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"Angola may struggle to host Nations Cup" (Mar 31, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Angola's shortage of accommodation may overshadow the African Nations Cup next year despite the country's $1 billion efforts to build stadiums, airports and hotels.
Ali: The shadow of a gunman (Mar 31, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Halima Ali on the devastating effect terrorism has had on Pakistani football.
Futebol Brasileiro: Portuguesa hit Marilia for four (Mar 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Portuguesa hammered 10-man Marilia 4-1 to move up to fourth in the standings of the Sao Paulo state championship.
China: Antar leads Shandog to victory (Mar 29, 2009 19:04 GMT)
Lebanese playmaker Roda Antar scored the winner for Shandong Luneng as the defending champions edged Shaanxi Baorong 1-0 at home to claim their first victory in the 2009 Chinese Super League.
Brazil: Sao Paulo edge out Palmeiras (Mar 29, 2009 19:02 GMT)
An early goal by Washington made the difference as Sao Paulo handed leaders Palmeiras their first defeat in the Sao Paulo state tournament with a 1-0 win.
Juninho could be ready to rejoin Vasco de Gama (Mar 28, 2009 20:24 GMT)
Lyon captain Juninho could be ready to come to former club Vasco da Gama's rescue in a bid to lift the fallen Brazilian giants back into the big time.
Maradona owes 37 million euros to tax authorities (Mar 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Argentina coach Diego Maradona owes the Italian taxman 37million euros from his days playing with Napoli, according to the Association of Italian taxpayers.
Kelly: Different strokes for different folks (Mar 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sam Kelly gauges differing reactions from Robinho and Ronaldo to some ill-chosen words.
Dasey: Times are a-changin' for Dylan (Mar 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey talks to Dylan Macallister about his hopes of getting back into the Socceroo setup.
Carter: The week that was: Mar 20-26 (Mar 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on a week of corner flag abuse, Brazilian bickering and the beginning of referees' war.
Ronaldo grabs brace in Corinthians cruise (Mar 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Striker Ronaldo scored twice for Corinthians in a 2-2 draw against modest Ponte Preta in the Paulista championship on Wednesday.
Mexican club Santos sack head coach Guzman (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jimmy Briand has been ruled out of France's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania, after dislocating his left kneecap in training.
Brazil legend Pele misquoted over Robinho slur (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Pele has denied alleging that Manchester City star Robinho had taken drugs. The Brazil legend was quoted as saying that Robinho and former world footballer of the year Ronaldo used recreational drugs at a private party in Sao Paolo.
Palmeiras through to state championship semis (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the Sao Paulo state tournament after defeating Bragantino 2-1.
Perth Glory target Birmingham striker Phillips (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell has confirmed the club are aiming to secure former England striker Kevin Phillips for the upcoming A-League season.
WADA slams soccer authorities over doping reform (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has warned soccer officials that the sport runs the risk of being dropped from the Olympics if its authorities failed to recognise the reality of drugs cheats.
Holland: Saving football from itself (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on UEFA's plans for a luxury tax, administration worries and a sale not happening at Anfield.
S.America: Uruguay hit by more violence (Mar 23, 2009 21:15 GMT)
Uruguay was hit by another bout of crowd violence when Penarol supporters attacked a group of women and children following their team's defeat to Defensor Sporting at the weekend.
Argentina: Three see red as San Lorenzo slump (Mar 23, 2009 16:23 GMT)
San Lorenzo's problems continued on Sunday when they had three players sent off in a six-minute spell in their 3-0 loss to Colon in the Argentine championship.
Mexico: Toluca continue fine unbeaten run (Mar 23, 2009 16:22 GMT)
Defending champions Toluca continued their unbeaten run in the Mexican Clausura championship with a 3-1 win over struggling Cruz Azul on Sunday.
World Cup winner Burruchaga quits Banfield (Mar 23, 2009 16:21 GMT)
World Cup winner Jorge Burruchaga quit as coach first division Banfield on Sunday, the second Argentine coach to resign in less than 48 hours.
China: Shanghai battle back to take points (Mar 23, 2009 16:16 GMT)
Bulgarian international Yanko Valkanov's late strike and substitute Shen Longyuan's spectacular volley in the dying minutes helped Shanghai Shenhua to come from a goal down and beat newly promoted Jiangsu Shuntian 2-1 in their 2009 Chinese Super Leag
Brazil: Vasco maintain charge at top of table (Mar 23, 2009 15:25 GMT)
Vasco da Gama defeated Flamengo 2-0 to join Fluminense at the top of Group A of the Taca Rio in the second half of the Campeonato Carioca.
Michel leaves Sundowns club after fans protest (Mar 23, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Former France manager Henri Michel left South African club Mamelodi Sundowns on Monday, the day after he had to be driven away by riot police to escape angry fans after a cup defeat.
