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Garrido: A taste of Palmeiras (Sep 1, 2009 06:59 GMT)
Ernesto Garrido gets a flavour of Palmeiras versus Sao Paulo in the Brazilian title race.
Brazil's Corinthians sign "the new Lionel Messi" (Aug 31, 2009 21:49 GMT)
Argentina midfielder Matias Defederico, dubbed the new Lionel Messi in Brazil, has joined Corinthians who are looking to win the Libertadores Cup for the first time next year.
South America: Five off in rough Paraguayan derby (Aug 31, 2009 11:42 GMT)
Paraguay's big derby between Cerro Porteno and Olimpia was marred by red cards for five players and the dismissal of both teams' coaches at the weekend.
Olympics job appeals to Fulham boss Hodgson (Aug 31, 2009 11:12 GMT)
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has admitted he would be honoured if offered the chance to coach the Great Britain football team at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Thailand insists Reid will remain in charge (Aug 31, 2009 10:22 GMT)
Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi insists Peter Reid will remain as coach of the national team, despite comments linking him with a move to Stoke.
Brazil: Ramalho's date with Sao Paulo ends in draw (Aug 31, 2009 10:15 GMT)
Palmeiras opened a three-point lead in the Brazilian championship on Sunday despite a 0-0 draw in their derby away to Sao Paulo, a clash of coach Muricy Ramalho's present and former teams.
Argentina: Ortega inspires River to Chacarita win (Aug 31, 2009 10:10 GMT)
Former Argentina forward Ariel Ortega inspired River Plate to a 4-3 win over promoted Chacarita Juniors in the Argentine Apertura championship on Sunday.
Mexico: America crush Toluca 7-2, Pumas joy (Aug 31, 2009 10:07 GMT)
Paraguay's Salvador Cabanas struck twice as America crushed Toluca 7-2 on Sunday to go top of Group Two in the Mexican championship.
J-League: Ito strikes to help Frontale salvage draw (Aug 30, 2009 16:08 GMT)
Hiroki Ito struck in stoppage time to help Kawasaki Frontale salvage a 1-1 draw against Shimizu S-Pulse and reduce the gap to J. League leaders Kashima Antlers to seven points.
K-League: Leaders FC Seoul suffer shock defeat (Aug 30, 2009 15:37 GMT)
Leaders FC Seoul crashed to a shock 2-0 defeat at home to Ulsan Horang-I in the K-League to see their advantage at the top of the table cut to four points.
Krug: An Asian armada sets sail for Europe (Aug 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Matthias Krug on how Asian players in Europe are slowly shaking their tag as mere marketing men.
CSKA loan Vagner Love to Palmeiras (Aug 28, 2009 20:19 GMT)
CSKA Moscow's Brazilian striker Vagner Love has joined his former club Palmeiras on a one-year loan deal.
Late Pantelis penalty deprives Fury of first win (Aug 28, 2009 15:33 GMT)
A last-gasp penalty from Lucas Pantelis denied North Queensland Fury their first ever A-League victory after a 3-3 draw with Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium.
The week that was: Aug 21 - Aug 27 (Aug 28, 2009 11:41 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Bayern Munich handed out free beer to their suffering fans.
Brazilian midfielder Amaral set for Glory return (Aug 27, 2009 10:39 GMT)
Former Brazil midfielder Amaral has rejoined Perth Glory as a guest player. The 36-year-old will be eligible to play nine games for Perth this season and is available for Friday's meeting with defending A-League champions Melbourne Victory.
Copa Sud: Sweet victory for Fluminense (Aug 27, 2009 10:25 GMT)
Fluminense scraped through to the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana on away goals after a 1-1 draw with arch rivals Flamengo at the Maracana.
Copa Sud: Trio advance to last sixteen (Aug 26, 2009 07:41 GMT)
Liga Deportiva Universitaria of Ecuador, Brazilian side Vitoria and Chile's Union Espanola advanced to the Copa Sudamericana last 16 after respective wins in their preliminary ties.
