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Cheryshev receives Russia call, Arshavin out (Oct 31, 2012 17:42 GMT)
Real Madrid forward Denis Cheryshev is one of several newcomers to receive call-ups to Fabio Capello's Russia squad as the former England boss looks to the future.
CAS upholds ban on bin Hammam during probe (Oct 31, 2012 17:31 GMT)
FIFA says Mohammed bin Hammam has lost his appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a provisional suspension from football while allegations of bribery and financial mismanagement are investigated.
Jong-woo to receive delayed Olympic medal (Oct 31, 2012 17:02 GMT)
South Korean footballer Park Jong-woo is finally set to receive his Olympic Bronze medal, two months after London 2012 finished.
Copa Sudamericana: Gremio edge near semis (Oct 31, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian side Gremio claimed a 1-0 home win over Colombia's Millonarios to give themselves the edge in their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final tie.
Brazil name strong squad for Colombia clash (Oct 30, 2012 19:47 GMT)
Kaka has retained his place in the Brazil squad for the country's friendly against Colombia in the USA next month.
Brazil: Palmeiras protests TV replay use in loss (Oct 30, 2012 14:41 GMT)
Palmeiras is trying to have its 2-1 loss to Internacional in the Brazilian league annulled because the referee allegedly used television images to disallow the team's second-half equalizer.
Argentina: Colon earn draw with Godoy Cruz (Oct 30, 2012 07:29 GMT)
Emmanuel Gigliotti's goal earned Colon Santa Fe a draw with Godoy Cruz in Argentina's Apertura.
A-League: Wellington accept Sigmund ban (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The Wellington Phoenix have announced they will accept the one-match ban handed down to defender Ben Sigmund following the weekends clash with Adelaide United.
Cruzeiro attempt to lure Riquelme (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian club Cruzeiro are hoping to make a successful second attempt to secure the services of Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme, a former player has revealed.
John Duerden: Son shining across Europe (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
John Duerden charters the rise ofSouth Korean Son Heung-min, a youngster taking the Bundesliga by storm.
Santos abandon Malouda move due to high wages (Oct 29, 2012 17:21 GMT)
Santos have pulled the plug on a potential move for Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda with his high wage demands reportedly a stumbling block.
La Liga dominates 23-man Ballon d'Or shortlist (Oct 29, 2012 14:34 GMT)
This year's list of nominees for the FIFA Ballon d'Or has been released, with 12 of the 23 players plying their trade in La Liga.
Mexico: Club America edge out Unam Pumas (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Club America moved up to fourth in the Mexican Apertura standings on Sunday, and made sure of a place in the play-offs, thanks to a 1-0 victory at Unam Pumas.
Argentina: Boca strike late to draw Superclasico (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors scored two goals in the final 15 minutes to earn a point in a dramatic 2-2 draw at River Plate on Sunday in Argentina's Superclasico.
Glory for Sydney as Del Piero scores again (Oct 28, 2012 08:12 GMT)
Marquee stars Alessandro Del Piero and Brett Emerton have combined to give Sydney a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Perth Glory.
Argentina: Newell's stretch lead at the top (Oct 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Newell's Old Boys have opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Argentinian Apertura standings following a 2-1 win over Arsenal.
Mexico: Tijuana move clear as Toluca slip up (Oct 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tijuana moved a point clear of Toluca at the Mexican Apertura summit on Saturday despite being held to a 1-1 draw at Morelia.
Brazil: Gremio's title hopes fade, Seedorf scores (Oct 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Gremio's slim hopes of overhauling Brazilian Campeonato leaders Fluminense suffered a setback on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Bahia.
A-League: United fight back to claim victory (Oct 27, 2012 12:34 GMT)
Adelaide United scored three second-half goals as they came from behind to beat Wellington Phoenix 3-1 and join Newcastle Jets at the top of the A-League.
Mexico: Leon keep it tight at the top (Oct 27, 2012 07:09 GMT)
Third-placed Leon haved moved within two points of the top of the Mexican Apertura after a 4-1 home win over Jaguares in a steamy encounter that saw three players sent off.
Heskey at the double as Jets down Victory (Oct 27, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Emile Heskey's sojourn to Australia has seemingly transformed the English striker into a goal-scoring machine, with Heskey bagging a double overnight to take him to four goals from his first four games in the A-League.
Metsu steps down from Al Wasl role due to cancer (Oct 26, 2012 13:36 GMT)
Al Wasl manager Bruno Metsu has been forced to step down from his role after he was diagnosed with stomach cancer earlier this month.
Argentine eyes turn to Superclasico (Oct 26, 2012 07:54 GMT)
Sam Kelly on the Superclasico as River Plate host Boca Juniors in the biggest match in Argentina.
Victory deny move for clubless Kewell (Oct 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Liverpool winger Harry Kewell continues his search for a club after A-League club Melbourne Victory denied they are chasing the Australian.
Brazil: Fluminense power toward the title (Oct 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense opened up a nine-point advantage at the top of the Brazilian Campeonato on Thursday night with a 2-1 home win over Coritiba.
Rios puts Universidad into Copa Sudamericana quarters (Oct 25, 2012 07:21 GMT)
An away goal from Michael Rios was enough to see Universidad Catolica through to the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals despite a 3-1 defeat to Atletico Goianense.
Brazil: Forlan, Seedorf fire as Vasco fall (Oct 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Diego Forlan was the hero for Internacional as his two first half goals inspired his side to a come from behind 2-1 win over Vasco da Gama.
USA to host and play in 2016 Copa America (Oct 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The Copa America will be held outside of South America for the first time in 100 years when the United States host the tournament in 2016.
African Nations Cup draw announced (Oct 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Defending African Nations Cup champions Zambia will face two-time winners Nigeria in the group stage of next year's tournament after the draw was announced in Durban on Wednesday.
FIFA bans Guatemalan match-fixing trio (Oct 24, 2012 14:54 GMT)
FIFA has banned three Guatemalan internationals for life after finding them guilty of match-fixing.
Rivaldo considering retirement (Oct 24, 2012 14:21 GMT)
Former Brazil star Rivaldo is contemplating calling time on his playing career after more than two decades in the game.
Senegal sack Koto after failure to reach ANC (Oct 24, 2012 08:12 GMT)
Senegal have axed coach Joseph Koto after his failure to guide the country to the 2013 African Nations Cup finals in South Africa.
Copa Sudamerican: Palmeiras crash out (Oct 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Del Piero: My best is yet to come (Oct 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Italian star Alessandro Del Piero has been a standout so far in his A-League career with Sydney, but the former Juventus playmaker says his best is still yet to come.
FIFA extends bin Hammam ban by 45 days (Oct 23, 2012 17:50 GMT)
FIFA has banned former presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam for a further 45 days while bribery and financial mismanagement allegations are investigated.
Bin Hammam rages after FIFA ban is extended (Oct 23, 2012 15:49 GMT)
Mohamed Bin Hammam's lawyers have revealed the Qatari has had his ban from football extended by FIFA.
FIFA goal-line tech firms must carry insurance (Oct 23, 2012 13:26 GMT)
FIFA on Tuesday ordered goal-line technology companies to take out insurance coverage in case clubs or leagues take legal action over any system failures.
