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Prandelli: Defeat to USA was undeserved (Feb 29, 2012 23:14 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was disappointed, but not distraught, after his side's 1-0 friendly defeat against the United States in Genoa.
Friendlies: Robben denies England, USA win (Feb 29, 2012 21:59 GMT)
England produced a stirring finish to rally from two goals down but a late goal from Arjen Robben handed Netherlands a 3-2 win.
ANC: Big wins for Cape Verde and DR Congo (Feb 29, 2012 21:12 GMT)
Cape Verde and DR Congo took major steps towards securing their places in the final round of 2013 African Nations Cup qualifying by posting 4-0 victories over Madagascar and Seychelles in the away legs of their qualifiers.
First XI: Backheeled goals (Feb 29, 2012 08:59 GMT)
After Cristiano Ronaldo's effort at the weekend, we select a First XI backheeled goals.
Guadalajara could target Guardiola, says owner (Feb 29, 2012 08:39 GMT)
Mexican side Guadalajara could target Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola when his contract expires in the summer, according to ambitious owner Jorge Vergara.
Gorosito resigns from Argentinos after car crash (Feb 29, 2012 07:34 GMT)
Argentinos Juniors coach Nestor Gorosito has resigned after suffering intestinal damage and a fractured vertebra in a car crash hours before his team lost against San Lorenzo.
Neymar: Ronaldinho talks up Barca (Feb 28, 2012 11:27 GMT)
Neymar has revealed that Brazil team-mate Ronaldinho has been trying to convince him to sign for Barcelona when he eventually decides to leave Santos to test himself in Europe.
From tragedy to triumph (Feb 28, 2012 09:24 GMT)
Firdose Moonda speaks to Zambian goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene about their ANC triumph.
Landon Donovan withdraws from USA squad (Feb 27, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Landon Donovan is the highest-profile of three withdrawals from the United States team to face Italy on Wednesday.
Argentina: Boca, Velez and Tigre notch wins (Feb 27, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors, Velez Sarsfield and Tigre each picked up their second win in three games at the start of the new Clausura campaign.
Mexico: Morelia move top, Chivas edge Santos (Feb 27, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Morelia extended their outstanding start to the Torneo Clausura to move top of the table with victory over Cruz Azul.
Balotelli left out of Italy squad, Borini included (Feb 26, 2012 20:55 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has dropped Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli for Wednesday's friendly against United States in Genoa.
A-League: Central Coast Mariners slip up again (Feb 26, 2012 09:29 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners' poor recent run continued as the A-League leaders slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Melbourne Heart.
Argentina: Estudiantes claim first victory (Feb 26, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Estudiantes claimed their first win of the new Clausura season with a 2-0 success against Independiente.
Brazil: Neymar bags brace to boost Santos (Feb 26, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A brace from starlet Neymar helped Santos to a 6-1 thrashing of eight-man Ponte Preta in the Campeonato Paulista on Saturday.
Off the Ball: Banega balls up, C-Ron v Messi rap (Feb 25, 2012 11:14 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Messi and Ronaldo have a rap battle, Ever Banega runs over himself.
Friendly: South Korea overcome Uzbekistan (Feb 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A brace from Lee Dong-Gook helped South Korea claim a 4-2 victory over Uzbekistan in their friendly on Saturday.
Argentina: All Boys extend run with late winner (Feb 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
All Boys extended their superb start to the Clausura season with a 1-0 win over Atletico Rafaela thanks to Matias Perez Garcia's late goal.
Coach Raymond Verheijen quits Wales (Feb 24, 2012 18:52 GMT)
Raymond Verheijen's often controversial spell with the Wales national side has come to an end after the Football Association of Wales announced that they had accepted his resignation.
Ex-Nigerian FIFA member loses bribes appeal (Feb 24, 2012 14:51 GMT)
Nigeria's former FIFA member Amos Adamu has lost his appeal against a three-year ban over World Cup bid bribes.
Johan Cruyff set for Guadalajara consultant role (Feb 24, 2012 08:04 GMT)
Dutch legend Johan Cruyff is set to join struggling Mexican side Guadalajara as a consultant.
Copa Lib: Messi's cousin earns Olimpia win (Feb 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paraguayan side Olimpia had Lionel Messi's cousin to thank for their Copa Libertadores Group Two victory over Argentina's Lanus.
Copa Lib: Velez & Universidad cruise to victory (Feb 23, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A hat-trick by Junior Fernandes helped Universidad de Chile hammer Argentina's Godoy Cruz 5-1 and spark their Copa Libertadores campaign into life.
FIFA panel calls for more on-field handshakes (Feb 22, 2012 14:54 GMT)
A FIFA expert panel chaired by German legend Franz Beckenbauer has recommended that players should shake hands on the field more in order to improve the game's image.
Copa Libertadores: Venezuelan trio fall (Feb 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Cruz Azul and Union Espanola each recorded their second win in the Copa Libertadores group stage when they saw off Venezuelan opposition.