Peruvian ref arrested on marijuana warrant (Aug 26, 2009 07:23 GMT)
A Peruvian referee who was to work a Copa Sudamericana soccer match in Chile was arrested upon arriving in the country on Tuesday on an outstanding warrant tied to a 1997 marijuana case.
Indonesia coach hankers for a Hiddink role (Aug 26, 2009 06:48 GMT)
Indonesia's national coach is on a collision course with the Southeast Asian nation's soccer federation over his plans to twin the job with coaching a club side.
Japan chief slams Finke for pro-diving remarks (Aug 26, 2009 06:47 GMT)
Japan's soccer chief has called Urawa Reds manager Volker Finke unfit to coach after the German reprimanded a player for not diving to win a penalty.
Czech hero Nedved close to shock Al Ahli move (Aug 25, 2009 10:09 GMT)
United Arab Emirates champions Al Ahli claim negotiations to lure former Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved out of retirement have reached an "advanced stage.''
Thailand chief confident Reid will snub Stoke (Aug 25, 2009 07:35 GMT)
Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Worawi Makudi is confident Peter Reid will remain as coach.
Sub Marino saves Boca from opening-round defeat (Aug 25, 2009 06:53 GMT)
Substitute Guillermo Marino scored twice in six minutes to give Boca Juniors a 2-2 draw with Argentinos Juniors on Sunday that saved the title favourites from an embarrassing start to the Argentine league season.
Palmeiras top, Sao Paulo's unbeaten run ended (Aug 25, 2009 06:52 GMT)
Muricy Ramalho's Palmeiras kept their two-point lead in the Brazilian championship when they beat Internacional 2-1 to end a run of four matches without victory.
Mexico: Marioni treble hands Pumas another defeat (Aug 23, 2009 15:37 GMT)
Argentine striker Bruno Marioni scored a hat-trick to give Tecos UAG a 3-0 win over Pumas UNAM, handing the Mexican Apertura champions their fifth defeat in five league matches.
South Korea: Lee brace spurs on Seoul (Aug 23, 2009 14:32 GMT)
Lee Sung-ryeol scored twice as FC Seoul extended their lead at the top of the K-League to six points after securing a 3-0 win over FC Daegu.
Japan: Shimzu still in the hunt for the title (Aug 23, 2009 14:30 GMT)
Takuma Edamura scored twice as Shimizu S-Pulse kept up their faint hopes of catching runaway J. League leaders Kashima Antlers after easing to a 5-1 win over Jubilo Iwata.
Mexico: Sabah keeps the goals flowing for Morelia (Aug 23, 2009 11:09 GMT)
Mexico striker Miguel Sabah made it five goals in three games when he scored both in Morelia's 2-0 away win over Atlas in the Mexican championship.
Copa Sudamericana: Liverpool go crashing out (Aug 22, 2009 06:50 GMT)
Peruvian side Cienciano and Paraguay's Cerro Porteno have qualified for the Copa Sudamericana's Round of 16, after eliminating Uruguay's Liverpool and Bolivia's La Paz in their Preliminary Stage ties.
The week that was: Aug 14 - Aug 20 (Aug 21, 2009 09:58 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Ryan Babel eclipsed John Barnes as Liverpool's best rapper.
Copa Sudamericana: Salvio shocks River Plate (Aug 20, 2009 07:49 GMT)
A brace by Eduardo Salvio helped Argentina's Lanus come back from a goal down to beat giants River Plate 2-1 as visitors in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana Preliminary Stage.
Universidad de Chile qualify from Sudamericana (Aug 20, 2009 06:51 GMT)
Universidad de Chile have become the first team to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 from the preliminary stage after eliminating Colombia's Cali with a 1-0 away win.
Saudi League champs Al Ittihad start off with win (Aug 20, 2009 06:50 GMT)
Saudi League champions Al Ittihad kicked off their title defence with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Fateh.
Blooming lose game and fined after player attack (Aug 19, 2009 07:14 GMT)
Bolivian club Blooming have been fined and handed a 3-0 home defeat after a fan ran on to the field, attacked a visiting player and forced an international club match to be called off.