FIFA agrees goal-line technology deals (Oct 23, 2012 10:27 GMT)
FIFA has signed licence agreements with two goal-line technology providers, bringing the introduction of the technology a major step closer.
River Plate's Trezeguet to play on (Oct 23, 2012 09:52 GMT)
Former France international striker David Trezeguet, now playing for River Plate in Argentina, says he has no plans to hang up his boots any time soon.
Zimbabwe FA ban 15 for match-fixing (Oct 22, 2012 14:01 GMT)
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has banned 15 players and officials for life following their involvement in the country's long-running match-fixing scandal.
Fluminense lead cut by Atletico Mineiro (Oct 22, 2012 08:38 GMT)
Fluminense's lead at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro cut to six points after a thrilling 3-2 defeat at local rivals Atletico Mineiro.
A-League: Phoenix stay unbeaten, Perth win (Oct 21, 2012 12:38 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix remain unbeaten in the current A-League campaign after Ricki Herbert's men claimed a 1-1 draw with Brisbane Roar in New Zealand on Sunday.
Argentina: Arsenal on the move with win (Oct 20, 2012 12:17 GMT)
Peter Taylor sacked as coach of Bahrain (Oct 20, 2012 11:48 GMT)
Former England interim coach Peter Taylor has been dismissed as Bahrain boss after spending 15 months in the role.
Brazil: Gremio held at home by Coritiba (Oct 20, 2012 10:08 GMT)
Gremio missed out on the chance to go second in the Brazilian Campeonato after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Coritiba.
Argentina: Newell's Old Boys and Racing draw (Oct 20, 2012 10:04 GMT)
Newell's Old Boys remain two points clear at the top of the Argentinian Apertura after drawing 0-0 at nearest rivals Racing Club.
Chile's Borghi says he's staying despite critics (Oct 19, 2012 18:36 GMT)
Chile's under-fire national team coach Claudio Borghi says he won't resign and has lashed out at journalists who have reported he's about to leave.
FIFA chief Valcke in hospital (Oct 19, 2012 09:30 GMT)
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke is currently hospitalized in Brazil after suffering a kidney infection, which has forced the Frenchman to miss the local World Cup organizing committee board meeting on Thursday.
South Africa assistant coach killed in a car crash (Oct 19, 2012 08:20 GMT)
South Africa assistant coach Thomas Madigage was killed in a car crash on Thursday night, police have confirmed.
Brazil review: Sao Paulo enjoy easy win (Oct 19, 2012 07:21 GMT)
Sao Paulo remain fourth in the Brazilian Campeonato after a comfortable home win over bottom side Atletico Goianiense.
Chinese player finally makes Brazil league debut (Oct 18, 2012 18:46 GMT)
Chinese attacking midfielder Chen Zhizhao made his debut in the Brazilian league eight months after being signed by defending champion Corinthians.
Harry Redknapp open to international job (Oct 18, 2012 15:11 GMT)
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has said he could consider a job managing a national team other than England.
Riquelme agent denies A-League interest (Oct 18, 2012 14:38 GMT)
Juan Roman Riquelme's agent has shrugged off reports linking the playmaker to a move to Australia's A-League, insisting no clubs have made contact about signing the 34-year-old.
Senegal official quits over African Nations Cup riot (Oct 18, 2012 12:52 GMT)
Senegalese Football Federation vice-president Louis Lamotte has resigned overthe rioting which forced a 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Ivory Coast to be abandoned.
Alex returns to Brazil (Oct 18, 2012 11:10 GMT)
Former Fenerbahce midfielder Alex has confirmed he will return to Brazil to play for Coritiba, the club where he started his career.
Neymar: Believe me, I'm not going to Europe yet (Oct 18, 2012 09:44 GMT)
Santos and Brazil starlet Neymar has hit back at ongoing reports linking him with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea, insisting he will remain in Brazil until 2014.
Medel released following assault allegation (Oct 18, 2012 09:12 GMT)
Chile midfielder Gary Medel was detained at Santiago airport after he was accused of slapping a female journalist. He has since been released without charge.
The Mavericks: Socrates (Oct 18, 2012 07:16 GMT)
In the final edition of The Mavericks, Robin Hackett profiles Socrates, the doctor who helped cure Brazil.
Three players face Brazil drug test tribunal (Oct 17, 2012 15:33 GMT)
Former Lyon midfielder Juninho Pernambucano is to face the Brazilian Sporting Justice Tribunal (STJD), along with two other players, for failing to comply with drug-testing regulations.
Serbia denies racism
(Oct 17, 2012 14:32 GMT)
The Serbian Football Association on Wednesday denied there were any racist chants before and during the England Under-21 match in Krusevac
U.K. urges UEFA to sanction Serbia over racism (Oct 17, 2012 10:33 GMT)
The British government has written to UEFA President Michel Platini demanding "tough sanctions" against Serbia following the racial abuse of England players during an under-21 match.
Egyptian football league restart delayed (Oct 16, 2012 15:31 GMT)
The start of the Egyptian football league, scheduled for Wednesday, has been delayed indefinitely because the government has not provided security clearance.
Japan fuming over French Fukushima joke (Oct 16, 2012 15:16 GMT)
PARIS (AP) A French television host has caused outrage in Japan after showing a mocked-up picture of national team goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima with four arms and describing it as the "Fukushima effect." Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura said Tu
Bin Hammam calls for Blatter investigation (Oct 16, 2012 14:23 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter and other FIFA officials should face full investigations into allegations against them, Mohamed Bin Hammam has told ethics investigator Michael J Garcia.
Senegal disqualified from African Nations Cup (Oct 16, 2012 14:05 GMT)
Senegal is disqualified from the 2013 African Nations Cup following the crowd disturbances which prompted Saturday's qualifier against Ivory Coast to be abandoned, the Confederation of African Football announced Tuesday.
African Nations Cup: Senegal disqualified after riot (Oct 16, 2012 13:43 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football has disqualified Senegal from the 2013 African Nations Cup.
Nigeria watching Ameobi (Oct 16, 2012 13:41 GMT)
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has confirmed that he is monitoring Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi ahead of the African Nations Cup in January.
FIFA charges Hitzfeld for obscenity to referee (Oct 16, 2012 13:18 GMT)
Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has been charged by FIFA for using an obscene hand gesture during the World Cup qualifier against Norway.
FIFA extends Nicaragua player's ban worldwide (Oct 16, 2012 13:13 GMT)
FIFA has imposed a global life ban on a former Nicaragua player accused of match-fixing.
93 Zimbabweans face match-fixing bans (Oct 16, 2012 13:06 GMT)
A judicial inquiry into allegations of corruption and match-fixing in Zimbabwean soccer says 93 players and officials implicated in the Asiagate scandal will be banned from the game.
Lippi plays down recent Didier Drogba rumours (Oct 16, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Shanghai Shenhua striker Didier Drogba will not be moving to rivals Guangzhou Evergrande, according to Guangzhou manager Marcello Lippi.
Japan fury over French Fukushima remark (Oct 16, 2012 10:05 GMT)
A French television host has caused anger in Japan after showing a mocked-up picture of goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima with four arms and describing it as the "Fukushima effect".