FIFA presses ahead with 6+5, upset with WADA (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
FIFA will press ahead with plans to increase the number of home-grown players at clubs after a study said the idea was compatible with European law.
Brazilians hail another precocious talent in Neymar (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Brazilians believe they have uncovered another precocious talent in the shape of 17-year-old Neymar, who after only four first-team appearances has been hailed as the new Robinho.
Copa Libertadores: Nacional thump River Plate (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Argentina's River Plate slumped to their second successive defeat in the Copa Libertadores when they were thumped 3-0 by Uruguayans Nacional on Thursday.
MLS chief defends Beckham "timeshare" deal (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Having David Beckham return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for half a season is better than not having the England star back at all, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has insisted.
The week that was: Mar 06-13 (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Brazilian club Corinthians chased the "dream" of a Zidane-Ronaldo reunion.
Argentina: Bossio sees plenty of work to do (Mar 19, 2009 22:51 GMT)
Lanus goalkeeper Carlos Bossio is not getting carried away with his team's fine start to the Clausura campaign ahead of Sunday's visit to Huracan in the seventh round.
Maradona sad as Boca fans label him a traitor (Mar 19, 2009 15:29 GMT)
Being labelled a traitor by fans of his favourite club Boca Juniors had been deeply upsetting, Argentina coach Diego Maradona has revealed.
Libertadoes: Libertad first to make it through (Mar 19, 2009 15:27 GMT)
Paraguayan champions Libertad became the first team to book their place in the knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores after a 1-0 win over San Lorenzo secured their fourth consecutive victory.
Copa do Brasil: Naymar stars as Santos advance (Mar 19, 2009 15:26 GMT)
Teenage forward Neymar was the star of the show as Santos destroyed Rio Branco 4-0 to complete a 6-1 aggregate win in their Copa do Brasil first round tie.
Quintero again at the double for Santos Laguna (Mar 19, 2009 15:25 GMT)
Colombian striker Carlos Darwin Quintero scored twice as Mexico's Santos Laguna beat compatriots Atlante 2-1 at home to edge ahead in their CONCACAF Champions League semi-final.
Corinthians play down Zidane, Ronaldo reunion (Mar 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians director Mario Gobbi has played down reports the club are looking to lure Zinedine Zidane out of retirement.
Lanus become latest Argentine Copa crash (Mar 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Lanus continued a dismal run by Argentine clubs in the Libertadores Cup when they lost 2-1 at home to Chilean side Everton.
Holland: The German football tax (Mar 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on how the price of a beer could save the Bundesliga and fresh worries for West Ham.
Kone on target to keep up 100% record (Mar 18, 2009 01:45 GMT)
Kone Mohamed scored as Thailand's Chonburi FC maintained their 100% start in Group G of the AFC Cup after edging out Malaysian treble winners Kedah 1-0 at Darulaman Stadium.
Al Jazira hoping to bounce back from defeat (Mar 18, 2009 01:43 GMT)
Al Jazira coach Abel Braga hopes his team can banish the memory of last week's shock defeat to Umm Salal and kick-start their Asian Champions League bid with victory over Esteghlal at the Azadi Stadium.
Power struggle between senior FIFA figures (Mar 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
An astonishing power struggle is developing between two of FIFA's most senior figures, which could have implications for the future of world football.
New Zealand schedule second match in Thailand (Mar 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
New Zealand have added a match against Thailand A to their southeast Asian tour after their planned game against Indonesia was cancelled because of security reasons.
Dasey: 'Unlucky' Ken's Asian adventure (Mar 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey meets the former Chelsea player now working in Malaysia for the AFC.
Gamba chasing top spot in Champions League (Mar 16, 2009 18:06 GMT)
Defending champions Gamba Osaka will look to claim sole leadership of Group F of the Asian Champions League when they face FC Seoul of South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday.
Fowler raring to go after arriving in Australia (Mar 16, 2009 15:40 GMT)
After arriving in Townsville on Sunday afternoon, North Queensland's marquee signing Robbie Fowler said he cannot wait to start pre-season training with the A-League's newest team.
Two shot as Boca fans fight amongst themselves (Mar 16, 2009 15:38 GMT)
An 85-year-old woman and 55-year-old man were shot when Boca Junior fans fought amongst themselves before their team's match against Argentinos Juniors on Sunday, an emergency services official said.
Argentina: Velez remain in touch with leaders (Mar 16, 2009 15:37 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield moved up to second place in Argentina's Clausura after sharing a 1-1 draw with unbeaten River Plate.
ASEAN seek intervention to rein in Hammam (Mar 16, 2009 15:35 GMT)
South East Asian football officials have made a formal plea to FIFA president Sepp Blatter to rein in Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam as the battle for control of the continental body heats up.
