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No Arsenio Love for Angola after suspension (Sep 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Angolan striker Arsenio Love, who competed at the recent World Cup finals, has been handed a 60-day suspension for a vicious tackle on an opponent, the Angolan Football federation said on Saturday.
Malawi fire German coach Ziese (Sep 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Malawi have fired German coach Burkhard Ziese a week before they are due to host Zimbabwe in an African Nations Cup qualifier, the Football Association of Malawi announced.
Brazil told to build for 2014 by Sepp Blatter (Sep 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil must start building new stadiums now if it wants to ensure it will be chosen to host the 2014 World Cup, FIFA head Sepp Blatter said on Thursday.
Carbone signs short-term deal with Sydney FC (Sep 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italian forward Benito Carbone has signed a four-week guest contract to play for Sydney FC, the A-League club said on their website on Thursday.
Tigers win at Chonbuk in Asian Champions League (Sep 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A late goal from Choi Sung-kuk gave Ulsan Tigers a 3-2 away win over South Korean rivals Chonbuk Motors in the first leg of their Asian Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
Blatter plans to scrap penalties for World Cup finals (Sep 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes future World Cup finals should not be decided by penalties and said changes could be in place for the showpiece tournament in South Africa in four years.
Crespo, Ayala and Heinze return to Argentina squad (Sep 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
World Cup stalwarts Hernan Crespo, Roberto Ayala and Gabriel Heinze have been recalled by Argentina for their friendly international against Spain in Murcia next month.
FIFA rocked by new corruption claims over TV bribing (Sep 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The pressure is mounting on FIFA after the organisation became embroiled in a scandal involving a senior figure for the third time this year.
Viduka, Kewell missing from Aussie Asia squad (Sep 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia named a near full-strength squad on Tuesday for next month's friendly with Paraguay and the Asian Cup qualifier against Bahrain.
Eriksson planning return to football management (Sep 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has no plans to retire from soccer and will work in any country if the job is right. 'One day I will retire from football, but not now,' he said.
Former Mexico striker Sanchez named as Necaxa coach (Sep 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Mexico and Real Madrid striker Hugo Sanchez has been named as the new coach of first division club Necaxa, ending 11 months out of the game.
Scrotum injury ends Chinese teenager's season (Sep 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Shenyang Ginde player Liu Jianye will miss the rest of the domestic Chinese Super League season after suffering a split scrotum during a club match, local media reported on Monday.
Guadalajara humbled by smaller neighbours UAG (Sep 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular club, were humbled by their smaller neighbours UAG as they went down to a 2-1 defeat on Sunday.
Leaders Sao Paulo lose to coachless Palmeiras (Sep 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo lost 3-1 to coachless arch-rivals Palmeiras on Sunday and second-placed Gremio fared even worse, losing 4-0 at modest Goias.
Former Uruguay striker Silva has leg amputated (Sep 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Uruguay striker Dario Silva has had his lower right leg amputated following a car crash, his mother said in a radio interview on Monday.
Crocked Cicinho faces lengthy lay-off (Sep 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Brazilian international defender Cicinho has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the Primera Liga club said on Sunday.
Kenya halts rival leagues after rebuke by FIFA (Sep 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Kenya's government halted the country's two rival soccer leagues on Saturday after being ordered by FIFA to sort out chaos in the sport.
Keeper Buljubasich found to have brain tumour (Sep 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Universidad Catolica's Argentine goalkeeper Jose Maria Buljubasich is to undergo an operation for a small brain tumour, the Chilean club said.
Cameroon recall Wome for Nations Cup qualifier (Sep 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Cameroon coach Arie Haan has recalled Werder Bremen defender Pierre Wome Nlend to a 20-strong squad to prepare for the side's next African Nations Cup qualifier against Equatorial Guinea.
Verbeek: Ahn needs club to play for South Korea (Sep 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korean striker Ahn Jung-hwan's chances of playing for his national side are 'absolutely zero' as long as he remains without a club, coach Pim Verbeek said on Friday.
Ronaldo aiming to bounce back for Brazil (Sep 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ronaldo misses playing for Brazil and wants to bounce back next year by helping them retain the Copa America.
