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Zaccheroni picks squad for Argentina and Korea (Oct 1, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Japan's new coach Alberto Zaccheroni has called up nine Europe-based players for the upcoming friendlies against Argentina and South Korea.
Brazil: Conca strikes to extend Fluminense lead (Sep 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Campeonato Brasileiro leaders Fluminense needed a late strike from Conca to edge past Avai 1-0 at home.
Copa Sudamericana: Two-goal lead for Banfield (Sep 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian side Banfield took the lead in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 by beating Colombia's Tolima 2-0 at home.
Argentina: Gimnasia coach quits after losing derby (Sep 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Gimnasia La Plata coach Diego Cocca resigned from his post after his side lost 2-0 to Estudiantes in the La Plata derby, a result which saw the hosts go top of the Apertura.
South Africa want to host 2015 African Nations Cup (Sep 29, 2010 12:50 GMT)
South Africa have declared their interest in hosting the 2015 African Nations Cup.
Brazil: Santos slip up in Copa Libertadores race (Sep 29, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Santos lost ground in the race for Copa Libertadores places with a 3-1 loss away to Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Campeonato.
Copa Sudamericana: Advantage Defensor Sporting (Sep 29, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Uruguayan side Defensor Sporting took the initiative in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana last 16 by defeating Argentinian giants Independiente 1-0 in Montevideo.
Beckham escapes Galaxy action over fan clash (Sep 28, 2010 11:02 GMT)
LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will not be punished by the club for confronting a supporter who heckled him after last Friday's defeat to the New York Red Bulls
Six A-League players named in Australia squad (Sep 28, 2010 07:00 GMT)
New Australia coach Holger Osieck has stuck to his word, giving six A-League players the opportunity to impress in his squad for the friendly against Paraguay on October 9.
Argentina: Late Quilmes goal halts River progress (Sep 27, 2010 07:00 GMT)
River Plate missed the chance to move into the top three of the Apertura table after bottom side Quilmes netted a late equaliser.
Mexico: Club America spring Santos Laguna upset (Sep 27, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Santos Laguna missed the chance to join Cruz Azul at the top of the Mexican Apertura standings as they were beaten in a five-goal thriller away to Club America.
Brazil: Fluminense beat Vitoria to reach summit (Sep 27, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense took over at the top of the Brazilian Campeonato standings after they won 2-1 at Vitoria as Corinthians were losing 3-2 at Internacional.
MLS: Columbus Crew take top spot from Red Bulls (Sep 26, 2010 09:08 GMT)
Columbus Crew hit back to draw 2-2 with the New England Revolution to reclaim the lead in the Eastern Conference from New York Red Bulls.
Argentina Apertura: Estudiantes close on Velez (Sep 26, 2010 08:58 GMT)
Estudiantes kept up the pressure on Apertura leaders Velez Sarsfield with a 1-0 win over Boca Juniors. Faustino Rojo got the only goal for second-placed Estudiantes who are one point behind the leaders.
Brazil: Neymar nets as Santos hammer Cruzeiro (Sep 26, 2010 08:51 GMT)
Cruzeiro missed the chance to move above Fluminense into second in the Brazilian Campeonato table after losing 4-1 at Santos. Santos had Eduardo sent off but still won easily with goals from Ortolan Marcel, Edu Dracena, Sandro and Neymar.
Argentina Apertura: Velez see off Olimpo to go top (Sep 25, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield moved to the top of the Apertura table after beating nine-man strugglers Olimpo 3-0.
Zola in for Ghana job, Desailly denies cash claims (Sep 24, 2010 13:52 GMT)
Ghana Football Association vice-president Fred Pappoe has confirmed that Gianfranco Zola has handed in an application for the vacant Black Stars post.
Raynor: Balotelli's regrets, Bywater's 'erotic' art (Sep 24, 2010 07:50 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Balotelli's three regrets and Stephen Bywater's 'erotic' art.
Copa Sudamericana: Second stage complete (Sep 24, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Chile's Union San Felipe, Ecuador's Emelec and Colombia's Santa Fe have completed the line-up for the Copa Sudamericana's round of 16 after winning their second stage ties.
Brazil: Five-star Fluminense thrash Atletico Mineiro (Sep 24, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense lie second in the Brazilian Campeonato after thrashing nine-man Atletico Mineiro 5-1.
Gaitan gets first Argentina call-up for Japan clash (Sep 24, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Javier Pastore and Oscar Ustari have returned to the 25-man Argentina squad named by Sergio Batista to play Japan in Saitama on October 5.
Troubled striker Neymar left out of Brazil squad (Sep 24, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Brazil coach Mano Menezes has left young star Neymar out of his 23-man squad for the team's friendly matches next month for disciplinary reasons.
The adventures of Captain Marvel (Sep 23, 2010 07:27 GMT)
John Duerden speaks to Thailand boss Bryan Robson about heading east and the rise of Manchester United.