AFC sorry for 'racist' gaffe (Oct 16, 2012 09:09 GMT)
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have issued an apology to the United Arab Emirates after referring to them incorrectly as the "Sand Monkeys" in an article on their official website.
South Africa named in ANC top seeds (Oct 15, 2012 16:39 GMT)
African Nations' Cup (ANC) hosts South Africa have been named among the top seeds for next year's competition, despite being the seventh-lowest ranked team of the 16 participants.
FIFA's Bin Hammam returns to court (Oct 15, 2012 14:53 GMT)
Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed Bin Hammam has returned to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge his provisional suspension by world football's governing body.
Asian confederation apologizes for racist comment (Oct 15, 2012 14:14 GMT)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The Asian Football Confederation has apologized for mistakenly referring to the United Arab Emirates national team as the "Sand Monkeys."
Blatter to discuss player defection with Cuba (Oct 15, 2012 11:31 GMT)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he will talk to Cuban officials about the defection of three national team players before a World Cup qualifier in Canada last week.
Late goals extend Fluminese winning run (Oct 15, 2012 08:47 GMT)
Fluminese extended their winning run to five matches as they came from behind to beat Ponte Preta 2-1 thanks to two late goals.
Izazola goal secures Unam Pumas win (Oct 15, 2012 07:31 GMT)
A second straight win for Unam Pumas moved them up to fifth in the Apertura table.
ANC: Cape Verde qualify at expense of Cameroon (Oct 14, 2012 18:41 GMT)
Cameroon have failed to qualify for the African Nations Cup for the second successive time after Cape Verde won their play-off tie on Sunday.
Dean: Remembering Gary Speed (Oct 14, 2012 17:02 GMT)
There are no answers yet for the tragedy of Gary Speed's death, writes Josh Dean, although his memory and legacy live on in all who knew him -- as well as in the proud traditions of Welsh soccer.
A-League: Del Piero, Heskey score winners (Oct 14, 2012 12:03 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero has secured Sydney FC's first win of the season as the Sky Blues defeated A-League newcomers Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0.
McBreen strikes for Mariners (Oct 14, 2012 10:40 GMT)
Daniel McBreen came off the bench to earn Central Coast Mariners a 1-0 win at home to Perth Glory in the A-League.
ANC: 'Serious outbreaks' could send Senegal out (Oct 14, 2012 08:46 GMT)
The Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed via its official website the "very sombre circumstances" that forced their African Nations Cup qualifier with Ivory Coast to be abandoned due to rioting.
ANC: Senegal-Ivory Coast abandoned as fans riot (Oct 13, 2012 22:22 GMT)
The deciding African Nations Cup qualifier between Senegal and Ivory Coast in Dakar had to be abandoned amid chaotic scenes with home fans rioting as their team faced missing January's finals in South Africa.
A-League: Del Piero suffers defeat against Heskey (Oct 13, 2012 12:08 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero was on target for Sydney FC in the Australian A-League but his strike was not enough to avoid defeat against Emile Heskey's Newcastle Jets.
Liverpool's Luis Suarez unhappy with 'cheat' claim (Oct 13, 2012 08:56 GMT)
Luis Suarez has, with quotes from an interview on Argentinian radio quoted in the Sun, hit back at FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce's allegations that the Liverpool striker has been guilty of "cheating".
Friendlies: Japan beat France, Poland win (Oct 12, 2012 21:53 GMT)
A smash-and-grab goal from Yasuyuki Konno earned Japan a 1-0 victory over France, who endured a demoralising warm-up to their crucial World Cup qualifier against Spain.
Tiote out to forget Newcastle friendships (Oct 12, 2012 14:14 GMT)
Cheick Tiote has said he will put club friendships on hold this weekend, when he comes face-to-face with Newcastle team-mates Papiss Cisse and Demba Ba.
Uruguay blasts FIFA for dig on Suarez 'diving' (Oct 12, 2012 13:40 GMT)
The Uruguay Soccer Federation on Friday filed a letter of protest to FIFA president Sepp Blatter calling for an investigation into comments made by FIFA vice president Jim Boyce calling Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's diving a "cancer" in the game.
Uruguayan FA fumes over FIFA Suarez criticism (Oct 12, 2012 09:48 GMT)
The Uruguayan Football Association has called for an Ethics Committee investigation after a senior FIFA executive described Luis Suarez's diving as a "cancer within the game".
Kaka impressed by generation next (Oct 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian star, Kaka got his first real look at the next generation of Brazilian footballers during his return to international scene in Thursday's friendly with Iraq, and the Real Madrid man was more than impressed with the new batch of youngsters.
Brazil: Gremio ease into second spot on table (Oct 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Gremio moved second in the Campeonato Brasileiro table with a 3-1 win at Sport Recife.
Former Socceroo Culina seals Sydney FC deal (Oct 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Jason Culina is set to make a return to the A-League after more than a year and a half on the sidelines, with Sydney FC securing the midfielder's services for the remainder of the 2012/13 season.
Menezes: Spain superior (Oct 12, 2012 04:09 GMT)
Brazil coach Mano Menezes has challenged the national team to rise to Spain's level, insisting his side are no longer as technically gifted as the world champions.
Del Piero rejected move to Liverpool due to Heysel (Oct 11, 2012 10:55 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero has claimed he rejected a move to Liverpool because of the 1985 Heysel tragedy.
Ronaldinho handed ban (Oct 11, 2012 09:09 GMT)
Atletico Mineiro's Ronaldinho has been handed a one-match suspension by Brazil's sports tribunal after kicking out dangerously at an opponent.
Brazil: Fluminense race toward title, Atletico slip up (Oct 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense took advantage of Atletico Mineiro's latest slip-up to extend their lead at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro to nine points with a 2-0 win at Bahia.
WCQ: Socceroos braced for stern test against Iraq (Oct 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Australia will be looking to restart their 2014 World Cup Qualifying campaign when they meet Iraq in Doha on Wednesday.
World Cup: FIFA acts to prevent empty seats (Oct 10, 2012 14:42 GMT)
FIFA will try to minimize the number of empty seats at the 2014 World Cup by taking measures to ensure sponsors use their allocation or lose them.
Messi: Argentina captaincy has not changed me (Oct 10, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Argentina's Lionel Messi says he does not think being named captain of his country has changed him as a person.
Paulinho signs new Corinthians deal until 2015 (Oct 10, 2012 12:01 GMT)
Brazil international Paulinho has ended speculation of a move to Europe for now after signing a new contract with Corinthians.
CONCACAF's Webb taken to London hospital (Oct 10, 2012 11:57 GMT)
Organizers of a London conference say CONCACAF President Jeffrey Webb is ill and has been taken to a London hospital.
CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb hospitalised (Oct 10, 2012 11:03 GMT)
CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb has been taken to hospital in London after falling ill on his way to the UK to speak at a conference.
First XI: Off the ball (Oct 10, 2012 07:57 GMT)
With Van Persie and Huth in the news, First XI picks out a selection of notable off-the-ball incidents.
Adam: Bale feud in the past (Oct 10, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Charlie Adam says he is eager to set aside the tension with Gareth Bale and focus on defeating Wales in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Friday.