Indian Premier League postponed over venues (Feb 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
The start of the first ever Indian Premier League Soccer (PLS) campaign has been postponed because of problems with the venues.
Iranians cancel game due to Avram Grant (Feb 21, 2012 09:56 GMT)
Partizan Belgrade manager Avram Grant claims Iranian side Sepahan Isfahan have pulled out of a friendly with his club because he is Israeli.
Argentina: Tigre maintain unbeaten start (Feb 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Tigre saw off San Martin San Juan 3-1 to make it four points from their opening two games of the Clausura season.
Australia recall Bresciano for Saudi qualifier (Feb 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Mark Bresciano has been included in a Socceroos squad for the first time since the 2010 World Cup.
Bellamy to make final Wales appearance (Feb 20, 2012 12:54 GMT)
Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy has been included in the Wales squad for the Gary Speed Memorial match against Costa Rica, a game that could be his last at international level.
Gyan: I'll be stronger after Ghana break (Feb 20, 2012 11:50 GMT)
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is standing by his decision to take a break from international football but hopes his self-imposed exile will enable him to come back "bigger and mentally stronger".
Gold Coast reject Bleiberg resignation claims (Feb 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
The in-fighting at troubled A-League club Gold Coast United shows no sign of abating after the club's chief executive rejected former manager Miron Bleiberg's claim that he had resigned.
Argentina: Lanus move top, Boca held (Feb 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lanus top the Clausura table after winning their first two games of the season - the second a 1-0 victory at Indipendiente.
Bleiberg quits as Gold Coast United coach (Feb 19, 2012 12:33 GMT)
Gold Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg has quit the A-League club immediately after feeling chairman Clive Palmer "took away is dignity'' by suspending him this week.
Argentina Clausura : All Boys on the rise (Feb 19, 2012 10:29 GMT)
All Boys moved third in the Clausura table with a 2-0 win over Colon Santa Fe.
Ghana FA urges Gyan U-turn over break (Feb 18, 2012 17:45 GMT)
Asamoah Gyan has been urged by the Ghana Football Association to reconsider his decision to take a break from international football.
A-League: Rogic rocket for Mariners (Feb 18, 2012 15:45 GMT)
Teenager Tomas Rogic again showed his class with a spectacular second-half strike as the Central Coast Mariners returned to winning ways with a 2-0 A-League victory over the Wellington Phoenix at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford.
Off the Ball: Ball-ache at Rangers, Balotelli TV prank show (Feb 18, 2012 10:04 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Michael Ball reveals he had to pay Everton £4,000 out of his own pocket every time he played for cash-strapped Rangers.
Gunners face brand disloyalty in Korea (Feb 18, 2012 10:03 GMT)
John Duerden examines the strained case of Park Chu-young at Arsenal and its negative effects.
Mexico: Tecos claim shock first win (Feb 18, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Estudiantes Tecos secured their first win of the season, beating Atlante 2-1.
Argentina: Velez move top of the league (Feb 18, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield sit at the top of the embryonic Clausura table after a stunning 4-0 win at Banfield.
Copa Lib: Uruguayan clubs suffer defeat (Feb 17, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Uruguayan giants Penarol and Nacional both suffered defeats in the Copa Libertadores.
Anelka: Drogba could join me in Shanghai (Feb 17, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Nicolas Anelka remains hopeful former Chelsea strike partner Didier Drogba will join him in China at Shanghai Shenhua this summer.
TIFF points finger at Warner over Haiti funds (Feb 16, 2012 14:16 GMT)
Funds donated for earthquake-hit Haiti that never made it to the Caribbean island were paid into a bank account controlled by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) has insisted.
Copa Lib: Santos stumble in title defence (Feb 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Reigning champions Santos lost their first game in their defence of their crown as they went down 2-1 to The Strongest.
Paraguay defeat Chile in friendly match (Feb 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paraguay got the better of Chile in a friendly match played between the two nations on Wednesday.
Egyptian league to resume behind closed doors (Feb 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Newly-appointed Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Anwar Saleh has announced the domestic league will resume behind closed doors immediately after investigations into the Port Said stadium disaster are concluded.
Zambia on climb in rankings after ANC success (Feb 15, 2012 15:06 GMT)
Zambia have climbed to 43rd in the FIFA world rankings after being crowned African Nations Cup champions on Sunday.
Copa Libertadores: Boca Juniors held in opener (Feb 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors played out a goalless draw with Zamora in their Copa Libertadores Group Four clash, leaving both sides on a point.
FIFA warns Argentina over Falklands tribute (Feb 14, 2012 18:26 GMT)
FIFA have warned the Argentina Football Association that the move to rename their top league after the General Belgrano cruiser sunk during the Falklands War may breach rules on political involvement with football.