MLS: Wizards edge Dynamo in seven-goal thriller (Sep 23, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Kansas City Wizards moved up to third in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference with a 4-3 win over Western Conference bottom side Houston Dynamo.
Copa Sudamericana: Newell's Old Boys go through (Sep 23, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian side Newell's Old Boys put compatriots Estudiantes out of the Copa Sudamericana with a 1-1 draw.
Brazil: Corinthians overcome Neymar's Santos (Sep 23, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians maintained their three point lead at the top of Brazil's Campeonato with a narrow 3-2 win away to Santos.
World Cup referee charged with drug smuggling (Sep 22, 2010 12:49 GMT)
Byron Moreno, who refereed Italy's 2002 World Cup exit to South Korea, has been arrested and charged with smuggling heroin.
Mexico suspend Vela and Juarez for six months (Sep 22, 2010 11:39 GMT)
Mexico have suspended Carlos Vela and Efrain Juarez for six months after the duo breached rules on international duty.
Santos sack coach after bust-up with Neymar (Sep 22, 2010 10:55 GMT)
Santos have fired their coach, Dorival Junior, after he dropped star striker Neymar ahead of Wednesday's Sao Paulo clasico against Corinthians.
Copa Sudamericana: Cerro Porteno crash out (Sep 22, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Bolivian side Universitario caused an upset in the Copa Sudamericana as they eliminated Paraguayan giants Cerro Porteno to book a place in the last 16 for the first time.
Garnero leaves rock-bottom Independiente (Sep 21, 2010 11:49 GMT)
Independiente have parted ways with coach Daniel Garnero by mutual consent, just four months after he took over from Americo Gallego at the Argentine giants.
Herbert names New Zealand squad for friendlies (Sep 21, 2010 07:00 GMT)
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert has named 21 of the players he took to the World Cup for the upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Paraguay.
Argentina: Estudiantes stunned, Palermo hat-trick (Sep 20, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Estudiantes squandered the chance to return to the top of the Apertura as they went down to a shock 2-1 defeat at All Boys.
Brazil: Fluminense lose lead after thrilling draw (Sep 20, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense failed to draw level with Corinthians at the top of the Campeonato after they drew 3-3 at lowly Flamengo.
Desailly expects to be named new Ghana boss (Sep 18, 2010 10:02 GMT)
Former France defender Marcel Desailly is confident he will be given the chance to succeed Milovan Rajevac as Ghana coach.
Inspector casts doubt on Bristol World Cup plan (Sep 17, 2010 13:46 GMT)
Plans to build a £92 million stadium for England's World Cup bid were in doubt on Friday after campaigners won a significant victory in their bid to protect the site from development.
Australia tee up Germany revenge friendly (Sep 17, 2010 08:06 GMT)
Australia will get the chance to get one back over their World Cup conquerors Germany when they meet the South Africa semi-finalists in a friendly in Mönchengladbach on March 29.
Raynor: Lehmann's a muppet, UEFA ban Monty Python (Sep 17, 2010 07:42 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Jens Lehmann is told he's a muppet who belongs in an asylum.
Former Socceroo Craig Moore arrested in UAE (Sep 17, 2010 07:29 GMT)
Former Australia international Craig Moore faces the prospect of prison time in the United Arab Emirates after being arrested on alcohol-related charges.
Brazil: Internacional heap misery on Sao Paulo (Sep 17, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Internacional moved up to fifth in the Campeonato with a 3-1 win at Sao Paulo. Wilson Tiago Mathias gave the Porto Alegre club the lead with less than 10 minutes gone before Cleber Santana levelled after 20 minutes.
Copa Sudamericana: Defensor Sporting win 9-0 (Sep 17, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Diego De Souza, Rodrigo Mora and Adrian Luna all scored twice as Defensor Sporting beat Sport Huancayo 9-0 in the second round first leg of the Copa Sudamericana.
Patience and planning key to West Asian progress (Sep 16, 2010 10:38 GMT)
John Duerden thinks patience and long-term planning holds the key to West Asian football's progress.
Brazil: Corinthians reel in leaders Fluminense (Sep 16, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians moved level on points with Fluminense at the top of the Campeonato after a 2-1 win at the leaders.
AFC Champs: Bluewings hammered in first leg (Sep 15, 2010 15:25 GMT)
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma have one foot in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League after comfortably beating Korean rivals Suwon Samsung Bluewings 4-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final encounter.
Rajevac joins Saudi Arabia champions Al Ahli (Sep 15, 2010 12:39 GMT)
Milovan Rajevac has agreed a one-year deal to become the new coach of two-time Saudi Arabia league champions Al Ahli.
France drop to record low in FIFA rankings (Sep 15, 2010 10:52 GMT)
France have dropped to their worst position in the FIFA world rankings, since they were introduced in 1993.
