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Argentina: San Martin go up, Gimnasia down (Jul 1, 2011 06:19 GMT)
San Martin won promotion to the Argentinian top flight and Gimnasia slipped into the second tier after a 1-1 draw promotion/relegation play-off second leg in La Plata earned the visitors a 2-1 aggregate win.
Stabile's Copa America domination (Jun 30, 2011 20:52 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1947, when Argentina dominated the Copa America under Guillermo Stabile.
Blatter to inspect Zimbabwe's development (Jun 30, 2011 20:01 GMT)
Sepp Blatter will visit Zimbabwe for the first time on Monday en route to South Africa, where he is due at a meeting of the International Olympic Committee. He will attend the COSAFA women's football championships and the opening of the Rufaro Stadiu
Platini feels technology is not needed (Jun 30, 2011 13:18 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini insists the introduction of technology is unnecessary following the introduction of goal-line assistants and that there is no longer any "simulation in the area".
FIFA slams Nigeria's Uche for homophobia (Jun 30, 2011 12:51 GMT)
Nigerian women's coach Eucharia Uche has been criticised by FIFA after she branded homosexuality as 'dirty' and admitted she forced lesbians out of her team.
Howard apologises for Gold Cup outburst (Jun 30, 2011 11:04 GMT)
Goalkeeper Tim Howard has publicly apologised for swearing on television in the wake of the United States' defeat to Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup at the weekend.
Menezes: Pato can be new Ronaldo for Brazil (Jun 30, 2011 08:06 GMT)
Brazil coach Mano Menezes thinks AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato can follow in the footsteps of Brazil legend Ronaldo, playing down the hype surrounding his team-mate Neymar.
Rewind to 1947: Stabile's Copa domination (Jun 30, 2011 07:14 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1947, when Argentina dominated the Copa America under Guillermo Stabile.
First XI: Fat footballers (Jun 30, 2011 07:14 GMT)
From Fatty Foulke to Ronaldo, this week's First XI looks at some of the game's portliest players.
USA's Cherundolo in Hannover fitness battle (Jun 30, 2011 07:00 GMT)
US international Steve Cherundolo will miss his club's pre-season training after injuring his ankle in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final, but his Hannover manager Mirko Slomka is hopeful the right-back will return for the start of the new season.
MLS: Toronto swoop for Frings and Koevermans (Jun 30, 2011 04:02 GMT)
Major League Soccer outfit Toronto FC have announced the signings of veteran duo Torsten Frings and Danny Koevermans.
Brazil: Corinthians move to top after win (Jun 30, 2011 03:50 GMT)
Corinthians moved to the top of the Campeonato after securing a 1-0 win over Bahia.
MLS: Toronto FC climb from bottom (Jun 30, 2011 03:32 GMT)
Toronto FC climbed off the foot of the MLS Eastern Conference standings with a 1-0 win over Western Conference strugglers, and fellow Canadian outfit, the Vancouver Whitecaps.
SAFA pledges to help FIFA investigation (Jun 29, 2011 16:21 GMT)
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has pledged to help FIFA "root out the scourge" of match-fixing after it was reported that two of its World Cup warm-up matches have come under scrutiny from football's governing body.
FIFA seek to track down ref over allegations (Jun 29, 2011 14:33 GMT)
FIFA's security chief has launched a drive to track down the referee of a friendly international that is being investigated for match-fixing claims.
Rijkaard set to be new Saudi Arabia boss (Jun 29, 2011 10:47 GMT)
Former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard is set to become the new coach of the Saudi Arabia national side, according to reports.
It's official: FIFA says England better than Brazil (Jun 29, 2011 09:01 GMT)
England have moved above Brazil into fourth in FIFA's latest World Rankings.
K-League player investigated on match fixing (Jun 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Suwon Bluewings striker and captain Choi Sung-Kuk has reportedly become the latest player in Korea to be investigated for match fixing.
Friendly: Peru late show against Senegal (Jun 29, 2011 03:53 GMT)
Paolo Guerrero's late strike handed Peru a 1-0 win over nine-man Senegal in Tuesday's friendly encounter at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in Lima.
Mexico internationals 'embroiled in sex scandal' (Jun 28, 2011 17:25 GMT)
Eight Mexico internationals have been sent home just days before the start of the Copa America after allegedly inviting prostitutes into the team's training camp.
Wales set up first clash with Australia (Jun 28, 2011 16:08 GMT)
Wales will play Australia for the first time when the teams meet in Cardiff in August, the Football Association of Wales have confirmed.
Brazil coach feels pressure of expectation (Jun 28, 2011 15:30 GMT)
Brazil coach Mano Menezes confirmed he is feeling the pressure of expectation ahead of his side's Copa America defence.
Colombia goalkeeper banned by FIFA (Jun 28, 2011 14:30 GMT)
Colombia international Yineth Varon has been provisionally suspended from playing ahead of Colombia's opening World Cup fixture.
Almeyda takes over as River Plate coach (Jun 28, 2011 13:14 GMT)
Troubled River Plate have appointed Matias Almeyda as their new manager in a bid to return to the Primera Division.
River deep, mountain high (Jun 27, 2011 21:14 GMT)
Sam Kelly bears witness to River Plate's fall through the trapdoor of relegation.
Santos: Neymar wants to fulfil dream in Brazil (Jun 27, 2011 09:00 GMT)
Santos president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro claims Neymar wants to become the best player in the world without leaving Brazil.
Riots erupt after River Plate relegation (Jun 27, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Riots spilled out onto the streets of Buenos Aires after powerhouse club River Plate were relegated from the Argentinian top flight for the first time in their 110-year history.
MLS: Columbus Crew cruise over Rapids (Jun 27, 2011 02:57 GMT)
Andres Mendoza scored twice to help the Columbus Crew to a 4-1 win as the Colorado Rapids' defence capitulated at Crew Stadium.
Brazil: Corinthians beat Sao Paulo to end streak (Jun 27, 2011 02:45 GMT)
Sao Paulo suffered their first defeat of the Campeonato season as Liedson's hat-trick led Corinthians to a 5-0 win and second place in the fledgling league table.
Argentina: River's shock relegation (Jun 26, 2011 20:18 GMT)
River Plate, the most successful club in Argentinian football, have been relegated for the first time in their history.
Song fined by Cameroon after Eto'o spat (Jun 26, 2011 14:10 GMT)
Cameroon's football federation has fined Alex Song for showing "an attitude of contempt" towards international team-mate Samuel Eto'o.
Messi: Copa America win my 'greatest dream' (Jun 25, 2011 16:30 GMT)
Argentina's World Player of the Year, Lionel Messi, says that lifting the Copa America would be a dream come true and is aiming to put the country's long trophy drought behind them in this year's competition.
J League: Leaders Kashiwa extend advantage (Jun 25, 2011 14:25 GMT)
Kashiwa Reysol moved four points clear at the top of the J.League with a comfortable 4-1 win at Vantforet Kofu.
K-League: Motors stay in top gear (Jun 25, 2011 13:27 GMT)
Jeonbuk Motors maintained their impressive form and four-point lead at the top of the K-League with a 3-0 win at Sangju Sangmu.
Brazil: Flamengo come back to thrash Atletico (Jun 25, 2011 09:41 GMT)
Flamengo struck four times in the final 24 minutes as they came from behind to seal an emphatic 4-1 win over Atletico Mineiro in the Campeonato.
MLS: Keeper woes fail to derail LA Galaxy (Jun 25, 2011 08:40 GMT)
Major League Soccer Western Conference leaders the Los Angeles Galaxy survived the loss of two goalkeepers before half-time to escape with a goalless draw away to the San Jose Earthquakes.
Mexico claim Gold Cup glory (Jun 25, 2011 08:18 GMT)
Pablo Barrera scored twice as Mexico came from 2-0 down against USA to win a dramatic CONCACAF Gold Cup final 4-2 at the Rose Bowl.
Barca feel the pinch, Octopus Idol (Jun 24, 2011 08:06 GMT)
Off The Ball: Barca ban colour photocopies to help raise transfer funds and Germany launch Octopus Idol to find a psychic successor to Paul.
