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Mahjoub quits African Champions League finalists (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Coach Mrad Mahjoub, who took unfashionable Tunisian team CS Sfaxien to the African Champions League final, has quit seven weeks after their last-gasp defeat.
Thailand beat Vietnam 3-1 to win King's Cup (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Thailand romped to a 3-1 victory over arch rivals Vietnam to win the annual King's Cup tournament for the first time in six years. Suksomkit, Tonkanya and Nuthnum scored the goals.
Africa expert Neveu named new Togo coach (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Patrice Neveu has been named as the new coach of Togo, just two months after being sacked by Guinea, the Togo Football Federation has confirmed.
Vasco hopeful of signing Romario again (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Vasco da Gama said on Thursday they hoped to find their way around a FIFA ruling and bring back 40-year-old striker Romario for a fourth stint at the club.
Vietnam beat Singapore to reach King's Cup final (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
A strike from frontman Le Cong Vinh eight minutes from time helped Vietnam to a 3-2 victory over Singapore on Thursday to set up a clash with hosts Thailand in the final of the King's Cup tournament.
Alianza Lima win Peruvian championship (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Alianza Lima won the Peruvian championship after beating Cienciano 3-1 in the second leg of the final. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Alianza levelled the score when Ernesto Arakaki netted.
Scolari aims to lead Brazil at 2014 World Cup (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed he would relish managing Brazil at the 2014 World Cup, should his native country win the right to host the event.
Former France coach steps in at Zamalek (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Henri Michel, recently fired after a brief coaching spell in Qatar, has taken a short-term contract with Egypt's Zamalek after the club had a last-minute change of heart over a new trainer.
Horror mortar attack on Iraqi league champs (Dec 25, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Four members of Iraqi league championship winners Al Zawra'a have been injured, three of them seriously, in a mortar attack on the club's stadium on Sunday.
San Lorenzo appoint former U's boss Diaz (Dec 24, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former Argentina international Ramon Diaz was named as coach of San Lorenzo on Sunday.
Colo Colo win play-off to win 25th Chilean title (Dec 24, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Colo Colo came from behind to beat Audax Italiano 3-2 in the second leg of the final to win the Chilean Clausura championship and complete a double on Saturday.
Aussie sides face tough Champions League debuts (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Adelaide United and Sydney FC face difficult routes to the quarter-finals as Australian clubs debut in the Asian Champions League competition next year.
La Volpe takes over at Velez, swaps with Russo (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ricardo La Volpe was named as the new coach of Velez Sarsfield on Thursday, one week after quitting Boca Juniors following their spectacular failure to win the Argentine championship.
Fernandez sets Colo Colo on way to easy win in final (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Midfielder Matias Fernandez scored another outstanding goal to help Colo Colo beat Audax Italiano 3-0 in the first leg of the Chilean championship final on Wednesday.
Cienciano win Peru Clausura as Boys survive drop (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Provincial club Cienciano won the Peruvian Clausura championship in dramatic style on Wednesday, beating Universitario 2-1 with a last-minute goal in a playoff.
Jonatas's father released by kidnappers, club say (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The father of Espanyol midfielder Jonatas has been released after being held hostage by kidnappers in Brazil for over a week, the Primera Liga club said on Thursday.
Cucuta make history by winning Colombia title (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cucuta made history on Wednesday by winning the Colombian championship for the first time after a 1-1 draw away to Tolima in the second leg of the final.
Japan's Alex to join Miyamoto at Salzburg (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Japan midfielder Alex is set to join international team mate Tsuneyasu Miyamoto at Austrian club Salzburg, J-League champions Urawa Reds said on Thursday.
Libertadores holders Inter handed tough draw (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Holders Internacional were given a tricky draw on Wednesday for next year's South American Libertadores Cup.
