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Dasey: A second chance for Tony Vidmar (Sep 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey speaks to Central Coast Mariners star Tony Vidmar about the dramatic twists and turns of his career.
Tecos win again as pink ball makes debut in Mexico (Sep 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Cesar Luis Menotti's Tecos UAG won for the second time in four days, beating Morelia 3-2 in the first Mexican championship match to be played with a pink ball.
Guadalajara sack championship-winning coach (Sep 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mexican soccer suffered it's third major coaching casualty in a week on Friday when Guadalajara, the country's most popular club, sacked Jose Manuel de la Torre.
Nine-man River hit back to knock out Botafogo (Sep 28, 2007 21:18 GMT)
River Plate, reduced to nine men, scored three times in the last 16 minutes to beat Botafogo 4-2 and reach the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals.
Rae's Say: U.S. overtaken and Messi's magic (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derek Rae on the U.S. women's defeat to Brazil and Barcelona's young Argentine magician Lionel Messi.
Parreira takes swipe at SA officials (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira took a swipe at his South Africa employers on Thursday after failing to secure players called up for an international against Botswana on Saturday.
Workers end strike at World Cup stadium (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
About 1,000 South African workers ended a strike on Thursday at a soccer stadium construction site for the 2010 World Cup, a union official said.
Audax lose 24-match unbeaten record in Chile (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Audax Italiano lost a 24-match unbeaten record when they went down to a surprise 2-1 defeat against Deportes Concepcion in the Chilean championship on Wednesday.
Colombian player banned for goal celebration (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Colombia striker Leider Preciado has been given a six-match ban for an offensive celebration after scoring his 100th goal for Santa Fe.
Copa Sud: Sao Paulo end Boca's hopes (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo knocked Boca Juniors out of the Copa Sudamericana and Vasco da Gama overturned a two-goal deficit to eliminate Lanus on a good night for Brazilian teams against Argentine opposition on Wedne
Monterrey coach quits as sack race quickens (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Monterrey coach Miguel Herrera quit on Wednesday, becoming the fourth to lose his job since the Mexican season started last month.
Coelho banned for stopping 'seal dribble' (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The row over Cruzeiro forward Kerlon's so-called seal dribble continued on Wednesday when a player who was sent off for fouling him was banned for 120 days.
Argentine football in a sorry state, says Bilardo (Sep 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Argentina coach Carlos Bilardo launched an outspoken attack on the state of the game in his country and the leadership of its football association on Wednesday.
Beckham on FIFPro's World Best Player list (Sep 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham has become the first Major League Soccer player to be shortlisted for FIFPro's World Best XI Player Awards.
Defending champions knocked out by Urawa Reds (Sep 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Urawa Reds booked their place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 victory at 10-man holders Chonbuk Motors of South Korea on Wednesday.
Corinthians coach leaves after seven games (Sep 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ze Augusto became the third coach to leave struggling Corinthians this year when he quit the job on Monday after only seven games in charge.
Defending champs Chonbuk eye semi-final place (Sep 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Chonbuk Motors of South Korea face Japan's Urawa Reds in the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarter-finals needing a 1-0 win to reach the last four.
Round-up: America lose gate receipts in hold-up (Sep 24, 2007 22:24 GMT)
America lost the gate receipts from their Colombian championship match at home to Once Caldas in an armed robbery on Sunday, local media said.
Al Ahli force valuable away draw in semi-final (Sep 24, 2007 16:14 GMT)
Defending champions Al Ahli of Egypt set themselves up for a third successive African Champions League final appearance with a goalless draw at Al Ittihad of Libya in the first leg of their semi-final
Brazil: Leaders Sao Paulo and Cruzeiro win (Sep 24, 2007 16:11 GMT)
Champions Sao Paulo beat Figueirense 2-0 to stay nine points clear at the top of the Brazilian championship. Second-placed Cruzeiro kept up the chase, winning by the same score at Vasco.
Argentina: River of red cards, Sanchez injured (Sep 24, 2007 16:10 GMT)
River Plate's unhappy season continued when they had two players sent off and lost teenage striker Alexis Sanchez to injury in a 4-1 defeat at promoted Tigre on Sunday.
Mexico: Santos, Atlante keep unbeaten records (Sep 24, 2007 16:03 GMT)
Santos Laguna thrashed Puebla 4-1 while Atlante came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Cruz Azul as both teams stayed unbeaten after nine game in the Mexican championship.
Denis scores two more as Independiente win again (Sep 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Independiente striker German Denis scored twice, taking his tally to 13 in 10 games, as Argentine championship leaders beat bootm side Olimpo 3-0.
Victory for Argentine champions San Lorenzo (Sep 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Holders San Lorenzo won 3-1 at Rosario Central while Osvaldo Ardiles's Huracan were held 2-2 at home by Colon in the Argentine championship.