Sven braced for further criticism over Saudi move (Sep 15, 2010 07:29 GMT)
Jon Carter on the next challenge for Sven-Goran Eriksson, as he mulls over a move to Saudi Arabia.
Copa Sudamericana: Uruguay's Penarol progress (Sep 15, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Uruguayan giants Penarol made it into the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Ecuador's Barcelona.
Bahrain beat 'fake' Togo team in international (Sep 15, 2010 07:00 GMT)
A "fake" Togo national team played against Bahrain in an international friendly last week, prompting an investigation from the African nation's sports ministry and FIFA.
Rajevac officially steps down as manager of Ghana (Sep 14, 2010 12:00 GMT)
Milovan Rajevac has quit as coach of World Cup quarter-finalists Ghana.
Two more years for New Zealand coach Herbert (Sep 13, 2010 14:32 GMT)
Ricki Herbert has signed a new two-year contract to remain as New Zealand coach on Monday as reward for an undefeated camapign at the 2010 World Cup.
Eriksson considering Al Hilal offer, says agent (Sep 13, 2010 12:43 GMT)
Having missed out the Aston Villa job, Sven-Goran Eriksson is considering an offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, agent Athole Still told ESPNsoccernet.
Brazil Campeonato: Botafogo continue climb (Sep 13, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Botafogo kept in touch with Campeonato leaders Fluminense with a 2-0 win over Sao Paulo.
Argentina: Estudiantes move to top of table (Sep 12, 2010 08:30 GMT)
Estudiantes returned to the top of the Torneo with a 2-0 win over Racing Club.
Beckham makes long-awaited return from injury (Sep 12, 2010 08:28 GMT)
David Beckham made his first competitive appearance in six months as Los Angeles Galaxy beat Columbus Crew 3-1 at the Home Depot Center.
Mexico: Cruz Azul move clear at top of table (Sep 12, 2010 08:25 GMT)
A Cruz Azul win and defeat for Santos Laguna saw the a three-point gap open up at the top of the Mexican Apertura.
Great Britain football team to compete at Olympics (Sep 11, 2010 11:47 GMT)
UEFA has given the green light for Great Britain and Northern Ireland to field an under-23 football team for the first time in the Olympics, ESPNsoccernet can reveal.
Raynor: Flamini's rich pals, Man City make blue movie (Sep 10, 2010 08:24 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Flamini gatecrashes Serie A's highest paid XI and Man City move into movies.
Tevez to quit Argentina before next World Cup? (Sep 9, 2010 11:54 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has revealed he is growing increasingly frustrated with life on the international scene with Argentina and has suggested his may quit before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Blatter plotting ways to end negative football (Sep 9, 2010 10:17 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is considering scrapping extra-time or reintroducing the failed 'golden goal' in attempt to promote attacking football.
Brazil: Fluminense move clear at top of table (Sep 9, 2010 07:03 GMT)
Fluminense moved three points clear at the top of the Campeonato after a 3-1 defeat of mid-table Ceara.
Batista: We would have beaten any Spain side (Sep 8, 2010 22:15 GMT)
Caretaker Argentina boss Sergio Batista believes his side would have beaten Spain no matter what team they put out on Tuesday.
Japan goalkeeper retires from international football (Sep 8, 2010 10:54 GMT)
Seigo Narazaki has brought an end to his 12-year international career after the goalkeeper announced his retirement from the national team following Japan's 2-1 friendly win over Guatemala in Osaka.
Kelly: Batista gives Argentina cause to wonder (Sep 8, 2010 09:53 GMT)
Sam Kelly believes Argentina's thrashing of Spain gives Sergio Batista a great chance of becoming full-time boss.
Del Bosque: Spain will learn from Argentina rout (Sep 8, 2010 07:42 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque believes his team will learn from their thumping 4-1 defeat at the hands of Argentina at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.
Copa Sudamericana ties hang in the balance (Sep 8, 2010 07:00 GMT)
A goal in the third minute of added time gave Chilean side Union San Felipe a 1-1 draw at Guarani in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana's second-round tie.
Duerden: Iran defeat sends Cho back to the drawing board (Sep 7, 2010 17:32 GMT)
John Duerden says new South Korea boss Cho Kwang-Rae has some thinking to do after his side lost to Iran.
Del Bosque: Spain are not kings of the world (Sep 7, 2010 08:11 GMT)
World Cup winning Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has told his players not to get carried away with their success and wants the side to move forward, beginning with their friendly against Argentina.
Argentina: Velez break River Plate to go top (Sep 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield joined Arsenal Sarandi at the top of the Apertura table as Santiago Silva's second-half penalty earned them a 2-1 home win over River Plate on Sunday.