FIFA lifts international suspension on Iran (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA has lifted its international ban on Iran on Wednesday. FIFA's executive committee suspended Iran from all international competitions last month because of government interference in running the g
Blades looking to bring in boys from Brazil (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sheffield United are in talks over a proposed exclusive partnership with Sao Paulo. Preliminary negotiations are due to start early next year with the Brazilian giants who have produced a number of st
Lucas Neill's playlist (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
What's on Lucas Neill's Nike+iPod playlist? Check out the Socceroo fullback's top 10.
Tens of thousands welcome home Internacional (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Porto Alegre to welcome home club world champions Internacional on Tuesday
Delgado apologises after mass brawl (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former Ecuador striker Agustin Delgado has apologised for his part in a vicious brawl at the end of LDU's 1-1 draw at home to Barcelona on Sunday.
Keeper Sanchez ends seven-year Guadalajara stay (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Mexico goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez has announced is leaving Guadalajara after seven years at the club - just one week after the Chivas won the championship for the first time in nine years.
Cannavaro scoops FIFA World Player of the Year (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Italy's Fabio Cannavaro completed an outstanding year of achievement on Monday when he added FIFA's World Player of the Year crown to the European Footballer of the Year award he won last month.
Round-up of action from South America (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cienciano recovered from a 12-hour bus journey across the Andes to beat Melgar 2-1 at the weekend and force a playoff with Universitario to decide the second stage of the Peruvian championship.
Brazil finish 2006 on top of FIFA rankings (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil have finished top of the FIFA rankings for a fifth year in succession with world champions Italy close behind in second. Nigeria are among the other notable movers of the year.
Australia in spotlight at Asian Cup finals draw (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
All eyes will be on debutants Australia when the draw for next year's Asian Cup finals is held amid much glitz and fanfare at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Tuesday.
El Nacional's title overshadowed by brawl (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
El Nacional won the Ecuadorean championship for the second time in a row on Sunday but an ugly brawl at the end of another match overshadowed the celebrations.
Melbourne secure A-League minor championship (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Melbourne wrapped up the Australian A-League minor championship on Sunday with four rounds to spare after beating Auckland 4-0.
Boca want over €20m from Real for Gago (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors president Mauricio Macri arrived in Madrid on Saturday to negotiate the sale of Fernando Gago to Real Madrid saying he wants over 20 million euros ($26.22 million) for the highly rated mi
'Others ready if Brazil blow 2014 bid' - Blatter (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned Brazil on Sunday that there were several other countries in line to host the 2014 World Cup if their bid was not up to scratch.
FIFA president Blatter to lift ban on Iran (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
World soccer's ruling body FIFA has decided to lift its international ban on Iran, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Sunday.
Inter have nothing to fear from Barcelona - Coach (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Libertadores Cup holders Internacional have nothing to fear from hot favourites Barcelona in the Club World Cup final, coach Abel Braga said on Saturday.
'Barca are not World Club Cup faves' - Rijkaard (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard was forced to repeat almost ad nauseam on Saturday that his side were not favourites to win the Club World Cup.
Russo replaces La Volpe as Boca Jnrs coach (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Miguel Angel Russo will replace Ricardo La Volpe as Boca Juniors coach after the team lost the Argentine championship in a playoff.
Cannavaro - World Soccer's Player of the Year (Dec 15, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Fabio Cannavaro, who skippered Italy to victory at the World Cup, was named World Soccer's World Player of the Year on Friday - only the second defender to win the honour in the awards' 25-year histor
Wilson: Our friends from North Korea (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Steve Wilson samples a fascinating contrast between fans on Korean derby day.
Boca Juniors coach La Volpe hands in resignation (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors coach Ricardo La Volpe said he would resign after they lost 2-1 to Estudiantes in a playoff for the Argentine championship on Wednesday.
La Volpe quits after play-off defeat (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors coach Ricardo la Volpe said he would resign after they lost 2-1 to Estudiantes in a playoff for the Argentine championship on Wednesday.
Estudiantes take title (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Estudiantes came from behind to beat defending champions Boca Juniors 2-1 in a playoff on Wednesday to win the Argentine championship for the first time in 23 years.