Atlas sack coach, Mexican champions Pachuca lose (Sep 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ruben Omar Romano became the third coaching victim of the Mexican season when he left struggling Atlas ahead of Saturday's game against Chiapas.
Palermo double gives Boca win over Sao Paulo (Sep 20, 2007 18:06 GMT)
Boca Juniors striker Martin Palermo headed two goals to give the Argentines a 2-1 win over Brazilian champions Sao Paulo in their Copa Sudamericana tie on Wednesday.
Soccernet's Jason Dasey talks to Craig Moore (Sep 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A-league expert Jason Dasey talks to Queensland Roar's new defender and former Newcastle player Craig Moore.
Cop injured at 2010 stadium strike riot (Sep 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A South African police officer was injured on Wednesday during a wildcat strike at a soccer stadium work site, raising fears that labour disputes could disrupt the nation's preparations to host the 20
Chonvuk grab away strike at Urawa Reds (Sep 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Choi Jin-cheul scored an important away goal in the final minute as champions Chonbuk Motors lost 2-1 to Japan's Urawa Reds in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarter-final in Saitama on
Italy top of the world in new FIFA rankings (Sep 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
World champions Italy have returned to the top of FIFA's world rankings after leaping above Argentina and former leaders Brazil.
Disgraced Japanese player set for German move (Sep 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Disgraced Japanese player Naoya Kikuchi is poised to join German club Wolfsburg, local media reported on Tuesday.
Beckham set for New Zealand appearance (Sep 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham will make an appearance in New Zealand in December after the Wellington Phoenix confirmed a friendly against the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Former Norway manager Olsen to coach Iraq (Sep 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Norway coach Egil Olsen signed a three-year contract on Monday to coach Asian Cup champions Iraq, Norwegian broadcaster NRK said.
Menotti's Tecos suffer another setback in Mexico (Sep 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tecos UAG slumped to their second defeat in three games under former Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti when they lost 2-0 to Pumas UNAM in the Mexican championship on Sunday.
Palermo scores four as Boca hit six at Banfield (Sep 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Striker Martin Palermo scored four goals, including a hat-trick in the first half-hour, as Boca Juniors hammered Banfield 6-0 away in the Argentine championship.
Cruzeiro win seven-goal derby, Kerlon brawl (Sep 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Cruzeiro kept up the pressure on Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo by beating arch-rivals Atletico Mineiro 4-3 on Sunday.
La Liga: Barca held in goalless draw, Sevilla waltz (Sep 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Big spending Atletico Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 draw at promoted Real Murcia in the Primera Liga on Sunday while fellow UEFA Cup contenders Villarreal snatched a late victory against Real Mallorca.
Brazilian spitter banned for 4 months (Sep 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo will be without midfielder Hugo for the rest of the tournament after he was banned for 120 days on Friday for spitting at an opponent.
Serbian Petrovic appointed as China coach (Sep 14, 2007 07:00 GMT)
China have appointed former Yugoslavia international Vladimir Petrovic as national coach until after next year's Beijing Olympics, state media reported on Friday.
Brazil's Supreme Court orders release of Rincon (Sep 14, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the release of former Colombian soccer star Freddy Rincon, who was arrested in May on charges of money laundering for a Colombian drug lord.
Velez return to winning ways, River shocked (Sep 13, 2007 15:40 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield beat Estudiantes 1-0 in the Argentina championship on Wednesday, going some way to erasing memories of a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of River Plate at the weekend.
Ardiles' Huracan humbled by Independiente (Sep 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Argentine championship leaders Independiente handed Osvaldo Ardiles his second defeat in four days since taking over as coach of lowly Huracan.
Chonbuk face Urawa in tough Asian quarters (Sep 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Chonbuk Motors of South Korea make their first appearance in this season's Asian Champions League with a tricky quarter-final first-leg tie against Urawa Reds on Wednesday.
Argentina's Messi tires of Maradona comparison (Sep 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi has played down comparisons with Argentina hero and compatriot Diego Maradona ahead of his country's friendly against Australia in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Independiente on top, losing start for Ardiles (Sep 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Independiente reclaimed top spot in the Argentine championship at the weekend while former Argentina midfielder Osvaldo Ardiles made a losing start as coach of Huracan.
Stingy Sao Paulo win again to lead in Brazil (Sep 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo completed their ninth game without conceding a goal and secured a 2-0 win at Vasco da Gama to maintain their nine-point lead at the top of the Brazilian championship.
Namibia snatch Nations Cup qualification (Sep 9, 2007 20:08 GMT)
Namibia snatched a surprise berth at next year's African Nations Cup finals in Ghana, scoring a stoppage time winner in a 3-2 victory at Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on Saturday.