Geovanni helps 10-man Earthquakes rock Houston (Sep 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
The ten men of the San Jose Earthquakes held on to win 2-1 at the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Former Hull forward Geovanni grabbed the winner for the Earthquakes in the 64th minute, but they had to play the last eight minutes a m
Brazil: Guarani inflict crucial loss on Fluminense (Sep 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
League leaders Fluminense suffered a 2-1 defeat to Guarani on Sunday to give Corinthians hope of overtaking the Rio de Janeiro club.
Nations Cup: Ghana, Nigeria get off to good starts (Sep 5, 2010 21:39 GMT)
Ghana and Nigeria had straightforward wins in their first qualifying matches for the 2012 African Nations Cup.
MLS: Columbus Crew extend lead with DC KO (Sep 5, 2010 07:00 GMT)
The Columbus Crew extended their lead at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference with a 1-0 win away to DC United on Saturday.
Argentina: Obolo goal fires Sarandi past Juniors (Sep 5, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Mauro Obolo's 39th-minute goal took Arsenal Sarandi to the top of the early Argentina Apertura standings as they beat Argentinos Juniors 1-0.
ACN: Ivory Coast, Cameroon win on day of upsets (Sep 5, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Heavyweights Cameroon and Ivory Coast got their African Nations Cup qualifying campaign off to winning starts on Saturday but Mali and Togo struggled in the race to reach Equatorial Guinea and Gabon in 2012.
Brazil: Five-star Corinthians smash ten-man Goias (Sep 5, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians maintained their pursuit of Fluminense in the Campeonato Brasileiro with a 5-1 hammering of bottom side Goias on Saturday.
Rabah Saadane ends fifth spell with Algeria (Sep 4, 2010 16:50 GMT)
Algeria coach Rabah Saadance resigned from his role with the team on Saturday, ending his fifth spell with the national team.
Argentina Apertura: Estudiantes battle back to win (Sep 4, 2010 10:06 GMT)
Estudiantes came from behind to win 2-1 at Godoy Cruz and claim a share of top spot in the early Apertura standings.
David Davutovic: Australia's got talent (Sep 3, 2010 22:19 GMT)
FFA chairman Frank Lowy tells David Davutovic his plan to have an Australian replace new boss Holger Osieck.
Brian McBride announces his retirement (Sep 3, 2010 17:58 GMT)
Former Fulham and United States forward Brian McBride will retire at the end of the 2010 season.
Friendlies: China beaten convincingly by Iran (Sep 3, 2010 16:51 GMT)
Goals in each half from Andranik and Mohammad Gholami helped Iran beat China 2-0 in a friendly at Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium.
Friendlies: Argentina put Spain to the sword (Sep 3, 2010 13:34 GMT)
Iran gave their preparations for January's Asian Cup a massive boost with a 1-0 friendly win over South Korea, who lost their first home game since January 2008.
Raynor: 'Arry wheels and deals, Saha turns to leeches (Sep 3, 2010 07:29 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Harry Redknapp swears blind that he's no wheeler dealer.
The beginning of a beautiful friendship? (Sep 3, 2010 07:29 GMT)
John Duerden examines the task ahead for the attack-minded new Japan boss Alberto Zaccheroni.
England rugby ace Cipriani training with Colorado (Sep 3, 2010 07:13 GMT)
England rugby player Danny Cipriani is turning heads in the football world after taking part in training with Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids.
Brazil Campeonato: Neymar fires Santos again (Sep 3, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Santos moved up to third in the Campeonato Brasileiro thanks to a 2-1 home win over Avai on Thursday.
Copa Sudamericana: Banfield edge ahead of Velez (Sep 3, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Banfield took an important step towards the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 as they saw off fellow Argentinian side Velez Sarsfield 1-0 away from home.
Beckham primed for Galaxy return next week (Sep 3, 2010 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham has targeted an earlier-than-expected return to action with the Los Angeles Galaxy on September 11 after recovering from the injury that ruled him out of the World Cup.
Brazil: Ewerthon equaliser thwarts Fluminense (Sep 2, 2010 07:00 GMT)
A last-minute goal by Ewerthon denied Campeonato leaders Fluminense three points as the Rio de Janeiro side were held 1-1 at home by Palmeiras.
Copa Sudamericana: Guarani secure passage (Sep 2, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Paraguayan side Guarani made it into the Copa Sudamericana second stage despite a 4-2 defeat at Uruguay's River Plate.
Ward quits Melbourne to join Wellington Phoenix (Sep 1, 2010 09:21 GMT)
Nick Ward has ended his two-and-a-half year stint with Melbourne Victory after the 25-year-old joined Wellington Phoenix.
Copa Sudamericana: Oriente beat Universidad (Sep 1, 2010 09:18 GMT)
Oriente Petrolero of Bolivia have eliminated Universidad de Chile and made it into the Copa Sudamericana second stage with a 1-0 win.