Romario eyes 1,000 goal mark after A-League offer (Sep 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Veteran Brazil striker Romario said on Thursday he was 16 goals short of reaching the 1,000 mark and had received an offer to continue his career in Australia.
Brazil name uncapped players in squad (Sep 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil named four uncapped players in their squad on Thursday for next month's friendly internationals against Kuwait and Ecuador. Among the new arrivals were Seville defender Daniel Alves.
Gould joins son at Hawke's Bay United (Sep 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Wales and Wimbledon coach Bobby Gould will assist son Jonathan this season at New Zealand outfit Hawke's Bay United.
Santos 'keeper clashes with fans after blunder (Sep 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Santos goalkeeper Fabio Costa clashed with a group of his team's fans as he left the stadium after making a blunder in the 1-1 draw with Fluminense, Brazilian media said.
Colo Colo scrape through in Copa Sudamericana (Sep 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chilean champions Colo Colo scraped into the last sixteen of the Copa Sudamericana by beating Peruvian provincial club Coronel Bolognesi 1-0 to win their first-round tie on away goals.
Collymore unlikely to play in Australia's A-League (Sep 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former England striker Stan Collymore has ruled out a move to A-League team Newcastle Jets, his agent said. The club had talked to the 35-year-old about making a four-match guest stint.
Collymore unlikely to play in Australia - agent (Sep 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former England striker Stan Collymore has ruled out a move to Australian A-League team Newcastle Jets, his agent said.
Ten-man Sao Paulo extend lead in Brazil (Sep 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo extended their lead in the Brazilian championship by beating Internacional 2-0 in a repeat of the Libertadores Cup final on Sunday
Boca's winning run ends in La Volpe's first game (Sep 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentine champions Boca Juniors were held to a goalless draw at home by lowly Godoz Cruz on Sunday, ending a run of 12 successive league wins in their first game under new coach Ricardo La Volpe.
Ronaldo happy to sit on the bench for Brazil (Sep 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ronaldo has said that he would be happy to sit on the bench if he is recalled by Brazil and hit back at criticism of his World Cup form. The striker is yet to play for club or country this season.
Mexico: Marioni scores four in Toluca rout (Sep 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentine striker Bruno Marioni scored four goals, including two penalties, as Toluca routed UANL 7-0 in the Mexican championship, taking his tally to 10 goals in nine games this season.
Australia face tough first Asian Olympic campaign (Sep 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia face a tricky first Olympic qualifying campaign in Asia after being drawn with Iran and Saudi Arabia following a preliminary game.
Nigerian import Okonkwo eliminates former side (Sep 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Nigerian import Onyekachi Okonkwo steered his South African club Orlando Pirates into the semi-finals of the African Champions League at the expense of his former team on Saturday.
Ticket scandal is first test for Olympic hero Coe (Sep 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA are set to suffer a painful period of in-fighting over a World Cup ticket scandal.
Warner to face FIFA rap (Sep 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA vice-president Jack Warner is to face an internal disciplinary investigation into his alleged involvement in selling World Cup tickets, president Sepp Blatter said on Friday.
Olympic hero Coe heads FIFA ethics board (Sep 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sebastian Coe is to be the first chairman of FIFA's new independent watchdog in a surprise appointment by football's world governing body.
Brazil need to build new stadia in 2014 bid (Sep 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil president Luiz Inacio da Silva has defended his country's candidature to host the 2014 World Cup but admits they will have to build at least a dozen new stadiums to meet FIFA's hosting criteria
New FIFA watchdog to investigate ticket scandal (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA will tomorrow announce that a Briton is to head the world governing body's first independent watchdog - and his first task will be to deal with the World Cup ticket scandal that has engulfed vice
Kenya sack coach Lama's deputies after defeat (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Kenyan soccer authorities sacked head coach Bernard Lama's deputies on Thursday amid recriminations over a humiliating defeat by Eritrea.
Toluca's unbeaten run ends in Mexico (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Toluca lost their unbeaten run in the Mexican Apertura championship when they went down to a 1-0 defeat at San Luis.