Oliech goal gives Kenya late victory (Sep 9, 2007 20:07 GMT)
Striker Denis Oliech snatched the winning goal three minutes from time as Kenya secured a morale boosting victory over Angola in an African Nations Cup qualifier in Nairobi on Saturday.
Guinea 1-0 Cameroon: Historic upset (Sep 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Equatorial Guinea produced a huge shock when they beat Cameroon 1-0 in their African Nations Cup Group Five qualifier on Sunday.
Burundi 0-0 Egypt: 10-man Egypt slip up (Sep 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Holders Egypt had captain Ahmed Hassan sent off and missed a chance to qualify for the African Nations Cup in a 0-0 draw with Burundi in their Group Two qualifier on Sunday.
Obua scores hat-trick as Uganda impress again (Sep 9, 2007 02:01 GMT)
Winger David Obua scored a hat-trick to lift Uganda on to the verge of African Nations Cup qualification as they beat Niger 3-1 in their Group Three encounter in Kampala on Saturday.
Mexico's Chivas to set up team in China? (Sep 9, 2007 00:59 GMT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular club, say they are looking to start a team in China.
Nigeria labour to 2-0 win over Lesotho (Sep 9, 2007 00:57 GMT)
Nigeria laboured to a 2-0 win over minnows Lesotho in their African Nations Cup qualifier in Warri on Saturday, but the spectacle was marred by torrential rain and a waterlogged pitch.
Menotti enjoys first win with Tecos (Sep 9, 2007 00:06 GMT)
Former Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti enjoyed his first win with Tecos UAG when his new side beat Chiapas 2-1 in the Mexican Apertura championship.
Ardiles back in management with Huracan (Sep 8, 2007 18:55 GMT)
Former Tottenham favourite Ossie Ardiles has been named the new head coach of Argentinian outfit Huracan.
Senegal 5-1 Burkino Faso: Camara brace (Sep 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Henri Camara came on as second half substitute and scored twice for Senegal who beat Burkina Faso 5-1 on Saturday to book their place in next year's African Nations Cup finals.
Gabon 0-0 Ivory Coast: Ivorians through (Sep 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast qualified for the African Nations Cup finals despite being held to a goalless draw by Gabon in their last Group One qualifier on Saturday.
Maradona to relive 1986 classic match at Villa Park (Sep 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona will lead Argentina in a replay of the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England at Villa Park next month. The playmaker is set to play in the match featuring the original line-ups f
New Malaysia coach hoping for fresh start (Sep 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Malaysia's new national coach B. Sathianathan is confident his new-look team can rise from the ashes of a woeful Asian Cup because they 'can't go any lower'.
Kaka philosophical about bench role with Brazil (Sep 7, 2007 01:29 GMT)
Brazil midfielder Kaka says he has no complaints about having to sit on the substitutes' bench for his country, despite his rampant success at club level.
Rogerio saves penalty as Sao Paulo extend lead (Sep 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni saved a last-minute penalty as Sao Paulo drew 0-0 at Atletico Mineiro to extend their lead at the top of the Brazilian championship.
Fiji, New Caledonia advance in World Cup qualifiers (Sep 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
New Caledonia rallied to beat Solomon Islands 3-2 in the Oceania region's World Cup qualifiers in Apia, Samoa on Wednesday, sealing the win with the last kick of the match to advance.
Egypt lead list of Nations qualifying contenders (Sep 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Holders Egypt head the list of heavyweight contenders seeking to confirm their qualification for next year's African Nations Cup finals this weekend.
River back in hunt after win over Newell's (Sep 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
River Plate leapt up the Argentine championship by beating Newell's Old Boys 3-1 on Wednesday in a game previously postponed because of security worries.
Starlet Dos Santos to be Mexico's role model (Sep 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Teenager Giovani Dos Santos is set to play a pivotal role in the future of Mexican football, the head of the country's youth teams said on Wednesday.
Rae's Say: Platini's proposals and Beckham's injury (Sep 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derek Rae gives his thoughts on Michel Platini and the impact of David Beckham's injury.
No regrets for nude-posing lineswoman (Sep 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian lineswoman Ana Paula Oliveira has no regrets about posing nude for Playboy magazine even though she has not been selected to officiate at a professional game since.
Dasey: Perth Glory's Lazaridis left in limbo (Sep 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey on the plight of Perth Glory's Stan Lazaridis as he nears the end of a 12-month drug ban.
Socceroos forced to call off China friendly (Sep 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Australia have agreed to China's request to postpone next month's scheduled friendly in Sydney because of changes to the World Cup qualifying programme.
Nigeria league cleared to start after row (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria's 2007/08 league season will now start on Sunday after the sports minister brokered a truce in a feud between the FA and the league over who should assign match referees, officials said on Tue
Taylor anger at Jordan over Warnock-Palace link (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Crystal Palace boss Peter Taylor has held talks with chairman Simon Jordan over rumours linking Neil Warnock with the Selhurst Park manager's job.