Uruguay too strong for Estonia in friendly (Jun 24, 2011 05:09 GMT)
Uruguay racked up a confidence-boosting 3-0 win over Estonia in their final warm-up game for next month's Copa America.
Paraguay, Chile draw in warm-up (Jun 24, 2011 04:46 GMT)
Paraguay and Chile completed their Copa America preparations with a goalless draw in Asuncion.
MLS: Sounders overcome New York fightback (Jun 24, 2011 04:32 GMT)
A late brace from Roger Levasque has helped the Seattle Sounders overcome Red Bull New York 4-2 in their MLS clash on Thursday.
Costa Rica defender Marshall dies in crash (Jun 24, 2011 04:01 GMT)
Dennis Marshall, a Costa Rican defender, has been killed in a car accident.
Velappan: Blatter and co should now resign (Jun 23, 2011 21:44 GMT)
Former Asian Football Confederation general secretary Peter Velappan has called on FIFA's entire executive committee to resign and stated his belief that "corruption has become part of the culture of football".
Algeria announce Halilhodzic appointment (Jun 23, 2011 21:44 GMT)
Former Ivory Coast coach Vahid Halilhodzic has been appointed as the new coach of Algeria and will begin a three-year contract on July 1.
Pele: Lionel Messi must score as many as me (Jun 23, 2011 21:44 GMT)
Brazil legend Pele maintains that Barcelona star Lionel Messi needs to overhaul his goalscoring record if he is to be considered the best player ever.
Rewind to 1962: The Santos Globetrotters (Jun 23, 2011 17:15 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1962 when Santos confirmed their place in history with their first Copa Libertadores win.
Santos win Copa Libertadores final (Jun 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Santos have claimed their first piece of continental silverware since Pele's era in the 1960's as they triumphed 2-1 over Penarol in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final.
Gold Cup: USA and Mexico through to final (Jun 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
The USA have progressed to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final after a Clint Dempsey strike inside the final 15 minutes handed the side a hard-earned 1-0 semi-final win over Panama in Houston.
MLS: Kansas City and Philadelphia in stalemate (Jun 23, 2011 03:40 GMT)
Kansas City claimed a competition point in tonight's MLS action as they picked up a 0-0 draw with Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia Union.
Altidore out of Gold Cup (Jun 22, 2011 21:57 GMT)
United States forward Jozy Altidore will miss the rest of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after being ruled out for four to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Highlights from FIFA committee report (Jun 22, 2011 13:19 GMT)
A selection of entries from FIFA's ethics committee's report into their May 29 decision to suspend FIFA members Mohamed Bin Hammam and Jack Warner.
FIFA: 'Overwhelming' evidence of corruption (Jun 22, 2011 13:10 GMT)
There is ''comprehensive, convincing and overwhelming'' evidence that FIFA member Mohamed Bin Hammam tried to bribe officials during his presidential campaign and that Jack Warner was ''an accessory to corruption'', according to a secret report by FI
Diego Simeone returns as Racing Club manager (Jun 21, 2011 21:18 GMT)
Former Catania boss Diego Simeone has returned to Argentina to take on his third managerial job in 14 months, stepping into the hotseat at struggling Racing Club.
Scottish FA: No GB Olympic agreement (Jun 21, 2011 15:17 GMT)
Within minutes of the British Olympic Association claiming an "historic agreement" had been reached for a Team GB side to compete in both the men's and women's football competitions at London 2012, the Scottish FA has released a statement denying any
Bin Hammam to fight charges to the bitter end (Jun 21, 2011 14:11 GMT)
Suspended FIFA member Mohamed Bin Hammam intends to fight allegations of bribery aimed at him and will not resign from his post in the same way as Jack Warner did on Monday.
FIFA to call Warner as witness in probe (Jun 21, 2011 07:52 GMT)
FIFA will still call on Jack Warner as a witness in their bribery investigations even though he resigned his position at the body's vice-president, and all other football-related roles, on Monday.
Pato insists he is fully fit for Copa America (Jun 20, 2011 18:48 GMT)
Brazil striker Alexandre Pato claims that he is fully fit and ready to help his side defend their Copa America crown, despite missing last two warm-up games with a shoulder injury.
Warner: I've been hung out to dry (Jun 20, 2011 16:41 GMT)
Jack Warner, who quit his post as FIFA vice-president on Monday, claims he has been ''hung out to dry'' and insists the giving of gifts has been part of FIFA culture during his 30 years in the organisation.
Warner quits FIFA as bribery charges dropped (Jun 20, 2011 14:46 GMT)
FIFA have confirmed that vice president Jack Warner has resigned from all his positions in international football and that an investigation into bribery allegations against him have been dropped.
Gold Cup: USA, Panama progress to semi-final (Jun 20, 2011 07:00 GMT)
The USA claimed a comfortable 2-0 win over Jamaica in their CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-final amid muggy conditions in Washington D.C. on Sunday.
Brazil: Sao Paulo maintain unbeaten streak (Jun 20, 2011 05:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo made it five wins out of five in the Brazilian Campeonato with a 2-0 win at Ceara today.
MLS: Henry sent-off in NY comeback (Jun 20, 2011 04:48 GMT)
Thierry Henry scored his eighth goal of the season, but was later sent off as the New York Red Bulls came from two goals down to draw 3-3 at the Portland Timbers.
Argentina: Velez Sarsfield win final game (Jun 20, 2011 04:28 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield capped off their championship winning Clausura campaign with a 2-1 win at home over Racing Club today.
Rolling back the years (Jun 19, 2011 09:57 GMT)
Andrew Hush sees Yorke, Cole, Zola and Shearer at the Barbados Football Legends tournament.
Gold Cup: Honduras and Mexico into semi-finals (Jun 19, 2011 08:54 GMT)
Mexico and Honduras will meet in the last four of the Gold Cup after seeing off Guatemala and Costa Rica in their respective quarter-finals.
Brazil: Cruzeiro still waiting for first victory (Jun 18, 2011 09:05 GMT)
Cruzeiro remain winless after five Campeonato outings after being held to a 1-1 draw by hosts America MG.
Argentina: River Plate face relegation play-off (Jun 18, 2011 09:02 GMT)
River Plate face the humiliation of relegation from the Clausura for the first time in their history after defeat to second-placed Lanus condemned them to a play-off.
MLS: Kansas City claim historic home win (Jun 18, 2011 03:56 GMT)
Kansas City have recorded their first victory in their new home after scoring a 1-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes at Livestrong Sporting Park on Friday evening.
Team USA face up to their soul brother (Jun 17, 2011 14:15 GMT)
Despite a pallid showing so far, USA expect to meet Mexico in the Gold Cup final, says Will Tidey.
The naked party issue (Jun 17, 2011 10:30 GMT)
Off The Ball: The German U20 women pose for Playboy and Messi escapes a 'sex and alcohol' party.
Amini agrees to four-year Dortmund deal (Jun 17, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners midfielder Mustafa Amini has agreed to a four-year deal with Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund, with a transfer fee likely to be reached by the two clubs in the coming weeks.
Copa Libertadores: Santos and Penarol draw (Jun 16, 2011 05:23 GMT)
Penarol and Santos have played a goalless draw in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final in Montevideo.
Japan: Leaders Kashiwa stumble at home (Jun 16, 2011 00:43 GMT)
J.League leaders Kashiwa Reysol suffered only their second defeat of the season, going down 3-0 at home to Jubilo Iwata.
Argentina: Newell's, San Lorenzo in stalemate (Jun 16, 2011 00:13 GMT)
Strugglers Newell's Old Boys and San Lorenzo have played out a goalless stalemate in their penultimate Clausura game of the season.
Gullit stunned by sacking as Terek Grozny boss (Jun 15, 2011 14:01 GMT)
Ruud Gullit admits he has been left bemused by the events surrounding his dismissal as coach of Russian side Terek Grozny.
Taking a Hammering (Jun 15, 2011 09:15 GMT)
John Duerden speaks to Urawa boss Zeljko Petrovic about his supposedly bitter West Ham exit.
