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Seventh coach in a month falls in Brazil (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paulo Cesar Gusmao has become the seventh coach to lose or leave his job in Brazil this month, departing after only two weeks at Sao Caetano.
Kohler turns down Ivory Coast over wife's safety fears (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former West Germany defender Juergen Kohler has turned down an offer to coach Ivory Coast because of his wife's concerns for safety in the war-divided West African state, FA officials said.
Egypt begin defence of African Nations Cup (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Champions Egypt head a list of 44 African countries who start their campaigns this weekend to qualify for the 2008 Nations Cup.
Egypt international Abdelwahab dies at training (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Egyptian international defender Mohamed Abdelwahab died after collapsing on the training field on Thursday, club officials said.
Australia name new-look squad to play Kuwait (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia have named a powerful squad of European-based players, including nine World Cup stars, for next week's Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait.
Corinthians still in danger zone despite win (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Troubled Brazilian champions Corinthians won 1-0 at Sao Caetano on Wednesday but remained in the relegation zone. The win came amid reports Argentina pair Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano could be s
Yorke figurehead of familiar quintet for Keane (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sunderland boss Roy Keane has signed former Manchester United team-mate Dwight Yorke from Sydney FC in a deal worth £200,000.
Argentina coach wants 4-0 win over Brazil (Aug 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina's new coach Alfio Basile said he would settle for a 4-0 win over Brazil in his first match in charge on Sunday.
World Cup winner Kohler named Ivory Coast coach (Aug 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former West Germany defender Juergen Kohler has been named Ivory Coast's new coach, charged with getting the team to the 2008 African Nations Cup finals, the Ivorian football federation said on Wednes
Shanghai to host women's World Cup final next year (Aug 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Shanghai will host the opening ceremony and final of the 2007 women's football World Cup finals in September next year, organisers said on Wednesday.
Ahn ditched from South Korea squad to face Iran (Aug 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Coach Pim Verbeek included South Korea's three Premiership representatives in his 25-man squad for Saturday's Asian Cup qualifier against Iran, but there was no place for striker Ahn Jung-hwan.
Argentina add Saviola to squad for Brazil match (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina have added Barcelona forward Javier Saviola to their squad for next Sunday's friendly against Brazil in London, the country's football association said in a statement.
More woe for Corinthians as Mascherano skips training (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The problems at Brazilian champions Corinthians deepened on Tuesday after Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano followed the example of compatriot Carlos Tevez and skipped training.
Argentina add Saviola to squad for Brazil match (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina have added Barcelona forward Javier Saviola to their squad for next Sunday's friendly against Brazil in London, the country's football association (AFA) said in a statement.
Fortune, McCarthy withdraw from Cup qualifier (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England-based pair Quinton Fortune and Benni McCarthy have withdrawn from the South African squad for Saturday's African Nations Cup qualifier against Congo, officials said on Tuesday.
Chinese teenager Wang handed Inter trial (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Shanghai United's 17-year-old keeper Wang Delei left China on Tuesday for a week's trial at Italian club Inter Milan. The teenager will be accompanied by 19-year-old striker Zhang Wenzhao.
O'Neill to step down as Australian chief in March (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
John O'Neill is to step down as chief executive of Football Federation Australia (FFA) in March next year, the governing body announced on Tuesday.
Mexico's De los Cobos to coach El Salvador (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Mexico international Carlos de los Cobos has been named as El Salvador coach.
San Lorenzo coach ashamed by drubbing (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo coach Oscar Ruggeri said he was ashamed by his team's 7-1 drubbing at home to Boca Juniors on Sunday.
Radebe gives up hope of managing South Africa (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former South Africa captain Lucas Radebe plans to leave his homeland and return to England after failing to secure a job with the 2010 World Cup hosts.
Coton Sport win fourth Cameroon title in a row (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Coton Sport secured their fourth successive Premier League title in Cameroon on Sunday, moving four points clear of their nearest rivals with one match left.
Cabanas scores four in America rout in Mexico (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paraguay striker Salvador Cabanas scored four first-half goals as America routed Veracruz 5-1 in the Mexican championship at the weekend.
Palermo hits hat-trick as Boca rout San Lorenzo (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Striker Martin Palermo scored a hat-trick as Argentine champions Boca Juniors routed San Lorenzo 7-1 on Sunday.