Argentina strikes deal with govt to show games (Aug 19, 2009 07:12 GMT)
The Argentine soccer federation approved a deal with the government on Tuesday to broadcast games free on television, a week after it tore up a contract with a private cable TV provider.
South American: Storms hit matches in Chile (Aug 18, 2009 14:28 GMT)
Storms that hit southern and central Chile at the end of last week with winds of more than 100 kph played havoc with the earlier matches of the Clausura championship at the weekend.
Iannantuono: In Carlos we trust (Aug 18, 2009 09:28 GMT)
Carlos Hernandez carries the title hopes of Melbourne Victory, says John Iannantuono.
Japan: Shimzu forced to settle for a point (Aug 17, 2009 07:32 GMT)
Shimizu S-Pulse were held to a 1-1 draw by Albirex Niigata in a J.League game in which both sides were reduced to 10 men.
Brazil: Late goals give nine-man Sao Paulo win (Aug 17, 2009 07:26 GMT)
Substitute Hugo scored three minutes into stoppage time to give nine-man Sao Paulo a 2-1 away win over Sport Recife in the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Kelly: A question of rights and wrongs (Aug 15, 2009 17:48 GMT)
Sam Kelly on the reasons behind the delay to the start of the Argentine league season.
The week that was: Aug 07 - Aug 13 (Aug 14, 2009 08:32 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Brazil star Kaka was rescued by Estonian police.
Copa Sudamericana: Winning start for Vitoria (Aug 14, 2009 08:07 GMT)
Vitoria kicked off their Copa Sudamericana campaign with a 2-0 home win over Coritiba in the first leg of their all-Brazilian preliminary stage tie.
Argentine government seeking ways to help clubs (Aug 14, 2009 07:26 GMT)
The Argentine government said on Thursday it is examining ways to rescue the country's cash-strapped soccer clubs, whose financial woes have forced a delay in the upcoming season.
Trio kicked out of Singapore league for ref attack (Aug 14, 2009 07:24 GMT)
A trio of Brunei soccer players have been kicked out of the S.League for an attack on the referee during a Singaporean league match earlier this month.
Sudamericana: Brazilian derby ends goalless (Aug 14, 2009 06:30 GMT)
Brazil's most popular derby between old enemies Fluminense and Flamengo ended goalless at the Maracana in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana preliminary stage clash.
Brazilian legend Romario announces comeback (Aug 13, 2009 19:39 GMT)
Brazil legend Romario, who scored 71 goals in 85 international appearances, has revealed he is to come out of retirement at the age of 43 and over a year after halting his club career.
Brazil: Marcos penalty save keeps Palmeiras clear (Aug 13, 2009 09:16 GMT)
Former Brazil goalkeeper Marcos made amends for a first-half blunder by saving a penalty to secure a 1-1 draw for leaders Palmeiras at second-placed Atletico Mineiro in the Brazilian championship.
Krug: The Uzbekistan conundrum (Aug 13, 2009 07:26 GMT)
Matthias Krug looks at how the central Asian clubs are investing their money closer to home.
Romario to turn out for team father supported (Aug 13, 2009 07:09 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario is set to come out of retirement to play for his late father's favourite team America-RJ, the former Brazil striker said on Wednesday.
Mexico: Pumas still without points or goals (Aug 10, 2009 07:39 GMT)
Mexican champions Pumas UNAM remained rooted to the foot of the table after a 3-0 defeat at Toluca gave them their third loss in three matches of the new Apertura championship on Sunday.
Brazil: Sao Paulo make it five wins win in row (Aug 10, 2009 07:38 GMT)
Title holders Sao Paulo beat second-placed Goias 3-1 on Sunday to climb into the top four of the Brazilian championship.
"Friendly" in Uruguay abandoned after brawl (Aug 9, 2009 12:28 GMT)
Friendly is not the right description for the pre-season meeting of Uruguay's Penarol and Newell's Old Boys of Argentina, which was abandoned after 40 minutes because of a players' brawl, media reported on Sunday.