Corinthians cruise into Sudamericana second round (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Corinthians cruised into the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana with a 3-1 win over fellow Brazilians Vasco da Gama on Wednesday.
South Africa make six changes for Zambia match (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Africa on Thursday named uncapped striker Nathan Paulse in their 20-man squad for next month's African Nations Cup qualifier against Zambia in Lusaka.
Enyimba, Sfaxien go in search of vital point (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former winners Enyimba of Nigeria and Tunisia's CS Sfaxien only need draws on the final weekend of group matches to book semi-final berths in the African Champions League.
Riquelme retires from international football (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme has announced his international retirement at the age of 28, taking the shock decision because of his mother's ill health.
Gimnasia president goes on leave over alleged threats (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The president of Argentine first division club Gimnasia-La Plata has voluntarily gone on leave after his alleged threats to a referee forced a match to be abandoned at half time on Sunday.
Club president goes on leave over alleged threats (Sep 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The president of Argentine first division club Gimnasia-La Plata has voluntarily gone on leave after his alleged threats to a referee forced a match to be abandoned at half time on Sunday.
Frenchman LeRoy appointed Ghana coach (Sep 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Frenchman Claude Leroy has been named as coach of World Cup finalists Ghana, the country's football association confirmed on Wednesday.
England go fourth in FIFA rankings (Sep 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren's successful start as England manager has been confirmed by the side equalling their all-time high fourth place in the latest FIFA rankings released today.
Vietnamese chief baffled by new match-fixing tactic (Sep 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Vietnam's soccer chief admits he is facing a headache about a new kind of match-fixing for which there is no law to prevent, a report said on Wednesday.
Stielike offered job of Ivory Coast coach (Sep 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Germany international and Real Madrid player Uli Stielike has been offered the job of Ivory Coast coach.
FIFA VP facing expulsion over World Cup scandal (Sep 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA's controversial vice-president Jack Warner faces a fight to avoid expulsion from the organisation after being engulfed by another World Cup ticket scandal.
Viduka will play on for Soccerroos (Sep 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka is to play on for Australia after admitting he considered retiring from international football.
Everton's Anichebe called up by Nigeria (Sep 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Everton striker Victor Anichebe has been called up to play for Nigeria's under-20 team as the country attempt to beat England to the talented teenager's international future.
Fourteen-year-old makes debut in Chile (Sep 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Nicolas Millan became the youngest player to play in the Chilean championship when he made his professional debut for Colo Colo at the age of 14 on Sunday.
Toluca continue unbeaten run in Mexico (Sep 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Toluca extended their unbeaten run to seven games in the Mexican Apertura championship by beating Morelia 2-1 on Sunday.
Argentine match stopped over ref threat (Sep 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A match involving Argentine champions Boca Juniors was abandoned at half-time on Sunday amid allegations the referee had been threatened by officials of home team Gimnasia La Plata.
ASEC Abidjan book place in African CL semi-final (Sep 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
ASEC Abidjan hammered Orlando Pirates of South Africa 4-0 in the Ivorian capital on Sunday to ensure top place in Group B and a spot in the African Champions League semi-finals.
Mokoena goal gives South Africa victory in Zambia (Sep 8, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Captain Aaron Mokoena scored with a first half header to hand South Africa a morale-boosting 1-0 win away against Zambia in their African Nations Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Clash averted over FIFA's 18-club leagues plan (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A possible clash between soccer's world governing body FIFA and Europe's top leagues over plans to cut them to 18 clubs next year was averted following a meeting of both sides on Thursday.
Ex-keeper Lama threatens to quit as Kenya coach (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former French goalkeeper Bernard Lama has threatened to quit as Kenya's national coach just weeks after taking up the post, officials said on Thursday.
CAF impose one-year ban on DR Congo stadium (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has banned the use of a stadium in the Democratic Republic of Congo for 12 months after a visiting official was kidnapped there earlier this year.
Unbeaten Etoile missing strikers for African Cup game (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Etoile Sahel will be without injured strikers Mohamed Selliti and Dos Santos as they seek a third successive win in the African Confederation Cup on Sunday.
China coach Zhu upbeat despite disappointing draw (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
China coach Zhu Guanghu remained upbeat despite a frustrating goalless draw with Singapore in an Asian Cup qualifier on Wednesday which prompted renewed calls for his dismissal.