Ljungberg leaves J-League's Shimizu S-Pulse (Feb 14, 2012 13:40 GMT)
Former Sweden and Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has left Shimizu S-Pulse by mutual consent after just six months at the Japanese J-League side.
Zambia win "written in the stars", says coach (Feb 13, 2012 08:57 GMT)
Zambia coach Herve Renard believes his team's surprise victory over Ivory Coast in Sunday's African Nations Cup final was "written in the stars".
Argentina: Juniors and Velez held at home (Feb 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Argentinos Juniors were unable to make their one-man advantage count as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Union Santa Fe as both sides made a goalless start to their Argentinian Clausura campaigns.
Mexico: Puebla claim crucial victory (Feb 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Puebla recorded their second win of the Clausura season to climb away from the foot of the table as they saw off Unam Pumas 2-0.
Zambia may have destiny on their side (Feb 12, 2012 23:36 GMT)
Zambia can bury the ghost of tragedy in Africa's showpiece, says Firdose Moonda.
Argentina: Caprari goal sinks Independiente (Feb 12, 2012 11:37 GMT)
Gaston Caprari scored the only goal as San Martin San Juan won 1-0 at home to Independiente in the Argentinian Clausura.
Mexico: Tigers take top on goal difference (Feb 12, 2012 11:29 GMT)
Tigres Monterey lead the Mexican Clausura on goal difference from Santos Laguna following a 2-0 win away to San Luis with goals from Israel Jiminez and Lucas Lobos.
A-League: Perth Glory blow chance to close (Feb 11, 2012 11:36 GMT)
A late goal by Billy Mehmet was not enough for fourth-placed Perth Glory to claim a point as they went down to a 2-1 defeat at Sydney FC.
Off the Ball: Del Piero's healing voice (Feb 11, 2012 11:04 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Alessandro Del Piero awakens a girl from a coma and Adriano is put under 'house arrest' to lose weight.
Mexico: Morelia close gap on leaders (Feb 11, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Morelia closed the gap on Mexican Torneo Clausura leaders Santos Laguna to two points with a 3-1 home win.
Wenger: Henry will leave on February 16 (Feb 10, 2012 11:32 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Thierry Henry will not be extending his loan spell with Arsenal and will return to New York Red Bulls as planned on February 16.
Lomas: Wadsworth's rumble in the jungle (Feb 10, 2012 10:52 GMT)
Mick Wadsworth tells Mark Lomas about his eventful spell with DR Congo at the 2004 African Nations Cup.
Copa Lib: Internacional claim historic win (Feb 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Brazilian side Inter beat Peru's Juan Aurich 2-0 in their debut in the Copa Libertadores' group stage.
Henry loan at Arsenal will not be extended (Feb 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Thierry Henry's loan deal at Arsenal is set to come to an end next week, according to New York Bulls' boss Hans Backe.
Brazil: Neymar hat-trick inspires Santos (Feb 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Santos had starlet Neymar to thank for their 4-1 come-from-behind victory over Botafogo in the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista.
Boca return, Velez and La U lead pack (Feb 9, 2012 09:05 GMT)
Sam Kelly casts an eye on his favoured contenders for this year's crisply fresh Copa Libertadores.
Brazil: Guarani go fourth in Paulista table (Feb 9, 2012 08:38 GMT)
Tres Ronaldo scored the only goal to move Guarani to fourth in the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista table as they beat Portuguesa.
Copa Libertadores: Nacional take opening win (Feb 9, 2012 08:29 GMT)
Uruguayan giants Nacional claimed a 2-1 away win over Brazil's Vasco da Gama in their first match of the Copa Libertadores group stage.
Senegal sack Traore after ANC humiliation (Feb 8, 2012 10:29 GMT)
Amara Traore has been relieved of his duties as Senegal coach after the country's spectacular failure at the 2012 African Nations Cup.
Copa Lib: Nine-man Fluminense claim victory (Feb 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Nine-man Fluminense defeated Argentina's Arsenal 1-0 in the opening night of the Copa Libertadores group stage.
ANC: Ivory Coast and Zambia reach final (Feb 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Zambia booked their place in the African Nations Cup final after substitute Emmanuel Mayuka's goal gave them a 1-0 win over Ghana. The Black Stars saw Derek Boateng dismissed late on.
A life less ordinary (Feb 7, 2012 20:24 GMT)
Firdose Moonda looks at the contrasting stories behind the semi-finalists at the African Nations Cup.
Tim Vickery: Copa Libertadores a cradle of talent (Feb 7, 2012 20:20 GMT)
The Copa Libertadores may be dwarfed by its Euro counterpart, but Tim Vickery finds plenty to enthuse about.
FIFA pledge funds to victims of Egypt violence (Feb 7, 2012 17:55 GMT)
FIFA have donated over £ 150,000 to the families of the victims of last week's violence in Port Said, Egypt.