FIFA: Soccer must eliminate diving 'cancer' (Oct 9, 2012 17:30 GMT)
FIFA vice president Jim Boyce has joined calls for players who dive to be punished retroactively and claimed simulation is becoming a cancer within the game.
FIFA vice-president: Diving like a 'cancer' (Oct 9, 2012 15:43 GMT)
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce believes diving is becoming a "cancer" and wants culprits to be punished retrospectively in future.
Asian Cup: Iraq and Saudi Arabia drawn together (Oct 9, 2012 11:05 GMT)
Iraq and Saudi Arabia have been drawn in the same qualifying group for the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia.
Allsopp ready to take his chance (Oct 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Melbourne Victory striker Danny Allsopp will have the chance to stake his claim for a regular starting position when his side lines up against Brisbane on Sunday.
New York Red Bulls youth coach murdered (Oct 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
New York Red Bulls youth coach Mike Jones was stabbed to death near Union Square in Manhattan early on Sunday morning.
FIFA strips Sudan of win for using ineligible player (Oct 8, 2012 17:40 GMT)
FIFA has stripped Sudan of its 2-0 win over Zambia in a 2014 World Cup qualifier because one of its scorers was ineligible to play.
Argentina: Maxi Rodriguez heads Newell's top (Oct 8, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Maxi Rodriguez headed the only goal of the game after 27 seconds as Newell's Old Boys beat Velez Sarsfield to return to the top of the Argentinian Apertura.
Argentina: Vietto late show sends Racing Club top (Oct 7, 2012 09:37 GMT)
Racing Club went to the top of the Argentinian Apertura thanks to teenage striker Luciano Vietto's late winner at Colon Santa Fe, while Estudiantes beat Quilmes in dramatic circumstances.
Roberts scaled football Everest in Nepal (Oct 7, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Mark Lomas speaks to Graham Roberts about the mountainous task he faced coaching Nepal.
A-League: Phoenix ruin Del Piero's debut (Oct 6, 2012 12:07 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix ensured Alessandro Del Piero's A-League debut ended in disappointment with a convincing 2-0 win over Sydney FC.
Brazil: Ronaldinho treble sinks Figueirense (Oct 6, 2012 09:27 GMT)
Ronaldinho netted a hat-trick as Atletico Mineiro won 6-0 against Figueirense to keep up pressure on leaders Fluminense, while Gremio came from behind to beat Cruzeiro and Vasco de Gama left it late.
Reynoso: 'Chivas plays with heart' vs. America (Oct 5, 2012 19:12 GMT)
The circumstances surrounding Saturday's Mexican Soccer League "Clasico" with Club America vs. Guadalajara (Chivas), might not seem favorable to a great match, but it always turns out that way.
Bernard would be tempted by a move to Europe (Oct 5, 2012 16:25 GMT)
Atletico Mineiro midfielder Bernard has revealed he may consider a move to Europe in January but only if the right offer comes along.
Jamaica calls up Rapids' Cummings for qualifier (Oct 5, 2012 11:15 GMT)
Colorado Rapids forward Omar Cummings has been called up by the Jamaican national team for two World Cup qualifiers this month.
Mexico: Montero earns point for Monarcas Morelia (Oct 4, 2012 07:55 GMT)
Jefferson Montero's fine equaliser earned Monarcas Morelia a 1-1 draw in their home clash with Jaguares in the Apertura.
Bruno Mineiro hits hat-trick to haunt former club (Oct 4, 2012 07:43 GMT)
Bruno Mineiro hit a hat-trick against his old team as Portuguesa beat Sport Recife 5-1 to climb into the top half of the Campeonato.
Power outage postpones Superclasico (Oct 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
A power failure has forced the postponement of the international between Argentina and Brazil overnight.
AFC CL: Bunyodkor beat Adelaide Utd, Ulsan win (Oct 3, 2012 19:45 GMT)
Substitute Alibobo Rakhmutallaev scored an extra-time header to send Uzbek side Bunyodkor through to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League with a dramatic 5-4 aggregate win over Adelaide United.
FIFA to hear Sinclair Olympics officiating case (Oct 3, 2012 17:02 GMT)
Canada forward Christine Sinclair will have her FIFA disciplinary case heard Friday over critical comments she made about the referee after losing to the United States at the London Olympics.
Pele questions Brazil's World Cup readiness (Oct 3, 2012 14:37 GMT)
Three-time World Cup winner and Brazil legend Pele on Wednesday said he is concerned over the lack of construction progress for his country's hosting of the 2014 World Cup, having been included on the planning committee.
Italian police raid Napoli (Oct 3, 2012 13:02 GMT)
Financial police have raided the Italian soccer federation and Napoli club offices to seize documents that involve the buying and selling of players and relations with agents.
Portugal move up to third in new FIFA rankings (Oct 3, 2012 08:41 GMT)
Portugal have made the biggest impression on FIFA's World Rankings for October, rising to third, while Colombia have broken into the top ten.
Copa Sud: Defending champions held by Emelec (Oct 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Defending Copa Sudamericana champions Universidad de Chile could only manage a 2-2 draw against Ecuadorian side Emelec in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
FIFA suspends bin Hammam aide Chirakal (Oct 2, 2012 18:29 GMT)
FIFA has suspended an aide to former presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam for refusing to cooperate with investigations regarding his boss.
CONCACAF: Mexico-Guyana moved to Phoenix (Oct 2, 2012 14:41 GMT)
The 2014 World Cup CONCACAF qualifier between Guyana and Mexico will be played Oct. 12 in Phoenix, Arizona, the Mexico Football Federation said Tuesday.
Pienaar retires from international football (Oct 2, 2012 12:46 GMT)
South Africa captain Steven Pienaar has retired from international football, preferring to focus on his club career at Everton.
Del Piero ready for A-League bow with Sydney (Oct 2, 2012 10:02 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero has announced his availability for Sydney FC's A-League opener against the Wellington Phoenix this weekend.
Sundowns coach Neeskens attacked by fans (Oct 1, 2012 15:27 GMT)
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Johan Neeskens has said he will not quit his job at the South African club despite being attacked by fans after a defeat to Moroka Swallows.
Juninho owes his impressive form to fellow veterans (Oct 1, 2012 13:08 GMT)
Juninho Pernambucano has credited the inspiration he has drawn from fellow veterans Clarence Seedorf and Deco for his recent impressive form for Vasco de Gama.
Ramalho: Refs driving Neymar out of Brazil (Oct 1, 2012 12:13 GMT)
Santos manager Muricy Ramalho has claimed Neymar is being victimised by referees and suggested it is time for the Brazil star to leave his homeland in the wake of a controversial red card.
Mexico: Santos Laguna notch impressive win (Oct 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Santos Laguna leapt to sixth in the Apertura table with a 3-1 win at Atlante.
Argentina: Newell's unbeaten, River thrash Arsenal (Oct 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Apertura leaders Newell's Old Boys stretched their unbeaten start to the season to nine games but they could only get a point at Tigre.
Brazil: Fluminense extend lead, woe for Neymar (Oct 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense took advantage of another slip from Atletico Mineiro to stretch their lead at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro with a 1-0 win at Flamengo.
