct 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
UEFA general secretary David Taylor has told his native Scotland they could still host an expanded European Championships - but only as part of a joint bid.
Pearce wants Agbonlahor if U-21's make finals (Oct 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce allowed his mind to drift towards selection problems for next summer's UEFA Championship finals in Sweden - while Wales remained defiant despite a first-leg play-of
AFC chief Bin Hammam wants limit on Blatter term (Oct 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed bin Hammam believes limiting terms for presidents of governing bodies, including at the head of FIFA, can only be good for the evolution of football.
Outcry after Rosario chief's astonishing outburst (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The president of Argentine first division club Rosario Central has been caught giving anastonishing speech in which he threatened to kill the players if his team were relegated.
Campeonato Brasileiro: Sao Paulo stay in touch (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cruzeiro and Sao Paulo kept in touch with Campeonato Brasileiro leaders Gremio after the pair recorded 1-0 triumphs over Ipatinga and Nautico respectively on Thursday.
AFC chief bin Hammam open to '39th game' idea (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The president of Asian football has cautiously welcomed the possible resurrection of the Premier League's 39th game proposal - but not if it is just a money-minded exercise.
Figueroa completes loan move to Boca Juniors (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Luciano Figueroa has finalised his loan move from Genoa to Boca Juniors after passing a medical.
Al Hilal return to winning ways in Saudi League (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Al Hilal returned to winning ways with a 3-1 triumph over Al Watani in the fourth round of the Saudi League on Wednesday.
Gremio take advantage of slip-up to go clear (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gremio took advantage of Palmeiras' failure to win to take the sole lead of the Campeonato Brasileiro on Wednesday
Riquelme fires back at Boca teammate (Oct 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme fired back on Tuesday at a team-mate who questioned his motivation.
Spain stretch lead at top of world rankings (Oct 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
European champions Spain remained top of the world soccer rankings for a fourth straight month on Wednesday after extending their lead over world champions Italy.
Muharraq suffer blow in bid for AFC Cup glory (Oct 8, 2008 02:13 GMT)
Muharraq's hopes of claiming a maiden AFC Cup title suffered a surprise blow on Tuesday night when the 2006 finalists slipped to a 1-0 defeat at home in the first leg of their semi-final clash with Al
Dasey: Foxe on the comeback trail (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey meets Hayden Foxe as he nears a comeback after an injury plagued five years.
Clubless Ronaldo fit and working again (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian forward Ronaldo will be fit to return in one month after recovering from a career-threatening knee injury sooner than anticipated.
Santoro back in again at Independiente (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former goalkeeper Miguel Angel Santoro is to take over as coach of Independiente for the second time this year after being named as the replacement for Claudio Borghi, who quit Sunday.
Round-up of action from South America (Oct 6, 2008 21:58 GMT)
Ball boys attempted to delay a Peruvian championship match by deflating the balls on Sunday, sparking a brawl between officials from the two teams.
Independiente coach walks out after defeat (Oct 6, 2008 15:35 GMT)
Independiente coach Claudio Borghi quit in the dressing-room on Sunday just minutes after his side lost their third consecutive game, a 1-0 loss to Huracan in the Argentine championship.
Benitez strike earns victory for champions Santos (Oct 6, 2008 15:34 GMT)
Ecuador striker Christian Benitez notched his sixth goal of the campaign to give Mexican champions Santos Laguna a 1-0 win over Morelia on Sunday.
Barrios stars in crucial victory for Colo Colo (Oct 6, 2008 15:28 GMT)
Lucas Barrios was the hero for Colo Colo as the Caciques claimed a 2-0 win over arch-rivals and Clausura leaders Universidad de Chile on Sunday.
Ronaldo ready to return inside a month - Physio (Oct 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo is set to return inside a month from the knee injury that has sidelined him since February, his physio Bruno Mazziotti said on Monday.
Blatter seeks stricter rules for foreign owners (Oct 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sepp Blatter wants stricter rules on foreign ownership of European clubs which has left football exposed amid the economic downturn, the FIFA president said on Monday.
Dasey: Popovic's Final goal (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey interviews Sydney FC's veteran defender Tony Popovic on his remaining ambitions.
Fluminense woes continue with Goias draw (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense's woeful season continued on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Goias to remain second from bottom in the Campeonato Brasileiro standings.
Boca ease into Copa Sudamericana quarters (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian giants Boca Juniors eliminated Liga Deportiva Universitaria from the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday after holding the Ecuadorian side to a 1-1 draw in Quito.