Keita: Pressure is on Ivory Coast in ANC semi (Feb 7, 2012 11:42 GMT)
Mali captain Seydou Keita believes he and his team-mates have "nothing to lose" as they prepare to face Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup.
Lords of the rings (Feb 7, 2012 09:03 GMT)
With London 2012 approaching, John Duerden assesses the importance of the Olympics in Asia.
Mexico: Santos Laguna maintain lead (Feb 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Santos Laguna beat Pumas 2-1 on Sunday to maintain their lead at the top of the Clausura standings.
Blatter: Egypt FA leaders must be reinstated (Feb 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists the leaders of the Egypt FA must be reinstated, calling their dismissal "direct interference" by the government.
Tevez guests but does not play in testimonial (Feb 5, 2012 10:21 GMT)
Carlos Tevez was present for Martin Palermo's testimonial match but did not play in the encounter.
ANC: Ivory Coast and Zambia reach semis (Feb 4, 2012 18:36 GMT)
Didier Drogba scored twice after missing a penalty and Yaya Toure put the seal on Ivory Coast's quarter-final victory over co-hosts Equatorial Guinea at the African Nations Cup.
Football and the Arab Spring (Feb 4, 2012 13:10 GMT)
John Duerden assesses the impact of politics on football in light of the Arab Spring.
A-League: Brisbane Roar end Mariners' streak (Feb 4, 2012 12:36 GMT)
Brisbane kept their slim hopes of retaining the Premier's Plate alive and ended Central Coast's unbeaten streak at 15 games with a confidence-boosting 2-0 win in an entertaining A-League clash at Bluetongue Stadium.
Off the Ball: Gibbo scores free meal, team Hagi (Feb 4, 2012 10:25 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Darron Gibson scores a free meal at Rio's restaurant and Gheorghe Hagi megalomania.
Copa Libs: Penarol and Union win ties (Feb 3, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Last year's finalists Penarol and Chilean side Union Espanola qualified for the Copa Libertadores' group stage after winning their ties on Thursday.
Former UEFA chief: Blatter must leave FIFA (Feb 3, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Former UEFA president Lennart Johansson has accused Sepp Blatter of "dictating" world football and called for the FIFA supremo to stand down.
Bob Bradley not thinking of future (Feb 3, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Former United States national team boss Bob Bradley says he has put no thought into his future as Egypt coach in the aftermath of the violence which claimed 74 lives during an Egyptian league game on Wednesday.
Egyptian FA dissolved in wake of stadium tragedy (Feb 2, 2012 16:11 GMT)
Egyptian prime minister Kamal el-Ganzouri has disbanded the board of the country's Football Association in response to the ugly clashes at Port Said Stadium on Wednesday, which left 74 people dead.
FIFA requests report on Egyptian riot (Feb 2, 2012 14:15 GMT)
FIFA has demanded a full report into the violence at match in Egypt on Wednesday night that left more than 70 people dead.
Al-Ahly coach Jose returns to Portugal (Feb 2, 2012 11:53 GMT)
Al-Ahly coach Manuel Jose returned to Portugal to ponder his future as speculation continued about the circumstances surrounding the violence that left more than 70 of the club's fans dead.
Army blamed after tragedy in Egyptian match (Feb 2, 2012 08:56 GMT)
Football fans and politicians have pointed the finger at the Egyptian army after at least 74 people were killed in scenes of violence during Al-Masry's 3-1 victory at home to Al-Ahly.
Copa Libs: Internacional & Flamengo progress (Feb 2, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Internacional made it into the Copa Libertadores proper as they drew 2-2 with Once Caldas in a thriller in Colombia.
ANC: Mali fight back to advance, Ghana top (Feb 1, 2012 20:30 GMT)
Mali reached the African Nations Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2004 after coming from behind to beat Botswana 2-1 and finish second in Group D.
'At least 73' die in Egypt football clashes (Feb 1, 2012 19:31 GMT)
Ugly clashes at an Egyptian league match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly have left at least 73 people dead and more than 1,000 injured, according to the country's state television.
FIFA: Goal-line technology decision in July (Feb 1, 2012 11:56 GMT)
FIFA has promised a "definitive decision" on the use of goal-line technology will be made at this summer's International Football Association Board (IFAB) meeting.
A-League: Thwaite thwarts Melbourne Victory (Feb 1, 2012 11:37 GMT)
Gold Coast captain Michael Thwaite struck his first A-League goal in stoppage time to earn his side a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory at Aurora Stadium in Launceston.
Moonda: Sudan - Africa's newest sweethearts (Feb 1, 2012 10:44 GMT)
Firdose Moonda casts her eye over Nations Cup quarter-finalists Sudan, Africa's newest sweethearts..
Copa Libs: Libertad cruise into group stage (Feb 1, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paraguay's Libertad hammered Ecuador's El Nacional 4-1 to make it into the Copa Libertadores group stages.