Japan players cannot take criticism, says Osim (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Japan coach Ivica Osim said Japanese players were unable to take criticism positively after Wednesday's fortuitous 1-0 Asian Cup qualifying win in Yemen.
Thailand seeks fans help for World Cup qualification (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Stung by a series of disastrous World Cup qualifying campaigns, Thailand is turning to its soccer-mad fans for help in taking the team to the 2010 finals.
Trio on verge of African Champions League semi's (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Holders Al Ahli, opponents CS Sfaxien and the Ivorian club ASEC Abidjan can ensure qualification to the semi-finals of the African Champions League with positive results at the weekend.
Australia 0-2 Kuwait: Socceroos stunned (Sep 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Kuwait upset Australia 2-0 in the fourth round round of Asian Cup qualifiers in Kuwait City on Wednesday to remain in contention for a place in next year's finals.
Jung hat trick helps South Korea trounce Taiwan (Sep 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Striker Jung Jo-gook scored a hat-trick to help South Korea demolish Taiwan 8-0. The victory gave them 10 points and means they need just a point to secure qualification for the Asian Cup.
Dunga happy with Brazil performance despite pressure (Sep 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil manager Dunga has revealed he is having sleepless nights - three games into his reign.
Vietnamese police identify alleged match-fixing kingpin (Sep 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Vietnamese police say they have identified the man behind a match-fixing scandal at last year's Southeast Asian Games, local media reported.
Basile defends Riquelme after Brazil loss (Sep 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina coach Alfio Basile defended Juan Roman Riquelme after the playmaker was widely criticised for a lacklustre performance in the 3-0 defeat by Brazil.
Japan, South Korea looking to regroup in Asian Cup (Sep 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Japan and South Korea will be hoping to get their Asian Cup 2007 qualifying campaigns back on track on Wednesday after stumbling performances over the weekend.
Fourth coach leaves Brazilian strugglers Santa Cruz (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mauricio Simoes has become the fourth coach this year to leave struggling Brazilian side Santa Cruz, the club said on Monday.
Angola to host 2010 African Nations Cup finals (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Angola have won the right to host the 2010 African Nations Cup finals, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday. Angola, surprise qualifiers for this year's World Cup finals in
Wales to face Ronaldinho in Brazil friendly (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ronaldinho will start for Brazil tomorrow when they take on Wales in an international friendly at White Hart Lane. Brazil manager Dunga has confirmed the FIFA world player of the year will play.
Santos and Botafogo hit five in Brazil (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Santos and Botafogo hit five goals each and goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored one of his trademark free kicks as Sao Paulo won to stay top of the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Rampant Boca Juniors win again in Argentina (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Rampant Boca Juniors won their fifth straight game in the Argentine Apertura championship by beating Estudiantes 2-0 on Sunday.
Controversial striker Blanco on target in Mexico (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Controversial striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco, staring his first game in the Mexican Apertura championship, scored to give America a 1-1 draw with Toluca on Sunday.
Angola favoured in race to host 2010 Nations Cup (Sep 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Angola are regarded as slight favourites to win hosting rights for the 2010 African Nations Cup finals when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convene to make their decision in Cairo on Monda
Corinthians low in spirit (Sep 2, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie on how a failed Brazilian experiment landed two Argentineans in unfamiliar territory in East London.
FIFA tell Congo they cannot play French-born pair (Sep 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA have told Congo they cannot use two former French under-21 internationals in their African Nations Cup qualifier against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.
FIFA fine Australian defender Thwaite in club dispute (Sep 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA has fined Australian defender Michael Thwaite and Wisla Krakow 45,000 euros after he joined the Polish club while still under contract to Romania's National Bucharest.
Laos suspended from youth competitions (Sep 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Asian soccer chiefs have suspended Communist Laos from all youth competitions after they fielded a 15-year-old in an under-13s tournament.
Rogerio misses penalty as Sao Paulo held at home (Sep 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home with lowly Fortaleza on Thursday after goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni missed an injury-time penalty.