Brazil: Fred makes scoring return to Fluminense (Mar 16, 2009 15:34 GMT)
Former Lyon striker Fred scored twice on his return to Brazil to help Fluminense come back from a goal down to beat 10 man Macae 3-1 in the second round of the Campeonato Carioca's Taca Rio.
Chile: Universidad go top after Colo Colo victory (Mar 16, 2009 15:32 GMT)
Universidad Catolica took the honours in Chile's top derby after beating Colo Colo 1-0 to join Union Espanola at the top of the Apertura.
Al Ahli make solid start to Champs League defence (Mar 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Egypt's Al Ahli made a comfortable start to the defence of their African Champions League crown by beating Young Africans of Tanzania 3-0 in the first leg of their second-round tie in Cairo on Sunday.
Sabella appointed new coach of Estudiantes (Mar 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Alejandro Sabella has been appointed the new coach of Estudiantes, signing a deal until June 2010.
Leaders Palmeiras end three-game winless run (Mar 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo state tournament leaders Palmeiras ended their three game winless run with a 3-0 home win against Gremio Barueri.
Surprise package Lanus stay top in Argentina (Mar 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Surprise package Lanus scored twice in three minutes to beat Colon 2-1 at home on Saturday and stay top of the Argentine Clausura championship.
Urawa Reds earn first win under new boss (Mar 14, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Urawa Reds earned their first win of the season under new manager Volker Finke as they defeated FC Tokyo 3-1 in the J.League at Saitama Stadium.
Caraglio inspires Rosario rout in Argentina (Mar 14, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A first-half brace from Milton Caraglio helped Rosario Central to destroy Arsenal 5-0 on the opening day of the sixth round of the Argentinian Clausura.
AFC hands backing to Al Khalifa for FIFA role (Mar 13, 2009 19:23 GMT)
Asian Football Confederation president Mohammed Bin Hammam's position on the FIFA executive committee could be in jeopardy after 19 AFC countries backed rival Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.
Colo Colo sink champions LDU with goal flurry (Mar 13, 2009 15:33 GMT)
Chilean champions Colo Colo scored three times in eight minutes to hand titleholders LDU a 3-0 defeat in their Libertadores Cup match on Thursday.
Schwarzer: Australia cannot neglect Asian Cup (Mar 13, 2009 15:29 GMT)
Australia's World Cup qualifying campaign is going strong but goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer believes the Socceroos must also do all they can to reach the 2011 Asian Cup finals.
Brazil: Vasco prove to be too strong for Botafogo (Mar 13, 2009 15:28 GMT)
Vasco da Gama destroyed rivals Botafogo 4-1 to maintain their perfect record in the second stage of the Rio de Janeiro state tournament.
The week that was: Mar 06-13 (Mar 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when strike sensation Walter appeared on Man United's radar and Andriy Voronin ruled out a return to Anfield.
Gremio win despite amazing triple miss in Copa (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Former champions Gremio notched their first win of the Libertadores Cup on Wednesday, recording a 1-0 victory at Colombians Boyaca Chico despite an astonishing triple miss from Jonas.
Ronaldo on target again as Corinthians win (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Ronaldo continued his impressive return from a year-long injury layoff as he scored for the second game in a row to give Corinthians a 2-1 win over Sao Caetano on Wednesday.
Estudiantes coach Astrada quits after cup loss (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Estudiantes coach Leonardo Astrada resigned on Wednesday to become the fourth coaching victim since the Argentine season resumed one month ago.
Holland: Beckham eyes franchise football (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on Beckham's hopes for an MLS franchise, Valencia's debts and Thaksin's farewell.
Libertadores: Preciado nets precious Quito winner (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Leider Preciado came off the bench to score an 85th-minute winner for Deportivo Quito in a 1-0 over Estudiantes and earn his side their first victory in Copa Libertadores group five.
Carter: Ronaldo fighting another fitness battle (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter wonders if we will ever see the best of Corinthians' 'Fat Ronaldo' again?
Dasey: Gazza, Spurs and the satellite dish (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
With Gazza on the road to recovery Jason Dasey recounts the time he met the troubled star.
Ronaldo opens goal account for Corinthians (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Former Real Madrid and Inter Milan striker Ronaldo scored his first goal for Corinthians in injury-time to rescue a 1-1 draw with Palmeiras in the Campeonato Paulista.
India targets elite players for Asian Cup scheme (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Indian soccer federation hopes to launch an ambitious two-year plan that will commit the country's leading players to preparations for the 2011 Asian Cup.
Four sent off as River win with Gallardo brace (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Four players were sent off as River Plate, helped by two goals from former Argentina forward Marcelo Gallardo, beat Arsenal 3-1 in a stormy Clausura championship match on Sunday.
Crowd riot forces abandonment of Argentine match (Mar 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Rioting fans forced an Argentine first division match between provincial teams Godoy Cruz and San Martin-Tucuman to be abandoned in the second half.