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Cheryshev receives Russia call, Arshavin out (Oct 31, 2012 17:42 GMT)
Real Madrid forward Denis Cheryshev is one of several newcomers to receive call-ups to Fabio Capello's Russia squad as the former England boss looks to the future.
CAS upholds ban on bin Hammam during probe (Oct 31, 2012 17:31 GMT)
FIFA says Mohammed bin Hammam has lost his appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a provisional suspension from football while allegations of bribery and financial mismanagement are investigated.
Jong-woo to receive delayed Olympic medal (Oct 31, 2012 17:02 GMT)
South Korean footballer Park Jong-woo is finally set to receive his Olympic Bronze medal, two months after London 2012 finished.
Copa Sudamericana: Gremio edge near semis (Oct 31, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian side Gremio claimed a 1-0 home win over Colombia's Millonarios to give themselves the edge in their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final tie.
Brazil name strong squad for Colombia clash (Oct 30, 2012 19:47 GMT)
Kaka has retained his place in the Brazil squad for the country's friendly against Colombia in the USA next month.
Brazil: Palmeiras protests TV replay use in loss (Oct 30, 2012 14:41 GMT)
Palmeiras is trying to have its 2-1 loss to Internacional in the Brazilian league annulled because the referee allegedly used television images to disallow the team's second-half equalizer.
Argentina: Colon earn draw with Godoy Cruz (Oct 30, 2012 07:29 GMT)
Emmanuel Gigliotti's goal earned Colon Santa Fe a draw with Godoy Cruz in Argentina's Apertura.
A-League: Wellington accept Sigmund ban (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The Wellington Phoenix have announced they will accept the one-match ban handed down to defender Ben Sigmund following the weekends clash with Adelaide United.
Cruzeiro attempt to lure Riquelme (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian club Cruzeiro are hoping to make a successful second attempt to secure the services of Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme, a former player has revealed.
John Duerden: Son shining across Europe (Oct 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
John Duerden charters the rise ofSouth Korean Son Heung-min, a youngster taking the Bundesliga by storm.
Santos abandon Malouda move due to high wages (Oct 29, 2012 17:21 GMT)
Santos have pulled the plug on a potential move for Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda with his high wage demands reportedly a stumbling block.
La Liga dominates 23-man Ballon d'Or shortlist (Oct 29, 2012 14:34 GMT)
This year's list of nominees for the FIFA Ballon d'Or has been released, with 12 of the 23 players plying their trade in La Liga.
Mexico: Club America edge out Unam Pumas (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Club America moved up to fourth in the Mexican Apertura standings on Sunday, and made sure of a place in the play-offs, thanks to a 1-0 victory at Unam Pumas.
Argentina: Boca strike late to draw Superclasico (Oct 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors scored two goals in the final 15 minutes to earn a point in a dramatic 2-2 draw at River Plate on Sunday in Argentina's Superclasico.
Glory for Sydney as Del Piero scores again (Oct 28, 2012 08:12 GMT)
Marquee stars Alessandro Del Piero and Brett Emerton have combined to give Sydney a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Perth Glory.
Argentina: Newell's stretch lead at the top (Oct 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Newell's Old Boys have opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Argentinian Apertura standings following a 2-1 win over Arsenal.
Mexico: Tijuana move clear as Toluca slip up (Oct 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Tijuana moved a point clear of Toluca at the Mexican Apertura summit on Saturday despite being held to a 1-1 draw at Morelia.
Brazil: Gremio's title hopes fade, Seedorf scores (Oct 28, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Gremio's slim hopes of overhauling Brazilian Campeonato leaders Fluminense suffered a setback on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Bahia.
A-League: United fight back to claim victory (Oct 27, 2012 12:34 GMT)
Adelaide United scored three second-half goals as they came from behind to beat Wellington Phoenix 3-1 and join Newcastle Jets at the top of the A-League.
Mexico: Leon keep it tight at the top (Oct 27, 2012 07:09 GMT)
Third-placed Leon haved moved within two points of the top of the Mexican Apertura after a 4-1 home win over Jaguares in a steamy encounter that saw three players sent off.
Heskey at the double as Jets down Victory (Oct 27, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Emile Heskey's sojourn to Australia has seemingly transformed the English striker into a goal-scoring machine, with Heskey bagging a double overnight to take him to four goals from his first four games in the A-League.
Metsu steps down from Al Wasl role due to cancer (Oct 26, 2012 13:36 GMT)
Al Wasl manager Bruno Metsu has been forced to step down from his role after he was diagnosed with stomach cancer earlier this month.
Argentine eyes turn to Superclasico (Oct 26, 2012 07:54 GMT)
Sam Kelly on the Superclasico as River Plate host Boca Juniors in the biggest match in Argentina.
Victory deny move for clubless Kewell (Oct 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Former Liverpool winger Harry Kewell continues his search for a club after A-League club Melbourne Victory denied they are chasing the Australian.
Brazil: Fluminense power toward the title (Oct 26, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense opened up a nine-point advantage at the top of the Brazilian Campeonato on Thursday night with a 2-1 home win over Coritiba.
Rios puts Universidad into Copa Sudamericana quarters (Oct 25, 2012 07:21 GMT)
An away goal from Michael Rios was enough to see Universidad Catolica through to the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals despite a 3-1 defeat to Atletico Goianense.
Brazil: Forlan, Seedorf fire as Vasco fall (Oct 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Diego Forlan was the hero for Internacional as his two first half goals inspired his side to a come from behind 2-1 win over Vasco da Gama.
USA to host and play in 2016 Copa America (Oct 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
The Copa America will be held outside of South America for the first time in 100 years when the United States host the tournament in 2016.
African Nations Cup draw announced (Oct 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Defending African Nations Cup champions Zambia will face two-time winners Nigeria in the group stage of next year's tournament after the draw was announced in Durban on Wednesday.
FIFA bans Guatemalan match-fixing trio (Oct 24, 2012 14:54 GMT)
FIFA has banned three Guatemalan internationals for life after finding them guilty of match-fixing.
Rivaldo considering retirement (Oct 24, 2012 14:21 GMT)
Former Brazil star Rivaldo is contemplating calling time on his playing career after more than two decades in the game.
Senegal sack Koto after failure to reach ANC (Oct 24, 2012 08:12 GMT)
Senegal have axed coach Joseph Koto after his failure to guide the country to the 2013 African Nations Cup finals in South Africa.
Copa Sudamerican: Palmeiras crash out (Oct 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Del Piero: My best is yet to come (Oct 24, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Italian star Alessandro Del Piero has been a standout so far in his A-League career with Sydney, but the former Juventus playmaker says his best is still yet to come.
FIFA extends bin Hammam ban by 45 days (Oct 23, 2012 17:50 GMT)
FIFA has banned former presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam for a further 45 days while bribery and financial mismanagement allegations are investigated.
Bin Hammam rages after FIFA ban is extended (Oct 23, 2012 15:49 GMT)
Mohamed Bin Hammam's lawyers have revealed the Qatari has had his ban from football extended by FIFA.
FIFA goal-line tech firms must carry insurance (Oct 23, 2012 13:26 GMT)
FIFA on Tuesday ordered goal-line technology companies to take out insurance coverage in case clubs or leagues take legal action over any system failures.