South Africa dismisses World Cup concerns (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
South Africa on Wednesday dismissed concerns it had fallen behind in 2010 World Cup preparations, saying it had made headway in modernising stadiums and making the streets safe for visitors.
Brazil officially submit bid to host 2014 World Cup (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil formally submitted a bid to FIFA to host the 2014 World Cup on Wednesday, hoping to bring the tournament to the country for the first time since 1950. The voting takes place next November.
Australia dismiss Asian Cup security concerns (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Australia have dismissed reports they were concerned about security at next year's Asian Cup and said they were happy to be based in any of the four hosting countries.
Injury scuppers McManaman's plans for return (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Steve McManaman's dream of making a return to action with Hong Kong Rangers has been scuppered by a knee injury.
Heads roll at FIFA over sponsorship ruling (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA has dismissed marketing director Jerome Valcke and three other employees following last week's New York court ruling against world soccer's governing body in a sponsorship case.
Brazil to make official bid for 2014 World Cup (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil will officially inform FIFA on Wednesday of its bid to host the 2014 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Tuesday.
Internacional coach wants to keep prodigy Pato (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Internacional coach Abel Braga on Tuesday warned media and prospective suitors alike to keep their hands off prodigious teenager Pato Alexandre.
Barcelona signal intent to be 'world champions' (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
European champions Barcelona warned on Tuesday that they were deadly serious about creating history by lifting the Club World Cup.
McManaman set to play for Hong Kong club? (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former England international Steve McManaman is on the verge of signing for Hong Kong First Division League side Hong Kong Rangers, according to reports.
Libertad coach resigns after winning title (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Libertad coach Gerardo Martino resigned on Monday, one day after his team won the Paraguayan championship.
Gonzalez cleared to make return to Chile squad (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The president of the Chilean Football Association has confirmed midfielder Mark Gonzalez will again be available for selection for the national team from the start of next year.
America stall Motors to book Barca showdown (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Mexico's America scraped a 1-0 victory over South Korea's Chonbuk Motors on Monday to set up a dream semi-final with Barcelona at the Club World Cup.
Shock Boca loss sets up Argentine title play-off (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors, needing only a draw to clinch the Argentine championship, crashed to a shock 2-1 home defeat by Lanus on Sunday to set up a title playoff against Estudiantes.
Guadalajara beat Toluca to win Apertura final (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular club, won the Apertura championship in dramatic style on Sunday by coming from behind to beat Toluca 2-1 away in the second leg of the final.
Al Ahli beat Auckland to set up Internacional clash (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
African champions Al Ahli beat New Zealand's Auckland City 2-0 on Sunday to earn a crack at Brazil's Internacional at the Club World Cup.
Zidane heads home in Algeria state visit (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Zinedine Zidane will give Algeria a badly-needed morale boost on Monday when he starts a visit to his ancestral home, a war-damaged nation that has long seen the French footballer as an icon of succes
FIFA may give automatic berth to hosts in CWC (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA is considering granting an automatic berth to a representative from the host country in the Club World Cup and expanding the number of teams from six to eight, a senior federation official said o
Running for the world (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie speaks to Internacional striker Fernandao before the Club World Cup.
Marioni strikes again as Toluca hold Guadalajara (Dec 8, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Argentine striker Bruno Marioni scored his 13th goal of the competition as Toluca drew 1-1 at Guadalajara in the first leg of the Mexican championship final on Thursday.
S America retains gruelling WC qualifying (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA have decided to allow South America to keep its controversial World Cup qualifying tournament in which the 10 teams take part in a single group and play each other twice.
Internacional to unleash teenage star on Barca (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
European champions Barcelona may have to tame a prodigious Brazilian teenager known as 'Alex the Duck' in order to lift the Club World Cup this month where they could face Internacional in the final.
World Cup was not defensive, says Parreira (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira on Wednesday refuted the suggestion that this year's World Cup in Germany was defensive.