A-League: Fowler on target in Queensland defeat (Aug 8, 2009 14:01 GMT)
Robbie Fowler scored on his A-League debut but was unable to prevent North Queensland Fury slipping to a 3-2 defeat by Sydney FC in Townsville on Saturday.
Kaka stars on Real Madrid debut against Toronto (Aug 8, 2009 12:01 GMT)
Kaka starred on his Real Madrid debut as Manuel Pellegrini's side cruised to a 5-1 pre-season friendly win at FC Toronto.
Veron takes pay cut to help Estudiantes youth (Aug 8, 2009 11:57 GMT)
Juan Sebastian Veron, captain of South American champions Estudiantes, has taken a 40% pay cut in his new one-year contract to help fund the club's junior teams, the midfielder told a news conference.
The week that was: July 31-Aug 06 (Aug 7, 2009 10:49 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Sir Alex Ferguson began his Benitez-baiting campaign.
Brazil: Palmeiras blow chance to open up lead (Aug 7, 2009 08:42 GMT)
Palmeiras missed the chance to increase their lead in the Brazilian championship when they were held 1-1 by Gremio, while title holders Sao Paulo climbed to fifth with their fourth consecutive win on Thursday.
Mariners stun Melbourne in A-league opener (Aug 6, 2009 15:51 GMT)
Defending champions Melbourne Victory suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Central Coast Mariners in the A-League opener at Etihad Stadium.
Sudamericana: Mendoza give Emelec the edge (Aug 6, 2009 07:40 GMT)
A last-gasp goal by Franco Mendoza gave Ecuadorian giants Emelec a 1-0 away win over Zamora of Venezuela in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana preliminary-round encounter.
Sudamericana: Olivera gives Universidad edge (Aug 5, 2009 08:05 GMT)
Juan Manuel Olivera struck a brace as Universidad de Chile came from a goal down to beat Colombian side Cali 2-1 in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana preliminary-stage encounter.
Argentina footie season suspended due to debts (Aug 5, 2009 07:57 GMT)
The kickoff to the Argentine domestic football season was put on hold indefinitely on Wednesday, while the game's national governing body sought a solution to clubs' massive debts.
Japan's Tulio blasts Urawa Reds' transfer policy (Aug 4, 2009 08:23 GMT)
Japan defender Tulio has put the boot into his J-League team Urawa Reds, blasting the failure of club officials to sign any big-name players.
Aussie U-19 girls pelted with bottles in China (Aug 3, 2009 18:37 GMT)
The Asian Women's U-19 Championship witnessed shocking scenes in Wuhan tonight as the Australia team were pelted with bottles by a highly-charged crowd following a mass brawl at the end of China's match against the Young Matildas.
Sao Paulo down Vitoria to claim third win on trot (Aug 3, 2009 11:00 GMT)
Title holders Sao Paulo confirmed their improved form after a dismal start to the Brazilian championship when they beat Vitoria 1-0 on Sunday for a third successive victory.
J-League: Urawa Reds slump to another defeat (Aug 2, 2009 15:20 GMT)
Urawa Reds slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Shimizu S-Pulse in the J.League as Takuma Edamura scored the only goal of the game.
K-League: Jeonbuk Motors miss chance to go top (Aug 2, 2009 14:44 GMT)
Jeonbuk Motors lost 3-1 at Seongnam Ilhwa and missed the chance to go above FC Seoul into first place in the K-League.
Booed Beckham on target in Barcelona friendly (Aug 2, 2009 09:05 GMT)
David Beckham underlined his commitment to Los Angeles Galaxy after scoring in the Major League Soccer outfit's 2-1 pre-season defeat against Barcelona at the Rose Bowl.
South America to hold women's Libertadores Cup (Aug 1, 2009 13:09 GMT)
Pele's former club Santos will hold the first women's Libertadores Cup tournament, the South American Football Confederation (CSF) said.