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Prandelli: Defeat to USA was undeserved (Feb 29, 2012 23:14 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was disappointed, but not distraught, after his side's 1-0 friendly defeat against the United States in Genoa.
Friendlies: Robben denies England, USA win (Feb 29, 2012 21:59 GMT)
England produced a stirring finish to rally from two goals down but a late goal from Arjen Robben handed Netherlands a 3-2 win.
ANC: Big wins for Cape Verde and DR Congo (Feb 29, 2012 21:12 GMT)
Cape Verde and DR Congo took major steps towards securing their places in the final round of 2013 African Nations Cup qualifying by posting 4-0 victories over Madagascar and Seychelles in the away legs of their qualifiers.
First XI: Backheeled goals (Feb 29, 2012 08:59 GMT)
After Cristiano Ronaldo's effort at the weekend, we select a First XI backheeled goals.
Guadalajara could target Guardiola, says owner (Feb 29, 2012 08:39 GMT)
Mexican side Guadalajara could target Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola when his contract expires in the summer, according to ambitious owner Jorge Vergara.
Gorosito resigns from Argentinos after car crash (Feb 29, 2012 07:34 GMT)
Argentinos Juniors coach Nestor Gorosito has resigned after suffering intestinal damage and a fractured vertebra in a car crash hours before his team lost against San Lorenzo.
Neymar: Ronaldinho talks up Barca (Feb 28, 2012 11:27 GMT)
Neymar has revealed that Brazil team-mate Ronaldinho has been trying to convince him to sign for Barcelona when he eventually decides to leave Santos to test himself in Europe.
From tragedy to triumph (Feb 28, 2012 09:24 GMT)
Firdose Moonda speaks to Zambian goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene about their ANC triumph.
Landon Donovan withdraws from USA squad (Feb 27, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Landon Donovan is the highest-profile of three withdrawals from the United States team to face Italy on Wednesday.
Argentina: Boca, Velez and Tigre notch wins (Feb 27, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors, Velez Sarsfield and Tigre each picked up their second win in three games at the start of the new Clausura campaign.
Mexico: Morelia move top, Chivas edge Santos (Feb 27, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Morelia extended their outstanding start to the Torneo Clausura to move top of the table with victory over Cruz Azul.
Balotelli left out of Italy squad, Borini included (Feb 26, 2012 20:55 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has dropped Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli for Wednesday's friendly against United States in Genoa.
A-League: Central Coast Mariners slip up again (Feb 26, 2012 09:29 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners' poor recent run continued as the A-League leaders slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Melbourne Heart.
Argentina: Estudiantes claim first victory (Feb 26, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Estudiantes claimed their first win of the new Clausura season with a 2-0 success against Independiente.
Brazil: Neymar bags brace to boost Santos (Feb 26, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A brace from starlet Neymar helped Santos to a 6-1 thrashing of eight-man Ponte Preta in the Campeonato Paulista on Saturday.
Off the Ball: Banega balls up, C-Ron v Messi rap (Feb 25, 2012 11:14 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Messi and Ronaldo have a rap battle, Ever Banega runs over himself.
Friendly: South Korea overcome Uzbekistan (Feb 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A brace from Lee Dong-Gook helped South Korea claim a 4-2 victory over Uzbekistan in their friendly on Saturday.
Argentina: All Boys extend run with late winner (Feb 25, 2012 08:00 GMT)
All Boys extended their superb start to the Clausura season with a 1-0 win over Atletico Rafaela thanks to Matias Perez Garcia's late goal.
Coach Raymond Verheijen quits Wales (Feb 24, 2012 18:52 GMT)
Raymond Verheijen's often controversial spell with the Wales national side has come to an end after the Football Association of Wales announced that they had accepted his resignation.
Ex-Nigerian FIFA member loses bribes appeal (Feb 24, 2012 14:51 GMT)
Nigeria's former FIFA member Amos Adamu has lost his appeal against a three-year ban over World Cup bid bribes.
Johan Cruyff set for Guadalajara consultant role (Feb 24, 2012 08:04 GMT)
Dutch legend Johan Cruyff is set to join struggling Mexican side Guadalajara as a consultant.
Copa Lib: Messi's cousin earns Olimpia win (Feb 24, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paraguayan side Olimpia had Lionel Messi's cousin to thank for their Copa Libertadores Group Two victory over Argentina's Lanus.
Copa Lib: Velez & Universidad cruise to victory (Feb 23, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A hat-trick by Junior Fernandes helped Universidad de Chile hammer Argentina's Godoy Cruz 5-1 and spark their Copa Libertadores campaign into life.
FIFA panel calls for more on-field handshakes (Feb 22, 2012 14:54 GMT)
A FIFA expert panel chaired by German legend Franz Beckenbauer has recommended that players should shake hands on the field more in order to improve the game's image.
Copa Libertadores: Venezuelan trio fall (Feb 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Cruz Azul and Union Espanola each recorded their second win in the Copa Libertadores group stage when they saw off Venezuelan opposition.