FIFA explore international player insurance (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA have announced they will set up a working group to look at whether a widespread insurance programme for players on international duty should be introduced.
Cavenaghi set to leave Spartak in off season (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Spartak Moscow have agreed to release Argentine forward Fernando Cavenaghi in the off season, the Russian Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Rossato needs op after training ground fight (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Sociedad's Brazilian defender Adriano Rossato will have surgery on a collapsed right cheekbone on Wednesday after a fight during training with team mate Juanito.
UEFA to reconsider Gibraltar's sporting status (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
UEFA's Executive Committee will reconsider Gibraltar's controversial request for UEFA membership this week in the face of strong opposition from the Spanish football association.
'Brazil not certain to get 2014 World Cup' (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil's staging of the 2014 World Cup is not a foregone conclusion despite a commitment to rotating future tournaments around the continental confederations, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wedne
World Cup 'tout' Warner escapes FIFA action (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA's executive committee has expressed disapproval at the conduct of vice-president Jack Warner following the alleged resale of World Cup tickets, but said it would not pursue any further disciplina
FIFA confident about 2010 World Cup preparations (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he was confident that South Africa would be ready to stage the World Cup in 2010 despite concerns over delays in the building of new stadiums.
Autuori returns for another stint at Cruzeiro (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Paulo Autuori is to return for a third stint as coach of Cruzeiro, where he won the South American Libertadores Cup in 1997, the club said Tuesday.
No special treatment for Ronaldinho - Dunga (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil coach Dunga made clear on Tuesday that he would not offer any special treatment to Ronaldinho or guarantee him a place in the national team.
Downie: The best of the boys from Brazil (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie attends Brazil's Player of the Year event - and it's glory for Sao Paulo.
Round-up of action from South America (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Uruguay was left without any professional football at the weekend as the referees protested at an attack on an official at a reserve team game the week before.
FIFA prepare to examine case against Warner (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA's executive committee will hear evidence about alleged misconduct by vice-president Jack Warner at a two-day meeting in Zurich this week.
Draw sends Guadalajara into Mexican final (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Guadalajara held on for a goalless draw away to America in a clash of Mexico's two biggest clubs to reach the final of the Apertura championship on Sunday.
Buchwald to quit as coach of Urawa Reds (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former World Cup winner Guido Buchwald said on Monday that he will leave Japan's Urawa Reds at the end of the season and return to Germany.
Boca miss chance to wrap up Argentine title (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors, needing to beat Belgrano to win the Argentine championship with a game to spare, lost 1-0 as second-placed Estudiantes drew 2-2 at Argentinos Juniors to keep the title race alive.
Internacional sign off with 4-1 home defeat (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
South American champions Internacional, playing their last match before the World Club championship, were thrashed 4-1 at home by Goias in their final league game of the season.
Referee attacked in African Confederation Cup (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
South African referee David Bennett was attacked after Royal Armed Forces of Morocco were denied a stoppage time goal in the African Confederation Cup second leg against Etoile Sahel of Tunisia on Sat
Melbourne beat Adelaide to extend A-League lead (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Melbourne extended their lead at the top of the A-League standings to 13 points this weekend with a 3-1 victory in Adelaide while nearest rivals Sydney were held to a scoreless draw.
Urawa Reds win first Japanese championship (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Urawa Reds won Japan's J-League championship for the first time after a 3-2 home win over Gamba Osaka on Saturday. Brazilian striker Washington scored twice in Saitama.
World Cup bids need to be green, UNEP says (Dec 1, 2006 12:00 GMT)
World soccer's governing body FIFA lags behind other international sports organisations when it comes to protecting the environment at major tournaments, the head of the United Nations Environmental P
Suazo strikes as Colo Colo earn draw (Dec 1, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Colo Colo striker Humberto Suazo struck his ninth goal of the competition as the Chileans held Mexico's Pachuca to a 1-1 draw away from home in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana final yesterday.