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Garrido: A taste of Palmeiras (Sep 1, 2009 06:59 GMT)
Ernesto Garrido gets a flavour of Palmeiras versus Sao Paulo in the Brazilian title race.
Brazil's Corinthians sign "the new Lionel Messi" (Aug 31, 2009 21:49 GMT)
Argentina midfielder Matias Defederico, dubbed the new Lionel Messi in Brazil, has joined Corinthians who are looking to win the Libertadores Cup for the first time next year.
South America: Five off in rough Paraguayan derby (Aug 31, 2009 11:42 GMT)
Paraguay's big derby between Cerro Porteno and Olimpia was marred by red cards for five players and the dismissal of both teams' coaches at the weekend.
Olympics job appeals to Fulham boss Hodgson (Aug 31, 2009 11:12 GMT)
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has admitted he would be honoured if offered the chance to coach the Great Britain football team at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Thailand insists Reid will remain in charge (Aug 31, 2009 10:22 GMT)
Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi insists Peter Reid will remain as coach of the national team, despite comments linking him with a move to Stoke.
Brazil: Ramalho's date with Sao Paulo ends in draw (Aug 31, 2009 10:15 GMT)
Palmeiras opened a three-point lead in the Brazilian championship on Sunday despite a 0-0 draw in their derby away to Sao Paulo, a clash of coach Muricy Ramalho's present and former teams.
Argentina: Ortega inspires River to Chacarita win (Aug 31, 2009 10:10 GMT)
Former Argentina forward Ariel Ortega inspired River Plate to a 4-3 win over promoted Chacarita Juniors in the Argentine Apertura championship on Sunday.
Mexico: America crush Toluca 7-2, Pumas joy (Aug 31, 2009 10:07 GMT)
Paraguay's Salvador Cabanas struck twice as America crushed Toluca 7-2 on Sunday to go top of Group Two in the Mexican championship.
J-League: Ito strikes to help Frontale salvage draw (Aug 30, 2009 16:08 GMT)
Hiroki Ito struck in stoppage time to help Kawasaki Frontale salvage a 1-1 draw against Shimizu S-Pulse and reduce the gap to J. League leaders Kashima Antlers to seven points.
K-League: Leaders FC Seoul suffer shock defeat (Aug 30, 2009 15:37 GMT)
Leaders FC Seoul crashed to a shock 2-0 defeat at home to Ulsan Horang-I in the K-League to see their advantage at the top of the table cut to four points.
Krug: An Asian armada sets sail for Europe (Aug 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Matthias Krug on how Asian players in Europe are slowly shaking their tag as mere marketing men.
CSKA loan Vagner Love to Palmeiras (Aug 28, 2009 20:19 GMT)
CSKA Moscow's Brazilian striker Vagner Love has joined his former club Palmeiras on a one-year loan deal.
Late Pantelis penalty deprives Fury of first win (Aug 28, 2009 15:33 GMT)
A last-gasp penalty from Lucas Pantelis denied North Queensland Fury their first ever A-League victory after a 3-3 draw with Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium.
The week that was: Aug 21 - Aug 27 (Aug 28, 2009 11:41 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Bayern Munich handed out free beer to their suffering fans.
Brazilian midfielder Amaral set for Glory return (Aug 27, 2009 10:39 GMT)
Former Brazil midfielder Amaral has rejoined Perth Glory as a guest player. The 36-year-old will be eligible to play nine games for Perth this season and is available for Friday's meeting with defending A-League champions Melbourne Victory.
Copa Sud: Sweet victory for Fluminense (Aug 27, 2009 10:25 GMT)
Fluminense scraped through to the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana on away goals after a 1-1 draw with arch rivals Flamengo at the Maracana.
Copa Sud: Trio advance to last sixteen (Aug 26, 2009 07:41 GMT)
Liga Deportiva Universitaria of Ecuador, Brazilian side Vitoria and Chile's Union Espanola advanced to the Copa Sudamericana last 16 after respective wins in their preliminary ties.
