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Ethiopia to go to court over FIFA ban (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ethiopian soccer authorities said on Thursday a suspension by FIFA was illegal and that they would take their case to the Court of arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Canales: Women's Olympic tournament preview (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The women's Olympic tournament is more wide-open than ever before, with three teams all capable of taking home gold, writes Andrea Canales.
Nigeria demand Taiwo (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria's football association have written to Marseille demanding the release of defender Taye Taiwo for next month's Olympics in Beijing.
Reds' Babel enjoys Olympic warm-up run-out (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool winger Ryan Babel is confident he is close to full fitness after inspiring Holland to a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in a pre-Olympic tournament in Hong Kong.
Carlisle: Men's Olympic preview (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Traditionally overlooked, the 2008 Beijing Olympic men's tournament lineup is filled with world-class talent, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Dasey: Thwaite back in from the cold (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey talks to Michael Thwaite as he looks to get his career back on track with Melbourne.
Carvalho signs loan deal with Internacional (Jul 31, 2008 05:22 GMT)
CSKA Moscow midfielder Daniel Carvalho has joined Brazilian outfit Internacional on loan until the end of the year.
Bremen and Schalke in new Olympics appeal (Jul 31, 2008 01:26 GMT)
Werder Bremen and Schalke on Wednesday filed new claims to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in an effort to force their players to return from Brazil's Olympic squad, despite being unsuccessful with
Bremen to end Diego challenge (Jul 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Werder Bremen are on the verge of ending their bid to force Diego to return from the Far East, where he is part of Brazil's Olympic squad.
FIFA rule clubs must release players (Jul 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A FIFA-appointed judge has confirmed clubs are obliged to release players aged 23 and under for next month's Olympics football tournament in Beijing.
River kick off Sudamericana campaign with win (Jul 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Uruguayan side River Plate kicked off their Copa Sudamericana campaign on Tuesday with a 2-0 home win over Chilean giants Universidad Catolica in the first leg of their preliminary round tie.
Folarin: Club versus the Olympics (Jul 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sulaiman Folarin calls for common sense over the Club v Country debate for the Beijing Games.
Scolari's Chelsea continue winning ways in Malaysia (Jul 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea survived the biggest test of their pre-season tour so far as Nicolas Anelka and Ashley Cole scored to secure victory over a spirited Malaysian League Select team.
Song praise for Wenger's Olympic faith (Jul 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Alexandre Song has vowed to repay Arsene Wenger's faith in him by returning from the Olympics next month determined to cement his place in the Arsenal starting line-up.
Babel will return from Olympics at his peak - Coach (Jul 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Holland Olympic team coach Foppe de Haan has dismissed concerns that Ryan Babel's participation at the Olympics has put the winger at risk of further injury, instead insisting he will return to Liverp
Dunga undecided over Ronaldinho role (Jul 27, 2008 23:39 GMT)
Brazil coach Dunga has yet to decide how to deploy two-time World Player of the Year Ronaldinho at the Olympic Games.
Kashima stay on top of table in Japan (Jul 27, 2008 23:37 GMT)
Kashima Antlers maintained their place at the top of the J.League after securing a 1-1 draw against Urawa Reds on Sunday.
Brilliant Bosnich set to win Central Coast contract (Jul 27, 2008 19:14 GMT)
Former Manchester United and Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Bosnich looks certain to sign for A-League side Central Coast Mariners after a man of the match performance in a 3-0 win over Sydney FC in round tw
Cruzeiro storm to superb win over Fluminense (Jul 27, 2008 19:12 GMT)
Cruzeiro proved too good for Fluminense as they secured an impressive 3-1 win over the Copa Libertadores runners-up at the Maracana.
Kawasaki put brakes on Nagoya in J-League (Jul 27, 2008 19:11 GMT)
Nagoya Grampus missed the chance to go top of the J. League on Saturday after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Kawasaki Frontale.
Ronaldinho to skipper Brazil at Olympic Games (Jul 27, 2008 01:48 GMT)
Ronaldinho will captain Brazil at the Olympic Games next month.
Dasey: Vukovic learning the hard way (Jul 26, 2008 23:49 GMT)
Jason Dasey talks to controversial goallkeeper Danny Vukovic, barred from playing at the Olympics.
Melbourne edge out Perth in pre-season cup (Jul 26, 2008 23:20 GMT)
Michael Thwaite's early goal proved enough for Melbourne Victory to earn their first win of the A-League Pre-Season Cup after they edged out Perth Glory 1-0 at Members Equity Stadium on Saturday.