Gold Cup: USA and Panama go through (Jun 15, 2011 05:08 GMT)
Panama cemented top spot in Group C of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after a 1-1 draw against Canada in Kansas City today.
Mexico players test negative says federation (Jun 15, 2011 03:22 GMT)
The Mexican Football Federation have announced that the five Mexico players who were suspended from the country's CONCACAF Gold Cup squad after testing positive for clenbuterol have now returned negative tests for the banned substance.
Caribbean chiefs call for Blazer investigation (Jun 15, 2011 01:04 GMT)
The saga surrounding FIFA member Chuck Blazer continued on Tuesday, with the heads of 11 Caribbean associations filing an official complaint against the CONCACAF secretary general.
Beckham eyes place in GB Olympic squad (Jun 14, 2011 13:10 GMT)
David Beckham is targeting a place at the Olympics in London next year, but he wants to be a player for Team GB rather than a manager.
Gold Cup: Guatemala book quarter-final place (Jun 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Guatemala reached the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup with a 4-0 win over Grenada in New Jersey.
Argentina: Donda at the double for Godoy Cruz (Jun 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mariano Donda scored a last-minute penalty as Godoy Cruz came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Racing Club in the Argentinian Clausura.
FIFA's Boyce slams 'arrogant' English attitude (Jun 13, 2011 11:02 GMT)
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce claims that the English footballing family is viewed as 'arrogant' and that they need to change their attitude 'started to wear thin 20 years ago'.
Penarol look to past glories and future success (Jun 13, 2011 08:10 GMT)
Sam Kelly previews a retro Copa Libertadores final as Santos face Uruguayan giants Penarol.
Cuba's Yosniel Mesa defects during Gold Cup (Jun 13, 2011 07:48 GMT)
Cuba's 30-year-old striker Yosniel Mesa, has defected to the U.S. during the CONCACAF Gold Cup after leaving his team's hotel in Charlotte before the 5-0 hammering by Mexico on Thursday.
Argentina: Velez Sarsfield win Clausura title (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield won the Argentine Clausura championship after beating Huracan while second-placed Lanus lost to Argentinos Juniors.
Gold Cup: Mexico win again, Cuba hammered (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mexico continued to put their off-field problems behind them with a 4-1 Gold Cup win over Group A opponents Costa Rica.
MLS: Kansas net second win, stay bottom (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Sporting Kansas City recorded only their second victory of the MLS season but remain bottom of the Eastern Conference.
Brazil: Corinthians close on leaders (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians moved within two points of Campeonato leaders Sao Paulo after a 2-0 defeat of Fluminense.
MLS: Galaxy held in thrilling draw (Jun 12, 2011 05:41 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Toronto FC but remain five points clear at the top of Major League Soccer's Western Conference.
Brazil: Sao Paulo extend unbeaten streak (Jun 12, 2011 04:22 GMT)
Sao Paulo have gone four games unbeaten after a win over Gremio extended their lead at the top of the Campeonato to five points.
Gold Cup: Panama shock the US and progress (Jun 12, 2011 04:08 GMT)
Panama shocked the highly fancied USA side in Florida, defeating the Americans 2-1.
Argentina: Quilmes earn breathing space (Jun 12, 2011 03:56 GMT)
Quilmes moved three points clear of the Clausura's bottom three with a 2-0 away win at San Lorenzo.
CSL: Shanghai close in on Beijing (Jun 11, 2011 23:48 GMT)
Shanghai Shenhua have cut the lead at the top of the Chinese Super League thanks to a 3-2 win over Jiangsu Shuntian.
Union and Salt Lake play out draw (Jun 11, 2011 23:33 GMT)
Philadelphia Union drew 1-1 with Real Salt Lake to go level with Red Bull New York at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference.
Chicken riddle could derail Mexico (Jun 11, 2011 20:34 GMT)
The failure of five drugs tests could damage Mexico far beyond the Gold Cup, says Will Tidey.
J-League: Cerezo Osaka off the mark (Jun 11, 2011 14:51 GMT)
Cerezo Osaka picked up their first win in the J. League this season by beating hosts Avispa Fukuoka 3-0 on Saturday, ending their seven-game losing run.
Argentina: Newell's rescue point away from home (Jun 11, 2011 03:01 GMT)
Newell's Old Boys, currently bottom of the Clausura, have managed to bring a point away from Olimpo.
Gold Cup: Jamaica through in Group B (Jun 11, 2011 01:56 GMT)
Jamaica are into the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup after comfortably defeating Guatemala 2-0 in Miami.
Mexico chief backs suspended players (Jun 10, 2011 12:05 GMT)
Mexico's director of national teams Hector Inaturri has backed the five players suspended for a doping offence to prove their innocence.
A one-way trip into Blatter's bonce (Jun 10, 2011 08:23 GMT)
Off The Ball takes a one-way trip into Sepp Blatter's beffudling bonce and Rio is king of the Twitts.
Gold Cup: Mexico brush aside Cuba after woes (Jun 10, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mexico brushed aside the news that five of their players had been suspended following failed drugs tests to defeat Cuba 5-0.
Surinam president reveals cash 'gift' from FIFA (Jun 10, 2011 06:19 GMT)
One of the delegates invited to the meeting at the centre of FIFA bribery investigations has confirmed that he was given a brown envelope containing a ''gift'' of US$40,000 in cash.
Five Mexico Gold Cup players test positive (Jun 9, 2011 22:08 GMT)
Mexico's hopes of winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup have been smashed by the news that no less than five of their players have tested positive for a banned substance and have been withdrawn from their national team's squad.
World Cup fading fast for Asian sides (Jun 9, 2011 21:58 GMT)
John Duerden reviews the big three teams in Asia as they played two games in a week.
Jack Warner won't meet FIFA investigators (Jun 9, 2011 14:32 GMT)
Suspended FIFA vice-president Jack Warner says he has no plans to meet investigators probing corruption allegations, as the president of the Barbados Football Association revealed none of his delegates were offered bribes.
Japan coach urges players to move abroad (Jun 9, 2011 09:21 GMT)
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni wants his players to move abroad to play football at a higher level before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Columbus Crew too good for Real Salt Lake (Jun 9, 2011 06:13 GMT)
Columbus Crew scored twice inside the final 15 minutes to down Real Salt Lake, returning the club to third place in Major League Soccer's Eastern confernence.
Brazil: Three straight wins for Sao Paolo (Jun 9, 2011 06:07 GMT)
Sao Paolo have picked up three successive wins in the Campeonato after defeating Atletico Mineiro 1-0.
David Cameron: FIFA 'at an all-time low' (Jun 8, 2011 14:07 GMT)
FIFA's reputation is now at an "all-time low'', UK Prime Minister said today as he called on world football's governing body to become "more transparent and more accountable''.
Robson and assistant leave Thailand post (Jun 8, 2011 13:33 GMT)
Both head coach Bryan Robson and assistant Steve Darby have left their posts with Thailand national team "by mutual consent" according to reports.
Brazil reveal Copa America squad (Jun 8, 2011 07:33 GMT)
Brazil coach Mano Menezes has surprisingly selected Fluminense captain Fred in his Copa America squad, but Villarreal striker Nilmar misses the cut at his expense.
Ronaldo goes out a winner with Brazil (Jun 8, 2011 04:55 GMT)
Former superstar Ronaldo could not mark his farewell appearance for Brazil with a goal but did manage to go out a winner, courtesy of a goal to Fred against Romania in Sao Paolo.
CONCACAF Gold Cup: US start brightly (Jun 8, 2011 02:54 GMT)
The USA kicked off their CONCACAF Gold Cup in style with a 2-0 defeat over fellow North Americans, Canada, at Detroit's Ford Field.
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Panama hold on (Jun 8, 2011 02:50 GMT)
Panama were able to overcome a 10-man Guadeloupe 3-2 in the opening Group C fixture of the Gold Cup.
Friendlies: Ireland claim fine win over Italy (Jun 7, 2011 21:54 GMT)
Veteran manager Giovanni Trapattoni steered Ireland to a 2-0 victory over his native Italy in a friendly played in Liege.