Indian Premier League postponed over venues (Feb 22, 2012 08:00 GMT)
The start of the first ever Indian Premier League Soccer (PLS) campaign has been postponed because of problems with the venues.
Iranians cancel game due to Avram Grant (Feb 21, 2012 09:56 GMT)
Partizan Belgrade manager Avram Grant claims Iranian side Sepahan Isfahan have pulled out of a friendly with his club because he is Israeli.
Argentina: Tigre maintain unbeaten start (Feb 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Tigre saw off San Martin San Juan 3-1 to make it four points from their opening two games of the Clausura season.
Australia recall Bresciano for Saudi qualifier (Feb 21, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Mark Bresciano has been included in a Socceroos squad for the first time since the 2010 World Cup.
Bellamy to make final Wales appearance (Feb 20, 2012 12:54 GMT)
Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy has been included in the Wales squad for the Gary Speed Memorial match against Costa Rica, a game that could be his last at international level.
Gyan: I'll be stronger after Ghana break (Feb 20, 2012 11:50 GMT)
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is standing by his decision to take a break from international football but hopes his self-imposed exile will enable him to come back "bigger and mentally stronger".
Gold Coast reject Bleiberg resignation claims (Feb 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
The in-fighting at troubled A-League club Gold Coast United shows no sign of abating after the club's chief executive rejected former manager Miron Bleiberg's claim that he had resigned.
Argentina: Lanus move top, Boca held (Feb 20, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lanus top the Clausura table after winning their first two games of the season - the second a 1-0 victory at Indipendiente.
Bleiberg quits as Gold Coast United coach (Feb 19, 2012 12:33 GMT)
Gold Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg has quit the A-League club immediately after feeling chairman Clive Palmer "took away is dignity'' by suspending him this week.
Argentina Clausura : All Boys on the rise (Feb 19, 2012 10:29 GMT)
All Boys moved third in the Clausura table with a 2-0 win over Colon Santa Fe.
Ghana FA urges Gyan U-turn over break (Feb 18, 2012 17:45 GMT)
Asamoah Gyan has been urged by the Ghana Football Association to reconsider his decision to take a break from international football.
A-League: Rogic rocket for Mariners (Feb 18, 2012 15:45 GMT)
Teenager Tomas Rogic again showed his class with a spectacular second-half strike as the Central Coast Mariners returned to winning ways with a 2-0 A-League victory over the Wellington Phoenix at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford.
Off the Ball: Ball-ache at Rangers, Balotelli TV prank show (Feb 18, 2012 10:04 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Michael Ball reveals he had to pay Everton £4,000 out of his own pocket every time he played for cash-strapped Rangers.
Gunners face brand disloyalty in Korea (Feb 18, 2012 10:03 GMT)
John Duerden examines the strained case of Park Chu-young at Arsenal and its negative effects.
Mexico: Tecos claim shock first win (Feb 18, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Estudiantes Tecos secured their first win of the season, beating Atlante 2-1.
Argentina: Velez move top of the league (Feb 18, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield sit at the top of the embryonic Clausura table after a stunning 4-0 win at Banfield.
Copa Lib: Uruguayan clubs suffer defeat (Feb 17, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Uruguayan giants Penarol and Nacional both suffered defeats in the Copa Libertadores.
Anelka: Drogba could join me in Shanghai (Feb 17, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Nicolas Anelka remains hopeful former Chelsea strike partner Didier Drogba will join him in China at Shanghai Shenhua this summer.
TIFF points finger at Warner over Haiti funds (Feb 16, 2012 14:16 GMT)
Funds donated for earthquake-hit Haiti that never made it to the Caribbean island were paid into a bank account controlled by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) has insisted.
Copa Lib: Santos stumble in title defence (Feb 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Reigning champions Santos lost their first game in their defence of their crown as they went down 2-1 to The Strongest.
Paraguay defeat Chile in friendly match (Feb 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paraguay got the better of Chile in a friendly match played between the two nations on Wednesday.
Egyptian league to resume behind closed doors (Feb 16, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Newly-appointed Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Anwar Saleh has announced the domestic league will resume behind closed doors immediately after investigations into the Port Said stadium disaster are concluded.
Zambia on climb in rankings after ANC success (Feb 15, 2012 15:06 GMT)
Zambia have climbed to 43rd in the FIFA world rankings after being crowned African Nations Cup champions on Sunday.
Copa Libertadores: Boca Juniors held in opener (Feb 15, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors played out a goalless draw with Zamora in their Copa Libertadores Group Four clash, leaving both sides on a point.
FIFA warns Argentina over Falklands tribute (Feb 14, 2012 18:26 GMT)
FIFA have warned the Argentina Football Association that the move to rename their top league after the General Belgrano cruiser sunk during the Falklands War may breach rules on political involvement with football.