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No Arsenio Love for Angola after suspension (Sep 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Angolan striker Arsenio Love, who competed at the recent World Cup finals, has been handed a 60-day suspension for a vicious tackle on an opponent, the Angolan Football federation said on Saturday.
Malawi fire German coach Ziese (Sep 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Malawi have fired German coach Burkhard Ziese a week before they are due to host Zimbabwe in an African Nations Cup qualifier, the Football Association of Malawi announced.
Brazil told to build for 2014 by Sepp Blatter (Sep 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil must start building new stadiums now if it wants to ensure it will be chosen to host the 2014 World Cup, FIFA head Sepp Blatter said on Thursday.
Carbone signs short-term deal with Sydney FC (Sep 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italian forward Benito Carbone has signed a four-week guest contract to play for Sydney FC, the A-League club said on their website on Thursday.
Tigers win at Chonbuk in Asian Champions League (Sep 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A late goal from Choi Sung-kuk gave Ulsan Tigers a 3-2 away win over South Korean rivals Chonbuk Motors in the first leg of their Asian Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
Blatter plans to scrap penalties for World Cup finals (Sep 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes future World Cup finals should not be decided by penalties and said changes could be in place for the showpiece tournament in South Africa in four years.
Crespo, Ayala and Heinze return to Argentina squad (Sep 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
World Cup stalwarts Hernan Crespo, Roberto Ayala and Gabriel Heinze have been recalled by Argentina for their friendly international against Spain in Murcia next month.
FIFA rocked by new corruption claims over TV bribing (Sep 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The pressure is mounting on FIFA after the organisation became embroiled in a scandal involving a senior figure for the third time this year.
Viduka, Kewell missing from Aussie Asia squad (Sep 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia named a near full-strength squad on Tuesday for next month's friendly with Paraguay and the Asian Cup qualifier against Bahrain.
Eriksson planning return to football management (Sep 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has no plans to retire from soccer and will work in any country if the job is right. 'One day I will retire from football, but not now,' he said.
Former Mexico striker Sanchez named as Necaxa coach (Sep 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Mexico and Real Madrid striker Hugo Sanchez has been named as the new coach of first division club Necaxa, ending 11 months out of the game.
Scrotum injury ends Chinese teenager's season (Sep 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Shenyang Ginde player Liu Jianye will miss the rest of the domestic Chinese Super League season after suffering a split scrotum during a club match, local media reported on Monday.
Guadalajara humbled by smaller neighbours UAG (Sep 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular club, were humbled by their smaller neighbours UAG as they went down to a 2-1 defeat on Sunday.
Leaders Sao Paulo lose to coachless Palmeiras (Sep 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo lost 3-1 to coachless arch-rivals Palmeiras on Sunday and second-placed Gremio fared even worse, losing 4-0 at modest Goias.
Former Uruguay striker Silva has leg amputated (Sep 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Uruguay striker Dario Silva has had his lower right leg amputated following a car crash, his mother said in a radio interview on Monday.
Crocked Cicinho faces lengthy lay-off (Sep 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Brazilian international defender Cicinho has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the Primera Liga club said on Sunday.
Kenya halts rival leagues after rebuke by FIFA (Sep 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Kenya's government halted the country's two rival soccer leagues on Saturday after being ordered by FIFA to sort out chaos in the sport.
Keeper Buljubasich found to have brain tumour (Sep 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Universidad Catolica's Argentine goalkeeper Jose Maria Buljubasich is to undergo an operation for a small brain tumour, the Chilean club said.
Cameroon recall Wome for Nations Cup qualifier (Sep 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Cameroon coach Arie Haan has recalled Werder Bremen defender Pierre Wome Nlend to a 20-strong squad to prepare for the side's next African Nations Cup qualifier against Equatorial Guinea.
Verbeek: Ahn needs club to play for South Korea (Sep 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korean striker Ahn Jung-hwan's chances of playing for his national side are 'absolutely zero' as long as he remains without a club, coach Pim Verbeek said on Friday.
Ronaldo aiming to bounce back for Brazil (Sep 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ronaldo misses playing for Brazil and wants to bounce back next year by helping them retain the Copa America.