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Zaccheroni picks squad for Argentina and Korea (Oct 1, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Japan's new coach Alberto Zaccheroni has called up nine Europe-based players for the upcoming friendlies against Argentina and South Korea.
Brazil: Conca strikes to extend Fluminense lead (Sep 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Campeonato Brasileiro leaders Fluminense needed a late strike from Conca to edge past Avai 1-0 at home.
Copa Sudamericana: Two-goal lead for Banfield (Sep 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian side Banfield took the lead in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 by beating Colombia's Tolima 2-0 at home.
Argentina: Gimnasia coach quits after losing derby (Sep 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Gimnasia La Plata coach Diego Cocca resigned from his post after his side lost 2-0 to Estudiantes in the La Plata derby, a result which saw the hosts go top of the Apertura.
South Africa want to host 2015 African Nations Cup (Sep 29, 2010 12:50 GMT)
South Africa have declared their interest in hosting the 2015 African Nations Cup.
Brazil: Santos slip up in Copa Libertadores race (Sep 29, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Santos lost ground in the race for Copa Libertadores places with a 3-1 loss away to Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Campeonato.
Copa Sudamericana: Advantage Defensor Sporting (Sep 29, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Uruguayan side Defensor Sporting took the initiative in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana last 16 by defeating Argentinian giants Independiente 1-0 in Montevideo.
Beckham escapes Galaxy action over fan clash (Sep 28, 2010 11:02 GMT)
LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will not be punished by the club for confronting a supporter who heckled him after last Friday's defeat to the New York Red Bulls
Six A-League players named in Australia squad (Sep 28, 2010 07:00 GMT)
New Australia coach Holger Osieck has stuck to his word, giving six A-League players the opportunity to impress in his squad for the friendly against Paraguay on October 9.
Argentina: Late Quilmes goal halts River progress (Sep 27, 2010 07:00 GMT)
River Plate missed the chance to move into the top three of the Apertura table after bottom side Quilmes netted a late equaliser.
Mexico: Club America spring Santos Laguna upset (Sep 27, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Santos Laguna missed the chance to join Cruz Azul at the top of the Mexican Apertura standings as they were beaten in a five-goal thriller away to Club America.
Brazil: Fluminense beat Vitoria to reach summit (Sep 27, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense took over at the top of the Brazilian Campeonato standings after they won 2-1 at Vitoria as Corinthians were losing 3-2 at Internacional.
MLS: Columbus Crew take top spot from Red Bulls (Sep 26, 2010 09:08 GMT)
Columbus Crew hit back to draw 2-2 with the New England Revolution to reclaim the lead in the Eastern Conference from New York Red Bulls.
Argentina Apertura: Estudiantes close on Velez (Sep 26, 2010 08:58 GMT)
Estudiantes kept up the pressure on Apertura leaders Velez Sarsfield with a 1-0 win over Boca Juniors. Faustino Rojo got the only goal for second-placed Estudiantes who are one point behind the leaders.
Brazil: Neymar nets as Santos hammer Cruzeiro (Sep 26, 2010 08:51 GMT)
Cruzeiro missed the chance to move above Fluminense into second in the Brazilian Campeonato table after losing 4-1 at Santos. Santos had Eduardo sent off but still won easily with goals from Ortolan Marcel, Edu Dracena, Sandro and Neymar.
Argentina Apertura: Velez see off Olimpo to go top (Sep 25, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield moved to the top of the Apertura table after beating nine-man strugglers Olimpo 3-0.
Zola in for Ghana job, Desailly denies cash claims (Sep 24, 2010 13:52 GMT)
Ghana Football Association vice-president Fred Pappoe has confirmed that Gianfranco Zola has handed in an application for the vacant Black Stars post.
Raynor: Balotelli's regrets, Bywater's 'erotic' art (Sep 24, 2010 07:50 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Balotelli's three regrets and Stephen Bywater's 'erotic' art.
Copa Sudamericana: Second stage complete (Sep 24, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Chile's Union San Felipe, Ecuador's Emelec and Colombia's Santa Fe have completed the line-up for the Copa Sudamericana's round of 16 after winning their second stage ties.
Brazil: Five-star Fluminense thrash Atletico Mineiro (Sep 24, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense lie second in the Brazilian Campeonato after thrashing nine-man Atletico Mineiro 5-1.
Gaitan gets first Argentina call-up for Japan clash (Sep 24, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Javier Pastore and Oscar Ustari have returned to the 25-man Argentina squad named by Sergio Batista to play Japan in Saitama on October 5.
Troubled striker Neymar left out of Brazil squad (Sep 24, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Brazil coach Mano Menezes has left young star Neymar out of his 23-man squad for the team's friendly matches next month for disciplinary reasons.
The adventures of Captain Marvel (Sep 23, 2010 07:27 GMT)
John Duerden speaks to Thailand boss Bryan Robson about heading east and the rise of Manchester United.