Sao Paulo's lead cut to three points in Brazil (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo's lead at the top of the Brazilian championship was cut to three points when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Flamengo on Sunday.
Shandong run away with Super League title (Aug 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Shandong Luneng won the Chinese Super League title with five matches remaining after a nervous 1-0 victory over Beijing Guo'an in Jinan on Sunday.
ASEC Abidjan continue impressive form (Aug 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast's ASEC Abidjan continued their impressive run in the African Champions League forcing a goalless draw away against twice winners Enyimba in Aba on Sunday.
Togo fined for World Cup strike threat (Aug 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA has fined the Togolese FA 100,000 Swiss Francs after its players threatened to go on strike during the World Cup finals in Germany.
Vietnamese player charged with match fixing (Aug 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Vietnamese police have charged a former national team soccer player with match fixing at last year's Southeast Asian Games, state media said.
Sao Paulo seal dramatic win to stay top in Brazil (Aug 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo twice came from behind to beat challengers Parana 3-2 and extend their lead at the top of the Brazilian standings on Thursday.
Fluminense players meet fifth coach of the year (Aug 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Fluminense's players were introduced to their fifth coach this year when Antonio Lopes took charge of his first training session on Thursday.
Chilean prosecutors to investigate bribe allegations (Aug 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chilean public prosecutors are to hold an investigation into allegations this week that several footballers were offered bribes to throw matches.
Tevez future uncertain after nightclub sighting (Aug 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The future of Corinthians and Argentina forward Carlos Tevez remained a mystery on Thursday amid reports that he had again been sighted in Buenos Aires.
League leaders Shandong beat Xi'an (Aug 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chinese Super League leaders Shandong Luneng's 2-0 win at Xi'an on Wednesday was played behind closed doors after fan violence during a match between the teams at the same venue.
Yokohama F-Marinos part with coach Okada (Aug 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Yokohama F-Marinos manager Takeshi Okada has quit the club, the Japanese outfit said on Thursday.
Fluminense lose 3-0, fire another coach (Aug 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Fluminense coach Josue Teixeira was fired on Wednesday, minutes after his side lost 3-0 to Palmeiras in only his fourth game in charge.
Chilean league promises bribery case probe (Aug 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Chilean league has promised a thorough investigation after the president of first division Santiago Morning said his players had been offered bribes to lose a game this month.
Corinthians striker Tevez goes AWOL (Aug 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Corinthians striker Carlos Tevez has reportedly gone AWOL. The 22-year-old played against Botafogo at the weekend, but told the Brazilian media afterwards that he had played his last game for club
La Volpe takes over as Boca Juniors coach (Aug 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexico's World Cup coach Ricardo La Volpe was named as the new coach of Boca Juniors, the most popular club in his native Argentina, on Tuesday.
FK Moscow unveil Argentine midfielder Barrientos (Aug 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FK Moscow unveiled their newest signing, Argentine midfielder Pablo Barrientos, on Tuesday.
Mexican club Santos fined over racist insults (Aug 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexican first division club Santos Laguna have been fined and given a warning after their fans aimed racist insults at a black player. The Torreon-based club were fined the equivalent of $25,265.
Round-up of league action from around Africa (Aug 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A round-up of league action from around Africa at the weekend and on Monday:
Boca, Estudiantes win again in Argentina (Aug 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors and Estudiantes won again at the weekend to keep up their 100 percent records after three games of the Argentine Apertura championship.
Own goal condemns Pachuca to another defeat (Aug 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexican champions Pachuca lost again in the Apertura championship after giving away an injury-time own goal at home to Guadalajara.
Shanghai Shenhua coach slams Jancker after draw (Aug 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Shanghai Shenhua coach Wu Jingui blamed high-profile import Carsten Jancker for the club's 0-0 draw against Shenyang Ginde after the former German international was sent off for kicking.
Ceni overhauls Chilavert as most prolific keeper (Aug 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni entered the record books after scoring twice in a 2-2 draw with Cruzeiro. Ceni's tally of 64 goals in top-flight football means he is the top scoring keeper.
Bolton offload striker Borgetti to Al Ittihad (Aug 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Asian Champions League holders Al Ittihad have completed the signing of Mexican striker Jared Borgetti from English Premier League side Bolton Wonderers, the Saudi club's official website announced on
Bhamjee resigns as FIFA executive committee member (Aug 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ismail Bhamjee has resigned his position on the powerful FIFA executive committee and all other sports administration posts in the wake of a World Cup ticket scandal, officials said on Sunday.