AFA reject Barca plans over Messi involvement (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona has rejected the notion Barcelona star Lionel Messi could join his nation's Olympic campaign part-way through.
Olympics: Group D (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Free-scoring and unpredictable as ever, Cameroon are expected to be one of the most entertaining teams at the Olympic soccer tournament.
Olympics: Group C (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Belgium, Olympic champions in 1920, will make their first appearance at the tournament for 80 years with a generation of players who could spark a revival at senior level.
Olympics: Group B (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan have reached their eighth Olympic soccer tournament but coach Yasuharu Sorimachi is facing a rough ride.
Olympics: Group A (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Argentina are strong candidates to retain the gold medal they won in Athens, boasting a squad brimming with players with top-level experience.
Gremio go top with 7-1 win over Figueirense (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gremio eased to a convincing 7-1 victory over Figueirense to go top of the standings. With Flamengo managing just a draw with Portugesa, Gremio took advantage to take sole lead of the tournament.
River claim to have turned down Pizarro offer (Jul 25, 2008 02:21 GMT)
River Plate president Jose Maria Aguilar has revealed the club were offered Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro.
Agent tries to sell Pizarro down the River (Jul 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
River Plate president Jose Maria Aguilar has revealed the club were offered Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro.
Sven seeks Aguirre advice on La Liga Mexicans (Jul 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mexico coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has sought the advice of Atletico Madrid boss Javier Aguirre on Mexicans playing in the Primera Liga.
Serbia coach Djukic targets Beijing medal (Jul 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Serbia's Olympic soccer hopes at the Beijing Games next month have been boosted by victory in the tussle to select the best available players, coach Miroslav Djukic said on Thursday.
Messi's Olympic hopes hang in balance, says dad (Jul 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi's father Jorge fears Barcelona will not release him for the Olympic Games next month.
Flamengo suffer setback in Campeonato Brasileiro (Jul 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Flamengo drew 2-2 with Portuguesa to miss the opportunity to strengthen their position at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro standings. Gremio could climb to the top of the table with a win.
Diego reveals reasons for Brazil decision (Jul 24, 2008 00:07 GMT)
Werder Bremen midfielder Diego has described the day he left the club without permission to join up with Brazil's Olympic squad as 'one of the most difficult' of his career.
Argentina uncertain over Messi's availability (Jul 24, 2008 00:05 GMT)
Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona admits the AFA can do nothing more than cross their fingers and hope Barcelona will release Lionel Messi for the Olympics.
Clubs must release players for Olympics - FIFA (Jul 23, 2008 22:16 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday that clubs must release their eligible Under-23 players for the Olympic soccer tournament despite the claims of Europe's leading clubs that they were unde
Racing resume training after four-day strike (Jul 23, 2008 18:33 GMT)
Players at trouble-hit Racing Club, one of Argentina's biggest and most fanatically supported clubs, have gone back to training after ending a four-day stoppage over late payment of wages.
Lazaroni appointed new boss of Qatar SC (Jul 23, 2008 18:32 GMT)
Qatar Sports Club have agreed terms with Brazilian Sebastiao Lazaroni to take over the side next season, the club have announced.
Kompany given permission to go to Olympics (Jul 23, 2008 18:12 GMT)
Hamburg have reached a compromise with defender Vincent Kompany and the Belgian Football Association to allow the player to appear at the Olympics.
Knee injury puts Lia out for nine months (Jul 23, 2008 17:58 GMT)
Vince Lia has been ruled out of the forthcoming Hyundai A-League season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in Wellington Phoenix's Pre-Season Cup win over Central Coast Ma
Bare set to leave Gamba for Al Ahli (Jul 23, 2008 17:52 GMT)
Gamba Osaka's Brazilian forward Bare is set to leave the J. League club to join Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates, the Japanese media reported on Wednesday.
Union Espanola's Castillo guilty of robbery (Jul 23, 2008 17:45 GMT)
Union Espanola midfielder Francisco Castillo has been condemned to 541 days on parole for being part of a robbery. The 22-year-old was found guilty of stealing mobile phones.
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Carter: Ten to watch in Beijing (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on some of the young players to watch out for at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Connellan: Bosnich back from the brink (Jul 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Matt Connellan on the career of Mark Bosnich and his comeback in the A-League.
Dasey: Tiatto slow to change ways (Jul 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey finds out if Queensland Roar's spirited Danny Tiatto is wiser as well as older.