Copa Libertadores: Libertad extend winning streak (Mar 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paraguayan champions Libertad recorded their third win in Group Eight of the Copa Libertadores after defeating Argentina's San Lorenzo 2-0.
Man City quit Thailand after fans lose interest (Mar 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City have closed down thier Thailand operations following former owner and ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's sale of the club, ending ambitious plans of becoming "Asia's Premier League team".
The week that was: Feb 28 - Mar 05 (Mar 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on a week of Ribery romancing and Ben Foster's amazement at i-Pod technology.
Ronaldo delighted with return from injury (Mar 5, 2009 21:53 GMT)
Corinthians striker Ronaldo is hoping his long-awaited comeback from injury will pave the way to bigger and better things.
Australia 0-1 Kuwait: Aussies struggle to qualify (Mar 5, 2009 19:41 GMT)
A below-par Australia suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Kuwait to leave them struggling in their 2011 Asian Cup qualifying group.
Concacaf Champs: Cruz Azul, Puerto Rico through (Mar 5, 2009 16:28 GMT)
Cruz Azul booked their place in the CONCACAF Champions League semi-finals after completing a 2-0 aggregate victory over Mexican rivals Pumas.
Libertadores: Late Figueroa strike lifts Boca (Mar 5, 2009 16:27 GMT)
An 87th-minute header by Luciano Figueroa gave six time champions Boca Juniors a 1-0 victory over Deportivo Tachira and pushed the Argentinians to the top of Group Two in the Copa Libertadores.
Ronaldo gets black eye in frenzy (Mar 5, 2009 16:25 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo's return to action after a 13-month knee injury layoff was marred by an ugly media scrum following Wednesday's Copa Brasil game that left the 32-year-old nursing a black eye.
Beckham a world away from the Galaxy (Mar 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Matthias Krug catches up with AC Milan chief Adriano Galliani as Beckham's loan-deal winds down.
SFA warn politicians to stay out of Olympic debate (Mar 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Scottish Football Association have warned MSPs to stay out of the debate over a British Olympic team.
Libertadores: Torres sparkles in Colo Colo win (Mar 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Colombian playmaker McNelly Torres scored a goal and set up two others to lead 10-man Colo Colo to a 3-1 away win over Brazil's Palmeiras as the Chileans claimed their first victory in Group One of the Copa Libertadores.
Barcelona scrap plans to launch MLS franchise (Mar 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona's plans to launch a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami are dead, MLS have confirmed.
Dasey: Time to bring in a cup competition? (Mar 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey says the A-League Grand Final could easily be replaced by an 'Aussie Cup'.
Ronaldo set to make long-awaited return (Mar 4, 2009 06:48 GMT)
Brazil legend Ronaldo could finally return from injury to make his Corinthians debut in a Copa do Brasil tie on Wednesday.
River Plate's 100-kilo striker told to lose weight (Mar 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
River Plate's new signing Cristian Fabbiani, a cult figure nicknamed The Ogre by supporters, has been told to eat less by his coach after officially passing the 100-kilo mark.
Uruguayan players strike over unpaid wages (Mar 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Uruguayan players have gone on strike over unpaid wages and bonuses, forcing this week's midweek league matches to be called off.
Merlo takes over as boss of Rosario Central (Mar 3, 2009 06:27 GMT)
Rosario Central have appointed Reinaldo Carlos Merlo as their new coach to replace Gustavo Alfaro who was sacked on Saturday night.
River routed by San Lorenzo in Argentina (Mar 2, 2009 08:00 GMT)
River Plate sank to one of their worst defeats in recent memory when they were routed 5-1 by San Lorenzo in the Argentine Clausura championship on Sunday.
Corinthians held, fans mob new signing Ronaldo (Mar 2, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Corinthians were held to a 1-1 draw at Marilia in the Paulista championship on Sunday as new signing Ronaldo, who is expected to make his debut in the next two weeks, watched the stands.
Ronaldo fined by Corinthians for curfew break (Mar 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Three-time World Player of the Year Ronaldo has been suspended and fined by Brazilian outfit Corinthians after breaking a team curfew.
Mexican champs Toluca maintain unbeaten record (Mar 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Champions Toluca maintained their unbeaten record in the Mexican Clausura championship by twice coming from behind to hold Monterrey to a 3-3 draw on Saturday.
Palmeiras march on in Sao Paulo tournament (Mar 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Palmeiras remain unstoppable at the top of the Sao Paulo state tournament standings as they recorded their ninth victory in 10 games with a 1-0 over Guarani.
Racing foiled in injury-time, Central fire coach (Mar 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Racing Club's new coach Ricardo Caruso Lombardi was deprived of a winning debut when his side conceded an injury-time equaliser in a 1-1 home draw against Argentinos Juniors in the Argentine championship on Saturday.