MLS: Wizards edge Dynamo in seven-goal thriller (Sep 23, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Kansas City Wizards moved up to third in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference with a 4-3 win over Western Conference bottom side Houston Dynamo.
Copa Sudamericana: Newell's Old Boys go through (Sep 23, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian side Newell's Old Boys put compatriots Estudiantes out of the Copa Sudamericana with a 1-1 draw.
Brazil: Corinthians overcome Neymar's Santos (Sep 23, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians maintained their three point lead at the top of Brazil's Campeonato with a narrow 3-2 win away to Santos.
World Cup referee charged with drug smuggling (Sep 22, 2010 12:49 GMT)
Byron Moreno, who refereed Italy's 2002 World Cup exit to South Korea, has been arrested and charged with smuggling heroin.
Mexico suspend Vela and Juarez for six months (Sep 22, 2010 11:39 GMT)
Mexico have suspended Carlos Vela and Efrain Juarez for six months after the duo breached rules on international duty.
Santos sack coach after bust-up with Neymar (Sep 22, 2010 10:55 GMT)
Santos have fired their coach, Dorival Junior, after he dropped star striker Neymar ahead of Wednesday's Sao Paulo clasico against Corinthians.
Copa Sudamericana: Cerro Porteno crash out (Sep 22, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Bolivian side Universitario caused an upset in the Copa Sudamericana as they eliminated Paraguayan giants Cerro Porteno to book a place in the last 16 for the first time.
Garnero leaves rock-bottom Independiente (Sep 21, 2010 11:49 GMT)
Independiente have parted ways with coach Daniel Garnero by mutual consent, just four months after he took over from Americo Gallego at the Argentine giants.
Herbert names New Zealand squad for friendlies (Sep 21, 2010 07:00 GMT)
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert has named 21 of the players he took to the World Cup for the upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Paraguay.
Argentina: Estudiantes stunned, Palermo hat-trick (Sep 20, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Estudiantes squandered the chance to return to the top of the Apertura as they went down to a shock 2-1 defeat at All Boys.
Brazil: Fluminense lose lead after thrilling draw (Sep 20, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Fluminense failed to draw level with Corinthians at the top of the Campeonato after they drew 3-3 at lowly Flamengo.
Desailly expects to be named new Ghana boss (Sep 18, 2010 10:02 GMT)
Former France defender Marcel Desailly is confident he will be given the chance to succeed Milovan Rajevac as Ghana coach.
Inspector casts doubt on Bristol World Cup plan (Sep 17, 2010 13:46 GMT)
Plans to build a £92 million stadium for England's World Cup bid were in doubt on Friday after campaigners won a significant victory in their bid to protect the site from development.
Australia tee up Germany revenge friendly (Sep 17, 2010 08:06 GMT)
Australia will get the chance to get one back over their World Cup conquerors Germany when they meet the South Africa semi-finalists in a friendly in Mönchengladbach on March 29.
Raynor: Lehmann's a muppet, UEFA ban Monty Python (Sep 17, 2010 07:42 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Jens Lehmann is told he's a muppet who belongs in an asylum.
Former Socceroo Craig Moore arrested in UAE (Sep 17, 2010 07:29 GMT)
Former Australia international Craig Moore faces the prospect of prison time in the United Arab Emirates after being arrested on alcohol-related charges.
Brazil: Internacional heap misery on Sao Paulo (Sep 17, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Internacional moved up to fifth in the Campeonato with a 3-1 win at Sao Paulo. Wilson Tiago Mathias gave the Porto Alegre club the lead with less than 10 minutes gone before Cleber Santana levelled after 20 minutes.
Copa Sudamericana: Defensor Sporting win 9-0 (Sep 17, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Diego De Souza, Rodrigo Mora and Adrian Luna all scored twice as Defensor Sporting beat Sport Huancayo 9-0 in the second round first leg of the Copa Sudamericana.
Patience and planning key to West Asian progress (Sep 16, 2010 10:38 GMT)
John Duerden thinks patience and long-term planning holds the key to West Asian football's progress.
Brazil: Corinthians reel in leaders Fluminense (Sep 16, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians moved level on points with Fluminense at the top of the Campeonato after a 2-1 win at the leaders.
AFC Champs: Bluewings hammered in first leg (Sep 15, 2010 15:25 GMT)
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma have one foot in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League after comfortably beating Korean rivals Suwon Samsung Bluewings 4-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final encounter.
Rajevac joins Saudi Arabia champions Al Ahli (Sep 15, 2010 12:39 GMT)
Milovan Rajevac has agreed a one-year deal to become the new coach of two-time Saudi Arabia league champions Al Ahli.
France drop to record low in FIFA rankings (Sep 15, 2010 10:52 GMT)
France have dropped to their worst position in the FIFA world rankings, since they were introduced in 1993.