Two Palmeiras reds result in Lux rage (Jul 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo was furious with his players after two of them were sent off in a 3-2 defeat to lowly Goias in the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Rafinha to defy Schalke over Olympic inclusion (Jul 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Schalke defender Rafinha insists he will be travelling with the Brazil squad to the Olympics despite the club's unwillingness to release him.
Gremio move up to second after defeating Cruzeiro (Jul 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gremio defeated Cruzeiro 1-0 to climb to second place in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Saturday. Midfielder Paulo Sergio converted Rafael Carioca's cross after 17 minutes for the only goal of the match
Olympic chief warns Barcelona over Messi release (Jul 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona star Lionel Messi could be suspended if the club prevent him from playing in the Beijing Olympics. The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) announced their squad at the beginning of July a
D'Alessandro set to join Brazilian side Internacional (Jul 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina playmaker Andres D'Alessandro is set to join Brazilian outfit Internacional, according to the player's agent.
Qatar side Al Arabi snap-up striker LuaLua (Jul 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Striker Lomana LuaLua has agreed to join Qatar side Al Arabi on a one-year contract. The 27-year-old Democratic Republic of Congo international will make move from Olympiacos, where he scored six goal
Reid backed to adapt to life in Thailand (Jul 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Peter Reid will have no trouble adapting to life in south east Asia after agreeing to take charge of Thailand, according to the country's Football Association president Worawi Makudi.
Argie refs to mark 10 yards with spray (Jul 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentine football is to use a quickly-vanishing spray in an attempt to stop defensive walls from creeping forward at free kicks.
Kidnappers release brother of Everton's Yobo (Jul 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Kidnappers have released the older brother of Everton and Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo after almost two weeks in captivity.
Reid agrees to coach Thailand, says chief (Jul 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former England international Peter Reid has agreed to become Thailand's national team coach and will sign a four-year contract next month, the country's soccer president said on Thursday.
Dasey: Foster - Australian for football (Jul 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Craig Foster, Oz's Mr Football, tells Jason Dasey why the A-League needs a revolution.
De Haan names Makaay and Sibon in Dutch squad (Jul 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Holland coach Foppe de Haan has named his 18-man squad for next month's Olympics in Beijing.
Struggling Yokohama turn to Kimura for help (Jul 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former technical director Kokichi Kimura has been appointed the new coach of J.League strugglers Yokohama F. Marinos following the dismissal of Takashi Kuwahara.
Barcelona's Eto'o in line for Cameroon Olympic call (Jul 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o could become the third Barcelona player called up by his country to play in next month's Olympics.
Flamengo stay top after win over Vasco (Jul 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Flamengo stayed five points clear at the top of the Brazilian championship with an easy 3-1 win over neighbours Vasco da Gama on Sunday.
Argentine judge orders false passport raids (Jul 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A company that helps Argentine footballers obtain Italian passports is under investigation. On Saturday 120 raids resulted in 40 arrests, including lawyers, accountants and solicitors.
New JFA chief blasts 'soft' Japanese players (Jul 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan's new soccer chief Motoaki Inukai has accused the country's footballers of being 'spoiled' and ordered them to be more professional.
Flamengo planning move for Milan's Ronaldo (Jul 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Flamengo have declared their intention to sign Ronaldo when the striker returns to full fitness.
Dasey: Mariners' Sonic Boom (Jul 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey meets Central Coast's Dean Heffernan as he battles back to fitness.
Keeper Petkovic signs new Perth Glory deal (Jul 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Veteran goalkeeper Jason Petkovic has signed a one-year extension with A-League side Perth Glory after successfully recovering from a broken leg that saw him miss almost the entire 2007/08 season.
Swiss international Yakin relishing Qatari challenge (Jul 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Switzerland international Hakan Yakin has left Young Boys to join Qatar League champions Al Gharafa for the 2008/09 season.
Scotland boss Burley wants Argentina friendly (Jul 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Scotland boss George Burley has asked the Tartan Army to dig deep to fund a proposed friendly against Argentina. The SFA have been in talks over a Hampden clash against the South Americans.
Homegrown quota plan still alive, says Blatter (Jul 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is adamant he will not give up his campaign to impose quotas for homegrown players.
FIFA tells clubs to release U23 players for Olympics (Jul 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Clubs are obliged to release players younger than 23 for the Beijing Olympics, FIFA confirmed today.
FIFA to clarify rules on Olympic call-ups (Jul 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA are poised to clarify their regulations to head off potential club-versus-country rows ahead of this summer's Olympics.