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"Angola may struggle to host Nations Cup" (Mar 31, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Angola's shortage of accommodation may overshadow the African Nations Cup next year despite the country's $1 billion efforts to build stadiums, airports and hotels.
Ali: The shadow of a gunman (Mar 31, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Halima Ali on the devastating effect terrorism has had on Pakistani football.
Futebol Brasileiro: Portuguesa hit Marilia for four (Mar 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Portuguesa hammered 10-man Marilia 4-1 to move up to fourth in the standings of the Sao Paulo state championship.
China: Antar leads Shandog to victory (Mar 29, 2009 19:04 GMT)
Lebanese playmaker Roda Antar scored the winner for Shandong Luneng as the defending champions edged Shaanxi Baorong 1-0 at home to claim their first victory in the 2009 Chinese Super League.
Brazil: Sao Paulo edge out Palmeiras (Mar 29, 2009 19:02 GMT)
An early goal by Washington made the difference as Sao Paulo handed leaders Palmeiras their first defeat in the Sao Paulo state tournament with a 1-0 win.
Juninho could be ready to rejoin Vasco de Gama (Mar 28, 2009 20:24 GMT)
Lyon captain Juninho could be ready to come to former club Vasco da Gama's rescue in a bid to lift the fallen Brazilian giants back into the big time.
Maradona owes 37 million euros to tax authorities (Mar 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Argentina coach Diego Maradona owes the Italian taxman 37million euros from his days playing with Napoli, according to the Association of Italian taxpayers.
Kelly: Different strokes for different folks (Mar 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sam Kelly gauges differing reactions from Robinho and Ronaldo to some ill-chosen words.
Dasey: Times are a-changin' for Dylan (Mar 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey talks to Dylan Macallister about his hopes of getting back into the Socceroo setup.
Carter: The week that was: Mar 20-26 (Mar 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on a week of corner flag abuse, Brazilian bickering and the beginning of referees' war.
Ronaldo grabs brace in Corinthians cruise (Mar 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Striker Ronaldo scored twice for Corinthians in a 2-2 draw against modest Ponte Preta in the Paulista championship on Wednesday.
Mexican club Santos sack head coach Guzman (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jimmy Briand has been ruled out of France's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania, after dislocating his left kneecap in training.
Brazil legend Pele misquoted over Robinho slur (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Pele has denied alleging that Manchester City star Robinho had taken drugs. The Brazil legend was quoted as saying that Robinho and former world footballer of the year Ronaldo used recreational drugs at a private party in Sao Paolo.
Palmeiras through to state championship semis (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the Sao Paulo state tournament after defeating Bragantino 2-1.
Perth Glory target Birmingham striker Phillips (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell has confirmed the club are aiming to secure former England striker Kevin Phillips for the upcoming A-League season.
WADA slams soccer authorities over doping reform (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has warned soccer officials that the sport runs the risk of being dropped from the Olympics if its authorities failed to recognise the reality of drugs cheats.
Holland: Saving football from itself (Mar 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on UEFA's plans for a luxury tax, administration worries and a sale not happening at Anfield.
S.America: Uruguay hit by more violence (Mar 23, 2009 21:15 GMT)
Uruguay was hit by another bout of crowd violence when Penarol supporters attacked a group of women and children following their team's defeat to Defensor Sporting at the weekend.
Argentina: Three see red as San Lorenzo slump (Mar 23, 2009 16:23 GMT)
San Lorenzo's problems continued on Sunday when they had three players sent off in a six-minute spell in their 3-0 loss to Colon in the Argentine championship.
Mexico: Toluca continue fine unbeaten run (Mar 23, 2009 16:22 GMT)
Defending champions Toluca continued their unbeaten run in the Mexican Clausura championship with a 3-1 win over struggling Cruz Azul on Sunday.
World Cup winner Burruchaga quits Banfield (Mar 23, 2009 16:21 GMT)
World Cup winner Jorge Burruchaga quit as coach first division Banfield on Sunday, the second Argentine coach to resign in less than 48 hours.
China: Shanghai battle back to take points (Mar 23, 2009 16:16 GMT)
Bulgarian international Yanko Valkanov's late strike and substitute Shen Longyuan's spectacular volley in the dying minutes helped Shanghai Shenhua to come from a goal down and beat newly promoted Jiangsu Shuntian 2-1 in their 2009 Chinese Super Leag
Brazil: Vasco maintain charge at top of table (Mar 23, 2009 15:25 GMT)
Vasco da Gama defeated Flamengo 2-0 to join Fluminense at the top of Group A of the Taca Rio in the second half of the Campeonato Carioca.
Michel leaves Sundowns club after fans protest (Mar 23, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Former France manager Henri Michel left South African club Mamelodi Sundowns on Monday, the day after he had to be driven away by riot police to escape angry fans after a cup defeat.