Sven braced for further criticism over Saudi move (Sep 15, 2010 07:29 GMT)
Jon Carter on the next challenge for Sven-Goran Eriksson, as he mulls over a move to Saudi Arabia.
Copa Sudamericana: Uruguay's Penarol progress (Sep 15, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Uruguayan giants Penarol made it into the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Ecuador's Barcelona.
Bahrain beat 'fake' Togo team in international (Sep 15, 2010 07:00 GMT)
A "fake" Togo national team played against Bahrain in an international friendly last week, prompting an investigation from the African nation's sports ministry and FIFA.
Rajevac officially steps down as manager of Ghana (Sep 14, 2010 12:00 GMT)
Milovan Rajevac has quit as coach of World Cup quarter-finalists Ghana.
Two more years for New Zealand coach Herbert (Sep 13, 2010 14:32 GMT)
Ricki Herbert has signed a new two-year contract to remain as New Zealand coach on Monday as reward for an undefeated camapign at the 2010 World Cup.
Eriksson considering Al Hilal offer, says agent (Sep 13, 2010 12:43 GMT)
Having missed out the Aston Villa job, Sven-Goran Eriksson is considering an offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, agent Athole Still told ESPNsoccernet.
Brazil Campeonato: Botafogo continue climb (Sep 13, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Botafogo kept in touch with Campeonato leaders Fluminense with a 2-0 win over Sao Paulo.
Argentina: Estudiantes move to top of table (Sep 12, 2010 08:30 GMT)
Estudiantes returned to the top of the Torneo with a 2-0 win over Racing Club.
Beckham makes long-awaited return from injury (Sep 12, 2010 08:28 GMT)
David Beckham made his first competitive appearance in six months as Los Angeles Galaxy beat Columbus Crew 3-1 at the Home Depot Center.
Mexico: Cruz Azul move clear at top of table (Sep 12, 2010 08:25 GMT)
A Cruz Azul win and defeat for Santos Laguna saw the a three-point gap open up at the top of the Mexican Apertura.
Great Britain football team to compete at Olympics (Sep 11, 2010 11:47 GMT)
UEFA has given the green light for Great Britain and Northern Ireland to field an under-23 football team for the first time in the Olympics, ESPNsoccernet can reveal.
Raynor: Flamini's rich pals, Man City make blue movie (Sep 10, 2010 08:24 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Flamini gatecrashes Serie A's highest paid XI and Man City move into movies.
Tevez to quit Argentina before next World Cup? (Sep 9, 2010 11:54 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has revealed he is growing increasingly frustrated with life on the international scene with Argentina and has suggested his may quit before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Blatter plotting ways to end negative football (Sep 9, 2010 10:17 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is considering scrapping extra-time or reintroducing the failed 'golden goal' in attempt to promote attacking football.
Brazil: Fluminense move clear at top of table (Sep 9, 2010 07:03 GMT)
Fluminense moved three points clear at the top of the Campeonato after a 3-1 defeat of mid-table Ceara.
Batista: We would have beaten any Spain side (Sep 8, 2010 22:15 GMT)
Caretaker Argentina boss Sergio Batista believes his side would have beaten Spain no matter what team they put out on Tuesday.
Japan goalkeeper retires from international football (Sep 8, 2010 10:54 GMT)
Seigo Narazaki has brought an end to his 12-year international career after the goalkeeper announced his retirement from the national team following Japan's 2-1 friendly win over Guatemala in Osaka.
Kelly: Batista gives Argentina cause to wonder (Sep 8, 2010 09:53 GMT)
Sam Kelly believes Argentina's thrashing of Spain gives Sergio Batista a great chance of becoming full-time boss.
Del Bosque: Spain will learn from Argentina rout (Sep 8, 2010 07:42 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque believes his team will learn from their thumping 4-1 defeat at the hands of Argentina at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.
Copa Sudamericana ties hang in the balance (Sep 8, 2010 07:00 GMT)
A goal in the third minute of added time gave Chilean side Union San Felipe a 1-1 draw at Guarani in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana's second-round tie.
Duerden: Iran defeat sends Cho back to the drawing board (Sep 7, 2010 17:32 GMT)
John Duerden says new South Korea boss Cho Kwang-Rae has some thinking to do after his side lost to Iran.
Del Bosque: Spain are not kings of the world (Sep 7, 2010 08:11 GMT)
World Cup winning Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has told his players not to get carried away with their success and wants the side to move forward, beginning with their friendly against Argentina.
Argentina: Velez break River Plate to go top (Sep 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Velez Sarsfield joined Arsenal Sarandi at the top of the Apertura table as Santiago Silva's second-half penalty earned them a 2-1 home win over River Plate on Sunday.