Brit Stempel named as new coach of Panama (Jul 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Panama have named locally-based Briton Gary Stempel as their new national team coach. Stempel replaces Alexandre Guimaraes, who was fired after Panama's exit from the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Nigerian FA call for Yobo brother release (Jul 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Nigerian Football Association have urged the kidnappers of the elder brother of Everton defender Joseph Yobo to release him immediately.
Reid named as top candidate for Thailand job (Jul 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Sunderland and Leeds United manager Peter Reid looks set to be appointed the new coach of Thailand after Holger Osieck reportedly dropped out of the running on Tuesday.
Premier League trio called up to Brazil Olympic side (Jul 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Premier League trio Anderson, Lucas and Jo have all been named in Brazil's 18-man Olympic squad. Ronaldinho and Robinho have also made the squad as over-23 players.
Boyaca Chico crowned Colombian champions (Jul 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boyaca Chico were crowned Colombian champions for the first time in their history after a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over America after a 2-2 aggregate tie.
Palmeiras up to second as Gremio suffer shock (Jul 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras moved into joint-second place in the Campeonato Brasileiro despite being held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Atletico Mineiro on Sunday after Gremio suffered a surprise defeat.
LDU celebrate another first for Ecuador (Jul 4, 2008 01:45 GMT)
Ecuadorean football celebrated another ground-breaking moment on Thursday after LDU became the first team from the country to win the South American Libertadores Cup.
Senna planning to end career back in Brazil (Jul 4, 2008 01:44 GMT)
Spain midfielder Marcos Senna has revealed he wants to end his career in the country of his birth, Brazil, but only after spending several more seasons in his adopted nation.
Flu coach so upset at Copa final defeat (Jul 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense coach Renato Portaluppi said that losing the Libertadores Cup final to Ecuador's LDU at the Maracana was the worst moment of his life, apart from his father's death.
Aussies get tough Asian Cup qualifier draw (Jul 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia face a tricky route to the 2011 Asian Cup finals after being drawn in a difficult qualification group which includes Oman and Kuwait.
Messi, Aguero lead all-star Argentine Olympic team (Jul 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Lionel Messi and Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero have both been included in Argentina's squad for this summer's Olympic Games.
Hat-trick hero Neves so unlucky (Jul 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense forward Thiago Neves achieved on Wednesday the rare feat of scoring a hat-trick in a major international final and ending up on the losing side.
LDU make history to win Lib. Cup (Jul 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
LDU became the first Ecuadorean club to win the Libertadores Cup, beating Brazil's Fluminense on penalties after losing the second leg of the final 3-1.
River to start new season against Colon (Jul 3, 2008 00:04 GMT)
Clausura champions River Plate will travel to Colon in the first round of the Apertura tournament on August 8.
FIFA ordered to pay costs over ISL collapse (Jul 2, 2008 22:21 GMT)
A Swiss criminal court has ordered world soccer's governing body FIFA to pay 117,000 Swiss Francs ($114,500) in costs following a trial into the spectacular collapse in 2001 of its marketing partners
Boca furious as Nayar leaves after one match (Jul 2, 2008 16:42 GMT)
Boca Juniors midfielder Sebastian Nayar's decision to leave after playing only one game to negotiate a deal with a European club has provoked an angry reaction from the Argentine club.
European champions Spain top of world rankings (Jul 2, 2008 16:41 GMT)
Newly crowned European champions Spain have climbed to the top of latest world rankings published by world soccer's governing body FIFA on Wednesday.
Urawa Reds lose Santos for six months (Jul 2, 2008 16:38 GMT)
Urawa Reds' former Japan midfielder Alex Santos is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a thigh injury against Kashiwa Reysol on Saturday.
Boca call in AFA over contoversial Nayar deal (Jul 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Argentinian FA is to ask its Spanish counterpart to veto Recreativo Huelva's signing of Boca Juniors midfielder Sebastian Nayar because of a dispute over the player's contract.
Fluminense believe Libertadores final a formality (Jul 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil's Fluminense believe overturning a two-goal deficit against Ecuadorean champions LDU in the second leg of the Libertadores Cup final on Wednesday is little more than a formality.
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Ethiopia to go to court over FIFA ban (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ethiopian soccer authorities said on Thursday a suspension by FIFA was illegal and that they would take their case to the Court of arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Canales: Women's Olympic tournament preview (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The women's Olympic tournament is more wide-open than ever before, with three teams all capable of taking home gold, writes Andrea Canales.