FIFA presses ahead with 6+5, upset with WADA (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
FIFA will press ahead with plans to increase the number of home-grown players at clubs after a study said the idea was compatible with European law.
Brazilians hail another precocious talent in Neymar (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Brazilians believe they have uncovered another precocious talent in the shape of 17-year-old Neymar, who after only four first-team appearances has been hailed as the new Robinho.
Copa Libertadores: Nacional thump River Plate (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Argentina's River Plate slumped to their second successive defeat in the Copa Libertadores when they were thumped 3-0 by Uruguayans Nacional on Thursday.
MLS chief defends Beckham "timeshare" deal (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Having David Beckham return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for half a season is better than not having the England star back at all, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has insisted.
The week that was: Mar 06-13 (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Brazilian club Corinthians chased the "dream" of a Zidane-Ronaldo reunion.
Argentina: Bossio sees plenty of work to do (Mar 19, 2009 22:51 GMT)
Lanus goalkeeper Carlos Bossio is not getting carried away with his team's fine start to the Clausura campaign ahead of Sunday's visit to Huracan in the seventh round.
Maradona sad as Boca fans label him a traitor (Mar 19, 2009 15:29 GMT)
Being labelled a traitor by fans of his favourite club Boca Juniors had been deeply upsetting, Argentina coach Diego Maradona has revealed.
Libertadoes: Libertad first to make it through (Mar 19, 2009 15:27 GMT)
Paraguayan champions Libertad became the first team to book their place in the knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores after a 1-0 win over San Lorenzo secured their fourth consecutive victory.
Copa do Brasil: Naymar stars as Santos advance (Mar 19, 2009 15:26 GMT)
Teenage forward Neymar was the star of the show as Santos destroyed Rio Branco 4-0 to complete a 6-1 aggregate win in their Copa do Brasil first round tie.
Quintero again at the double for Santos Laguna (Mar 19, 2009 15:25 GMT)
Colombian striker Carlos Darwin Quintero scored twice as Mexico's Santos Laguna beat compatriots Atlante 2-1 at home to edge ahead in their CONCACAF Champions League semi-final.
Corinthians play down Zidane, Ronaldo reunion (Mar 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians director Mario Gobbi has played down reports the club are looking to lure Zinedine Zidane out of retirement.
Lanus become latest Argentine Copa crash (Mar 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Lanus continued a dismal run by Argentine clubs in the Libertadores Cup when they lost 2-1 at home to Chilean side Everton.
Holland: The German football tax (Mar 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on how the price of a beer could save the Bundesliga and fresh worries for West Ham.
Kone on target to keep up 100% record (Mar 18, 2009 01:45 GMT)
Kone Mohamed scored as Thailand's Chonburi FC maintained their 100% start in Group G of the AFC Cup after edging out Malaysian treble winners Kedah 1-0 at Darulaman Stadium.
Al Jazira hoping to bounce back from defeat (Mar 18, 2009 01:43 GMT)
Al Jazira coach Abel Braga hopes his team can banish the memory of last week's shock defeat to Umm Salal and kick-start their Asian Champions League bid with victory over Esteghlal at the Azadi Stadium.
Power struggle between senior FIFA figures (Mar 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
An astonishing power struggle is developing between two of FIFA's most senior figures, which could have implications for the future of world football.
New Zealand schedule second match in Thailand (Mar 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
New Zealand have added a match against Thailand A to their southeast Asian tour after their planned game against Indonesia was cancelled because of security reasons.
Dasey: 'Unlucky' Ken's Asian adventure (Mar 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey meets the former Chelsea player now working in Malaysia for the AFC.
Gamba chasing top spot in Champions League (Mar 16, 2009 18:06 GMT)
Defending champions Gamba Osaka will look to claim sole leadership of Group F of the Asian Champions League when they face FC Seoul of South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday.
Fowler raring to go after arriving in Australia (Mar 16, 2009 15:40 GMT)
After arriving in Townsville on Sunday afternoon, North Queensland's marquee signing Robbie Fowler said he cannot wait to start pre-season training with the A-League's newest team.
Two shot as Boca fans fight amongst themselves (Mar 16, 2009 15:38 GMT)
An 85-year-old woman and 55-year-old man were shot when Boca Junior fans fought amongst themselves before their team's match against Argentinos Juniors on Sunday, an emergency services official said.
Argentina: Velez remain in touch with leaders (Mar 16, 2009 15:37 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield moved up to second place in Argentina's Clausura after sharing a 1-1 draw with unbeaten River Plate.
ASEAN seek intervention to rein in Hammam (Mar 16, 2009 15:35 GMT)
South East Asian football officials have made a formal plea to FIFA president Sepp Blatter to rein in Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam as the battle for control of the continental body heats up.