Benitez expresses fears over Platini plan (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez fears new proposals to allow national cup winners into the Champions League will mean the best clubs and players may not be involved in the competition.
Bolton's Helguson sidelined for 'seven weeks' (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton striker Heidar Helguson is set to be sidelined for up to seven weeks after undergoing ankle surgery.
Argentina's Crespo, Rodriguez to miss Australia trip (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Striker Hernan Crespo and midfielder Maxi Rodriguez have been ruled out of Argentina's friendly away to Australia next week, the Argentina Football Association said in a statement.
Teen prodigy Rivaldo makes Mozambique squad (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mozambique have handed a first call-up to teenage prodigy Rivaldo for their African Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania in Dar-es-Salaam on Saturday.
AFC seeks to heal ties with Malaysian leaders (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Asian Football Confederation welcomed leading Malaysian government officials to their headquarters on Tuesday, hoping to work towards healing a rift caused by a Manchester United friendly.
Two jailed for knife attack on ex-China striker (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A court in China has given jail terms to two men involved in a knife attack on former China striker Chen Yongqiang, local media reported on Tuesday.
South Afriacan star Leremi killed in car accident (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
South Africa international Gift Leremi was killed in a car accident last night, police have confirmed.
Vanuatu progress in World Cup qualifiers (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Seule Soromon scored a first half hat-trick to help Vanuatu beat Tonga 4-1 in Apia, Samoa on Monday, giving them a place in the semi-finals of Oceania's first stage of regional qualifiers for the 2010
Injury rules Drogba out of Nations Cup qualifier (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been left out of the Ivory Coast squad for their African Nations Cup qualifier at Gabon this weekend after picking up a knock on his knee in the English Premier Leagu
CAF postpone qualifiers because of election (Sep 3, 2007 23:35 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the postponement of two African Nations Cup qualifiers because of the weekend's general election in Sierra Leone.
Camara gets Senegal recall for qualifier (Sep 3, 2007 23:34 GMT)
Striker Henri Camara was named in Senegal's 22-man squad for their African Nations Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso on Saturday.
Mido wins recall into Egypt squad for qualifier (Sep 3, 2007 21:53 GMT)
Middlesbrough striker Mido has been recalled to the Egypt squad after scoring for his new club, coach Hassan Shehata announced.
South America: Sub hits 10-minute hat-trick (Sep 3, 2007 21:52 GMT)
12 de Octubre striker Jose Burgos came on as a 77th minute substitute and scored a 10-minute hat-trick to give them a 3-2 win at Olimpia in the Paraguayan championship at the weekend.
Gilberto returns to Angola squad (Sep 3, 2007 19:00 GMT)
Egypt-based winger Gilberto has been recalled to the Angola squad for the first time since suffering an Achilles' tendon injury early last year, the Angolan Football Federation said on Monday.
Round-up of action from leagues in Africa (Sep 3, 2007 18:33 GMT)
A round-up of league action from around Africa at the weekend.
Asian champions Iraq eye Olsen as coach (Sep 3, 2007 16:44 GMT)
Asian Cup champions Iraq are considering Norwegian Egil Olsen as national team coach but have not given up hope former boss Jorvan Vieira will return to the post, the country's soccer chief said on Mo
Leading pair go on goal sprees in Brazil (Sep 3, 2007 15:41 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo thumped Parana 6-0 while second-placed Cruzeiro hammered five goals past hapless 10-man Palmeiras in the weekend's games.
Boca go top as Independiente slip again (Sep 3, 2007 15:39 GMT)
Boca Juniors went top of the Argentine championship on Sunday, beating Huracan 1-0 to overhaul Independiente who lost to Gimnasia-La Plata.
Menotti's return to Tecos ends in defeat (Sep 3, 2007 15:37 GMT)
Former Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti made an unhappy return to the touchline on Sunday as his new team Tecos UAG were thumped 3-0 by modest Puebla in the Mexican championship.
Ismaili grab first group win in African cup (Sep 3, 2007 15:36 GMT)
A last-minute goal from Mostafa Karim handed Egypt's Ismaili a first win in the group stage of the African Confederation Cup as they beat Dolphins FC of Nigeria 1-0 at home on Sunday.
Bouazza set for return to Algeria squad (Sep 3, 2007 15:33 GMT)
Fulham striker Hameur Bouazza is set to return to the Algeria national side for the first time since March for their vital African Nations Cup qualifier against Gambia on Sunday.
Fiji, Sol. Islands progress in World Cup qualifiers (Sep 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Fiji and the Solomon Islands progressed to the last four of the first stage of the Oceania region's World Cup qualifiers after winning their respective matches.