Peruvian ref arrested on marijuana warrant (Aug 26, 2009 07:23 GMT)
A Peruvian referee who was to work a Copa Sudamericana soccer match in Chile was arrested upon arriving in the country on Tuesday on an outstanding warrant tied to a 1997 marijuana case.
Indonesia coach hankers for a Hiddink role (Aug 26, 2009 06:48 GMT)
Indonesia's national coach is on a collision course with the Southeast Asian nation's soccer federation over his plans to twin the job with coaching a club side.
Japan chief slams Finke for pro-diving remarks (Aug 26, 2009 06:47 GMT)
Japan's soccer chief has called Urawa Reds manager Volker Finke unfit to coach after the German reprimanded a player for not diving to win a penalty.
Czech hero Nedved close to shock Al Ahli move (Aug 25, 2009 10:09 GMT)
United Arab Emirates champions Al Ahli claim negotiations to lure former Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved out of retirement have reached an "advanced stage.''
Thailand chief confident Reid will snub Stoke (Aug 25, 2009 07:35 GMT)
Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Worawi Makudi is confident Peter Reid will remain as coach.
Sub Marino saves Boca from opening-round defeat (Aug 25, 2009 06:53 GMT)
Substitute Guillermo Marino scored twice in six minutes to give Boca Juniors a 2-2 draw with Argentinos Juniors on Sunday that saved the title favourites from an embarrassing start to the Argentine league season.
Palmeiras top, Sao Paulo's unbeaten run ended (Aug 25, 2009 06:52 GMT)
Muricy Ramalho's Palmeiras kept their two-point lead in the Brazilian championship when they beat Internacional 2-1 to end a run of four matches without victory.
Mexico: Marioni treble hands Pumas another defeat (Aug 23, 2009 15:37 GMT)
Argentine striker Bruno Marioni scored a hat-trick to give Tecos UAG a 3-0 win over Pumas UNAM, handing the Mexican Apertura champions their fifth defeat in five league matches.
South Korea: Lee brace spurs on Seoul (Aug 23, 2009 14:32 GMT)
Lee Sung-ryeol scored twice as FC Seoul extended their lead at the top of the K-League to six points after securing a 3-0 win over FC Daegu.
Japan: Shimzu still in the hunt for the title (Aug 23, 2009 14:30 GMT)
Takuma Edamura scored twice as Shimizu S-Pulse kept up their faint hopes of catching runaway J. League leaders Kashima Antlers after easing to a 5-1 win over Jubilo Iwata.
Mexico: Sabah keeps the goals flowing for Morelia (Aug 23, 2009 11:09 GMT)
Mexico striker Miguel Sabah made it five goals in three games when he scored both in Morelia's 2-0 away win over Atlas in the Mexican championship.
Copa Sudamericana: Liverpool go crashing out (Aug 22, 2009 06:50 GMT)
Peruvian side Cienciano and Paraguay's Cerro Porteno have qualified for the Copa Sudamericana's Round of 16, after eliminating Uruguay's Liverpool and Bolivia's La Paz in their Preliminary Stage ties.
The week that was: Aug 14 - Aug 20 (Aug 21, 2009 09:58 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Ryan Babel eclipsed John Barnes as Liverpool's best rapper.
Copa Sudamericana: Salvio shocks River Plate (Aug 20, 2009 07:49 GMT)
A brace by Eduardo Salvio helped Argentina's Lanus come back from a goal down to beat giants River Plate 2-1 as visitors in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana Preliminary Stage.
Universidad de Chile qualify from Sudamericana (Aug 20, 2009 06:51 GMT)
Universidad de Chile have become the first team to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 from the preliminary stage after eliminating Colombia's Cali with a 1-0 away win.
Saudi League champs Al Ittihad start off with win (Aug 20, 2009 06:50 GMT)
Saudi League champions Al Ittihad kicked off their title defence with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Fateh.
Blooming lose game and fined after player attack (Aug 19, 2009 07:14 GMT)
Bolivian club Blooming have been fined and handed a 3-0 home defeat after a fan ran on to the field, attacked a visiting player and forced an international club match to be called off.