FIFA agrees goal-line technology deals (Oct 23, 2012 10:27 GMT)
FIFA has signed licence agreements with two goal-line technology providers, bringing the introduction of the technology a major step closer.
River Plate's Trezeguet to play on (Oct 23, 2012 09:52 GMT)
Former France international striker David Trezeguet, now playing for River Plate in Argentina, says he has no plans to hang up his boots any time soon.
Zimbabwe FA ban 15 for match-fixing (Oct 22, 2012 14:01 GMT)
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has banned 15 players and officials for life following their involvement in the country's long-running match-fixing scandal.
Fluminense lead cut by Atletico Mineiro (Oct 22, 2012 08:38 GMT)
Fluminense's lead at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro cut to six points after a thrilling 3-2 defeat at local rivals Atletico Mineiro.
A-League: Phoenix stay unbeaten, Perth win (Oct 21, 2012 12:38 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix remain unbeaten in the current A-League campaign after Ricki Herbert's men claimed a 1-1 draw with Brisbane Roar in New Zealand on Sunday.
Argentina: Arsenal on the move with win (Oct 20, 2012 12:17 GMT)
Peter Taylor sacked as coach of Bahrain (Oct 20, 2012 11:48 GMT)
Former England interim coach Peter Taylor has been dismissed as Bahrain boss after spending 15 months in the role.
Brazil: Gremio held at home by Coritiba (Oct 20, 2012 10:08 GMT)
Gremio missed out on the chance to go second in the Brazilian Campeonato after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Coritiba.
Argentina: Newell's Old Boys and Racing draw (Oct 20, 2012 10:04 GMT)
Newell's Old Boys remain two points clear at the top of the Argentinian Apertura after drawing 0-0 at nearest rivals Racing Club.
Chile's Borghi says he's staying despite critics (Oct 19, 2012 18:36 GMT)
Chile's under-fire national team coach Claudio Borghi says he won't resign and has lashed out at journalists who have reported he's about to leave.
FIFA chief Valcke in hospital (Oct 19, 2012 09:30 GMT)
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke is currently hospitalized in Brazil after suffering a kidney infection, which has forced the Frenchman to miss the local World Cup organizing committee board meeting on Thursday.
South Africa assistant coach killed in a car crash (Oct 19, 2012 08:20 GMT)
South Africa assistant coach Thomas Madigage was killed in a car crash on Thursday night, police have confirmed.
Brazil review: Sao Paulo enjoy easy win (Oct 19, 2012 07:21 GMT)
Sao Paulo remain fourth in the Brazilian Campeonato after a comfortable home win over bottom side Atletico Goianiense.
Chinese player finally makes Brazil league debut (Oct 18, 2012 18:46 GMT)
Chinese attacking midfielder Chen Zhizhao made his debut in the Brazilian league eight months after being signed by defending champion Corinthians.
Harry Redknapp open to international job (Oct 18, 2012 15:11 GMT)
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has said he could consider a job managing a national team other than England.
Riquelme agent denies A-League interest (Oct 18, 2012 14:38 GMT)
Juan Roman Riquelme's agent has shrugged off reports linking the playmaker to a move to Australia's A-League, insisting no clubs have made contact about signing the 34-year-old.
Senegal official quits over African Nations Cup riot (Oct 18, 2012 12:52 GMT)
Senegalese Football Federation vice-president Louis Lamotte has resigned overthe rioting which forced a 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Ivory Coast to be abandoned.
Alex returns to Brazil (Oct 18, 2012 11:10 GMT)
Former Fenerbahce midfielder Alex has confirmed he will return to Brazil to play for Coritiba, the club where he started his career.
Neymar: Believe me, I'm not going to Europe yet (Oct 18, 2012 09:44 GMT)
Santos and Brazil starlet Neymar has hit back at ongoing reports linking him with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea, insisting he will remain in Brazil until 2014.
Medel released following assault allegation (Oct 18, 2012 09:12 GMT)
Chile midfielder Gary Medel was detained at Santiago airport after he was accused of slapping a female journalist. He has since been released without charge.
The Mavericks: Socrates (Oct 18, 2012 07:16 GMT)
In the final edition of The Mavericks, Robin Hackett profiles Socrates, the doctor who helped cure Brazil.
Three players face Brazil drug test tribunal (Oct 17, 2012 15:33 GMT)
Former Lyon midfielder Juninho Pernambucano is to face the Brazilian Sporting Justice Tribunal (STJD), along with two other players, for failing to comply with drug-testing regulations.
Serbia denies racism
(Oct 17, 2012 14:32 GMT)The Serbian Football Association on Wednesday denied there were any racist chants before and during the England Under-21 match in Krusevac
U.K. urges UEFA to sanction Serbia over racism (Oct 17, 2012 10:33 GMT)
The British government has written to UEFA President Michel Platini demanding "tough sanctions" against Serbia following the racial abuse of England players during an under-21 match.
Egyptian football league restart delayed (Oct 16, 2012 15:31 GMT)
The start of the Egyptian football league, scheduled for Wednesday, has been delayed indefinitely because the government has not provided security clearance.
Japan fuming over French Fukushima joke (Oct 16, 2012 15:16 GMT)
PARIS (AP) A French television host has caused outrage in Japan after showing a mocked-up picture of national team goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima with four arms and describing it as the "Fukushima effect." Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura said Tu
Bin Hammam calls for Blatter investigation (Oct 16, 2012 14:23 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter and other FIFA officials should face full investigations into allegations against them, Mohamed Bin Hammam has told ethics investigator Michael J Garcia.
Senegal disqualified from African Nations Cup (Oct 16, 2012 14:05 GMT)
Senegal is disqualified from the 2013 African Nations Cup following the crowd disturbances which prompted Saturday's qualifier against Ivory Coast to be abandoned, the Confederation of African Football announced Tuesday.
African Nations Cup: Senegal disqualified after riot (Oct 16, 2012 13:43 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football has disqualified Senegal from the 2013 African Nations Cup.
Nigeria watching Ameobi (Oct 16, 2012 13:41 GMT)
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has confirmed that he is monitoring Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi ahead of the African Nations Cup in January.
FIFA charges Hitzfeld for obscenity to referee (Oct 16, 2012 13:18 GMT)
Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has been charged by FIFA for using an obscene hand gesture during the World Cup qualifier against Norway.
FIFA extends Nicaragua player's ban worldwide (Oct 16, 2012 13:13 GMT)
FIFA has imposed a global life ban on a former Nicaragua player accused of match-fixing.
93 Zimbabweans face match-fixing bans (Oct 16, 2012 13:06 GMT)
A judicial inquiry into allegations of corruption and match-fixing in Zimbabwean soccer says 93 players and officials implicated in the Asiagate scandal will be banned from the game.
Lippi plays down recent Didier Drogba rumours (Oct 16, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Shanghai Shenhua striker Didier Drogba will not be moving to rivals Guangzhou Evergrande, according to Guangzhou manager Marcello Lippi.
Japan fury over French Fukushima remark (Oct 16, 2012 10:05 GMT)
A French television host has caused anger in Japan after showing a mocked-up picture of goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima with four arms and describing it as the "Fukushima effect".