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Mahjoub quits African Champions League finalists (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Coach Mrad Mahjoub, who took unfashionable Tunisian team CS Sfaxien to the African Champions League final, has quit seven weeks after their last-gasp defeat.
Thailand beat Vietnam 3-1 to win King's Cup (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Thailand romped to a 3-1 victory over arch rivals Vietnam to win the annual King's Cup tournament for the first time in six years. Suksomkit, Tonkanya and Nuthnum scored the goals.
Africa expert Neveu named new Togo coach (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Patrice Neveu has been named as the new coach of Togo, just two months after being sacked by Guinea, the Togo Football Federation has confirmed.
Vasco hopeful of signing Romario again (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Vasco da Gama said on Thursday they hoped to find their way around a FIFA ruling and bring back 40-year-old striker Romario for a fourth stint at the club.
Vietnam beat Singapore to reach King's Cup final (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
A strike from frontman Le Cong Vinh eight minutes from time helped Vietnam to a 3-2 victory over Singapore on Thursday to set up a clash with hosts Thailand in the final of the King's Cup tournament.
Alianza Lima win Peruvian championship (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Alianza Lima won the Peruvian championship after beating Cienciano 3-1 in the second leg of the final. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Alianza levelled the score when Ernesto Arakaki netted.
Scolari aims to lead Brazil at 2014 World Cup (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed he would relish managing Brazil at the 2014 World Cup, should his native country win the right to host the event.
Former France coach steps in at Zamalek (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Henri Michel, recently fired after a brief coaching spell in Qatar, has taken a short-term contract with Egypt's Zamalek after the club had a last-minute change of heart over a new trainer.
Horror mortar attack on Iraqi league champs (Dec 25, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Four members of Iraqi league championship winners Al Zawra'a have been injured, three of them seriously, in a mortar attack on the club's stadium on Sunday.
San Lorenzo appoint former U's boss Diaz (Dec 24, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former Argentina international Ramon Diaz was named as coach of San Lorenzo on Sunday.
Colo Colo win play-off to win 25th Chilean title (Dec 24, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Colo Colo came from behind to beat Audax Italiano 3-2 in the second leg of the final to win the Chilean Clausura championship and complete a double on Saturday.
Aussie sides face tough Champions League debuts (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Adelaide United and Sydney FC face difficult routes to the quarter-finals as Australian clubs debut in the Asian Champions League competition next year.
La Volpe takes over at Velez, swaps with Russo (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ricardo La Volpe was named as the new coach of Velez Sarsfield on Thursday, one week after quitting Boca Juniors following their spectacular failure to win the Argentine championship.
Fernandez sets Colo Colo on way to easy win in final (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Midfielder Matias Fernandez scored another outstanding goal to help Colo Colo beat Audax Italiano 3-0 in the first leg of the Chilean championship final on Wednesday.
Cienciano win Peru Clausura as Boys survive drop (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Provincial club Cienciano won the Peruvian Clausura championship in dramatic style on Wednesday, beating Universitario 2-1 with a last-minute goal in a playoff.
Jonatas's father released by kidnappers, club say (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The father of Espanyol midfielder Jonatas has been released after being held hostage by kidnappers in Brazil for over a week, the Primera Liga club said on Thursday.
Cucuta make history by winning Colombia title (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cucuta made history on Wednesday by winning the Colombian championship for the first time after a 1-1 draw away to Tolima in the second leg of the final.
Japan's Alex to join Miyamoto at Salzburg (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Japan midfielder Alex is set to join international team mate Tsuneyasu Miyamoto at Austrian club Salzburg, J-League champions Urawa Reds said on Thursday.
Libertadores holders Inter handed tough draw (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Holders Internacional were given a tricky draw on Wednesday for next year's South American Libertadores Cup.