Argentina strikes deal with govt to show games (Aug 19, 2009 07:12 GMT)
The Argentine soccer federation approved a deal with the government on Tuesday to broadcast games free on television, a week after it tore up a contract with a private cable TV provider.
South American: Storms hit matches in Chile (Aug 18, 2009 14:28 GMT)
Storms that hit southern and central Chile at the end of last week with winds of more than 100 kph played havoc with the earlier matches of the Clausura championship at the weekend.
Iannantuono: In Carlos we trust (Aug 18, 2009 09:28 GMT)
Carlos Hernandez carries the title hopes of Melbourne Victory, says John Iannantuono.
Japan: Shimzu forced to settle for a point (Aug 17, 2009 07:32 GMT)
Shimizu S-Pulse were held to a 1-1 draw by Albirex Niigata in a J.League game in which both sides were reduced to 10 men.
Brazil: Late goals give nine-man Sao Paulo win (Aug 17, 2009 07:26 GMT)
Substitute Hugo scored three minutes into stoppage time to give nine-man Sao Paulo a 2-1 away win over Sport Recife in the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Kelly: A question of rights and wrongs (Aug 15, 2009 17:48 GMT)
Sam Kelly on the reasons behind the delay to the start of the Argentine league season.
The week that was: Aug 07 - Aug 13 (Aug 14, 2009 08:32 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Brazil star Kaka was rescued by Estonian police.
Copa Sudamericana: Winning start for Vitoria (Aug 14, 2009 08:07 GMT)
Vitoria kicked off their Copa Sudamericana campaign with a 2-0 home win over Coritiba in the first leg of their all-Brazilian preliminary stage tie.
Argentine government seeking ways to help clubs (Aug 14, 2009 07:26 GMT)
The Argentine government said on Thursday it is examining ways to rescue the country's cash-strapped soccer clubs, whose financial woes have forced a delay in the upcoming season.
Trio kicked out of Singapore league for ref attack (Aug 14, 2009 07:24 GMT)
A trio of Brunei soccer players have been kicked out of the S.League for an attack on the referee during a Singaporean league match earlier this month.
Sudamericana: Brazilian derby ends goalless (Aug 14, 2009 06:30 GMT)
Brazil's most popular derby between old enemies Fluminense and Flamengo ended goalless at the Maracana in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana preliminary stage clash.
Brazilian legend Romario announces comeback (Aug 13, 2009 19:39 GMT)
Brazil legend Romario, who scored 71 goals in 85 international appearances, has revealed he is to come out of retirement at the age of 43 and over a year after halting his club career.
Brazil: Marcos penalty save keeps Palmeiras clear (Aug 13, 2009 09:16 GMT)
Former Brazil goalkeeper Marcos made amends for a first-half blunder by saving a penalty to secure a 1-1 draw for leaders Palmeiras at second-placed Atletico Mineiro in the Brazilian championship.
Krug: The Uzbekistan conundrum (Aug 13, 2009 07:26 GMT)
Matthias Krug looks at how the central Asian clubs are investing their money closer to home.
Romario to turn out for team father supported (Aug 13, 2009 07:09 GMT)
Former Brazil striker Romario is set to come out of retirement to play for his late father's favourite team America-RJ, the former Brazil striker said on Wednesday.
Mexico: Pumas still without points or goals (Aug 10, 2009 07:39 GMT)
Mexican champions Pumas UNAM remained rooted to the foot of the table after a 3-0 defeat at Toluca gave them their third loss in three matches of the new Apertura championship on Sunday.
Brazil: Sao Paulo make it five wins win in row (Aug 10, 2009 07:38 GMT)
Title holders Sao Paulo beat second-placed Goias 3-1 on Sunday to climb into the top four of the Brazilian championship.
"Friendly" in Uruguay abandoned after brawl (Aug 9, 2009 12:28 GMT)
Friendly is not the right description for the pre-season meeting of Uruguay's Penarol and Newell's Old Boys of Argentina, which was abandoned after 40 minutes because of a players' brawl, media reported on Sunday.