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Dasey: A second chance for Tony Vidmar (Sep 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey speaks to Central Coast Mariners star Tony Vidmar about the dramatic twists and turns of his career.
Tecos win again as pink ball makes debut in Mexico (Sep 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Cesar Luis Menotti's Tecos UAG won for the second time in four days, beating Morelia 3-2 in the first Mexican championship match to be played with a pink ball.
Guadalajara sack championship-winning coach (Sep 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mexican soccer suffered it's third major coaching casualty in a week on Friday when Guadalajara, the country's most popular club, sacked Jose Manuel de la Torre.
Nine-man River hit back to knock out Botafogo (Sep 28, 2007 21:18 GMT)
River Plate, reduced to nine men, scored three times in the last 16 minutes to beat Botafogo 4-2 and reach the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals.
Rae's Say: U.S. overtaken and Messi's magic (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derek Rae on the U.S. women's defeat to Brazil and Barcelona's young Argentine magician Lionel Messi.
Parreira takes swipe at SA officials (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira took a swipe at his South Africa employers on Thursday after failing to secure players called up for an international against Botswana on Saturday.
Workers end strike at World Cup stadium (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
About 1,000 South African workers ended a strike on Thursday at a soccer stadium construction site for the 2010 World Cup, a union official said.
Audax lose 24-match unbeaten record in Chile (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Audax Italiano lost a 24-match unbeaten record when they went down to a surprise 2-1 defeat against Deportes Concepcion in the Chilean championship on Wednesday.
Colombian player banned for goal celebration (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Colombia striker Leider Preciado has been given a six-match ban for an offensive celebration after scoring his 100th goal for Santa Fe.
Copa Sud: Sao Paulo end Boca's hopes (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo knocked Boca Juniors out of the Copa Sudamericana and Vasco da Gama overturned a two-goal deficit to eliminate Lanus on a good night for Brazilian teams against Argentine opposition on Wedne
Monterrey coach quits as sack race quickens (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Monterrey coach Miguel Herrera quit on Wednesday, becoming the fourth to lose his job since the Mexican season started last month.
Coelho banned for stopping 'seal dribble' (Sep 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The row over Cruzeiro forward Kerlon's so-called seal dribble continued on Wednesday when a player who was sent off for fouling him was banned for 120 days.
Argentine football in a sorry state, says Bilardo (Sep 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Argentina coach Carlos Bilardo launched an outspoken attack on the state of the game in his country and the leadership of its football association on Wednesday.
Beckham on FIFPro's World Best Player list (Sep 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham has become the first Major League Soccer player to be shortlisted for FIFPro's World Best XI Player Awards.
Defending champions knocked out by Urawa Reds (Sep 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Urawa Reds booked their place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 victory at 10-man holders Chonbuk Motors of South Korea on Wednesday.
Corinthians coach leaves after seven games (Sep 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ze Augusto became the third coach to leave struggling Corinthians this year when he quit the job on Monday after only seven games in charge.
Defending champs Chonbuk eye semi-final place (Sep 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Chonbuk Motors of South Korea face Japan's Urawa Reds in the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarter-finals needing a 1-0 win to reach the last four.
Round-up: America lose gate receipts in hold-up (Sep 24, 2007 22:24 GMT)
America lost the gate receipts from their Colombian championship match at home to Once Caldas in an armed robbery on Sunday, local media said.
Al Ahli force valuable away draw in semi-final (Sep 24, 2007 16:14 GMT)
Defending champions Al Ahli of Egypt set themselves up for a third successive African Champions League final appearance with a goalless draw at Al Ittihad of Libya in the first leg of their semi-final
Brazil: Leaders Sao Paulo and Cruzeiro win (Sep 24, 2007 16:11 GMT)
Champions Sao Paulo beat Figueirense 2-0 to stay nine points clear at the top of the Brazilian championship. Second-placed Cruzeiro kept up the chase, winning by the same score at Vasco.
Argentina: River of red cards, Sanchez injured (Sep 24, 2007 16:10 GMT)
River Plate's unhappy season continued when they had two players sent off and lost teenage striker Alexis Sanchez to injury in a 4-1 defeat at promoted Tigre on Sunday.
Mexico: Santos, Atlante keep unbeaten records (Sep 24, 2007 16:03 GMT)
Santos Laguna thrashed Puebla 4-1 while Atlante came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Cruz Azul as both teams stayed unbeaten after nine game in the Mexican championship.
Denis scores two more as Independiente win again (Sep 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Independiente striker German Denis scored twice, taking his tally to 13 in 10 games, as Argentine championship leaders beat bootm side Olimpo 3-0.
Victory for Argentine champions San Lorenzo (Sep 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Holders San Lorenzo won 3-1 at Rosario Central while Osvaldo Ardiles's Huracan were held 2-2 at home by Colon in the Argentine championship.