Nigeria demand Taiwo (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria's football association have written to Marseille demanding the release of defender Taye Taiwo for next month's Olympics in Beijing.
Reds' Babel enjoys Olympic warm-up run-out (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool winger Ryan Babel is confident he is close to full fitness after inspiring Holland to a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in a pre-Olympic tournament in Hong Kong.
Carlisle: Men's Olympic preview (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Traditionally overlooked, the 2008 Beijing Olympic men's tournament lineup is filled with world-class talent, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Dasey: Thwaite back in from the cold (Jul 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey talks to Michael Thwaite as he looks to get his career back on track with Melbourne.
Carvalho signs loan deal with Internacional (Jul 31, 2008 05:22 GMT)
CSKA Moscow midfielder Daniel Carvalho has joined Brazilian outfit Internacional on loan until the end of the year.
Bremen and Schalke in new Olympics appeal (Jul 31, 2008 01:26 GMT)
Werder Bremen and Schalke on Wednesday filed new claims to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in an effort to force their players to return from Brazil's Olympic squad, despite being unsuccessful with
Bremen to end Diego challenge (Jul 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Werder Bremen are on the verge of ending their bid to force Diego to return from the Far East, where he is part of Brazil's Olympic squad.
FIFA rule clubs must release players (Jul 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A FIFA-appointed judge has confirmed clubs are obliged to release players aged 23 and under for next month's Olympics football tournament in Beijing.
River kick off Sudamericana campaign with win (Jul 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Uruguayan side River Plate kicked off their Copa Sudamericana campaign on Tuesday with a 2-0 home win over Chilean giants Universidad Catolica in the first leg of their preliminary round tie.
Folarin: Club versus the Olympics (Jul 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sulaiman Folarin calls for common sense over the Club v Country debate for the Beijing Games.
Scolari's Chelsea continue winning ways in Malaysia (Jul 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea survived the biggest test of their pre-season tour so far as Nicolas Anelka and Ashley Cole scored to secure victory over a spirited Malaysian League Select team.
Song praise for Wenger's Olympic faith (Jul 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Alexandre Song has vowed to repay Arsene Wenger's faith in him by returning from the Olympics next month determined to cement his place in the Arsenal starting line-up.
Babel will return from Olympics at his peak - Coach (Jul 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Holland Olympic team coach Foppe de Haan has dismissed concerns that Ryan Babel's participation at the Olympics has put the winger at risk of further injury, instead insisting he will return to Liverp
Dunga undecided over Ronaldinho role (Jul 27, 2008 23:39 GMT)
Brazil coach Dunga has yet to decide how to deploy two-time World Player of the Year Ronaldinho at the Olympic Games.
Kashima stay on top of table in Japan (Jul 27, 2008 23:37 GMT)
Kashima Antlers maintained their place at the top of the J.League after securing a 1-1 draw against Urawa Reds on Sunday.
Brilliant Bosnich set to win Central Coast contract (Jul 27, 2008 19:14 GMT)
Former Manchester United and Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Bosnich looks certain to sign for A-League side Central Coast Mariners after a man of the match performance in a 3-0 win over Sydney FC in round tw
Cruzeiro storm to superb win over Fluminense (Jul 27, 2008 19:12 GMT)
Cruzeiro proved too good for Fluminense as they secured an impressive 3-1 win over the Copa Libertadores runners-up at the Maracana.
Kawasaki put brakes on Nagoya in J-League (Jul 27, 2008 19:11 GMT)
Nagoya Grampus missed the chance to go top of the J. League on Saturday after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Kawasaki Frontale.
Ronaldinho to skipper Brazil at Olympic Games (Jul 27, 2008 01:48 GMT)
Ronaldinho will captain Brazil at the Olympic Games next month.
Dasey: Vukovic learning the hard way (Jul 26, 2008 23:49 GMT)
Jason Dasey talks to controversial goallkeeper Danny Vukovic, barred from playing at the Olympics.
Melbourne edge out Perth in pre-season cup (Jul 26, 2008 23:20 GMT)
Michael Thwaite's early goal proved enough for Melbourne Victory to earn their first win of the A-League Pre-Season Cup after they edged out Perth Glory 1-0 at Members Equity Stadium on Saturday.
AFA reject Barca plans over Messi involvement (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona has rejected the notion Barcelona star Lionel Messi could join his nation's Olympic campaign part-way through.
Olympics: Group D (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Free-scoring and unpredictable as ever, Cameroon are expected to be one of the most entertaining teams at the Olympic soccer tournament.