A-League: Fowler on target in Queensland defeat (Aug 8, 2009 14:01 GMT)
Robbie Fowler scored on his A-League debut but was unable to prevent North Queensland Fury slipping to a 3-2 defeat by Sydney FC in Townsville on Saturday.
Kaka stars on Real Madrid debut against Toronto (Aug 8, 2009 12:01 GMT)
Kaka starred on his Real Madrid debut as Manuel Pellegrini's side cruised to a 5-1 pre-season friendly win at FC Toronto.
Veron takes pay cut to help Estudiantes youth (Aug 8, 2009 11:57 GMT)
Juan Sebastian Veron, captain of South American champions Estudiantes, has taken a 40% pay cut in his new one-year contract to help fund the club's junior teams, the midfielder told a news conference.
The week that was: July 31-Aug 06 (Aug 7, 2009 10:49 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Sir Alex Ferguson began his Benitez-baiting campaign.
Brazil: Palmeiras blow chance to open up lead (Aug 7, 2009 08:42 GMT)
Palmeiras missed the chance to increase their lead in the Brazilian championship when they were held 1-1 by Gremio, while title holders Sao Paulo climbed to fifth with their fourth consecutive win on Thursday.
Mariners stun Melbourne in A-league opener (Aug 6, 2009 15:51 GMT)
Defending champions Melbourne Victory suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Central Coast Mariners in the A-League opener at Etihad Stadium.
Sudamericana: Mendoza give Emelec the edge (Aug 6, 2009 07:40 GMT)
A last-gasp goal by Franco Mendoza gave Ecuadorian giants Emelec a 1-0 away win over Zamora of Venezuela in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana preliminary-round encounter.
Sudamericana: Olivera gives Universidad edge (Aug 5, 2009 08:05 GMT)
Juan Manuel Olivera struck a brace as Universidad de Chile came from a goal down to beat Colombian side Cali 2-1 in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana preliminary-stage encounter.
Argentina footie season suspended due to debts (Aug 5, 2009 07:57 GMT)
The kickoff to the Argentine domestic football season was put on hold indefinitely on Wednesday, while the game's national governing body sought a solution to clubs' massive debts.
Japan's Tulio blasts Urawa Reds' transfer policy (Aug 4, 2009 08:23 GMT)
Japan defender Tulio has put the boot into his J-League team Urawa Reds, blasting the failure of club officials to sign any big-name players.
Aussie U-19 girls pelted with bottles in China (Aug 3, 2009 18:37 GMT)
The Asian Women's U-19 Championship witnessed shocking scenes in Wuhan tonight as the Australia team were pelted with bottles by a highly-charged crowd following a mass brawl at the end of China's match against the Young Matildas.
Sao Paulo down Vitoria to claim third win on trot (Aug 3, 2009 11:00 GMT)
Title holders Sao Paulo confirmed their improved form after a dismal start to the Brazilian championship when they beat Vitoria 1-0 on Sunday for a third successive victory.
J-League: Urawa Reds slump to another defeat (Aug 2, 2009 15:20 GMT)
Urawa Reds slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Shimizu S-Pulse in the J.League as Takuma Edamura scored the only goal of the game.
K-League: Jeonbuk Motors miss chance to go top (Aug 2, 2009 14:44 GMT)
Jeonbuk Motors lost 3-1 at Seongnam Ilhwa and missed the chance to go above FC Seoul into first place in the K-League.
Booed Beckham on target in Barcelona friendly (Aug 2, 2009 09:05 GMT)
David Beckham underlined his commitment to Los Angeles Galaxy after scoring in the Major League Soccer outfit's 2-1 pre-season defeat against Barcelona at the Rose Bowl.
South America to hold women's Libertadores Cup (Aug 1, 2009 13:09 GMT)
Pele's former club Santos will hold the first women's Libertadores Cup tournament, the South American Football Confederation (CSF) said.