Argentina annouce squad to face Brazil (Aug 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina coach Alfio Basile has named the following 20-man squad for the friendly international against Brazil at Arsenal's Emirates stadium in London on Sept 3.
Superstars return for Brazil (Aug 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil have recalled Ronaldinho and Kaka for next month's soccer friendlies against Argentina and Wales in London.
Japan boss says Zico came close to sack (Aug 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Japan coach Zico was close to being sacked before the World Cup, according to Japan Football Association (JFA) president Saburo Kawabuchi.
Parreira close to finalising South Africa deal (Aug 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Carlos Alberto Parreira is finally set to put pen to paper on his four-year contract to coach 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa.
Brazil's Internacional win dramatic Libertadores final (Aug 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Internacional won the Libertadores Cup in dramatic style on Wednesday, clinging on for a 2-2 draw at home to Sao Paulo in the final's second leg to win 4-3 on aggregate.
Aussie coach heaps praise on Socceroo stand-ins (Aug 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Coach Graham Arnold has showered praise on the cast of understudies that helped Australia become the first side to qualify for the 2007 Asian Cup finals.
Caceres seals Gimnastic Tarragona switch (Aug 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paraguay international centre back Julio Cesar Caceres completed his move to Gimnastic Tarragona on Wednesday when he passed a medical with the newly-promoted Primera Liga side.
Japan wear down Yemen for 2-0 win (Aug 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Second-half goals from Yuki Abe and Hisato Sato gave Japan a 2-0 win over Yemen in an Asian Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Australia beat Kuwait to reach Asian Cup finals (Aug 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia, without all their European-based players, beat Kuwait 2-0 on Wednesday to become the first team to qualify for next year's Asian Cup finals in their debut campaign.
La Volpe knows 'nothing' about Boca job (Aug 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe said he knew nothing about the possibility of taking charge of Argentine champions Boca Juniors.
Libertadores bragging rights (Aug 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Internacional can end their Copa hoo-doo and claim local bragging rights, says Andrew Downie.
Australia's understudies take centre stage in Asia (Aug 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
After the euphoria of reaching the second round of the World Cup in Germany, Australia hope a cast of understudies will not fluff their lines in Wednesday's Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait.
Internacional ready to emerge from Gremio shadows (Aug 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Internacional have a golden chance to emerge from the shadows of neighbours Gremio when they face Sao Paulo in the second leg of the Libertadores Cup final on Wednesday.
Two more coaches toppled in Brazil (Aug 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil's coaching merry-go-round claimed two more victims on Monday when Cruzeiro fired Paulo Cesar Gusmao and Antonio Lopes resigned at Goias.
Muscat named skipper for Kuwait clash (Aug 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia name Kevin Muscat as captain for Wednesday's 2007 Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait in Sydney.
Monterrey upset defending champions Pachuca (Aug 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Defending champions Pachuca slump to their second straight defeat in the Mexican Apertura championship as they went down 3-1 at Monterrey at the weekend.
San Lorenzo thrash Colon to top the Apertura (Aug 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo thump Colon 5-0 to go top of the table as the goals flowed and fans rioted in Argentina at the weekend.
Corinthians' defeat forces Geninho to quit (Aug 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Geninho becomes the third coach this year to part company with Brazilian champions Corinthians after a 3-1 home defeat to Figueirense leaves them rooted to the bottom of the table at the weekend.
Japan drop captain Miyamoto for Asian qualifier (Aug 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Japan coach Ivica Osim dropped captain Tsuneyasu Miyamoto on Sunday when he named his 22-man squad for the midweek Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen.
Corinthians deny receiving European offers for Tevez (Aug 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazilian club Corinthians have released a statement denying suggestions they are negotiating the sale of Argentina striker Carlos Tevez to Manchester United.
Chile boss gives recall hope to disgrace duo (Aug 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chile coach Nelson Acosta said that Mark Gonzalez and Reinaldo Navia, sent home from a European tour in disgrace in May, could be called up in the future.
South Korea turn back on youth for Asian Cup (Aug 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek, who late last month said he would go with youth for an Asian Cup preliminary game against Taiwan, has opted instead for a final squad of the tried-and-trusted.
Australia to meet Paraguay in Brisbane friendly (Aug 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brisbane will host the friendly international between Australia and Paraguay on October 7, Football Federation Australia said on Thursday.