Olympics: Group C (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Belgium, Olympic champions in 1920, will make their first appearance at the tournament for 80 years with a generation of players who could spark a revival at senior level.
Olympics: Group B (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan have reached their eighth Olympic soccer tournament but coach Yasuharu Sorimachi is facing a rough ride.
Olympics: Group A (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Argentina are strong candidates to retain the gold medal they won in Athens, boasting a squad brimming with players with top-level experience.
Gremio go top with 7-1 win over Figueirense (Jul 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gremio eased to a convincing 7-1 victory over Figueirense to go top of the standings. With Flamengo managing just a draw with Portugesa, Gremio took advantage to take sole lead of the tournament.
River claim to have turned down Pizarro offer (Jul 25, 2008 02:21 GMT)
River Plate president Jose Maria Aguilar has revealed the club were offered Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro.
Agent tries to sell Pizarro down the River (Jul 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
River Plate president Jose Maria Aguilar has revealed the club were offered Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro.
Sven seeks Aguirre advice on La Liga Mexicans (Jul 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mexico coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has sought the advice of Atletico Madrid boss Javier Aguirre on Mexicans playing in the Primera Liga.
Serbia coach Djukic targets Beijing medal (Jul 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Serbia's Olympic soccer hopes at the Beijing Games next month have been boosted by victory in the tussle to select the best available players, coach Miroslav Djukic said on Thursday.
Messi's Olympic hopes hang in balance, says dad (Jul 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi's father Jorge fears Barcelona will not release him for the Olympic Games next month.
Flamengo suffer setback in Campeonato Brasileiro (Jul 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Flamengo drew 2-2 with Portuguesa to miss the opportunity to strengthen their position at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro standings. Gremio could climb to the top of the table with a win.
Diego reveals reasons for Brazil decision (Jul 24, 2008 00:07 GMT)
Werder Bremen midfielder Diego has described the day he left the club without permission to join up with Brazil's Olympic squad as 'one of the most difficult' of his career.
Argentina uncertain over Messi's availability (Jul 24, 2008 00:05 GMT)
Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona admits the AFA can do nothing more than cross their fingers and hope Barcelona will release Lionel Messi for the Olympics.
Clubs must release players for Olympics - FIFA (Jul 23, 2008 22:16 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday that clubs must release their eligible Under-23 players for the Olympic soccer tournament despite the claims of Europe's leading clubs that they were unde
Racing resume training after four-day strike (Jul 23, 2008 18:33 GMT)
Players at trouble-hit Racing Club, one of Argentina's biggest and most fanatically supported clubs, have gone back to training after ending a four-day stoppage over late payment of wages.
Lazaroni appointed new boss of Qatar SC (Jul 23, 2008 18:32 GMT)
Qatar Sports Club have agreed terms with Brazilian Sebastiao Lazaroni to take over the side next season, the club have announced.
Kompany given permission to go to Olympics (Jul 23, 2008 18:12 GMT)
Hamburg have reached a compromise with defender Vincent Kompany and the Belgian Football Association to allow the player to appear at the Olympics.
Knee injury puts Lia out for nine months (Jul 23, 2008 17:58 GMT)
Vince Lia has been ruled out of the forthcoming Hyundai A-League season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in Wellington Phoenix's Pre-Season Cup win over Central Coast Ma
Bare set to leave Gamba for Al Ahli (Jul 23, 2008 17:52 GMT)
Gamba Osaka's Brazilian forward Bare is set to leave the J. League club to join Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates, the Japanese media reported on Wednesday.
Union Espanola's Castillo guilty of robbery (Jul 23, 2008 17:45 GMT)
Union Espanola midfielder Francisco Castillo has been condemned to 541 days on parole for being part of a robbery. The 22-year-old was found guilty of stealing mobile phones.
South Korea Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South Korea Olympic Squad
Italy Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Italy Olympic Squad
Honduras Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Honduras Olympic Squad
Cameroon Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cameroon Olympic Squad
New Zealand Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
New Zealand Olympic Squad
China Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
China Olympic Squad
Brazil Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil Olympic Squad
Belgium Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Belgium Olympic Squad
U.S. Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
U.S. Olympic Squad
Nigeria Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria Olympic Squad
Netherlands Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Netherlands Olympic Squad
Japan Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan Olympic Squad
Serbia Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Serbia Olympic Squad
Ivory Coast Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast Olympic Squad
Australia Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia Olympic Squad
Argentina Olympic Squad (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina Olympic Squad
Carter: Ten to watch in Beijing (Jul 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on some of the young players to watch out for at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Connellan: Bosnich back from the brink (Jul 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Matt Connellan on the career of Mark Bosnich and his comeback in the A-League.