Brazil: Fred makes scoring return to Fluminense (Mar 16, 2009 15:34 GMT)
Former Lyon striker Fred scored twice on his return to Brazil to help Fluminense come back from a goal down to beat 10 man Macae 3-1 in the second round of the Campeonato Carioca's Taca Rio.
Chile: Universidad go top after Colo Colo victory (Mar 16, 2009 15:32 GMT)
Universidad Catolica took the honours in Chile's top derby after beating Colo Colo 1-0 to join Union Espanola at the top of the Apertura.
Al Ahli make solid start to Champs League defence (Mar 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Egypt's Al Ahli made a comfortable start to the defence of their African Champions League crown by beating Young Africans of Tanzania 3-0 in the first leg of their second-round tie in Cairo on Sunday.
Sabella appointed new coach of Estudiantes (Mar 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Alejandro Sabella has been appointed the new coach of Estudiantes, signing a deal until June 2010.
Leaders Palmeiras end three-game winless run (Mar 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo state tournament leaders Palmeiras ended their three game winless run with a 3-0 home win against Gremio Barueri.
Surprise package Lanus stay top in Argentina (Mar 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Surprise package Lanus scored twice in three minutes to beat Colon 2-1 at home on Saturday and stay top of the Argentine Clausura championship.
Urawa Reds earn first win under new boss (Mar 14, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Urawa Reds earned their first win of the season under new manager Volker Finke as they defeated FC Tokyo 3-1 in the J.League at Saitama Stadium.
Caraglio inspires Rosario rout in Argentina (Mar 14, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A first-half brace from Milton Caraglio helped Rosario Central to destroy Arsenal 5-0 on the opening day of the sixth round of the Argentinian Clausura.
AFC hands backing to Al Khalifa for FIFA role (Mar 13, 2009 19:23 GMT)
Asian Football Confederation president Mohammed Bin Hammam's position on the FIFA executive committee could be in jeopardy after 19 AFC countries backed rival Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.
Colo Colo sink champions LDU with goal flurry (Mar 13, 2009 15:33 GMT)
Chilean champions Colo Colo scored three times in eight minutes to hand titleholders LDU a 3-0 defeat in their Libertadores Cup match on Thursday.
Schwarzer: Australia cannot neglect Asian Cup (Mar 13, 2009 15:29 GMT)
Australia's World Cup qualifying campaign is going strong but goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer believes the Socceroos must also do all they can to reach the 2011 Asian Cup finals.
Brazil: Vasco prove to be too strong for Botafogo (Mar 13, 2009 15:28 GMT)
Vasco da Gama destroyed rivals Botafogo 4-1 to maintain their perfect record in the second stage of the Rio de Janeiro state tournament.
The week that was: Mar 06-13 (Mar 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when strike sensation Walter appeared on Man United's radar and Andriy Voronin ruled out a return to Anfield.
Gremio win despite amazing triple miss in Copa (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Former champions Gremio notched their first win of the Libertadores Cup on Wednesday, recording a 1-0 victory at Colombians Boyaca Chico despite an astonishing triple miss from Jonas.
Ronaldo on target again as Corinthians win (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Ronaldo continued his impressive return from a year-long injury layoff as he scored for the second game in a row to give Corinthians a 2-1 win over Sao Caetano on Wednesday.
Estudiantes coach Astrada quits after cup loss (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Estudiantes coach Leonardo Astrada resigned on Wednesday to become the fourth coaching victim since the Argentine season resumed one month ago.
Holland: Beckham eyes franchise football (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on Beckham's hopes for an MLS franchise, Valencia's debts and Thaksin's farewell.
Libertadores: Preciado nets precious Quito winner (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Leider Preciado came off the bench to score an 85th-minute winner for Deportivo Quito in a 1-0 over Estudiantes and earn his side their first victory in Copa Libertadores group five.
Carter: Ronaldo fighting another fitness battle (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter wonders if we will ever see the best of Corinthians' 'Fat Ronaldo' again?
Dasey: Gazza, Spurs and the satellite dish (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
With Gazza on the road to recovery Jason Dasey recounts the time he met the troubled star.
Ronaldo opens goal account for Corinthians (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Former Real Madrid and Inter Milan striker Ronaldo scored his first goal for Corinthians in injury-time to rescue a 1-1 draw with Palmeiras in the Campeonato Paulista.
India targets elite players for Asian Cup scheme (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Indian soccer federation hopes to launch an ambitious two-year plan that will commit the country's leading players to preparations for the 2011 Asian Cup.
Four sent off as River win with Gallardo brace (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Four players were sent off as River Plate, helped by two goals from former Argentina forward Marcelo Gallardo, beat Arsenal 3-1 in a stormy Clausura championship match on Sunday.
Crowd riot forces abandonment of Argentine match (Mar 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Rioting fans forced an Argentine first division match between provincial teams Godoy Cruz and San Martin-Tucuman to be abandoned in the second half.