Geovanni helps 10-man Earthquakes rock Houston (Sep 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
The ten men of the San Jose Earthquakes held on to win 2-1 at the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Former Hull forward Geovanni grabbed the winner for the Earthquakes in the 64th minute, but they had to play the last eight minutes a m
Brazil: Guarani inflict crucial loss on Fluminense (Sep 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
League leaders Fluminense suffered a 2-1 defeat to Guarani on Sunday to give Corinthians hope of overtaking the Rio de Janeiro club.
Nations Cup: Ghana, Nigeria get off to good starts (Sep 5, 2010 21:39 GMT)
Ghana and Nigeria had straightforward wins in their first qualifying matches for the 2012 African Nations Cup.
MLS: Columbus Crew extend lead with DC KO (Sep 5, 2010 07:00 GMT)
The Columbus Crew extended their lead at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference with a 1-0 win away to DC United on Saturday.
Argentina: Obolo goal fires Sarandi past Juniors (Sep 5, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Mauro Obolo's 39th-minute goal took Arsenal Sarandi to the top of the early Argentina Apertura standings as they beat Argentinos Juniors 1-0.
ACN: Ivory Coast, Cameroon win on day of upsets (Sep 5, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Heavyweights Cameroon and Ivory Coast got their African Nations Cup qualifying campaign off to winning starts on Saturday but Mali and Togo struggled in the race to reach Equatorial Guinea and Gabon in 2012.
Brazil: Five-star Corinthians smash ten-man Goias (Sep 5, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians maintained their pursuit of Fluminense in the Campeonato Brasileiro with a 5-1 hammering of bottom side Goias on Saturday.
Rabah Saadane ends fifth spell with Algeria (Sep 4, 2010 16:50 GMT)
Algeria coach Rabah Saadance resigned from his role with the team on Saturday, ending his fifth spell with the national team.
Argentina Apertura: Estudiantes battle back to win (Sep 4, 2010 10:06 GMT)
Estudiantes came from behind to win 2-1 at Godoy Cruz and claim a share of top spot in the early Apertura standings.
David Davutovic: Australia's got talent (Sep 3, 2010 22:19 GMT)
FFA chairman Frank Lowy tells David Davutovic his plan to have an Australian replace new boss Holger Osieck.
Brian McBride announces his retirement (Sep 3, 2010 17:58 GMT)
Former Fulham and United States forward Brian McBride will retire at the end of the 2010 season.
Friendlies: China beaten convincingly by Iran (Sep 3, 2010 16:51 GMT)
Goals in each half from Andranik and Mohammad Gholami helped Iran beat China 2-0 in a friendly at Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium.
Friendlies: Argentina put Spain to the sword (Sep 3, 2010 13:34 GMT)
Iran gave their preparations for January's Asian Cup a massive boost with a 1-0 friendly win over South Korea, who lost their first home game since January 2008.
Raynor: 'Arry wheels and deals, Saha turns to leeches (Sep 3, 2010 07:29 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Harry Redknapp swears blind that he's no wheeler dealer.
The beginning of a beautiful friendship? (Sep 3, 2010 07:29 GMT)
John Duerden examines the task ahead for the attack-minded new Japan boss Alberto Zaccheroni.
England rugby ace Cipriani training with Colorado (Sep 3, 2010 07:13 GMT)
England rugby player Danny Cipriani is turning heads in the football world after taking part in training with Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids.
Brazil Campeonato: Neymar fires Santos again (Sep 3, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Santos moved up to third in the Campeonato Brasileiro thanks to a 2-1 home win over Avai on Thursday.
Copa Sudamericana: Banfield edge ahead of Velez (Sep 3, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Banfield took an important step towards the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 as they saw off fellow Argentinian side Velez Sarsfield 1-0 away from home.
Beckham primed for Galaxy return next week (Sep 3, 2010 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham has targeted an earlier-than-expected return to action with the Los Angeles Galaxy on September 11 after recovering from the injury that ruled him out of the World Cup.
Brazil: Ewerthon equaliser thwarts Fluminense (Sep 2, 2010 07:00 GMT)
A last-minute goal by Ewerthon denied Campeonato leaders Fluminense three points as the Rio de Janeiro side were held 1-1 at home by Palmeiras.
Copa Sudamericana: Guarani secure passage (Sep 2, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Paraguayan side Guarani made it into the Copa Sudamericana second stage despite a 4-2 defeat at Uruguay's River Plate.
Ward quits Melbourne to join Wellington Phoenix (Sep 1, 2010 09:21 GMT)
Nick Ward has ended his two-and-a-half year stint with Melbourne Victory after the 25-year-old joined Wellington Phoenix.
Copa Sudamericana: Oriente beat Universidad (Sep 1, 2010 09:18 GMT)
Oriente Petrolero of Bolivia have eliminated Universidad de Chile and made it into the Copa Sudamericana second stage with a 1-0 win.