Ljungberg leaves J-League's Shimizu S-Pulse (Feb 14, 2012 13:40 GMT)
Former Sweden and Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has left Shimizu S-Pulse by mutual consent after just six months at the Japanese J-League side.
Zambia win "written in the stars", says coach (Feb 13, 2012 08:57 GMT)
Zambia coach Herve Renard believes his team's surprise victory over Ivory Coast in Sunday's African Nations Cup final was "written in the stars".
Argentina: Juniors and Velez held at home (Feb 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Argentinos Juniors were unable to make their one-man advantage count as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Union Santa Fe as both sides made a goalless start to their Argentinian Clausura campaigns.
Mexico: Puebla claim crucial victory (Feb 13, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Puebla recorded their second win of the Clausura season to climb away from the foot of the table as they saw off Unam Pumas 2-0.
Zambia may have destiny on their side (Feb 12, 2012 23:36 GMT)
Zambia can bury the ghost of tragedy in Africa's showpiece, says Firdose Moonda.
Argentina: Caprari goal sinks Independiente (Feb 12, 2012 11:37 GMT)
Gaston Caprari scored the only goal as San Martin San Juan won 1-0 at home to Independiente in the Argentinian Clausura.
Mexico: Tigers take top on goal difference (Feb 12, 2012 11:29 GMT)
Tigres Monterey lead the Mexican Clausura on goal difference from Santos Laguna following a 2-0 win away to San Luis with goals from Israel Jiminez and Lucas Lobos.
A-League: Perth Glory blow chance to close (Feb 11, 2012 11:36 GMT)
A late goal by Billy Mehmet was not enough for fourth-placed Perth Glory to claim a point as they went down to a 2-1 defeat at Sydney FC.
Off the Ball: Del Piero's healing voice (Feb 11, 2012 11:04 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Alessandro Del Piero awakens a girl from a coma and Adriano is put under 'house arrest' to lose weight.
Mexico: Morelia close gap on leaders (Feb 11, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Morelia closed the gap on Mexican Torneo Clausura leaders Santos Laguna to two points with a 3-1 home win.
Wenger: Henry will leave on February 16 (Feb 10, 2012 11:32 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Thierry Henry will not be extending his loan spell with Arsenal and will return to New York Red Bulls as planned on February 16.
Lomas: Wadsworth's rumble in the jungle (Feb 10, 2012 10:52 GMT)
Mick Wadsworth tells Mark Lomas about his eventful spell with DR Congo at the 2004 African Nations Cup.
Copa Lib: Internacional claim historic win (Feb 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Brazilian side Inter beat Peru's Juan Aurich 2-0 in their debut in the Copa Libertadores' group stage.
Henry loan at Arsenal will not be extended (Feb 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Thierry Henry's loan deal at Arsenal is set to come to an end next week, according to New York Bulls' boss Hans Backe.
Brazil: Neymar hat-trick inspires Santos (Feb 10, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Santos had starlet Neymar to thank for their 4-1 come-from-behind victory over Botafogo in the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista.
Boca return, Velez and La U lead pack (Feb 9, 2012 09:05 GMT)
Sam Kelly casts an eye on his favoured contenders for this year's crisply fresh Copa Libertadores.
Brazil: Guarani go fourth in Paulista table (Feb 9, 2012 08:38 GMT)
Tres Ronaldo scored the only goal to move Guarani to fourth in the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista table as they beat Portuguesa.
Copa Libertadores: Nacional take opening win (Feb 9, 2012 08:29 GMT)
Uruguayan giants Nacional claimed a 2-1 away win over Brazil's Vasco da Gama in their first match of the Copa Libertadores group stage.
Senegal sack Traore after ANC humiliation (Feb 8, 2012 10:29 GMT)
Amara Traore has been relieved of his duties as Senegal coach after the country's spectacular failure at the 2012 African Nations Cup.
Copa Lib: Nine-man Fluminense claim victory (Feb 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Nine-man Fluminense defeated Argentina's Arsenal 1-0 in the opening night of the Copa Libertadores group stage.
ANC: Ivory Coast and Zambia reach final (Feb 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Zambia booked their place in the African Nations Cup final after substitute Emmanuel Mayuka's goal gave them a 1-0 win over Ghana. The Black Stars saw Derek Boateng dismissed late on.
A life less ordinary (Feb 7, 2012 20:24 GMT)
Firdose Moonda looks at the contrasting stories behind the semi-finalists at the African Nations Cup.
Tim Vickery: Copa Libertadores a cradle of talent (Feb 7, 2012 20:20 GMT)
The Copa Libertadores may be dwarfed by its Euro counterpart, but Tim Vickery finds plenty to enthuse about.
FIFA pledge funds to victims of Egypt violence (Feb 7, 2012 17:55 GMT)
FIFA have donated over £ 150,000 to the families of the victims of last week's violence in Port Said, Egypt.