AFC sorry for 'racist' gaffe (Oct 16, 2012 09:09 GMT)
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have issued an apology to the United Arab Emirates after referring to them incorrectly as the "Sand Monkeys" in an article on their official website.
South Africa named in ANC top seeds (Oct 15, 2012 16:39 GMT)
African Nations' Cup (ANC) hosts South Africa have been named among the top seeds for next year's competition, despite being the seventh-lowest ranked team of the 16 participants.
FIFA's Bin Hammam returns to court (Oct 15, 2012 14:53 GMT)
Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed Bin Hammam has returned to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge his provisional suspension by world football's governing body.
Asian confederation apologizes for racist comment (Oct 15, 2012 14:14 GMT)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The Asian Football Confederation has apologized for mistakenly referring to the United Arab Emirates national team as the "Sand Monkeys."
Blatter to discuss player defection with Cuba (Oct 15, 2012 11:31 GMT)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he will talk to Cuban officials about the defection of three national team players before a World Cup qualifier in Canada last week.
Late goals extend Fluminese winning run (Oct 15, 2012 08:47 GMT)
Fluminese extended their winning run to five matches as they came from behind to beat Ponte Preta 2-1 thanks to two late goals.
Izazola goal secures Unam Pumas win (Oct 15, 2012 07:31 GMT)
A second straight win for Unam Pumas moved them up to fifth in the Apertura table.
ANC: Cape Verde qualify at expense of Cameroon (Oct 14, 2012 18:41 GMT)
Cameroon have failed to qualify for the African Nations Cup for the second successive time after Cape Verde won their play-off tie on Sunday.
Dean: Remembering Gary Speed (Oct 14, 2012 17:02 GMT)
There are no answers yet for the tragedy of Gary Speed's death, writes Josh Dean, although his memory and legacy live on in all who knew him -- as well as in the proud traditions of Welsh soccer.
A-League: Del Piero, Heskey score winners (Oct 14, 2012 12:03 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero has secured Sydney FC's first win of the season as the Sky Blues defeated A-League newcomers Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0.
McBreen strikes for Mariners (Oct 14, 2012 10:40 GMT)
Daniel McBreen came off the bench to earn Central Coast Mariners a 1-0 win at home to Perth Glory in the A-League.
ANC: 'Serious outbreaks' could send Senegal out (Oct 14, 2012 08:46 GMT)
The Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed via its official website the "very sombre circumstances" that forced their African Nations Cup qualifier with Ivory Coast to be abandoned due to rioting.
ANC: Senegal-Ivory Coast abandoned as fans riot (Oct 13, 2012 22:22 GMT)
The deciding African Nations Cup qualifier between Senegal and Ivory Coast in Dakar had to be abandoned amid chaotic scenes with home fans rioting as their team faced missing January's finals in South Africa.
A-League: Del Piero suffers defeat against Heskey (Oct 13, 2012 12:08 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero was on target for Sydney FC in the Australian A-League but his strike was not enough to avoid defeat against Emile Heskey's Newcastle Jets.
Liverpool's Luis Suarez unhappy with 'cheat' claim (Oct 13, 2012 08:56 GMT)
Luis Suarez has, with quotes from an interview on Argentinian radio quoted in the Sun, hit back at FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce's allegations that the Liverpool striker has been guilty of "cheating".
Friendlies: Japan beat France, Poland win (Oct 12, 2012 21:53 GMT)
A smash-and-grab goal from Yasuyuki Konno earned Japan a 1-0 victory over France, who endured a demoralising warm-up to their crucial World Cup qualifier against Spain.
Tiote out to forget Newcastle friendships (Oct 12, 2012 14:14 GMT)
Cheick Tiote has said he will put club friendships on hold this weekend, when he comes face-to-face with Newcastle team-mates Papiss Cisse and Demba Ba.
Uruguay blasts FIFA for dig on Suarez 'diving' (Oct 12, 2012 13:40 GMT)
The Uruguay Soccer Federation on Friday filed a letter of protest to FIFA president Sepp Blatter calling for an investigation into comments made by FIFA vice president Jim Boyce calling Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's diving a "cancer" in the game.
Uruguayan FA fumes over FIFA Suarez criticism (Oct 12, 2012 09:48 GMT)
The Uruguayan Football Association has called for an Ethics Committee investigation after a senior FIFA executive described Luis Suarez's diving as a "cancer within the game".
Kaka impressed by generation next (Oct 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian star, Kaka got his first real look at the next generation of Brazilian footballers during his return to international scene in Thursday's friendly with Iraq, and the Real Madrid man was more than impressed with the new batch of youngsters.
Brazil: Gremio ease into second spot on table (Oct 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Gremio moved second in the Campeonato Brasileiro table with a 3-1 win at Sport Recife.
Former Socceroo Culina seals Sydney FC deal (Oct 12, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Jason Culina is set to make a return to the A-League after more than a year and a half on the sidelines, with Sydney FC securing the midfielder's services for the remainder of the 2012/13 season.
Menezes: Spain superior (Oct 12, 2012 04:09 GMT)
Brazil coach Mano Menezes has challenged the national team to rise to Spain's level, insisting his side are no longer as technically gifted as the world champions.
Del Piero rejected move to Liverpool due to Heysel (Oct 11, 2012 10:55 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero has claimed he rejected a move to Liverpool because of the 1985 Heysel tragedy.
Ronaldinho handed ban (Oct 11, 2012 09:09 GMT)
Atletico Mineiro's Ronaldinho has been handed a one-match suspension by Brazil's sports tribunal after kicking out dangerously at an opponent.
Brazil: Fluminense race toward title, Atletico slip up (Oct 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense took advantage of Atletico Mineiro's latest slip-up to extend their lead at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro to nine points with a 2-0 win at Bahia.
WCQ: Socceroos braced for stern test against Iraq (Oct 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Australia will be looking to restart their 2014 World Cup Qualifying campaign when they meet Iraq in Doha on Wednesday.
World Cup: FIFA acts to prevent empty seats (Oct 10, 2012 14:42 GMT)
FIFA will try to minimize the number of empty seats at the 2014 World Cup by taking measures to ensure sponsors use their allocation or lose them.
Messi: Argentina captaincy has not changed me (Oct 10, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Argentina's Lionel Messi says he does not think being named captain of his country has changed him as a person.
Paulinho signs new Corinthians deal until 2015 (Oct 10, 2012 12:01 GMT)
Brazil international Paulinho has ended speculation of a move to Europe for now after signing a new contract with Corinthians.
CONCACAF's Webb taken to London hospital (Oct 10, 2012 11:57 GMT)
Organizers of a London conference say CONCACAF President Jeffrey Webb is ill and has been taken to a London hospital.
CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb hospitalised (Oct 10, 2012 11:03 GMT)
CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb has been taken to hospital in London after falling ill on his way to the UK to speak at a conference.
First XI: Off the ball (Oct 10, 2012 07:57 GMT)
With Van Persie and Huth in the news, First XI picks out a selection of notable off-the-ball incidents.
Adam: Bale feud in the past (Oct 10, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Charlie Adam says he is eager to set aside the tension with Gareth Bale and focus on defeating Wales in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Friday.