FIFA lifts international suspension on Iran (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA has lifted its international ban on Iran on Wednesday. FIFA's executive committee suspended Iran from all international competitions last month because of government interference in running the g
Blades looking to bring in boys from Brazil (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sheffield United are in talks over a proposed exclusive partnership with Sao Paulo. Preliminary negotiations are due to start early next year with the Brazilian giants who have produced a number of st
Lucas Neill's playlist (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
What's on Lucas Neill's Nike+iPod playlist? Check out the Socceroo fullback's top 10.
Tens of thousands welcome home Internacional (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Porto Alegre to welcome home club world champions Internacional on Tuesday
Delgado apologises after mass brawl (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former Ecuador striker Agustin Delgado has apologised for his part in a vicious brawl at the end of LDU's 1-1 draw at home to Barcelona on Sunday.
Keeper Sanchez ends seven-year Guadalajara stay (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Mexico goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez has announced is leaving Guadalajara after seven years at the club - just one week after the Chivas won the championship for the first time in nine years.
Cannavaro scoops FIFA World Player of the Year (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Italy's Fabio Cannavaro completed an outstanding year of achievement on Monday when he added FIFA's World Player of the Year crown to the European Footballer of the Year award he won last month.
Round-up of action from South America (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cienciano recovered from a 12-hour bus journey across the Andes to beat Melgar 2-1 at the weekend and force a playoff with Universitario to decide the second stage of the Peruvian championship.
Brazil finish 2006 on top of FIFA rankings (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil have finished top of the FIFA rankings for a fifth year in succession with world champions Italy close behind in second. Nigeria are among the other notable movers of the year.
Australia in spotlight at Asian Cup finals draw (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
All eyes will be on debutants Australia when the draw for next year's Asian Cup finals is held amid much glitz and fanfare at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Tuesday.
El Nacional's title overshadowed by brawl (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
El Nacional won the Ecuadorean championship for the second time in a row on Sunday but an ugly brawl at the end of another match overshadowed the celebrations.
Melbourne secure A-League minor championship (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Melbourne wrapped up the Australian A-League minor championship on Sunday with four rounds to spare after beating Auckland 4-0.
Boca want over €20m from Real for Gago (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors president Mauricio Macri arrived in Madrid on Saturday to negotiate the sale of Fernando Gago to Real Madrid saying he wants over 20 million euros ($26.22 million) for the highly rated mi
'Others ready if Brazil blow 2014 bid' - Blatter (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned Brazil on Sunday that there were several other countries in line to host the 2014 World Cup if their bid was not up to scratch.
FIFA president Blatter to lift ban on Iran (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
World soccer's ruling body FIFA has decided to lift its international ban on Iran, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Sunday.
Inter have nothing to fear from Barcelona - Coach (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Libertadores Cup holders Internacional have nothing to fear from hot favourites Barcelona in the Club World Cup final, coach Abel Braga said on Saturday.
'Barca are not World Club Cup faves' - Rijkaard (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard was forced to repeat almost ad nauseam on Saturday that his side were not favourites to win the Club World Cup.
Russo replaces La Volpe as Boca Jnrs coach (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Miguel Angel Russo will replace Ricardo La Volpe as Boca Juniors coach after the team lost the Argentine championship in a playoff.
Cannavaro - World Soccer's Player of the Year (Dec 15, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Fabio Cannavaro, who skippered Italy to victory at the World Cup, was named World Soccer's World Player of the Year on Friday - only the second defender to win the honour in the awards' 25-year histor
Wilson: Our friends from North Korea (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Steve Wilson samples a fascinating contrast between fans on Korean derby day.
Boca Juniors coach La Volpe hands in resignation (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors coach Ricardo La Volpe said he would resign after they lost 2-1 to Estudiantes in a playoff for the Argentine championship on Wednesday.
La Volpe quits after play-off defeat (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors coach Ricardo la Volpe said he would resign after they lost 2-1 to Estudiantes in a playoff for the Argentine championship on Wednesday.
Estudiantes take title (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Estudiantes came from behind to beat defending champions Boca Juniors 2-1 in a playoff on Wednesday to win the Argentine championship for the first time in 23 years.