Dunga drafts plan B (Aug 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie ponders why Dunga has named a bunch of unknowns in his first Brazil squad.
Osim off to flyer in charge of Japan (Aug 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Japan gave new manager Ivica Osim a perfect start with a 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium on Wednesday.
Eto'o to miss Cameroon friendly against Guinea (Aug 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has been left out of Cameroon's squad for next Wednesday's friendly against Guinea.
Brazil to face Wales, change Argentina date (Aug 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil are to play Wales in a friendly in London and have changed the date of their game against Argentina in the same city from September 2 to September 3 the CBF announced.
Aussie coach expecting Roos retirements (Aug 8, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia's stand-in coach Graham Arnold is still expecting a number of international retirements from the squad that reached the second round at the World Cup finals in Germany.
Fluminense sack their 3rd coach in 2006 (Aug 8, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Fluminense fired their third coach this year when Oswaldo Oliveira was dismissed on Monday after his team lost 3-0 to a depleted Ponte Preta.
Borgetti still at Bolton after Saudi deal collapses (Aug 8, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Jared Borgetti will join Bolton on their pre-season tour of Spain after failing to agree personal terms with Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad.
Losing start for Mexican champions Pachuca (Aug 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexican champions Pachuca were beaten 3-2 at home by Cruz Azul as they began the defence of their title on Sunday.
Veron makes emotional return as Estudiantes win (Aug 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Estudiantes gave former Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron a winning return on Sunday as they won 1-0 at Quilmes in the Apertura championship.
Nine-man Santos hit back to beat Internacional (Aug 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Santos scored twice in the last five minutes as they came from behind to beat Internacional 2-1 in the Brazilian championship on Sunday despite being reduced to nine men.
Internacional edge out Libertad (Aug 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Internacional survived a shaky opening hour before beating Libertad 2-0 with two long-range goals on Thursday to reach the Libertadores Cup final.
Mexican championship missing national stars (Aug 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Mexican championship, previously immune to the talent drain which has hit domestic football in the rest of Latin America, kicks off at the weekend amid a harsh new reality.
Vidmar given all-clear after heart problems (Aug 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia defender Tony Vidmar has been cleared to resume playing after a heart problem forced him to miss the World Cup and consider early retirement.
Marinos defeat must serve as 'warning' - Strachan (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan believes the defeat by Yokohama F Marinos must serve as a 'warning'.
Foreign imports to boost Argentine championship (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
An influx of foreign players and the homecoming of three veteran internationals will breathe new life into the Argentine championship which kicks off on Friday.
Lebanon withdraw from Asian Cup campaign (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has accepted crisis-hit Lebanon's request to pull out of qualifying for the 2007 Asian Cup.
Rogerio the hero as Sao Paulo reach Copa final (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni saved a penalty before defending champions Sao Paulo hit back to beat Guadalajara 3-0 and reach the Libertadores Cup final on Wednesday.
Brazil to face Argentina at Arsenal's new stadium (Aug 2, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil will take on old rivals Argentina in a friendly international in London, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.
Australia name home-based training squad (Aug 2, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia coach Graham Arnold named a 22-man training squad on Wednesday as he continues preparations for the Socceroos' opening 2007 Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait this month.
Brazil name experimental squad to face Norway (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil's new coach Dunga named an experimental squad for his first match on Tuesday with no place for Ronaldinho, Adriano, Kaka or Ronaldo.
Libertadores heads for another all-Brazil final (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South America's Libertadores Cup could produce an all-Brazilian final for the second year running if Internacional and Sao Paulo press home their advantages in their semi-final ties this week.
Iraq coach Salman quits following death threats (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Akram Salman has resigned as coach of the Iraq national team after receiving death threats, the Asian Football Confederation said on its website on Tuesday.
Crisis-hit Lebanon pulls out of Asian Cup (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Crisis-hit Lebanon has withdrawn from qualifying for the 2007 Asian Cup because of the widespread damage to the country caused by Israeli air strikes, the Asian Football Confederation said.
Basile to coach Argentina for second time (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Alfio Basile has been appointed coach of Argentina for the second time, he told reporters on Monday.
Zhu names four from Europe in China squad (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
China coach Zhu Guanghu has named four Europe-based players in his 26-man squad that will begin training later this week for their upcoming Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore.