Atlas sack coach, Mexican champions Pachuca lose (Sep 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ruben Omar Romano became the third coaching victim of the Mexican season when he left struggling Atlas ahead of Saturday's game against Chiapas.
Palermo double gives Boca win over Sao Paulo (Sep 20, 2007 18:06 GMT)
Boca Juniors striker Martin Palermo headed two goals to give the Argentines a 2-1 win over Brazilian champions Sao Paulo in their Copa Sudamericana tie on Wednesday.
Soccernet's Jason Dasey talks to Craig Moore (Sep 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A-league expert Jason Dasey talks to Queensland Roar's new defender and former Newcastle player Craig Moore.
Cop injured at 2010 stadium strike riot (Sep 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A South African police officer was injured on Wednesday during a wildcat strike at a soccer stadium work site, raising fears that labour disputes could disrupt the nation's preparations to host the 20
Chonvuk grab away strike at Urawa Reds (Sep 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Choi Jin-cheul scored an important away goal in the final minute as champions Chonbuk Motors lost 2-1 to Japan's Urawa Reds in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarter-final in Saitama on
Italy top of the world in new FIFA rankings (Sep 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
World champions Italy have returned to the top of FIFA's world rankings after leaping above Argentina and former leaders Brazil.
Disgraced Japanese player set for German move (Sep 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Disgraced Japanese player Naoya Kikuchi is poised to join German club Wolfsburg, local media reported on Tuesday.
Beckham set for New Zealand appearance (Sep 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham will make an appearance in New Zealand in December after the Wellington Phoenix confirmed a friendly against the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Former Norway manager Olsen to coach Iraq (Sep 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Norway coach Egil Olsen signed a three-year contract on Monday to coach Asian Cup champions Iraq, Norwegian broadcaster NRK said.
Menotti's Tecos suffer another setback in Mexico (Sep 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tecos UAG slumped to their second defeat in three games under former Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti when they lost 2-0 to Pumas UNAM in the Mexican championship on Sunday.
Palermo scores four as Boca hit six at Banfield (Sep 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Striker Martin Palermo scored four goals, including a hat-trick in the first half-hour, as Boca Juniors hammered Banfield 6-0 away in the Argentine championship.
Cruzeiro win seven-goal derby, Kerlon brawl (Sep 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Cruzeiro kept up the pressure on Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo by beating arch-rivals Atletico Mineiro 4-3 on Sunday.
La Liga: Barca held in goalless draw, Sevilla waltz (Sep 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Big spending Atletico Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 draw at promoted Real Murcia in the Primera Liga on Sunday while fellow UEFA Cup contenders Villarreal snatched a late victory against Real Mallorca.
Brazilian spitter banned for 4 months (Sep 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo will be without midfielder Hugo for the rest of the tournament after he was banned for 120 days on Friday for spitting at an opponent.
Serbian Petrovic appointed as China coach (Sep 14, 2007 07:00 GMT)
China have appointed former Yugoslavia international Vladimir Petrovic as national coach until after next year's Beijing Olympics, state media reported on Friday.
Brazil's Supreme Court orders release of Rincon (Sep 14, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the release of former Colombian soccer star Freddy Rincon, who was arrested in May on charges of money laundering for a Colombian drug lord.
Velez return to winning ways, River shocked (Sep 13, 2007 15:40 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield beat Estudiantes 1-0 in the Argentina championship on Wednesday, going some way to erasing memories of a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of River Plate at the weekend.
Ardiles' Huracan humbled by Independiente (Sep 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Argentine championship leaders Independiente handed Osvaldo Ardiles his second defeat in four days since taking over as coach of lowly Huracan.
Chonbuk face Urawa in tough Asian quarters (Sep 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Defending champions Chonbuk Motors of South Korea make their first appearance in this season's Asian Champions League with a tricky quarter-final first-leg tie against Urawa Reds on Wednesday.
Argentina's Messi tires of Maradona comparison (Sep 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi has played down comparisons with Argentina hero and compatriot Diego Maradona ahead of his country's friendly against Australia in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Independiente on top, losing start for Ardiles (Sep 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Independiente reclaimed top spot in the Argentine championship at the weekend while former Argentina midfielder Osvaldo Ardiles made a losing start as coach of Huracan.
Stingy Sao Paulo win again to lead in Brazil (Sep 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo completed their ninth game without conceding a goal and secured a 2-0 win at Vasco da Gama to maintain their nine-point lead at the top of the Brazilian championship.
Namibia snatch Nations Cup qualification (Sep 9, 2007 20:08 GMT)
Namibia snatched a surprise berth at next year's African Nations Cup finals in Ghana, scoring a stoppage time winner in a 3-2 victory at Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on Saturday.