FIFA open up bribery scandal investigation (Jun 7, 2011 10:06 GMT)
Investigators will begin interviewing the heads of the 25 Caribbean associations at the centre of the FIFA bribery scandal on Tuesday.
Italian Supercoppa to be held in Beijing (Jun 7, 2011 09:50 GMT)
The Italian Supercoppa will be held at Beijing's Olympic stadium in August, the Italian Football League have announced.
Ronaldo ready for dream farewell with Brazil (Jun 7, 2011 08:33 GMT)
Brazilian legend Ronaldo will make his final appearance for his country on Tuesday night when the five-time World Cup winners meet Romania in a friendly.
Argentina: Velez Sarsfield stay at summit (Jun 7, 2011 07:18 GMT)
Clausura leaders Velez Sarsfield stayed on top of the standings with a home win over third-placed Godoy Cruz.
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Reggae Boyz rampant (Jun 7, 2011 07:12 GMT)
Jamaica began their Gold Cup campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over unfancied Grenada at California's Home Depot Centre.
Opera legend Domingo joins FIFA (Jun 6, 2011 18:46 GMT)
Sepp Blatter's fight to halt FIFA's problems has made a rather adroit turn with the choice of Placido Domingo as adviser.
Gotz confirmed as new manager of Vietnam (Jun 6, 2011 11:53 GMT)
Former Hertha Berlin and 1860 Munich boss Falko Gotz has been appointed the new coach of Vietnam.
Jack Warner backs down over e-mail claims (Jun 6, 2011 07:26 GMT)
Suspended CONCACAF president Jack Warner has backed down after promising to release a 'tsunami' on the football world with his revelations about FIFA.
Gold Cup: Mexico cruise, Chicharito stars (Jun 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mexico cruise past El Salvador with a comfortable 5-0 win to begin their Gold Cup title defence in Texas.
Argentina: Boca snare point from Quilmes (Jun 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors came from two goals down to earn a point out of Quilmes in the Clausura championship.
Brazil: Corinthians held by Flamengo (Jun 6, 2011 01:53 GMT)
Corinthians have soared to the top of the fledgling Campeonato Brasileiro table being held by fellow powerhouse Flamengo.
AFCON: Elephants qualify, Egypt hopes dashed (Jun 5, 2011 21:12 GMT)
Ivory Coast booked their place at next year's African Nations Cup with a 6-2 thrashing of Benin, their fourth win in four games, while Egypt's chances of qualifying were all but extinguished by a 0-0 draw with South Africa.
FIFA corruption stance disappoints Lord Coe (Jun 5, 2011 11:47 GMT)
Lord Coe has expressed his disappointment over FIFA's failure to act upon his anti-corruption World Cup bidding reforms.
Argentina: Banfield recover from setback to win (Jun 5, 2011 10:40 GMT)
Banfield came from behind to enjoy a late 3-1 win over All Boys in the Clausura tournament.
Brazil: Palmeiras win to go top of the table (Jun 5, 2011 10:37 GMT)
Palmeiras went top of the early Campeonato Brasileiro standings having edged Atletico Paranaense 1-0.
Maradona slams 'corrupt' FIFA 'dinosaurs' (Jun 4, 2011 21:42 GMT)
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has labelled FIFA "corrupt'' and described the organisation's executives as "dinosaurs who don't want to give up power''.
CONCACAF suspend Austin for rule violation (Jun 4, 2011 14:27 GMT)
The power struggle at CONCACAF continues after acting president Lisle Austin was provisionally banned for an alleged rule violation.
FIFA launch probe into Argentina-Nigeria game (Jun 4, 2011 12:49 GMT)
FIFA are investigating reports of unusual betting patterns relating to Wednesday's international between Nigeria and Argentina.
Nations Cup: Ghana top after Congo win (Jun 3, 2011 20:16 GMT)
Ghana saw off Congo 3-1 to move clear at the top of Group I in Fridays only game in African Nations Cup qualifying.
Friendlies: South Korea secure win over Serbia (Jun 3, 2011 14:00 GMT)
Monaco striker Park Chu-Young scored as South Korea beat Serbia 2-1 at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Messi unhurt after youth's attempted assault (Jun 3, 2011 08:44 GMT)
Lionel Messi has emerged unscathed after a youth aimed a punch at him outside a restaurant in his home city of Rosario on Thursday.
Egypt hanging on in AFCON qualifiers (Jun 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Firdose Moonda previews a big weekend of African Nations Cup qualifiers, with Egypt v South Africa topping the bill.
The wizard of Leoz, suicide is painless (Jun 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Off The Ball finds the FA Cup sponsored by Leoz and a suicidal koala bear at Getafe.
Copa Libertadores: Penarol march into final (Jun 3, 2011 04:40 GMT)
Penarol have reached the Copa Libertadores final after overcoming Velez Sarsfield at home.
Argentina: Estudiantes win resumed match (Jun 3, 2011 04:31 GMT)
Mid-table Estudiantes rode out 3-0 winners against Huracan in a Clausura clash completed tonight after being suspended last month.
Blatter asks Kissinger to help clean up FIFA (Jun 2, 2011 21:52 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger is the man to help clean up world football's governing body in the wake of recent corruption allegations.
First XI: The men who changed football (Jun 2, 2011 09:08 GMT)
This week's First XI selects a list of the men who have made football the game it is today.
Ford reveals Welsh reasons for Blatter vote (Jun 2, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Jonathan Ford, the chief executive of the Welsh FA, has revealed to ESPNsoccernet why Wales opposed England and voted in favour of Sepp Blatter.
MLS: Whitecaps and Chivas struggle to draw (Jun 2, 2011 06:08 GMT)
Struggling Major League Soccer Western Conference duo Chivas USA and the Vancouver Whitecaps held each other to a 1-1 draw.
Copa Libertadores: Santos edge into final (Jun 2, 2011 06:06 GMT)
Brazilian giants Santos reached the Copa Libertadores final as they drew 3-3 away to Paraguay's Cerro Porteno to claim a narrow 4-3 aggregate win.
Blatter holds no grudge against FA (Jun 2, 2011 05:14 GMT)
Sepp Blatter will hold no grudges against England after the FA tried to postpone Wednesday's FIFA presidential elections.
Horne shocked at FIFA criticism (Jun 1, 2011 18:37 GMT)
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne says he was stunned at the vitriol poured on England after their unsuccessful attempt to postpone the FIFA presidential election.
Sepp Blatter re-elected as FIFA president (Jun 1, 2011 16:04 GMT)
FIFA has voted Sepp Blatter to remain as president for his fourth term after he ran unopposed on Wednesday.
Sponsors may force FIFA reform (Jun 1, 2011 14:02 GMT)
FIFA could be forced into embarking upon significant reform by their corporate sponsors, according to a leading sports lawyer.
Fowler quits Perth for family reasons (Jun 1, 2011 12:13 GMT)
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has informed Perth Glory he will not be returning to the club next season due to family reasons.
FIFA reform the only way forward (Jun 1, 2011 12:08 GMT)
John Brewin suggests that reform and the removal of the guilty is the only way forward for FIFA.
Grondona attacks England lies (Jun 1, 2011 10:31 GMT)
FIFA's senior vice-president Julio Grondona has accused England of "always complaining" and said he voted for Qatar for 2022 because "a vote for the US would be like a vote for England".
Blatter stays on and promises WC vote change (Jun 1, 2011 08:53 GMT)
The Football Association's attempt to delay the FIFA presidential election has failed by 172 votes to 17.
DFB president calls for 2022 vote probe (Jun 1, 2011 07:07 GMT)
German football federation (DFB) president Dr Theo Zwanziger has called for an investigation into the 2022 World Cup vote.
Blazer avoids CONCACAF dismissal attempt (Jun 1, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Lisle Austin, acting president of CONCACAF, has unsuccessfully attempted to sack Chuck Blazer in the aftermath of the American's accusations of bribery and corruption against the now suspended Jack Warner and Mohamed Bin Hammam.