FIFA: Soccer must eliminate diving 'cancer'
(Oct 9, 2012 17:30 GMT)FIFA vice president Jim Boyce has joined calls for players who dive to be punished retroactively and claimed simulation is becoming a cancer within the game.
FIFA vice-president: Diving like a 'cancer' (Oct 9, 2012 15:43 GMT)
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce believes diving is becoming a "cancer" and wants culprits to be punished retrospectively in future.
Asian Cup: Iraq and Saudi Arabia drawn together (Oct 9, 2012 11:05 GMT)
Iraq and Saudi Arabia have been drawn in the same qualifying group for the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia.
Allsopp ready to take his chance (Oct 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Melbourne Victory striker Danny Allsopp will have the chance to stake his claim for a regular starting position when his side lines up against Brisbane on Sunday.
New York Red Bulls youth coach murdered (Oct 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
New York Red Bulls youth coach Mike Jones was stabbed to death near Union Square in Manhattan early on Sunday morning.
FIFA strips Sudan of win for using ineligible player (Oct 8, 2012 17:40 GMT)
FIFA has stripped Sudan of its 2-0 win over Zambia in a 2014 World Cup qualifier because one of its scorers was ineligible to play.
Argentina: Maxi Rodriguez heads Newell's top (Oct 8, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Maxi Rodriguez headed the only goal of the game after 27 seconds as Newell's Old Boys beat Velez Sarsfield to return to the top of the Argentinian Apertura.
Argentina: Vietto late show sends Racing Club top (Oct 7, 2012 09:37 GMT)
Racing Club went to the top of the Argentinian Apertura thanks to teenage striker Luciano Vietto's late winner at Colon Santa Fe, while Estudiantes beat Quilmes in dramatic circumstances.
Roberts scaled football Everest in Nepal (Oct 7, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Mark Lomas speaks to Graham Roberts about the mountainous task he faced coaching Nepal.
A-League: Phoenix ruin Del Piero's debut (Oct 6, 2012 12:07 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix ensured Alessandro Del Piero's A-League debut ended in disappointment with a convincing 2-0 win over Sydney FC.
Brazil: Ronaldinho treble sinks Figueirense (Oct 6, 2012 09:27 GMT)
Ronaldinho netted a hat-trick as Atletico Mineiro won 6-0 against Figueirense to keep up pressure on leaders Fluminense, while Gremio came from behind to beat Cruzeiro and Vasco de Gama left it late.
Reynoso: 'Chivas plays with heart' vs. America (Oct 5, 2012 19:12 GMT)
The circumstances surrounding Saturday's Mexican Soccer League "Clasico" with Club America vs. Guadalajara (Chivas), might not seem favorable to a great match, but it always turns out that way.
Bernard would be tempted by a move to Europe (Oct 5, 2012 16:25 GMT)
Atletico Mineiro midfielder Bernard has revealed he may consider a move to Europe in January but only if the right offer comes along.
Jamaica calls up Rapids' Cummings for qualifier (Oct 5, 2012 11:15 GMT)
Colorado Rapids forward Omar Cummings has been called up by the Jamaican national team for two World Cup qualifiers this month.
Mexico: Montero earns point for Monarcas Morelia (Oct 4, 2012 07:55 GMT)
Jefferson Montero's fine equaliser earned Monarcas Morelia a 1-1 draw in their home clash with Jaguares in the Apertura.
Bruno Mineiro hits hat-trick to haunt former club (Oct 4, 2012 07:43 GMT)
Bruno Mineiro hit a hat-trick against his old team as Portuguesa beat Sport Recife 5-1 to climb into the top half of the Campeonato.
Power outage postpones Superclasico (Oct 4, 2012 07:00 GMT)
A power failure has forced the postponement of the international between Argentina and Brazil overnight.
AFC CL: Bunyodkor beat Adelaide Utd, Ulsan win (Oct 3, 2012 19:45 GMT)
Substitute Alibobo Rakhmutallaev scored an extra-time header to send Uzbek side Bunyodkor through to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League with a dramatic 5-4 aggregate win over Adelaide United.
FIFA to hear Sinclair Olympics officiating case (Oct 3, 2012 17:02 GMT)
Canada forward Christine Sinclair will have her FIFA disciplinary case heard Friday over critical comments she made about the referee after losing to the United States at the London Olympics.
Pele questions Brazil's World Cup readiness (Oct 3, 2012 14:37 GMT)
Three-time World Cup winner and Brazil legend Pele on Wednesday said he is concerned over the lack of construction progress for his country's hosting of the 2014 World Cup, having been included on the planning committee.
Italian police raid Napoli (Oct 3, 2012 13:02 GMT)
Financial police have raided the Italian soccer federation and Napoli club offices to seize documents that involve the buying and selling of players and relations with agents.
Portugal move up to third in new FIFA rankings (Oct 3, 2012 08:41 GMT)
Portugal have made the biggest impression on FIFA's World Rankings for October, rising to third, while Colombia have broken into the top ten.
Copa Sud: Defending champions held by Emelec (Oct 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Defending Copa Sudamericana champions Universidad de Chile could only manage a 2-2 draw against Ecuadorian side Emelec in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
FIFA suspends bin Hammam aide Chirakal (Oct 2, 2012 18:29 GMT)
FIFA has suspended an aide to former presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam for refusing to cooperate with investigations regarding his boss.
CONCACAF: Mexico-Guyana moved to Phoenix (Oct 2, 2012 14:41 GMT)
The 2014 World Cup CONCACAF qualifier between Guyana and Mexico will be played Oct. 12 in Phoenix, Arizona, the Mexico Football Federation said Tuesday.
Pienaar retires from international football (Oct 2, 2012 12:46 GMT)
South Africa captain Steven Pienaar has retired from international football, preferring to focus on his club career at Everton.
Del Piero ready for A-League bow with Sydney (Oct 2, 2012 10:02 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero has announced his availability for Sydney FC's A-League opener against the Wellington Phoenix this weekend.
Sundowns coach Neeskens attacked by fans (Oct 1, 2012 15:27 GMT)
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Johan Neeskens has said he will not quit his job at the South African club despite being attacked by fans after a defeat to Moroka Swallows.
Juninho owes his impressive form to fellow veterans (Oct 1, 2012 13:08 GMT)
Juninho Pernambucano has credited the inspiration he has drawn from fellow veterans Clarence Seedorf and Deco for his recent impressive form for Vasco de Gama.
Ramalho: Refs driving Neymar out of Brazil (Oct 1, 2012 12:13 GMT)
Santos manager Muricy Ramalho has claimed Neymar is being victimised by referees and suggested it is time for the Brazil star to leave his homeland in the wake of a controversial red card.
Mexico: Santos Laguna notch impressive win (Oct 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Santos Laguna leapt to sixth in the Apertura table with a 3-1 win at Atlante.
Argentina: Newell's unbeaten, River thrash Arsenal (Oct 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Apertura leaders Newell's Old Boys stretched their unbeaten start to the season to nine games but they could only get a point at Tigre.
Brazil: Fluminense extend lead, woe for Neymar (Oct 1, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense took advantage of another slip from Atletico Mineiro to stretch their lead at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro with a 1-0 win at Flamengo.