Romario eyes 1,000 goal mark after A-League offer (Sep 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Veteran Brazil striker Romario said on Thursday he was 16 goals short of reaching the 1,000 mark and had received an offer to continue his career in Australia.
Brazil name uncapped players in squad (Sep 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil named four uncapped players in their squad on Thursday for next month's friendly internationals against Kuwait and Ecuador. Among the new arrivals were Seville defender Daniel Alves.
Gould joins son at Hawke's Bay United (Sep 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Wales and Wimbledon coach Bobby Gould will assist son Jonathan this season at New Zealand outfit Hawke's Bay United.
Santos 'keeper clashes with fans after blunder (Sep 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Santos goalkeeper Fabio Costa clashed with a group of his team's fans as he left the stadium after making a blunder in the 1-1 draw with Fluminense, Brazilian media said.
Colo Colo scrape through in Copa Sudamericana (Sep 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chilean champions Colo Colo scraped into the last sixteen of the Copa Sudamericana by beating Peruvian provincial club Coronel Bolognesi 1-0 to win their first-round tie on away goals.
Collymore unlikely to play in Australia's A-League (Sep 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former England striker Stan Collymore has ruled out a move to A-League team Newcastle Jets, his agent said. The club had talked to the 35-year-old about making a four-match guest stint.
Collymore unlikely to play in Australia - agent (Sep 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former England striker Stan Collymore has ruled out a move to Australian A-League team Newcastle Jets, his agent said.
Ten-man Sao Paulo extend lead in Brazil (Sep 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo extended their lead in the Brazilian championship by beating Internacional 2-0 in a repeat of the Libertadores Cup final on Sunday
Boca's winning run ends in La Volpe's first game (Sep 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentine champions Boca Juniors were held to a goalless draw at home by lowly Godoz Cruz on Sunday, ending a run of 12 successive league wins in their first game under new coach Ricardo La Volpe.
Ronaldo happy to sit on the bench for Brazil (Sep 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ronaldo has said that he would be happy to sit on the bench if he is recalled by Brazil and hit back at criticism of his World Cup form. The striker is yet to play for club or country this season.
Mexico: Marioni scores four in Toluca rout (Sep 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentine striker Bruno Marioni scored four goals, including two penalties, as Toluca routed UANL 7-0 in the Mexican championship, taking his tally to 10 goals in nine games this season.
Australia face tough first Asian Olympic campaign (Sep 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia face a tricky first Olympic qualifying campaign in Asia after being drawn with Iran and Saudi Arabia following a preliminary game.
Nigerian import Okonkwo eliminates former side (Sep 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Nigerian import Onyekachi Okonkwo steered his South African club Orlando Pirates into the semi-finals of the African Champions League at the expense of his former team on Saturday.
Ticket scandal is first test for Olympic hero Coe (Sep 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA are set to suffer a painful period of in-fighting over a World Cup ticket scandal.
Warner to face FIFA rap (Sep 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA vice-president Jack Warner is to face an internal disciplinary investigation into his alleged involvement in selling World Cup tickets, president Sepp Blatter said on Friday.
Olympic hero Coe heads FIFA ethics board (Sep 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sebastian Coe is to be the first chairman of FIFA's new independent watchdog in a surprise appointment by football's world governing body.
Brazil need to build new stadia in 2014 bid (Sep 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil president Luiz Inacio da Silva has defended his country's candidature to host the 2014 World Cup but admits they will have to build at least a dozen new stadiums to meet FIFA's hosting criteria
New FIFA watchdog to investigate ticket scandal (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA will tomorrow announce that a Briton is to head the world governing body's first independent watchdog - and his first task will be to deal with the World Cup ticket scandal that has engulfed vice
Kenya sack coach Lama's deputies after defeat (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Kenyan soccer authorities sacked head coach Bernard Lama's deputies on Thursday amid recriminations over a humiliating defeat by Eritrea.
Toluca's unbeaten run ends in Mexico (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Toluca lost their unbeaten run in the Mexican Apertura championship when they went down to a 1-0 defeat at San Luis.
Corinthians cruise into Sudamericana second round (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Corinthians cruised into the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana with a 3-1 win over fellow Brazilians Vasco da Gama on Wednesday.