Copa Libertadores: Libertad extend winning streak (Mar 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paraguayan champions Libertad recorded their third win in Group Eight of the Copa Libertadores after defeating Argentina's San Lorenzo 2-0.
Man City quit Thailand after fans lose interest (Mar 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City have closed down thier Thailand operations following former owner and ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's sale of the club, ending ambitious plans of becoming "Asia's Premier League team".
The week that was: Feb 28 - Mar 05 (Mar 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on a week of Ribery romancing and Ben Foster's amazement at i-Pod technology.
Ronaldo delighted with return from injury (Mar 5, 2009 21:53 GMT)
Corinthians striker Ronaldo is hoping his long-awaited comeback from injury will pave the way to bigger and better things.
Australia 0-1 Kuwait: Aussies struggle to qualify (Mar 5, 2009 19:41 GMT)
A below-par Australia suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Kuwait to leave them struggling in their 2011 Asian Cup qualifying group.
Concacaf Champs: Cruz Azul, Puerto Rico through (Mar 5, 2009 16:28 GMT)
Cruz Azul booked their place in the CONCACAF Champions League semi-finals after completing a 2-0 aggregate victory over Mexican rivals Pumas.
Libertadores: Late Figueroa strike lifts Boca (Mar 5, 2009 16:27 GMT)
An 87th-minute header by Luciano Figueroa gave six time champions Boca Juniors a 1-0 victory over Deportivo Tachira and pushed the Argentinians to the top of Group Two in the Copa Libertadores.
Ronaldo gets black eye in frenzy (Mar 5, 2009 16:25 GMT)
Brazilian striker Ronaldo's return to action after a 13-month knee injury layoff was marred by an ugly media scrum following Wednesday's Copa Brasil game that left the 32-year-old nursing a black eye.
Beckham a world away from the Galaxy (Mar 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Matthias Krug catches up with AC Milan chief Adriano Galliani as Beckham's loan-deal winds down.
SFA warn politicians to stay out of Olympic debate (Mar 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Scottish Football Association have warned MSPs to stay out of the debate over a British Olympic team.
Libertadores: Torres sparkles in Colo Colo win (Mar 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Colombian playmaker McNelly Torres scored a goal and set up two others to lead 10-man Colo Colo to a 3-1 away win over Brazil's Palmeiras as the Chileans claimed their first victory in Group One of the Copa Libertadores.
Barcelona scrap plans to launch MLS franchise (Mar 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona's plans to launch a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami are dead, MLS have confirmed.
Dasey: Time to bring in a cup competition? (Mar 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey says the A-League Grand Final could easily be replaced by an 'Aussie Cup'.
Ronaldo set to make long-awaited return (Mar 4, 2009 06:48 GMT)
Brazil legend Ronaldo could finally return from injury to make his Corinthians debut in a Copa do Brasil tie on Wednesday.
River Plate's 100-kilo striker told to lose weight (Mar 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
River Plate's new signing Cristian Fabbiani, a cult figure nicknamed The Ogre by supporters, has been told to eat less by his coach after officially passing the 100-kilo mark.
Uruguayan players strike over unpaid wages (Mar 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Uruguayan players have gone on strike over unpaid wages and bonuses, forcing this week's midweek league matches to be called off.
Merlo takes over as boss of Rosario Central (Mar 3, 2009 06:27 GMT)
Rosario Central have appointed Reinaldo Carlos Merlo as their new coach to replace Gustavo Alfaro who was sacked on Saturday night.
River routed by San Lorenzo in Argentina (Mar 2, 2009 08:00 GMT)
River Plate sank to one of their worst defeats in recent memory when they were routed 5-1 by San Lorenzo in the Argentine Clausura championship on Sunday.
Corinthians held, fans mob new signing Ronaldo (Mar 2, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Corinthians were held to a 1-1 draw at Marilia in the Paulista championship on Sunday as new signing Ronaldo, who is expected to make his debut in the next two weeks, watched the stands.
Ronaldo fined by Corinthians for curfew break (Mar 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Three-time World Player of the Year Ronaldo has been suspended and fined by Brazilian outfit Corinthians after breaking a team curfew.
Mexican champs Toluca maintain unbeaten record (Mar 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Champions Toluca maintained their unbeaten record in the Mexican Clausura championship by twice coming from behind to hold Monterrey to a 3-3 draw on Saturday.
Palmeiras march on in Sao Paulo tournament (Mar 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Palmeiras remain unstoppable at the top of the Sao Paulo state tournament standings as they recorded their ninth victory in 10 games with a 1-0 over Guarani.
Racing foiled in injury-time, Central fire coach (Mar 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Racing Club's new coach Ricardo Caruso Lombardi was deprived of a winning debut when his side conceded an injury-time equaliser in a 1-1 home draw against Argentinos Juniors in the Argentine championship on Saturday.