Dasey: Tiatto slow to change ways (Jul 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey finds out if Queensland Roar's spirited Danny Tiatto is wiser as well as older.
Two Palmeiras reds result in Lux rage (Jul 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo was furious with his players after two of them were sent off in a 3-2 defeat to lowly Goias in the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Rafinha to defy Schalke over Olympic inclusion (Jul 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Schalke defender Rafinha insists he will be travelling with the Brazil squad to the Olympics despite the club's unwillingness to release him.
Gremio move up to second after defeating Cruzeiro (Jul 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gremio defeated Cruzeiro 1-0 to climb to second place in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Saturday. Midfielder Paulo Sergio converted Rafael Carioca's cross after 17 minutes for the only goal of the match
Olympic chief warns Barcelona over Messi release (Jul 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona star Lionel Messi could be suspended if the club prevent him from playing in the Beijing Olympics. The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) announced their squad at the beginning of July a
D'Alessandro set to join Brazilian side Internacional (Jul 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina playmaker Andres D'Alessandro is set to join Brazilian outfit Internacional, according to the player's agent.
Qatar side Al Arabi snap-up striker LuaLua (Jul 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Striker Lomana LuaLua has agreed to join Qatar side Al Arabi on a one-year contract. The 27-year-old Democratic Republic of Congo international will make move from Olympiacos, where he scored six goal
Reid backed to adapt to life in Thailand (Jul 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Peter Reid will have no trouble adapting to life in south east Asia after agreeing to take charge of Thailand, according to the country's Football Association president Worawi Makudi.
Argie refs to mark 10 yards with spray (Jul 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentine football is to use a quickly-vanishing spray in an attempt to stop defensive walls from creeping forward at free kicks.
Kidnappers release brother of Everton's Yobo (Jul 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Kidnappers have released the older brother of Everton and Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo after almost two weeks in captivity.
Reid agrees to coach Thailand, says chief (Jul 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former England international Peter Reid has agreed to become Thailand's national team coach and will sign a four-year contract next month, the country's soccer president said on Thursday.
Dasey: Foster - Australian for football (Jul 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Craig Foster, Oz's Mr Football, tells Jason Dasey why the A-League needs a revolution.
De Haan names Makaay and Sibon in Dutch squad (Jul 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Holland coach Foppe de Haan has named his 18-man squad for next month's Olympics in Beijing.
Struggling Yokohama turn to Kimura for help (Jul 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former technical director Kokichi Kimura has been appointed the new coach of J.League strugglers Yokohama F. Marinos following the dismissal of Takashi Kuwahara.
Barcelona's Eto'o in line for Cameroon Olympic call (Jul 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o could become the third Barcelona player called up by his country to play in next month's Olympics.
Flamengo stay top after win over Vasco (Jul 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Flamengo stayed five points clear at the top of the Brazilian championship with an easy 3-1 win over neighbours Vasco da Gama on Sunday.
Argentine judge orders false passport raids (Jul 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A company that helps Argentine footballers obtain Italian passports is under investigation. On Saturday 120 raids resulted in 40 arrests, including lawyers, accountants and solicitors.
New JFA chief blasts 'soft' Japanese players (Jul 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan's new soccer chief Motoaki Inukai has accused the country's footballers of being 'spoiled' and ordered them to be more professional.
Flamengo planning move for Milan's Ronaldo (Jul 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Flamengo have declared their intention to sign Ronaldo when the striker returns to full fitness.
Dasey: Mariners' Sonic Boom (Jul 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey meets Central Coast's Dean Heffernan as he battles back to fitness.
Keeper Petkovic signs new Perth Glory deal (Jul 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Veteran goalkeeper Jason Petkovic has signed a one-year extension with A-League side Perth Glory after successfully recovering from a broken leg that saw him miss almost the entire 2007/08 season.
Swiss international Yakin relishing Qatari challenge (Jul 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Switzerland international Hakan Yakin has left Young Boys to join Qatar League champions Al Gharafa for the 2008/09 season.
Scotland boss Burley wants Argentina friendly (Jul 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Scotland boss George Burley has asked the Tartan Army to dig deep to fund a proposed friendly against Argentina. The SFA have been in talks over a Hampden clash against the South Americans.
Homegrown quota plan still alive, says Blatter (Jul 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is adamant he will not give up his campaign to impose quotas for homegrown players.