South Africa make six changes for Zambia match (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Africa on Thursday named uncapped striker Nathan Paulse in their 20-man squad for next month's African Nations Cup qualifier against Zambia in Lusaka.
Enyimba, Sfaxien go in search of vital point (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former winners Enyimba of Nigeria and Tunisia's CS Sfaxien only need draws on the final weekend of group matches to book semi-final berths in the African Champions League.
Riquelme retires from international football (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme has announced his international retirement at the age of 28, taking the shock decision because of his mother's ill health.
Gimnasia president goes on leave over alleged threats (Sep 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The president of Argentine first division club Gimnasia-La Plata has voluntarily gone on leave after his alleged threats to a referee forced a match to be abandoned at half time on Sunday.
Club president goes on leave over alleged threats (Sep 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The president of Argentine first division club Gimnasia-La Plata has voluntarily gone on leave after his alleged threats to a referee forced a match to be abandoned at half time on Sunday.
Frenchman LeRoy appointed Ghana coach (Sep 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Frenchman Claude Leroy has been named as coach of World Cup finalists Ghana, the country's football association confirmed on Wednesday.
England go fourth in FIFA rankings (Sep 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren's successful start as England manager has been confirmed by the side equalling their all-time high fourth place in the latest FIFA rankings released today.
Vietnamese chief baffled by new match-fixing tactic (Sep 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Vietnam's soccer chief admits he is facing a headache about a new kind of match-fixing for which there is no law to prevent, a report said on Wednesday.
Stielike offered job of Ivory Coast coach (Sep 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Germany international and Real Madrid player Uli Stielike has been offered the job of Ivory Coast coach.
FIFA VP facing expulsion over World Cup scandal (Sep 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA's controversial vice-president Jack Warner faces a fight to avoid expulsion from the organisation after being engulfed by another World Cup ticket scandal.
Viduka will play on for Soccerroos (Sep 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka is to play on for Australia after admitting he considered retiring from international football.
Everton's Anichebe called up by Nigeria (Sep 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Everton striker Victor Anichebe has been called up to play for Nigeria's under-20 team as the country attempt to beat England to the talented teenager's international future.
Fourteen-year-old makes debut in Chile (Sep 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Nicolas Millan became the youngest player to play in the Chilean championship when he made his professional debut for Colo Colo at the age of 14 on Sunday.
Toluca continue unbeaten run in Mexico (Sep 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Toluca extended their unbeaten run to seven games in the Mexican Apertura championship by beating Morelia 2-1 on Sunday.
Argentine match stopped over ref threat (Sep 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A match involving Argentine champions Boca Juniors was abandoned at half-time on Sunday amid allegations the referee had been threatened by officials of home team Gimnasia La Plata.
ASEC Abidjan book place in African CL semi-final (Sep 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
ASEC Abidjan hammered Orlando Pirates of South Africa 4-0 in the Ivorian capital on Sunday to ensure top place in Group B and a spot in the African Champions League semi-finals.
Mokoena goal gives South Africa victory in Zambia (Sep 8, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Captain Aaron Mokoena scored with a first half header to hand South Africa a morale-boosting 1-0 win away against Zambia in their African Nations Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Clash averted over FIFA's 18-club leagues plan (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A possible clash between soccer's world governing body FIFA and Europe's top leagues over plans to cut them to 18 clubs next year was averted following a meeting of both sides on Thursday.
Ex-keeper Lama threatens to quit as Kenya coach (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former French goalkeeper Bernard Lama has threatened to quit as Kenya's national coach just weeks after taking up the post, officials said on Thursday.
CAF impose one-year ban on DR Congo stadium (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has banned the use of a stadium in the Democratic Republic of Congo for 12 months after a visiting official was kidnapped there earlier this year.
Unbeaten Etoile missing strikers for African Cup game (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Etoile Sahel will be without injured strikers Mohamed Selliti and Dos Santos as they seek a third successive win in the African Confederation Cup on Sunday.
China coach Zhu upbeat despite disappointing draw (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
China coach Zhu Guanghu remained upbeat despite a frustrating goalless draw with Singapore in an Asian Cup qualifier on Wednesday which prompted renewed calls for his dismissal.