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Seventh coach in a month falls in Brazil (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paulo Cesar Gusmao has become the seventh coach to lose or leave his job in Brazil this month, departing after only two weeks at Sao Caetano.
Kohler turns down Ivory Coast over wife's safety fears (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former West Germany defender Juergen Kohler has turned down an offer to coach Ivory Coast because of his wife's concerns for safety in the war-divided West African state, FA officials said.
Egypt begin defence of African Nations Cup (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Champions Egypt head a list of 44 African countries who start their campaigns this weekend to qualify for the 2008 Nations Cup.
Egypt international Abdelwahab dies at training (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Egyptian international defender Mohamed Abdelwahab died after collapsing on the training field on Thursday, club officials said.
Australia name new-look squad to play Kuwait (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia have named a powerful squad of European-based players, including nine World Cup stars, for next week's Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait.
Corinthians still in danger zone despite win (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Troubled Brazilian champions Corinthians won 1-0 at Sao Caetano on Wednesday but remained in the relegation zone. The win came amid reports Argentina pair Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano could be s
Yorke figurehead of familiar quintet for Keane (Aug 31, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sunderland boss Roy Keane has signed former Manchester United team-mate Dwight Yorke from Sydney FC in a deal worth £200,000.
Argentina coach wants 4-0 win over Brazil (Aug 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina's new coach Alfio Basile said he would settle for a 4-0 win over Brazil in his first match in charge on Sunday.
World Cup winner Kohler named Ivory Coast coach (Aug 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former West Germany defender Juergen Kohler has been named Ivory Coast's new coach, charged with getting the team to the 2008 African Nations Cup finals, the Ivorian football federation said on Wednes
Shanghai to host women's World Cup final next year (Aug 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Shanghai will host the opening ceremony and final of the 2007 women's football World Cup finals in September next year, organisers said on Wednesday.
Ahn ditched from South Korea squad to face Iran (Aug 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Coach Pim Verbeek included South Korea's three Premiership representatives in his 25-man squad for Saturday's Asian Cup qualifier against Iran, but there was no place for striker Ahn Jung-hwan.
Argentina add Saviola to squad for Brazil match (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina have added Barcelona forward Javier Saviola to their squad for next Sunday's friendly against Brazil in London, the country's football association said in a statement.
More woe for Corinthians as Mascherano skips training (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The problems at Brazilian champions Corinthians deepened on Tuesday after Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano followed the example of compatriot Carlos Tevez and skipped training.
Argentina add Saviola to squad for Brazil match (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina have added Barcelona forward Javier Saviola to their squad for next Sunday's friendly against Brazil in London, the country's football association (AFA) said in a statement.
Fortune, McCarthy withdraw from Cup qualifier (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England-based pair Quinton Fortune and Benni McCarthy have withdrawn from the South African squad for Saturday's African Nations Cup qualifier against Congo, officials said on Tuesday.
Chinese teenager Wang handed Inter trial (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Shanghai United's 17-year-old keeper Wang Delei left China on Tuesday for a week's trial at Italian club Inter Milan. The teenager will be accompanied by 19-year-old striker Zhang Wenzhao.
O'Neill to step down as Australian chief in March (Aug 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
John O'Neill is to step down as chief executive of Football Federation Australia (FFA) in March next year, the governing body announced on Tuesday.
Mexico's De los Cobos to coach El Salvador (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Mexico international Carlos de los Cobos has been named as El Salvador coach.
San Lorenzo coach ashamed by drubbing (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo coach Oscar Ruggeri said he was ashamed by his team's 7-1 drubbing at home to Boca Juniors on Sunday.
Radebe gives up hope of managing South Africa (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former South Africa captain Lucas Radebe plans to leave his homeland and return to England after failing to secure a job with the 2010 World Cup hosts.
Coton Sport win fourth Cameroon title in a row (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Coton Sport secured their fourth successive Premier League title in Cameroon on Sunday, moving four points clear of their nearest rivals with one match left.
Cabanas scores four in America rout in Mexico (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paraguay striker Salvador Cabanas scored four first-half goals as America routed Veracruz 5-1 in the Mexican championship at the weekend.
Palermo hits hat-trick as Boca rout San Lorenzo (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Striker Martin Palermo scored a hat-trick as Argentine champions Boca Juniors routed San Lorenzo 7-1 on Sunday.