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Argentina: San Martin go up, Gimnasia down (Jul 1, 2011 06:19 GMT)
San Martin won promotion to the Argentinian top flight and Gimnasia slipped into the second tier after a 1-1 draw promotion/relegation play-off second leg in La Plata earned the visitors a 2-1 aggregate win.
Stabile's Copa America domination (Jun 30, 2011 20:52 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1947, when Argentina dominated the Copa America under Guillermo Stabile.
Blatter to inspect Zimbabwe's development (Jun 30, 2011 20:01 GMT)
Sepp Blatter will visit Zimbabwe for the first time on Monday en route to South Africa, where he is due at a meeting of the International Olympic Committee. He will attend the COSAFA women's football championships and the opening of the Rufaro Stadiu
Platini feels technology is not needed (Jun 30, 2011 13:18 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini insists the introduction of technology is unnecessary following the introduction of goal-line assistants and that there is no longer any "simulation in the area".
FIFA slams Nigeria's Uche for homophobia (Jun 30, 2011 12:51 GMT)
Nigerian women's coach Eucharia Uche has been criticised by FIFA after she branded homosexuality as 'dirty' and admitted she forced lesbians out of her team.
Howard apologises for Gold Cup outburst (Jun 30, 2011 11:04 GMT)
Goalkeeper Tim Howard has publicly apologised for swearing on television in the wake of the United States' defeat to Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup at the weekend.
Menezes: Pato can be new Ronaldo for Brazil (Jun 30, 2011 08:06 GMT)
Brazil coach Mano Menezes thinks AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato can follow in the footsteps of Brazil legend Ronaldo, playing down the hype surrounding his team-mate Neymar.
Rewind to 1947: Stabile's Copa domination (Jun 30, 2011 07:14 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1947, when Argentina dominated the Copa America under Guillermo Stabile.
First XI: Fat footballers (Jun 30, 2011 07:14 GMT)
From Fatty Foulke to Ronaldo, this week's First XI looks at some of the game's portliest players.
USA's Cherundolo in Hannover fitness battle (Jun 30, 2011 07:00 GMT)
US international Steve Cherundolo will miss his club's pre-season training after injuring his ankle in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final, but his Hannover manager Mirko Slomka is hopeful the right-back will return for the start of the new season.
MLS: Toronto swoop for Frings and Koevermans (Jun 30, 2011 04:02 GMT)
Major League Soccer outfit Toronto FC have announced the signings of veteran duo Torsten Frings and Danny Koevermans.
Brazil: Corinthians move to top after win (Jun 30, 2011 03:50 GMT)
Corinthians moved to the top of the Campeonato after securing a 1-0 win over Bahia.
MLS: Toronto FC climb from bottom (Jun 30, 2011 03:32 GMT)
Toronto FC climbed off the foot of the MLS Eastern Conference standings with a 1-0 win over Western Conference strugglers, and fellow Canadian outfit, the Vancouver Whitecaps.
SAFA pledges to help FIFA investigation (Jun 29, 2011 16:21 GMT)
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has pledged to help FIFA "root out the scourge" of match-fixing after it was reported that two of its World Cup warm-up matches have come under scrutiny from football's governing body.
FIFA seek to track down ref over allegations (Jun 29, 2011 14:33 GMT)
FIFA's security chief has launched a drive to track down the referee of a friendly international that is being investigated for match-fixing claims.
Rijkaard set to be new Saudi Arabia boss (Jun 29, 2011 10:47 GMT)
Former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard is set to become the new coach of the Saudi Arabia national side, according to reports.
It's official: FIFA says England better than Brazil (Jun 29, 2011 09:01 GMT)
England have moved above Brazil into fourth in FIFA's latest World Rankings.
K-League player investigated on match fixing (Jun 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Suwon Bluewings striker and captain Choi Sung-Kuk has reportedly become the latest player in Korea to be investigated for match fixing.
Friendly: Peru late show against Senegal (Jun 29, 2011 03:53 GMT)
Paolo Guerrero's late strike handed Peru a 1-0 win over nine-man Senegal in Tuesday's friendly encounter at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in Lima.
Mexico internationals 'embroiled in sex scandal' (Jun 28, 2011 17:25 GMT)
Eight Mexico internationals have been sent home just days before the start of the Copa America after allegedly inviting prostitutes into the team's training camp.
Wales set up first clash with Australia (Jun 28, 2011 16:08 GMT)
Wales will play Australia for the first time when the teams meet in Cardiff in August, the Football Association of Wales have confirmed.
Brazil coach feels pressure of expectation (Jun 28, 2011 15:30 GMT)
Brazil coach Mano Menezes confirmed he is feeling the pressure of expectation ahead of his side's Copa America defence.
Colombia goalkeeper banned by FIFA (Jun 28, 2011 14:30 GMT)
Colombia international Yineth Varon has been provisionally suspended from playing ahead of Colombia's opening World Cup fixture.
Almeyda takes over as River Plate coach (Jun 28, 2011 13:14 GMT)
Troubled River Plate have appointed Matias Almeyda as their new manager in a bid to return to the Primera Division.
River deep, mountain high (Jun 27, 2011 21:14 GMT)
Sam Kelly bears witness to River Plate's fall through the trapdoor of relegation.
Santos: Neymar wants to fulfil dream in Brazil (Jun 27, 2011 09:00 GMT)
Santos president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro claims Neymar wants to become the best player in the world without leaving Brazil.
Riots erupt after River Plate relegation (Jun 27, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Riots spilled out onto the streets of Buenos Aires after powerhouse club River Plate were relegated from the Argentinian top flight for the first time in their 110-year history.
MLS: Columbus Crew cruise over Rapids (Jun 27, 2011 02:57 GMT)
Andres Mendoza scored twice to help the Columbus Crew to a 4-1 win as the Colorado Rapids' defence capitulated at Crew Stadium.
Brazil: Corinthians beat Sao Paulo to end streak (Jun 27, 2011 02:45 GMT)
Sao Paulo suffered their first defeat of the Campeonato season as Liedson's hat-trick led Corinthians to a 5-0 win and second place in the fledgling league table.
Argentina: River's shock relegation (Jun 26, 2011 20:18 GMT)
River Plate, the most successful club in Argentinian football, have been relegated for the first time in their history.
Song fined by Cameroon after Eto'o spat (Jun 26, 2011 14:10 GMT)
Cameroon's football federation has fined Alex Song for showing "an attitude of contempt" towards international team-mate Samuel Eto'o.
Messi: Copa America win my 'greatest dream' (Jun 25, 2011 16:30 GMT)
Argentina's World Player of the Year, Lionel Messi, says that lifting the Copa America would be a dream come true and is aiming to put the country's long trophy drought behind them in this year's competition.
J League: Leaders Kashiwa extend advantage (Jun 25, 2011 14:25 GMT)
Kashiwa Reysol moved four points clear at the top of the J.League with a comfortable 4-1 win at Vantforet Kofu.
K-League: Motors stay in top gear (Jun 25, 2011 13:27 GMT)
Jeonbuk Motors maintained their impressive form and four-point lead at the top of the K-League with a 3-0 win at Sangju Sangmu.
Brazil: Flamengo come back to thrash Atletico (Jun 25, 2011 09:41 GMT)
Flamengo struck four times in the final 24 minutes as they came from behind to seal an emphatic 4-1 win over Atletico Mineiro in the Campeonato.
MLS: Keeper woes fail to derail LA Galaxy (Jun 25, 2011 08:40 GMT)
Major League Soccer Western Conference leaders the Los Angeles Galaxy survived the loss of two goalkeepers before half-time to escape with a goalless draw away to the San Jose Earthquakes.
Mexico claim Gold Cup glory (Jun 25, 2011 08:18 GMT)
Pablo Barrera scored twice as Mexico came from 2-0 down against USA to win a dramatic CONCACAF Gold Cup final 4-2 at the Rose Bowl.
Barca feel the pinch, Octopus Idol (Jun 24, 2011 08:06 GMT)
Off The Ball: Barca ban colour photocopies to help raise transfer funds and Germany launch Octopus Idol to find a psychic successor to Paul.