Oliech goal gives Kenya late victory (Sep 9, 2007 20:07 GMT)
Striker Denis Oliech snatched the winning goal three minutes from time as Kenya secured a morale boosting victory over Angola in an African Nations Cup qualifier in Nairobi on Saturday.
Guinea 1-0 Cameroon: Historic upset (Sep 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Equatorial Guinea produced a huge shock when they beat Cameroon 1-0 in their African Nations Cup Group Five qualifier on Sunday.
Burundi 0-0 Egypt: 10-man Egypt slip up (Sep 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Holders Egypt had captain Ahmed Hassan sent off and missed a chance to qualify for the African Nations Cup in a 0-0 draw with Burundi in their Group Two qualifier on Sunday.
Obua scores hat-trick as Uganda impress again (Sep 9, 2007 02:01 GMT)
Winger David Obua scored a hat-trick to lift Uganda on to the verge of African Nations Cup qualification as they beat Niger 3-1 in their Group Three encounter in Kampala on Saturday.
Mexico's Chivas to set up team in China? (Sep 9, 2007 00:59 GMT)
Guadalajara, Mexico's most popular club, say they are looking to start a team in China.
Nigeria labour to 2-0 win over Lesotho (Sep 9, 2007 00:57 GMT)
Nigeria laboured to a 2-0 win over minnows Lesotho in their African Nations Cup qualifier in Warri on Saturday, but the spectacle was marred by torrential rain and a waterlogged pitch.
Menotti enjoys first win with Tecos (Sep 9, 2007 00:06 GMT)
Former Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti enjoyed his first win with Tecos UAG when his new side beat Chiapas 2-1 in the Mexican Apertura championship.
Ardiles back in management with Huracan (Sep 8, 2007 18:55 GMT)
Former Tottenham favourite Ossie Ardiles has been named the new head coach of Argentinian outfit Huracan.
Senegal 5-1 Burkino Faso: Camara brace (Sep 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Henri Camara came on as second half substitute and scored twice for Senegal who beat Burkina Faso 5-1 on Saturday to book their place in next year's African Nations Cup finals.
Gabon 0-0 Ivory Coast: Ivorians through (Sep 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast qualified for the African Nations Cup finals despite being held to a goalless draw by Gabon in their last Group One qualifier on Saturday.
Maradona to relive 1986 classic match at Villa Park (Sep 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona will lead Argentina in a replay of the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England at Villa Park next month. The playmaker is set to play in the match featuring the original line-ups f
New Malaysia coach hoping for fresh start (Sep 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Malaysia's new national coach B. Sathianathan is confident his new-look team can rise from the ashes of a woeful Asian Cup because they 'can't go any lower'.
Kaka philosophical about bench role with Brazil (Sep 7, 2007 01:29 GMT)
Brazil midfielder Kaka says he has no complaints about having to sit on the substitutes' bench for his country, despite his rampant success at club level.
Rogerio saves penalty as Sao Paulo extend lead (Sep 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni saved a last-minute penalty as Sao Paulo drew 0-0 at Atletico Mineiro to extend their lead at the top of the Brazilian championship.
Fiji, New Caledonia advance in World Cup qualifiers (Sep 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
New Caledonia rallied to beat Solomon Islands 3-2 in the Oceania region's World Cup qualifiers in Apia, Samoa on Wednesday, sealing the win with the last kick of the match to advance.
Egypt lead list of Nations qualifying contenders (Sep 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Holders Egypt head the list of heavyweight contenders seeking to confirm their qualification for next year's African Nations Cup finals this weekend.
River back in hunt after win over Newell's (Sep 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
River Plate leapt up the Argentine championship by beating Newell's Old Boys 3-1 on Wednesday in a game previously postponed because of security worries.
Starlet Dos Santos to be Mexico's role model (Sep 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Teenager Giovani Dos Santos is set to play a pivotal role in the future of Mexican football, the head of the country's youth teams said on Wednesday.
Rae's Say: Platini's proposals and Beckham's injury (Sep 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derek Rae gives his thoughts on Michel Platini and the impact of David Beckham's injury.
No regrets for nude-posing lineswoman (Sep 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian lineswoman Ana Paula Oliveira has no regrets about posing nude for Playboy magazine even though she has not been selected to officiate at a professional game since.
Dasey: Perth Glory's Lazaridis left in limbo (Sep 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey on the plight of Perth Glory's Stan Lazaridis as he nears the end of a 12-month drug ban.
Socceroos forced to call off China friendly (Sep 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Australia have agreed to China's request to postpone next month's scheduled friendly in Sydney because of changes to the World Cup qualifying programme.
Nigeria league cleared to start after row (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria's 2007/08 league season will now start on Sunday after the sports minister brokered a truce in a feud between the FA and the league over who should assign match referees, officials said on Tue
Taylor anger at Jordan over Warnock-Palace link (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Crystal Palace boss Peter Taylor has held talks with chairman Simon Jordan over rumours linking Neil Warnock with the Selhurst Park manager's job.