Japan players cannot take criticism, says Osim (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Japan coach Ivica Osim said Japanese players were unable to take criticism positively after Wednesday's fortuitous 1-0 Asian Cup qualifying win in Yemen.
Thailand seeks fans help for World Cup qualification (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Stung by a series of disastrous World Cup qualifying campaigns, Thailand is turning to its soccer-mad fans for help in taking the team to the 2010 finals.
Trio on verge of African Champions League semi's (Sep 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Holders Al Ahli, opponents CS Sfaxien and the Ivorian club ASEC Abidjan can ensure qualification to the semi-finals of the African Champions League with positive results at the weekend.
Australia 0-2 Kuwait: Socceroos stunned (Sep 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Kuwait upset Australia 2-0 in the fourth round round of Asian Cup qualifiers in Kuwait City on Wednesday to remain in contention for a place in next year's finals.
Jung hat trick helps South Korea trounce Taiwan (Sep 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Striker Jung Jo-gook scored a hat-trick to help South Korea demolish Taiwan 8-0. The victory gave them 10 points and means they need just a point to secure qualification for the Asian Cup.
Dunga happy with Brazil performance despite pressure (Sep 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil manager Dunga has revealed he is having sleepless nights - three games into his reign.
Vietnamese police identify alleged match-fixing kingpin (Sep 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Vietnamese police say they have identified the man behind a match-fixing scandal at last year's Southeast Asian Games, local media reported.
Basile defends Riquelme after Brazil loss (Sep 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina coach Alfio Basile defended Juan Roman Riquelme after the playmaker was widely criticised for a lacklustre performance in the 3-0 defeat by Brazil.
Japan, South Korea looking to regroup in Asian Cup (Sep 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Japan and South Korea will be hoping to get their Asian Cup 2007 qualifying campaigns back on track on Wednesday after stumbling performances over the weekend.
Fourth coach leaves Brazilian strugglers Santa Cruz (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mauricio Simoes has become the fourth coach this year to leave struggling Brazilian side Santa Cruz, the club said on Monday.
Angola to host 2010 African Nations Cup finals (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Angola have won the right to host the 2010 African Nations Cup finals, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday. Angola, surprise qualifiers for this year's World Cup finals in
Wales to face Ronaldinho in Brazil friendly (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ronaldinho will start for Brazil tomorrow when they take on Wales in an international friendly at White Hart Lane. Brazil manager Dunga has confirmed the FIFA world player of the year will play.
Santos and Botafogo hit five in Brazil (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Santos and Botafogo hit five goals each and goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored one of his trademark free kicks as Sao Paulo won to stay top of the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Rampant Boca Juniors win again in Argentina (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Rampant Boca Juniors won their fifth straight game in the Argentine Apertura championship by beating Estudiantes 2-0 on Sunday.
Controversial striker Blanco on target in Mexico (Sep 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Controversial striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco, staring his first game in the Mexican Apertura championship, scored to give America a 1-1 draw with Toluca on Sunday.
Angola favoured in race to host 2010 Nations Cup (Sep 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Angola are regarded as slight favourites to win hosting rights for the 2010 African Nations Cup finals when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convene to make their decision in Cairo on Monda
Corinthians low in spirit (Sep 2, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Andrew Downie on how a failed Brazilian experiment landed two Argentineans in unfamiliar territory in East London.
FIFA tell Congo they cannot play French-born pair (Sep 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA have told Congo they cannot use two former French under-21 internationals in their African Nations Cup qualifier against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.
FIFA fine Australian defender Thwaite in club dispute (Sep 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA has fined Australian defender Michael Thwaite and Wisla Krakow 45,000 euros after he joined the Polish club while still under contract to Romania's National Bucharest.
Laos suspended from youth competitions (Sep 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Asian soccer chiefs have suspended Communist Laos from all youth competitions after they fielded a 15-year-old in an under-13s tournament.
Rogerio misses penalty as Sao Paulo held at home (Sep 1, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home with lowly Fortaleza on Thursday after goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni missed an injury-time penalty.