Sao Paulo's lead cut to three points in Brazil (Aug 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo's lead at the top of the Brazilian championship was cut to three points when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Flamengo on Sunday.
Shandong run away with Super League title (Aug 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Shandong Luneng won the Chinese Super League title with five matches remaining after a nervous 1-0 victory over Beijing Guo'an in Jinan on Sunday.
ASEC Abidjan continue impressive form (Aug 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast's ASEC Abidjan continued their impressive run in the African Champions League forcing a goalless draw away against twice winners Enyimba in Aba on Sunday.
Togo fined for World Cup strike threat (Aug 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA has fined the Togolese FA 100,000 Swiss Francs after its players threatened to go on strike during the World Cup finals in Germany.
Vietnamese player charged with match fixing (Aug 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Vietnamese police have charged a former national team soccer player with match fixing at last year's Southeast Asian Games, state media said.
Sao Paulo seal dramatic win to stay top in Brazil (Aug 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo twice came from behind to beat challengers Parana 3-2 and extend their lead at the top of the Brazilian standings on Thursday.
Fluminense players meet fifth coach of the year (Aug 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Fluminense's players were introduced to their fifth coach this year when Antonio Lopes took charge of his first training session on Thursday.
Chilean prosecutors to investigate bribe allegations (Aug 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chilean public prosecutors are to hold an investigation into allegations this week that several footballers were offered bribes to throw matches.
Tevez future uncertain after nightclub sighting (Aug 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The future of Corinthians and Argentina forward Carlos Tevez remained a mystery on Thursday amid reports that he had again been sighted in Buenos Aires.
League leaders Shandong beat Xi'an (Aug 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chinese Super League leaders Shandong Luneng's 2-0 win at Xi'an on Wednesday was played behind closed doors after fan violence during a match between the teams at the same venue.
Yokohama F-Marinos part with coach Okada (Aug 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Yokohama F-Marinos manager Takeshi Okada has quit the club, the Japanese outfit said on Thursday.
Fluminense lose 3-0, fire another coach (Aug 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Fluminense coach Josue Teixeira was fired on Wednesday, minutes after his side lost 3-0 to Palmeiras in only his fourth game in charge.
Chilean league promises bribery case probe (Aug 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Chilean league has promised a thorough investigation after the president of first division Santiago Morning said his players had been offered bribes to lose a game this month.
Corinthians striker Tevez goes AWOL (Aug 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Corinthians striker Carlos Tevez has reportedly gone AWOL. The 22-year-old played against Botafogo at the weekend, but told the Brazilian media afterwards that he had played his last game for club
La Volpe takes over as Boca Juniors coach (Aug 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexico's World Cup coach Ricardo La Volpe was named as the new coach of Boca Juniors, the most popular club in his native Argentina, on Tuesday.
FK Moscow unveil Argentine midfielder Barrientos (Aug 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FK Moscow unveiled their newest signing, Argentine midfielder Pablo Barrientos, on Tuesday.
Mexican club Santos fined over racist insults (Aug 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexican first division club Santos Laguna have been fined and given a warning after their fans aimed racist insults at a black player. The Torreon-based club were fined the equivalent of $25,265.
Round-up of league action from around Africa (Aug 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A round-up of league action from around Africa at the weekend and on Monday:
Boca, Estudiantes win again in Argentina (Aug 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors and Estudiantes won again at the weekend to keep up their 100 percent records after three games of the Argentine Apertura championship.
Own goal condemns Pachuca to another defeat (Aug 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexican champions Pachuca lost again in the Apertura championship after giving away an injury-time own goal at home to Guadalajara.
Shanghai Shenhua coach slams Jancker after draw (Aug 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Shanghai Shenhua coach Wu Jingui blamed high-profile import Carsten Jancker for the club's 0-0 draw against Shenyang Ginde after the former German international was sent off for kicking.
Ceni overhauls Chilavert as most prolific keeper (Aug 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni entered the record books after scoring twice in a 2-2 draw with Cruzeiro. Ceni's tally of 64 goals in top-flight football means he is the top scoring keeper.
Bolton offload striker Borgetti to Al Ittihad (Aug 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Asian Champions League holders Al Ittihad have completed the signing of Mexican striker Jared Borgetti from English Premier League side Bolton Wonderers, the Saudi club's official website announced on
Bhamjee resigns as FIFA executive committee member (Aug 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ismail Bhamjee has resigned his position on the powerful FIFA executive committee and all other sports administration posts in the wake of a World Cup ticket scandal, officials said on Sunday.