FIFA tells clubs to release U23 players for Olympics (Jul 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Clubs are obliged to release players younger than 23 for the Beijing Olympics, FIFA confirmed today.
FIFA to clarify rules on Olympic call-ups (Jul 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA are poised to clarify their regulations to head off potential club-versus-country rows ahead of this summer's Olympics.
Brit Stempel named as new coach of Panama (Jul 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Panama have named locally-based Briton Gary Stempel as their new national team coach. Stempel replaces Alexandre Guimaraes, who was fired after Panama's exit from the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Nigerian FA call for Yobo brother release (Jul 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Nigerian Football Association have urged the kidnappers of the elder brother of Everton defender Joseph Yobo to release him immediately.
Reid named as top candidate for Thailand job (Jul 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Sunderland and Leeds United manager Peter Reid looks set to be appointed the new coach of Thailand after Holger Osieck reportedly dropped out of the running on Tuesday.
Premier League trio called up to Brazil Olympic side (Jul 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Premier League trio Anderson, Lucas and Jo have all been named in Brazil's 18-man Olympic squad. Ronaldinho and Robinho have also made the squad as over-23 players.
Boyaca Chico crowned Colombian champions (Jul 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Boyaca Chico were crowned Colombian champions for the first time in their history after a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over America after a 2-2 aggregate tie.
Palmeiras up to second as Gremio suffer shock (Jul 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palmeiras moved into joint-second place in the Campeonato Brasileiro despite being held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Atletico Mineiro on Sunday after Gremio suffered a surprise defeat.
LDU celebrate another first for Ecuador (Jul 4, 2008 01:45 GMT)
Ecuadorean football celebrated another ground-breaking moment on Thursday after LDU became the first team from the country to win the South American Libertadores Cup.
Senna planning to end career back in Brazil (Jul 4, 2008 01:44 GMT)
Spain midfielder Marcos Senna has revealed he wants to end his career in the country of his birth, Brazil, but only after spending several more seasons in his adopted nation.
Flu coach so upset at Copa final defeat (Jul 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense coach Renato Portaluppi said that losing the Libertadores Cup final to Ecuador's LDU at the Maracana was the worst moment of his life, apart from his father's death.
Aussies get tough Asian Cup qualifier draw (Jul 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia face a tricky route to the 2011 Asian Cup finals after being drawn in a difficult qualification group which includes Oman and Kuwait.
Messi, Aguero lead all-star Argentine Olympic team (Jul 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Lionel Messi and Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero have both been included in Argentina's squad for this summer's Olympic Games.
Hat-trick hero Neves so unlucky (Jul 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense forward Thiago Neves achieved on Wednesday the rare feat of scoring a hat-trick in a major international final and ending up on the losing side.
LDU make history to win Lib. Cup (Jul 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
LDU became the first Ecuadorean club to win the Libertadores Cup, beating Brazil's Fluminense on penalties after losing the second leg of the final 3-1.
River to start new season against Colon (Jul 3, 2008 00:04 GMT)
Clausura champions River Plate will travel to Colon in the first round of the Apertura tournament on August 8.
FIFA ordered to pay costs over ISL collapse (Jul 2, 2008 22:21 GMT)
A Swiss criminal court has ordered world soccer's governing body FIFA to pay 117,000 Swiss Francs ($114,500) in costs following a trial into the spectacular collapse in 2001 of its marketing partners
Boca furious as Nayar leaves after one match (Jul 2, 2008 16:42 GMT)
Boca Juniors midfielder Sebastian Nayar's decision to leave after playing only one game to negotiate a deal with a European club has provoked an angry reaction from the Argentine club.
European champions Spain top of world rankings (Jul 2, 2008 16:41 GMT)
Newly crowned European champions Spain have climbed to the top of latest world rankings published by world soccer's governing body FIFA on Wednesday.
Urawa Reds lose Santos for six months (Jul 2, 2008 16:38 GMT)
Urawa Reds' former Japan midfielder Alex Santos is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a thigh injury against Kashiwa Reysol on Saturday.
Boca call in AFA over contoversial Nayar deal (Jul 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Argentinian FA is to ask its Spanish counterpart to veto Recreativo Huelva's signing of Boca Juniors midfielder Sebastian Nayar because of a dispute over the player's contract.
Fluminense believe Libertadores final a formality (Jul 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil's Fluminense believe overturning a two-goal deficit against Ecuadorean champions LDU in the second leg of the Libertadores Cup final on Wednesday is little more than a formality.