South Africa dismisses World Cup concerns (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
South Africa on Wednesday dismissed concerns it had fallen behind in 2010 World Cup preparations, saying it had made headway in modernising stadiums and making the streets safe for visitors.
Brazil officially submit bid to host 2014 World Cup (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil formally submitted a bid to FIFA to host the 2014 World Cup on Wednesday, hoping to bring the tournament to the country for the first time since 1950. The voting takes place next November.
Australia dismiss Asian Cup security concerns (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Australia have dismissed reports they were concerned about security at next year's Asian Cup and said they were happy to be based in any of the four hosting countries.
Injury scuppers McManaman's plans for return (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Steve McManaman's dream of making a return to action with Hong Kong Rangers has been scuppered by a knee injury.
Heads roll at FIFA over sponsorship ruling (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA has dismissed marketing director Jerome Valcke and three other employees following last week's New York court ruling against world soccer's governing body in a sponsorship case.
Brazil to make official bid for 2014 World Cup (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil will officially inform FIFA on Wednesday of its bid to host the 2014 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Tuesday.
Internacional coach wants to keep prodigy Pato (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Internacional coach Abel Braga on Tuesday warned media and prospective suitors alike to keep their hands off prodigious teenager Pato Alexandre.
Barcelona signal intent to be 'world champions' (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
European champions Barcelona warned on Tuesday that they were deadly serious about creating history by lifting the Club World Cup.
McManaman set to play for Hong Kong club? (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former England international Steve McManaman is on the verge of signing for Hong Kong First Division League side Hong Kong Rangers, according to reports.
Libertad coach resigns after winning title (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Libertad coach Gerardo Martino resigned on Monday, one day after his team won the Paraguayan championship.
Gonzalez cleared to make return to Chile squad (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The president of the Chilean Football Association has confirmed midfielder Mark Gonzalez will again be available for selection for the national team from the start of next year.
America stall Motors to book Barca showdown (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Mexico's America scraped a 1-0 victory over South Korea's Chonbuk Motors on Monday to set up a dream semi-final with Barcelona at the Club World Cup.
Shock Boca loss sets up Argentine title play-off (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors, needing only a draw to clinch the Argentine championship, crashed to a shock 2-1 home defeat by Lanus on Sunday to set up a title playoff against Estudiantes.
Guadalajara beat Toluca to win Apertura final (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular club, won the Apertura championship in dramatic style on Sunday by coming from behind to beat Toluca 2-1 away in the second leg of the final.
Al Ahli beat Auckland to set up Internacional clash (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
African champions Al Ahli beat New Zealand's Auckland City 2-0 on Sunday to earn a crack at Brazil's Internacional at the Club World Cup.
Zidane heads home in Algeria state visit (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Zinedine Zidane will give Algeria a badly-needed morale boost on Monday when he starts a visit to his ancestral home, a war-damaged nation that has long seen the French footballer as an icon of succes
FIFA may give automatic berth to hosts in CWC (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA is considering granting an automatic berth to a representative from the host country in the Club World Cup and expanding the number of teams from six to eight, a senior federation official said o
Running for the world (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie speaks to Internacional striker Fernandao before the Club World Cup.
Marioni strikes again as Toluca hold Guadalajara (Dec 8, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Argentine striker Bruno Marioni scored his 13th goal of the competition as Toluca drew 1-1 at Guadalajara in the first leg of the Mexican championship final on Thursday.
S America retains gruelling WC qualifying (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA have decided to allow South America to keep its controversial World Cup qualifying tournament in which the 10 teams take part in a single group and play each other twice.
Internacional to unleash teenage star on Barca (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
European champions Barcelona may have to tame a prodigious Brazilian teenager known as 'Alex the Duck' in order to lift the Club World Cup this month where they could face Internacional in the final.
World Cup was not defensive, says Parreira (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira on Wednesday refuted the suggestion that this year's World Cup in Germany was defensive.