Keita: Pressure is on Ivory Coast in ANC semi (Feb 7, 2012 11:42 GMT)
Mali captain Seydou Keita believes he and his team-mates have "nothing to lose" as they prepare to face Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup.
Lords of the rings (Feb 7, 2012 09:03 GMT)
With London 2012 approaching, John Duerden assesses the importance of the Olympics in Asia.
Mexico: Santos Laguna maintain lead (Feb 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Santos Laguna beat Pumas 2-1 on Sunday to maintain their lead at the top of the Clausura standings.
Blatter: Egypt FA leaders must be reinstated (Feb 6, 2012 08:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists the leaders of the Egypt FA must be reinstated, calling their dismissal "direct interference" by the government.
Tevez guests but does not play in testimonial (Feb 5, 2012 10:21 GMT)
Carlos Tevez was present for Martin Palermo's testimonial match but did not play in the encounter.
ANC: Ivory Coast and Zambia reach semis (Feb 4, 2012 18:36 GMT)
Didier Drogba scored twice after missing a penalty and Yaya Toure put the seal on Ivory Coast's quarter-final victory over co-hosts Equatorial Guinea at the African Nations Cup.
Football and the Arab Spring (Feb 4, 2012 13:10 GMT)
John Duerden assesses the impact of politics on football in light of the Arab Spring.
A-League: Brisbane Roar end Mariners' streak (Feb 4, 2012 12:36 GMT)
Brisbane kept their slim hopes of retaining the Premier's Plate alive and ended Central Coast's unbeaten streak at 15 games with a confidence-boosting 2-0 win in an entertaining A-League clash at Bluetongue Stadium.
Off the Ball: Gibbo scores free meal, team Hagi (Feb 4, 2012 10:25 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Darron Gibson scores a free meal at Rio's restaurant and Gheorghe Hagi megalomania.
Copa Libs: Penarol and Union win ties (Feb 3, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Last year's finalists Penarol and Chilean side Union Espanola qualified for the Copa Libertadores' group stage after winning their ties on Thursday.
Former UEFA chief: Blatter must leave FIFA (Feb 3, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Former UEFA president Lennart Johansson has accused Sepp Blatter of "dictating" world football and called for the FIFA supremo to stand down.
Bob Bradley not thinking of future (Feb 3, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Former United States national team boss Bob Bradley says he has put no thought into his future as Egypt coach in the aftermath of the violence which claimed 74 lives during an Egyptian league game on Wednesday.
Egyptian FA dissolved in wake of stadium tragedy (Feb 2, 2012 16:11 GMT)
Egyptian prime minister Kamal el-Ganzouri has disbanded the board of the country's Football Association in response to the ugly clashes at Port Said Stadium on Wednesday, which left 74 people dead.
FIFA requests report on Egyptian riot (Feb 2, 2012 14:15 GMT)
FIFA has demanded a full report into the violence at match in Egypt on Wednesday night that left more than 70 people dead.
Al-Ahly coach Jose returns to Portugal (Feb 2, 2012 11:53 GMT)
Al-Ahly coach Manuel Jose returned to Portugal to ponder his future as speculation continued about the circumstances surrounding the violence that left more than 70 of the club's fans dead.
Army blamed after tragedy in Egyptian match (Feb 2, 2012 08:56 GMT)
Football fans and politicians have pointed the finger at the Egyptian army after at least 74 people were killed in scenes of violence during Al-Masry's 3-1 victory at home to Al-Ahly.
Copa Libs: Internacional & Flamengo progress (Feb 2, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Internacional made it into the Copa Libertadores proper as they drew 2-2 with Once Caldas in a thriller in Colombia.
ANC: Mali fight back to advance, Ghana top (Feb 1, 2012 20:30 GMT)
Mali reached the African Nations Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2004 after coming from behind to beat Botswana 2-1 and finish second in Group D.
'At least 73' die in Egypt football clashes (Feb 1, 2012 19:31 GMT)
Ugly clashes at an Egyptian league match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly have left at least 73 people dead and more than 1,000 injured, according to the country's state television.
FIFA: Goal-line technology decision in July (Feb 1, 2012 11:56 GMT)
FIFA has promised a "definitive decision" on the use of goal-line technology will be made at this summer's International Football Association Board (IFAB) meeting.
A-League: Thwaite thwarts Melbourne Victory (Feb 1, 2012 11:37 GMT)
Gold Coast captain Michael Thwaite struck his first A-League goal in stoppage time to earn his side a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory at Aurora Stadium in Launceston.
Moonda: Sudan - Africa's newest sweethearts (Feb 1, 2012 10:44 GMT)
Firdose Moonda casts her eye over Nations Cup quarter-finalists Sudan, Africa's newest sweethearts..
Copa Libs: Libertad cruise into group stage (Feb 1, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paraguay's Libertad hammered Ecuador's El Nacional 4-1 to make it into the Copa Libertadores group stages.