Argentina annouce squad to face Brazil (Aug 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina coach Alfio Basile has named the following 20-man squad for the friendly international against Brazil at Arsenal's Emirates stadium in London on Sept 3.
Superstars return for Brazil (Aug 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil have recalled Ronaldinho and Kaka for next month's soccer friendlies against Argentina and Wales in London.
Japan boss says Zico came close to sack (Aug 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Japan coach Zico was close to being sacked before the World Cup, according to Japan Football Association (JFA) president Saburo Kawabuchi.
Parreira close to finalising South Africa deal (Aug 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Carlos Alberto Parreira is finally set to put pen to paper on his four-year contract to coach 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa.
Brazil's Internacional win dramatic Libertadores final (Aug 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Internacional won the Libertadores Cup in dramatic style on Wednesday, clinging on for a 2-2 draw at home to Sao Paulo in the final's second leg to win 4-3 on aggregate.
Aussie coach heaps praise on Socceroo stand-ins (Aug 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Coach Graham Arnold has showered praise on the cast of understudies that helped Australia become the first side to qualify for the 2007 Asian Cup finals.
Caceres seals Gimnastic Tarragona switch (Aug 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paraguay international centre back Julio Cesar Caceres completed his move to Gimnastic Tarragona on Wednesday when he passed a medical with the newly-promoted Primera Liga side.
Japan wear down Yemen for 2-0 win (Aug 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Second-half goals from Yuki Abe and Hisato Sato gave Japan a 2-0 win over Yemen in an Asian Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Australia beat Kuwait to reach Asian Cup finals (Aug 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia, without all their European-based players, beat Kuwait 2-0 on Wednesday to become the first team to qualify for next year's Asian Cup finals in their debut campaign.
La Volpe knows 'nothing' about Boca job (Aug 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe said he knew nothing about the possibility of taking charge of Argentine champions Boca Juniors.
Libertadores bragging rights (Aug 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Internacional can end their Copa hoo-doo and claim local bragging rights, says Andrew Downie.
Australia's understudies take centre stage in Asia (Aug 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
After the euphoria of reaching the second round of the World Cup in Germany, Australia hope a cast of understudies will not fluff their lines in Wednesday's Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait.
Internacional ready to emerge from Gremio shadows (Aug 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Internacional have a golden chance to emerge from the shadows of neighbours Gremio when they face Sao Paulo in the second leg of the Libertadores Cup final on Wednesday.
Two more coaches toppled in Brazil (Aug 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil's coaching merry-go-round claimed two more victims on Monday when Cruzeiro fired Paulo Cesar Gusmao and Antonio Lopes resigned at Goias.
Muscat named skipper for Kuwait clash (Aug 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia name Kevin Muscat as captain for Wednesday's 2007 Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait in Sydney.
Monterrey upset defending champions Pachuca (Aug 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Defending champions Pachuca slump to their second straight defeat in the Mexican Apertura championship as they went down 3-1 at Monterrey at the weekend.
San Lorenzo thrash Colon to top the Apertura (Aug 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
San Lorenzo thump Colon 5-0 to go top of the table as the goals flowed and fans rioted in Argentina at the weekend.
Corinthians' defeat forces Geninho to quit (Aug 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Geninho becomes the third coach this year to part company with Brazilian champions Corinthians after a 3-1 home defeat to Figueirense leaves them rooted to the bottom of the table at the weekend.
Japan drop captain Miyamoto for Asian qualifier (Aug 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Japan coach Ivica Osim dropped captain Tsuneyasu Miyamoto on Sunday when he named his 22-man squad for the midweek Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen.
Corinthians deny receiving European offers for Tevez (Aug 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazilian club Corinthians have released a statement denying suggestions they are negotiating the sale of Argentina striker Carlos Tevez to Manchester United.
Chile boss gives recall hope to disgrace duo (Aug 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chile coach Nelson Acosta said that Mark Gonzalez and Reinaldo Navia, sent home from a European tour in disgrace in May, could be called up in the future.
South Korea turn back on youth for Asian Cup (Aug 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek, who late last month said he would go with youth for an Asian Cup preliminary game against Taiwan, has opted instead for a final squad of the tried-and-trusted.
Australia to meet Paraguay in Brisbane friendly (Aug 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brisbane will host the friendly international between Australia and Paraguay on October 7, Football Federation Australia said on Thursday.