FIFA explore international player insurance (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA have announced they will set up a working group to look at whether a widespread insurance programme for players on international duty should be introduced.
Cavenaghi set to leave Spartak in off season (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Spartak Moscow have agreed to release Argentine forward Fernando Cavenaghi in the off season, the Russian Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Rossato needs op after training ground fight (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Sociedad's Brazilian defender Adriano Rossato will have surgery on a collapsed right cheekbone on Wednesday after a fight during training with team mate Juanito.
UEFA to reconsider Gibraltar's sporting status (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
UEFA's Executive Committee will reconsider Gibraltar's controversial request for UEFA membership this week in the face of strong opposition from the Spanish football association.
'Brazil not certain to get 2014 World Cup' (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil's staging of the 2014 World Cup is not a foregone conclusion despite a commitment to rotating future tournaments around the continental confederations, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wedne
World Cup 'tout' Warner escapes FIFA action (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA's executive committee has expressed disapproval at the conduct of vice-president Jack Warner following the alleged resale of World Cup tickets, but said it would not pursue any further disciplina
FIFA confident about 2010 World Cup preparations (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he was confident that South Africa would be ready to stage the World Cup in 2010 despite concerns over delays in the building of new stadiums.
Autuori returns for another stint at Cruzeiro (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Paulo Autuori is to return for a third stint as coach of Cruzeiro, where he won the South American Libertadores Cup in 1997, the club said Tuesday.
No special treatment for Ronaldinho - Dunga (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil coach Dunga made clear on Tuesday that he would not offer any special treatment to Ronaldinho or guarantee him a place in the national team.
Downie: The best of the boys from Brazil (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie attends Brazil's Player of the Year event - and it's glory for Sao Paulo.
Round-up of action from South America (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Uruguay was left without any professional football at the weekend as the referees protested at an attack on an official at a reserve team game the week before.
FIFA prepare to examine case against Warner (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA's executive committee will hear evidence about alleged misconduct by vice-president Jack Warner at a two-day meeting in Zurich this week.
Draw sends Guadalajara into Mexican final (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Guadalajara held on for a goalless draw away to America in a clash of Mexico's two biggest clubs to reach the final of the Apertura championship on Sunday.
Buchwald to quit as coach of Urawa Reds (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former World Cup winner Guido Buchwald said on Monday that he will leave Japan's Urawa Reds at the end of the season and return to Germany.
Boca miss chance to wrap up Argentine title (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors, needing to beat Belgrano to win the Argentine championship with a game to spare, lost 1-0 as second-placed Estudiantes drew 2-2 at Argentinos Juniors to keep the title race alive.
Internacional sign off with 4-1 home defeat (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
South American champions Internacional, playing their last match before the World Club championship, were thrashed 4-1 at home by Goias in their final league game of the season.
Referee attacked in African Confederation Cup (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
South African referee David Bennett was attacked after Royal Armed Forces of Morocco were denied a stoppage time goal in the African Confederation Cup second leg against Etoile Sahel of Tunisia on Sat
Melbourne beat Adelaide to extend A-League lead (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Melbourne extended their lead at the top of the A-League standings to 13 points this weekend with a 3-1 victory in Adelaide while nearest rivals Sydney were held to a scoreless draw.
Urawa Reds win first Japanese championship (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Urawa Reds won Japan's J-League championship for the first time after a 3-2 home win over Gamba Osaka on Saturday. Brazilian striker Washington scored twice in Saitama.
World Cup bids need to be green, UNEP says (Dec 1, 2006 12:00 GMT)
World soccer's governing body FIFA lags behind other international sports organisations when it comes to protecting the environment at major tournaments, the head of the United Nations Environmental P
Suazo strikes as Colo Colo earn draw (Dec 1, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Colo Colo striker Humberto Suazo struck his ninth goal of the competition as the Chileans held Mexico's Pachuca to a 1-1 draw away from home in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana final yesterday.