Uruguay too strong for Estonia in friendly (Jun 24, 2011 05:09 GMT)
Uruguay racked up a confidence-boosting 3-0 win over Estonia in their final warm-up game for next month's Copa America.
Paraguay, Chile draw in warm-up (Jun 24, 2011 04:46 GMT)
Paraguay and Chile completed their Copa America preparations with a goalless draw in Asuncion.
MLS: Sounders overcome New York fightback (Jun 24, 2011 04:32 GMT)
A late brace from Roger Levasque has helped the Seattle Sounders overcome Red Bull New York 4-2 in their MLS clash on Thursday.
Costa Rica defender Marshall dies in crash (Jun 24, 2011 04:01 GMT)
Dennis Marshall, a Costa Rican defender, has been killed in a car accident.
Velappan: Blatter and co should now resign (Jun 23, 2011 21:44 GMT)
Former Asian Football Confederation general secretary Peter Velappan has called on FIFA's entire executive committee to resign and stated his belief that "corruption has become part of the culture of football".
Algeria announce Halilhodzic appointment (Jun 23, 2011 21:44 GMT)
Former Ivory Coast coach Vahid Halilhodzic has been appointed as the new coach of Algeria and will begin a three-year contract on July 1.
Pele: Lionel Messi must score as many as me (Jun 23, 2011 21:44 GMT)
Brazil legend Pele maintains that Barcelona star Lionel Messi needs to overhaul his goalscoring record if he is to be considered the best player ever.
Rewind to 1962: The Santos Globetrotters (Jun 23, 2011 17:15 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1962 when Santos confirmed their place in history with their first Copa Libertadores win.
Santos win Copa Libertadores final (Jun 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Santos have claimed their first piece of continental silverware since Pele's era in the 1960's as they triumphed 2-1 over Penarol in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final.
Gold Cup: USA and Mexico through to final (Jun 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
The USA have progressed to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final after a Clint Dempsey strike inside the final 15 minutes handed the side a hard-earned 1-0 semi-final win over Panama in Houston.
MLS: Kansas City and Philadelphia in stalemate (Jun 23, 2011 03:40 GMT)
Kansas City claimed a competition point in tonight's MLS action as they picked up a 0-0 draw with Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia Union.
Altidore out of Gold Cup (Jun 22, 2011 21:57 GMT)
United States forward Jozy Altidore will miss the rest of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after being ruled out for four to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Highlights from FIFA committee report (Jun 22, 2011 13:19 GMT)
A selection of entries from FIFA's ethics committee's report into their May 29 decision to suspend FIFA members Mohamed Bin Hammam and Jack Warner.
FIFA: 'Overwhelming' evidence of corruption (Jun 22, 2011 13:10 GMT)
There is ''comprehensive, convincing and overwhelming'' evidence that FIFA member Mohamed Bin Hammam tried to bribe officials during his presidential campaign and that Jack Warner was ''an accessory to corruption'', according to a secret report by FI
Diego Simeone returns as Racing Club manager (Jun 21, 2011 21:18 GMT)
Former Catania boss Diego Simeone has returned to Argentina to take on his third managerial job in 14 months, stepping into the hotseat at struggling Racing Club.
Scottish FA: No GB Olympic agreement (Jun 21, 2011 15:17 GMT)
Within minutes of the British Olympic Association claiming an "historic agreement" had been reached for a Team GB side to compete in both the men's and women's football competitions at London 2012, the Scottish FA has released a statement denying any
Bin Hammam to fight charges to the bitter end (Jun 21, 2011 14:11 GMT)
Suspended FIFA member Mohamed Bin Hammam intends to fight allegations of bribery aimed at him and will not resign from his post in the same way as Jack Warner did on Monday.
FIFA to call Warner as witness in probe (Jun 21, 2011 07:52 GMT)
FIFA will still call on Jack Warner as a witness in their bribery investigations even though he resigned his position at the body's vice-president, and all other football-related roles, on Monday.
Pato insists he is fully fit for Copa America (Jun 20, 2011 18:48 GMT)
Brazil striker Alexandre Pato claims that he is fully fit and ready to help his side defend their Copa America crown, despite missing last two warm-up games with a shoulder injury.
Warner: I've been hung out to dry (Jun 20, 2011 16:41 GMT)
Jack Warner, who quit his post as FIFA vice-president on Monday, claims he has been ''hung out to dry'' and insists the giving of gifts has been part of FIFA culture during his 30 years in the organisation.
Warner quits FIFA as bribery charges dropped (Jun 20, 2011 14:46 GMT)
FIFA have confirmed that vice president Jack Warner has resigned from all his positions in international football and that an investigation into bribery allegations against him have been dropped.
Gold Cup: USA, Panama progress to semi-final (Jun 20, 2011 07:00 GMT)
The USA claimed a comfortable 2-0 win over Jamaica in their CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-final amid muggy conditions in Washington D.C. on Sunday.
Brazil: Sao Paulo maintain unbeaten streak (Jun 20, 2011 05:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo made it five wins out of five in the Brazilian Campeonato with a 2-0 win at Ceara today.
MLS: Henry sent-off in NY comeback (Jun 20, 2011 04:48 GMT)
Thierry Henry scored his eighth goal of the season, but was later sent off as the New York Red Bulls came from two goals down to draw 3-3 at the Portland Timbers.
Argentina: Velez Sarsfield win final game (Jun 20, 2011 04:28 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield capped off their championship winning Clausura campaign with a 2-1 win at home over Racing Club today.
Rolling back the years (Jun 19, 2011 09:57 GMT)
Andrew Hush sees Yorke, Cole, Zola and Shearer at the Barbados Football Legends tournament.
Gold Cup: Honduras and Mexico into semi-finals (Jun 19, 2011 08:54 GMT)
Mexico and Honduras will meet in the last four of the Gold Cup after seeing off Guatemala and Costa Rica in their respective quarter-finals.
Brazil: Cruzeiro still waiting for first victory (Jun 18, 2011 09:05 GMT)
Cruzeiro remain winless after five Campeonato outings after being held to a 1-1 draw by hosts America MG.
Argentina: River Plate face relegation play-off (Jun 18, 2011 09:02 GMT)
River Plate face the humiliation of relegation from the Clausura for the first time in their history after defeat to second-placed Lanus condemned them to a play-off.
MLS: Kansas City claim historic home win (Jun 18, 2011 03:56 GMT)
Kansas City have recorded their first victory in their new home after scoring a 1-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes at Livestrong Sporting Park on Friday evening.
Team USA face up to their soul brother (Jun 17, 2011 14:15 GMT)
Despite a pallid showing so far, USA expect to meet Mexico in the Gold Cup final, says Will Tidey.
The naked party issue (Jun 17, 2011 10:30 GMT)
Off The Ball: The German U20 women pose for Playboy and Messi escapes a 'sex and alcohol' party.
Amini agrees to four-year Dortmund deal (Jun 17, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners midfielder Mustafa Amini has agreed to a four-year deal with Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund, with a transfer fee likely to be reached by the two clubs in the coming weeks.
Copa Libertadores: Santos and Penarol draw (Jun 16, 2011 05:23 GMT)
Penarol and Santos have played a goalless draw in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final in Montevideo.
Japan: Leaders Kashiwa stumble at home (Jun 16, 2011 00:43 GMT)
J.League leaders Kashiwa Reysol suffered only their second defeat of the season, going down 3-0 at home to Jubilo Iwata.
Argentina: Newell's, San Lorenzo in stalemate (Jun 16, 2011 00:13 GMT)
Strugglers Newell's Old Boys and San Lorenzo have played out a goalless stalemate in their penultimate Clausura game of the season.
Gullit stunned by sacking as Terek Grozny boss (Jun 15, 2011 14:01 GMT)
Ruud Gullit admits he has been left bemused by the events surrounding his dismissal as coach of Russian side Terek Grozny.
Taking a Hammering (Jun 15, 2011 09:15 GMT)
John Duerden speaks to Urawa boss Zeljko Petrovic about his supposedly bitter West Ham exit.