Dunga drafts plan B (Aug 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie ponders why Dunga has named a bunch of unknowns in his first Brazil squad.
Osim off to flyer in charge of Japan (Aug 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Japan gave new manager Ivica Osim a perfect start with a 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium on Wednesday.
Eto'o to miss Cameroon friendly against Guinea (Aug 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has been left out of Cameroon's squad for next Wednesday's friendly against Guinea.
Brazil to face Wales, change Argentina date (Aug 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil are to play Wales in a friendly in London and have changed the date of their game against Argentina in the same city from September 2 to September 3 the CBF announced.
Aussie coach expecting Roos retirements (Aug 8, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia's stand-in coach Graham Arnold is still expecting a number of international retirements from the squad that reached the second round at the World Cup finals in Germany.
Fluminense sack their 3rd coach in 2006 (Aug 8, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Fluminense fired their third coach this year when Oswaldo Oliveira was dismissed on Monday after his team lost 3-0 to a depleted Ponte Preta.
Borgetti still at Bolton after Saudi deal collapses (Aug 8, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Jared Borgetti will join Bolton on their pre-season tour of Spain after failing to agree personal terms with Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad.
Losing start for Mexican champions Pachuca (Aug 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexican champions Pachuca were beaten 3-2 at home by Cruz Azul as they began the defence of their title on Sunday.
Veron makes emotional return as Estudiantes win (Aug 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Estudiantes gave former Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron a winning return on Sunday as they won 1-0 at Quilmes in the Apertura championship.
Nine-man Santos hit back to beat Internacional (Aug 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Santos scored twice in the last five minutes as they came from behind to beat Internacional 2-1 in the Brazilian championship on Sunday despite being reduced to nine men.
Internacional edge out Libertad (Aug 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Internacional survived a shaky opening hour before beating Libertad 2-0 with two long-range goals on Thursday to reach the Libertadores Cup final.
Mexican championship missing national stars (Aug 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Mexican championship, previously immune to the talent drain which has hit domestic football in the rest of Latin America, kicks off at the weekend amid a harsh new reality.
Vidmar given all-clear after heart problems (Aug 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia defender Tony Vidmar has been cleared to resume playing after a heart problem forced him to miss the World Cup and consider early retirement.
Marinos defeat must serve as 'warning' - Strachan (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan believes the defeat by Yokohama F Marinos must serve as a 'warning'.
Foreign imports to boost Argentine championship (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
An influx of foreign players and the homecoming of three veteran internationals will breathe new life into the Argentine championship which kicks off on Friday.
Lebanon withdraw from Asian Cup campaign (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has accepted crisis-hit Lebanon's request to pull out of qualifying for the 2007 Asian Cup.
Rogerio the hero as Sao Paulo reach Copa final (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni saved a penalty before defending champions Sao Paulo hit back to beat Guadalajara 3-0 and reach the Libertadores Cup final on Wednesday.
Brazil to face Argentina at Arsenal's new stadium (Aug 2, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil will take on old rivals Argentina in a friendly international in London, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.
Australia name home-based training squad (Aug 2, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia coach Graham Arnold named a 22-man training squad on Wednesday as he continues preparations for the Socceroos' opening 2007 Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait this month.
Brazil name experimental squad to face Norway (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil's new coach Dunga named an experimental squad for his first match on Tuesday with no place for Ronaldinho, Adriano, Kaka or Ronaldo.
Libertadores heads for another all-Brazil final (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South America's Libertadores Cup could produce an all-Brazilian final for the second year running if Internacional and Sao Paulo press home their advantages in their semi-final ties this week.
Iraq coach Salman quits following death threats (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Akram Salman has resigned as coach of the Iraq national team after receiving death threats, the Asian Football Confederation said on its website on Tuesday.
Crisis-hit Lebanon pulls out of Asian Cup (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Crisis-hit Lebanon has withdrawn from qualifying for the 2007 Asian Cup because of the widespread damage to the country caused by Israeli air strikes, the Asian Football Confederation said.
Basile to coach Argentina for second time (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Alfio Basile has been appointed coach of Argentina for the second time, he told reporters on Monday.
Zhu names four from Europe in China squad (Aug 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
China coach Zhu Guanghu has named four Europe-based players in his 26-man squad that will begin training later this week for their upcoming Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore.