Benitez expresses fears over Platini plan (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez fears new proposals to allow national cup winners into the Champions League will mean the best clubs and players may not be involved in the competition.
Bolton's Helguson sidelined for 'seven weeks' (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton striker Heidar Helguson is set to be sidelined for up to seven weeks after undergoing ankle surgery.
Argentina's Crespo, Rodriguez to miss Australia trip (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Striker Hernan Crespo and midfielder Maxi Rodriguez have been ruled out of Argentina's friendly away to Australia next week, the Argentina Football Association said in a statement.
Teen prodigy Rivaldo makes Mozambique squad (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mozambique have handed a first call-up to teenage prodigy Rivaldo for their African Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania in Dar-es-Salaam on Saturday.
AFC seeks to heal ties with Malaysian leaders (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Asian Football Confederation welcomed leading Malaysian government officials to their headquarters on Tuesday, hoping to work towards healing a rift caused by a Manchester United friendly.
Two jailed for knife attack on ex-China striker (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A court in China has given jail terms to two men involved in a knife attack on former China striker Chen Yongqiang, local media reported on Tuesday.
South Afriacan star Leremi killed in car accident (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
South Africa international Gift Leremi was killed in a car accident last night, police have confirmed.
Vanuatu progress in World Cup qualifiers (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Seule Soromon scored a first half hat-trick to help Vanuatu beat Tonga 4-1 in Apia, Samoa on Monday, giving them a place in the semi-finals of Oceania's first stage of regional qualifiers for the 2010
Injury rules Drogba out of Nations Cup qualifier (Sep 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been left out of the Ivory Coast squad for their African Nations Cup qualifier at Gabon this weekend after picking up a knock on his knee in the English Premier Leagu
CAF postpone qualifiers because of election (Sep 3, 2007 23:35 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the postponement of two African Nations Cup qualifiers because of the weekend's general election in Sierra Leone.
Camara gets Senegal recall for qualifier (Sep 3, 2007 23:34 GMT)
Striker Henri Camara was named in Senegal's 22-man squad for their African Nations Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso on Saturday.
Mido wins recall into Egypt squad for qualifier (Sep 3, 2007 21:53 GMT)
Middlesbrough striker Mido has been recalled to the Egypt squad after scoring for his new club, coach Hassan Shehata announced.
South America: Sub hits 10-minute hat-trick (Sep 3, 2007 21:52 GMT)
12 de Octubre striker Jose Burgos came on as a 77th minute substitute and scored a 10-minute hat-trick to give them a 3-2 win at Olimpia in the Paraguayan championship at the weekend.
Gilberto returns to Angola squad (Sep 3, 2007 19:00 GMT)
Egypt-based winger Gilberto has been recalled to the Angola squad for the first time since suffering an Achilles' tendon injury early last year, the Angolan Football Federation said on Monday.
Round-up of action from leagues in Africa (Sep 3, 2007 18:33 GMT)
A round-up of league action from around Africa at the weekend.
Asian champions Iraq eye Olsen as coach (Sep 3, 2007 16:44 GMT)
Asian Cup champions Iraq are considering Norwegian Egil Olsen as national team coach but have not given up hope former boss Jorvan Vieira will return to the post, the country's soccer chief said on Mo
Leading pair go on goal sprees in Brazil (Sep 3, 2007 15:41 GMT)
Brazilian championship leaders Sao Paulo thumped Parana 6-0 while second-placed Cruzeiro hammered five goals past hapless 10-man Palmeiras in the weekend's games.
Boca go top as Independiente slip again (Sep 3, 2007 15:39 GMT)
Boca Juniors went top of the Argentine championship on Sunday, beating Huracan 1-0 to overhaul Independiente who lost to Gimnasia-La Plata.
Menotti's return to Tecos ends in defeat (Sep 3, 2007 15:37 GMT)
Former Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti made an unhappy return to the touchline on Sunday as his new team Tecos UAG were thumped 3-0 by modest Puebla in the Mexican championship.
Ismaili grab first group win in African cup (Sep 3, 2007 15:36 GMT)
A last-minute goal from Mostafa Karim handed Egypt's Ismaili a first win in the group stage of the African Confederation Cup as they beat Dolphins FC of Nigeria 1-0 at home on Sunday.
Bouazza set for return to Algeria squad (Sep 3, 2007 15:33 GMT)
Fulham striker Hameur Bouazza is set to return to the Algeria national side for the first time since March for their vital African Nations Cup qualifier against Gambia on Sunday.
Fiji, Sol. Islands progress in World Cup qualifiers (Sep 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Fiji and the Solomon Islands progressed to the last four of the first stage of the Oceania region's World Cup qualifiers after winning their respective matches.