Gold Cup: USA and Panama go through (Jun 15, 2011 05:08 GMT)
Panama cemented top spot in Group C of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after a 1-1 draw against Canada in Kansas City today.
Mexico players test negative says federation (Jun 15, 2011 03:22 GMT)
The Mexican Football Federation have announced that the five Mexico players who were suspended from the country's CONCACAF Gold Cup squad after testing positive for clenbuterol have now returned negative tests for the banned substance.
Caribbean chiefs call for Blazer investigation (Jun 15, 2011 01:04 GMT)
The saga surrounding FIFA member Chuck Blazer continued on Tuesday, with the heads of 11 Caribbean associations filing an official complaint against the CONCACAF secretary general.
Beckham eyes place in GB Olympic squad (Jun 14, 2011 13:10 GMT)
David Beckham is targeting a place at the Olympics in London next year, but he wants to be a player for Team GB rather than a manager.
Gold Cup: Guatemala book quarter-final place (Jun 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Guatemala reached the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup with a 4-0 win over Grenada in New Jersey.
Argentina: Donda at the double for Godoy Cruz (Jun 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mariano Donda scored a last-minute penalty as Godoy Cruz came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Racing Club in the Argentinian Clausura.
FIFA's Boyce slams 'arrogant' English attitude (Jun 13, 2011 11:02 GMT)
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce claims that the English footballing family is viewed as 'arrogant' and that they need to change their attitude 'started to wear thin 20 years ago'.
Penarol look to past glories and future success (Jun 13, 2011 08:10 GMT)
Sam Kelly previews a retro Copa Libertadores final as Santos face Uruguayan giants Penarol.
Cuba's Yosniel Mesa defects during Gold Cup (Jun 13, 2011 07:48 GMT)
Cuba's 30-year-old striker Yosniel Mesa, has defected to the U.S. during the CONCACAF Gold Cup after leaving his team's hotel in Charlotte before the 5-0 hammering by Mexico on Thursday.
Argentina: Velez Sarsfield win Clausura title (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield won the Argentine Clausura championship after beating Huracan while second-placed Lanus lost to Argentinos Juniors.
Gold Cup: Mexico win again, Cuba hammered (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mexico continued to put their off-field problems behind them with a 4-1 Gold Cup win over Group A opponents Costa Rica.
MLS: Kansas net second win, stay bottom (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Sporting Kansas City recorded only their second victory of the MLS season but remain bottom of the Eastern Conference.
Brazil: Corinthians close on leaders (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians moved within two points of Campeonato leaders Sao Paulo after a 2-0 defeat of Fluminense.
MLS: Galaxy held in thrilling draw (Jun 12, 2011 05:41 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Toronto FC but remain five points clear at the top of Major League Soccer's Western Conference.
Brazil: Sao Paulo extend unbeaten streak (Jun 12, 2011 04:22 GMT)
Sao Paulo have gone four games unbeaten after a win over Gremio extended their lead at the top of the Campeonato to five points.
Gold Cup: Panama shock the US and progress (Jun 12, 2011 04:08 GMT)
Panama shocked the highly fancied USA side in Florida, defeating the Americans 2-1.
Argentina: Quilmes earn breathing space (Jun 12, 2011 03:56 GMT)
Quilmes moved three points clear of the Clausura's bottom three with a 2-0 away win at San Lorenzo.
CSL: Shanghai close in on Beijing (Jun 11, 2011 23:48 GMT)
Shanghai Shenhua have cut the lead at the top of the Chinese Super League thanks to a 3-2 win over Jiangsu Shuntian.
Union and Salt Lake play out draw (Jun 11, 2011 23:33 GMT)
Philadelphia Union drew 1-1 with Real Salt Lake to go level with Red Bull New York at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference.
Chicken riddle could derail Mexico (Jun 11, 2011 20:34 GMT)
The failure of five drugs tests could damage Mexico far beyond the Gold Cup, says Will Tidey.
J-League: Cerezo Osaka off the mark (Jun 11, 2011 14:51 GMT)
Cerezo Osaka picked up their first win in the J. League this season by beating hosts Avispa Fukuoka 3-0 on Saturday, ending their seven-game losing run.
Argentina: Newell's rescue point away from home (Jun 11, 2011 03:01 GMT)
Newell's Old Boys, currently bottom of the Clausura, have managed to bring a point away from Olimpo.
Gold Cup: Jamaica through in Group B (Jun 11, 2011 01:56 GMT)
Jamaica are into the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup after comfortably defeating Guatemala 2-0 in Miami.
Mexico chief backs suspended players (Jun 10, 2011 12:05 GMT)
Mexico's director of national teams Hector Inaturri has backed the five players suspended for a doping offence to prove their innocence.
A one-way trip into Blatter's bonce (Jun 10, 2011 08:23 GMT)
Off The Ball takes a one-way trip into Sepp Blatter's beffudling bonce and Rio is king of the Twitts.
Gold Cup: Mexico brush aside Cuba after woes (Jun 10, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mexico brushed aside the news that five of their players had been suspended following failed drugs tests to defeat Cuba 5-0.
Surinam president reveals cash 'gift' from FIFA (Jun 10, 2011 06:19 GMT)
One of the delegates invited to the meeting at the centre of FIFA bribery investigations has confirmed that he was given a brown envelope containing a ''gift'' of US$40,000 in cash.
Five Mexico Gold Cup players test positive (Jun 9, 2011 22:08 GMT)
Mexico's hopes of winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup have been smashed by the news that no less than five of their players have tested positive for a banned substance and have been withdrawn from their national team's squad.
World Cup fading fast for Asian sides (Jun 9, 2011 21:58 GMT)
John Duerden reviews the big three teams in Asia as they played two games in a week.
Jack Warner won't meet FIFA investigators (Jun 9, 2011 14:32 GMT)
Suspended FIFA vice-president Jack Warner says he has no plans to meet investigators probing corruption allegations, as the president of the Barbados Football Association revealed none of his delegates were offered bribes.
Japan coach urges players to move abroad (Jun 9, 2011 09:21 GMT)
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni wants his players to move abroad to play football at a higher level before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Columbus Crew too good for Real Salt Lake (Jun 9, 2011 06:13 GMT)
Columbus Crew scored twice inside the final 15 minutes to down Real Salt Lake, returning the club to third place in Major League Soccer's Eastern confernence.
Brazil: Three straight wins for Sao Paolo (Jun 9, 2011 06:07 GMT)
Sao Paolo have picked up three successive wins in the Campeonato after defeating Atletico Mineiro 1-0.
David Cameron: FIFA 'at an all-time low' (Jun 8, 2011 14:07 GMT)
FIFA's reputation is now at an "all-time low'', UK Prime Minister said today as he called on world football's governing body to become "more transparent and more accountable''.
Robson and assistant leave Thailand post (Jun 8, 2011 13:33 GMT)
Both head coach Bryan Robson and assistant Steve Darby have left their posts with Thailand national team "by mutual consent" according to reports.
Brazil reveal Copa America squad (Jun 8, 2011 07:33 GMT)
Brazil coach Mano Menezes has surprisingly selected Fluminense captain Fred in his Copa America squad, but Villarreal striker Nilmar misses the cut at his expense.
Ronaldo goes out a winner with Brazil (Jun 8, 2011 04:55 GMT)
Former superstar Ronaldo could not mark his farewell appearance for Brazil with a goal but did manage to go out a winner, courtesy of a goal to Fred against Romania in Sao Paolo.
CONCACAF Gold Cup: US start brightly (Jun 8, 2011 02:54 GMT)
The USA kicked off their CONCACAF Gold Cup in style with a 2-0 defeat over fellow North Americans, Canada, at Detroit's Ford Field.
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Panama hold on (Jun 8, 2011 02:50 GMT)
Panama were able to overcome a 10-man Guadeloupe 3-2 in the opening Group C fixture of the Gold Cup.
Friendlies: Ireland claim fine win over Italy (Jun 7, 2011 21:54 GMT)
Veteran manager Giovanni Trapattoni steered Ireland to a 2-0 victory over his native Italy in a friendly played in Liege.
FIFA open up bribery scandal investigation (Jun 7, 2011 10:06 GMT)
Investigators will begin interviewing the heads of the 25 Caribbean associations at the centre of the FIFA bribery scandal on Tuesday.
Italian Supercoppa to be held in Beijing (Jun 7, 2011 09:50 GMT)
The Italian Supercoppa will be held at Beijing's Olympic stadium in August, the Italian Football League have announced.
Ronaldo ready for dream farewell with Brazil (Jun 7, 2011 08:33 GMT)
Brazilian legend Ronaldo will make his final appearance for his country on Tuesday night when the five-time World Cup winners meet Romania in a friendly.
Argentina: Velez Sarsfield stay at summit (Jun 7, 2011 07:18 GMT)
Clausura leaders Velez Sarsfield stayed on top of the standings with a home win over third-placed Godoy Cruz.
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Reggae Boyz rampant (Jun 7, 2011 07:12 GMT)
Jamaica began their Gold Cup campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over unfancied Grenada at California's Home Depot Centre.
Opera legend Domingo joins FIFA (Jun 6, 2011 18:46 GMT)
Sepp Blatter's fight to halt FIFA's problems has made a rather adroit turn with the choice of Placido Domingo as adviser.
Gotz confirmed as new manager of Vietnam (Jun 6, 2011 11:53 GMT)
Former Hertha Berlin and 1860 Munich boss Falko Gotz has been appointed the new coach of Vietnam.
Jack Warner backs down over e-mail claims (Jun 6, 2011 07:26 GMT)
Suspended CONCACAF president Jack Warner has backed down after promising to release a 'tsunami' on the football world with his revelations about FIFA.
Gold Cup: Mexico cruise, Chicharito stars (Jun 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mexico cruise past El Salvador with a comfortable 5-0 win to begin their Gold Cup title defence in Texas.
Argentina: Boca snare point from Quilmes (Jun 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors came from two goals down to earn a point out of Quilmes in the Clausura championship.
Brazil: Corinthians held by Flamengo (Jun 6, 2011 01:53 GMT)
Corinthians have soared to the top of the fledgling Campeonato Brasileiro table being held by fellow powerhouse Flamengo.
AFCON: Elephants qualify, Egypt hopes dashed (Jun 5, 2011 21:12 GMT)
Ivory Coast booked their place at next year's African Nations Cup with a 6-2 thrashing of Benin, their fourth win in four games, while Egypt's chances of qualifying were all but extinguished by a 0-0 draw with South Africa.
FIFA corruption stance disappoints Lord Coe (Jun 5, 2011 11:47 GMT)
Lord Coe has expressed his disappointment over FIFA's failure to act upon his anti-corruption World Cup bidding reforms.
Argentina: Banfield recover from setback to win (Jun 5, 2011 10:40 GMT)
Banfield came from behind to enjoy a late 3-1 win over All Boys in the Clausura tournament.
Brazil: Palmeiras win to go top of the table (Jun 5, 2011 10:37 GMT)
Palmeiras went top of the early Campeonato Brasileiro standings having edged Atletico Paranaense 1-0.
Maradona slams 'corrupt' FIFA 'dinosaurs' (Jun 4, 2011 21:42 GMT)
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has labelled FIFA "corrupt'' and described the organisation's executives as "dinosaurs who don't want to give up power''.
CONCACAF suspend Austin for rule violation (Jun 4, 2011 14:27 GMT)
The power struggle at CONCACAF continues after acting president Lisle Austin was provisionally banned for an alleged rule violation.
FIFA launch probe into Argentina-Nigeria game (Jun 4, 2011 12:49 GMT)
FIFA are investigating reports of unusual betting patterns relating to Wednesday's international between Nigeria and Argentina.
Nations Cup: Ghana top after Congo win (Jun 3, 2011 20:16 GMT)
Ghana saw off Congo 3-1 to move clear at the top of Group I in Fridays only game in African Nations Cup qualifying.
Friendlies: South Korea secure win over Serbia (Jun 3, 2011 14:00 GMT)
Monaco striker Park Chu-Young scored as South Korea beat Serbia 2-1 at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Messi unhurt after youth's attempted assault (Jun 3, 2011 08:44 GMT)
Lionel Messi has emerged unscathed after a youth aimed a punch at him outside a restaurant in his home city of Rosario on Thursday.
Egypt hanging on in AFCON qualifiers (Jun 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Firdose Moonda previews a big weekend of African Nations Cup qualifiers, with Egypt v South Africa topping the bill.
The wizard of Leoz, suicide is painless (Jun 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Off The Ball finds the FA Cup sponsored by Leoz and a suicidal koala bear at Getafe.
Copa Libertadores: Penarol march into final (Jun 3, 2011 04:40 GMT)
Penarol have reached the Copa Libertadores final after overcoming Velez Sarsfield at home.
Argentina: Estudiantes win resumed match (Jun 3, 2011 04:31 GMT)
Mid-table Estudiantes rode out 3-0 winners against Huracan in a Clausura clash completed tonight after being suspended last month.
Blatter asks Kissinger to help clean up FIFA (Jun 2, 2011 21:52 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger is the man to help clean up world football's governing body in the wake of recent corruption allegations.
First XI: The men who changed football (Jun 2, 2011 09:08 GMT)
This week's First XI selects a list of the men who have made football the game it is today.
Ford reveals Welsh reasons for Blatter vote (Jun 2, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Jonathan Ford, the chief executive of the Welsh FA, has revealed to ESPNsoccernet why Wales opposed England and voted in favour of Sepp Blatter.
MLS: Whitecaps and Chivas struggle to draw (Jun 2, 2011 06:08 GMT)
Struggling Major League Soccer Western Conference duo Chivas USA and the Vancouver Whitecaps held each other to a 1-1 draw.
Copa Libertadores: Santos edge into final (Jun 2, 2011 06:06 GMT)
Brazilian giants Santos reached the Copa Libertadores final as they drew 3-3 away to Paraguay's Cerro Porteno to claim a narrow 4-3 aggregate win.
Blatter holds no grudge against FA (Jun 2, 2011 05:14 GMT)
Sepp Blatter will hold no grudges against England after the FA tried to postpone Wednesday's FIFA presidential elections.
Horne shocked at FIFA criticism (Jun 1, 2011 18:37 GMT)
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne says he was stunned at the vitriol poured on England after their unsuccessful attempt to postpone the FIFA presidential election.
Sepp Blatter re-elected as FIFA president (Jun 1, 2011 16:04 GMT)
FIFA has voted Sepp Blatter to remain as president for his fourth term after he ran unopposed on Wednesday.
Sponsors may force FIFA reform (Jun 1, 2011 14:02 GMT)
FIFA could be forced into embarking upon significant reform by their corporate sponsors, according to a leading sports lawyer.
Fowler quits Perth for family reasons (Jun 1, 2011 12:13 GMT)
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has informed Perth Glory he will not be returning to the club next season due to family reasons.
FIFA reform the only way forward (Jun 1, 2011 12:08 GMT)
John Brewin suggests that reform and the removal of the guilty is the only way forward for FIFA.
Grondona attacks England lies (Jun 1, 2011 10:31 GMT)
FIFA's senior vice-president Julio Grondona has accused England of "always complaining" and said he voted for Qatar for 2022 because "a vote for the US would be like a vote for England".
Blatter stays on and promises WC vote change (Jun 1, 2011 08:53 GMT)
The Football Association's attempt to delay the FIFA presidential election has failed by 172 votes to 17.
DFB president calls for 2022 vote probe (Jun 1, 2011 07:07 GMT)
German football federation (DFB) president Dr Theo Zwanziger has called for an investigation into the 2022 World Cup vote.
Blazer avoids CONCACAF dismissal attempt (Jun 1, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Lisle Austin, acting president of CONCACAF, has unsuccessfully attempted to sack Chuck Blazer in the aftermath of the American's accusations of bribery and corruption against the now suspended Jack Warner and Mohamed Bin Hammam.
