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Fowler named player-coach of Muangthong Utd (Sep 30, 2011 11:19 GMT)
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has been named the player-coach of Thailand Premier League side Muangthong United.
Copa Sud: Universitario denied by Godoy Cruz (Sep 30, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Peruvian giants Universitario were denied an important away win over Argentina's Godoy Cruz in the Copa Sudamerica when the hosts netted late on to secure a 1-1 draw.
MLS: Union win five-goal thriller over DC United (Sep 30, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Philadelphia Union closed to the gap to Major League Soccer Eastern Conference leaders Sporting Kansas City to one point with a 3-2 win over DC United.
Domestic squabbles (Sep 29, 2011 08:41 GMT)
The Superclasico de Las America victory highlighted Brazil's domestic dominance over Argentina, says Sam Kelly.
MLS: Kansas City down Crew, Fire cruise (Sep 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Sporting Kansas City sit two points clear at the top of the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference after a 2-1 home win over third-placed Columbus Crew.
Brazil down Argentina (Sep 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Brazil lifted the trophy of the Superclasico de las Americas with a 2-0 win over Argentina.
Copa Sud: Liga hold edge over Independiente (Sep 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Ecuadorian giants Liga Deportiva Universitaria took a big step towards the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals as they defeated Argentina's Independiente 2-0 in the first leg of the round of 16.
AFC Cup: Nasaf, Arbil through to final four (Sep 28, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Nasaf reached the semi-finals of the AFC Cup as goalkeeper Murod Zukhurov's penalty shoot-out heroics saw them edge out Chonburi at Karshi Central Stadium.
AFC CL: Lee fires Jeonbuk into semi-finals (Sep 27, 2011 09:38 GMT)
Lee Dong-gook scored four times as Jeonbuk Motors cruised into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League with a 6-1 demolition of Cerezo Osaka at Jeonju World Cup Stadium.
Walter Montillo handed Argentina call-up (Sep 26, 2011 12:43 GMT)
Walter Montillo has been handed a surprise call-up by Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella for the international friendly against Brazil in Belem.
UAE midfielder Theyab Awana killed in crash (Sep 26, 2011 10:14 GMT)
A footballer who became an internet sensation after scoring a back-heeled penalty earlier this year has been killed in a car crash.
Argentina: Godoy secure point against Newell's (Sep 26, 2011 08:12 GMT)
Substitute Facundo Castillon earned Godoy Cruz a 1-1 draw away to Newell's Old Boys in the Argentinian Apertura.
Argentina: Boca held by Argentinos Juniors (Sep 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors were held to a goalless draw at Argentinos Juniors, although the result was enough to maintain their four-point advantage at the top of the Apertura.
Brazil: Vasco go clear after Diego hat-trick (Sep 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Diego Souza's hat-trick earned Vasco da Gama a 3-0 win over Cruzeiro to take them two points clear at the top of the Campeonato table.
Mexico: Tijuana strike early, edge Club America (Sep 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Tijuana edged out fellow-strugglers Club America 1-0 to pick up only their second win of the Apertura campaign.
MLS: Chicago hold on against Revolution (Sep 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
The Chicago Fire kept alive their slim Major League Soccer play-off hopes with a 3-2 win at home to the New England Revolution.
Arsene Wenger confident of Van Persie future (Sep 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is confident captain Robin van Persie will lead Arsenal well into the future, dismissing the notion the Dutchman will ultimately join Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri in exiting the Emirates.
Japan: Kashiwa miss big chance to go top (Sep 25, 2011 15:29 GMT)
Kashiwa Reysol missed the chance to go top of the J.League after they lost 3-1 at home to relegation-threatened Omiya Ardija.
South Korea: Steelers close the gap at top (Sep 25, 2011 10:29 GMT)
Pohang Steelers moved to five points behind K-League leaders Jeonbuk Motors with a 3-1 win at Sangju Sangmu.
Brazil: Fred rescues point for Fluminense (Sep 25, 2011 10:25 GMT)
A last-minute penalty from Fred earned Fluminense a 1-1 draw at 10-man Atletico Paranaense as they kept up their pursuit of the Campeonato leaders.
Argentina: Atletico Rafaela slip to 2-1 defeat (Sep 25, 2011 10:16 GMT)
Atletico Rafaela failed to close the gap to the top of the Apertura standings as they fell to a 2-1 loss at San Martin San Juan.
Mexico: Rodriguez secure point for Jaguares (Sep 25, 2011 09:52 GMT)
A last-minute goal from Jorge Rodriguez earned Jaguares a 1-1 draw at Tigres and a share of the lead in the Apertura table.
Off The Ball: Barca serve up a treat and 'Berbenbauer' (Sep 24, 2011 10:44 GMT)
In Off the Ball, Barca go culinary, Torres' miss is taken online and Joey Barton proves he can read.
MLS: Kansas City go top of Eastern Conference (Sep 24, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Sporting Kansas City moved to the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference with a 1-1 draw at home to Philadelphia Union.
FIFA ban Caribbean official for breaching ethics (Sep 23, 2011 17:33 GMT)
FIFA's ethics committee has handed out their fourth ban connected with the bribery scandal by suspending leading Caribbean official Colin Klass for 26 months.
The seven keys to success for Bradley (Sep 23, 2011 15:35 GMT)
This week's Africa Report offers advice Bob Bradley as he prepares to take on the Egypt job.
"Giggling" corrupt official gets FIFA ban (Sep 23, 2011 09:45 GMT)
A football official reported by a witness to have "giggled" when leaving a room where cash gifts were being handed over has been banned for 26 months by FIFA's ethics committee.
DR Congo's Mulumbu quits international football (Sep 23, 2011 07:59 GMT)
West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu has retired from international football with DR Congo for a second time.
Copa Sud: Santa Fe, Liga de Quito progress (Sep 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Santa Fe claimed their place in the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana after beating Deportivo Cali in a penalty shootout.
Argentina: Boca flying after Estudiantes win (Sep 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors moved four points clear at the top of the Apertura with a 1-0 win at home to Estudiantes.
Maradona nets first win, warns 'scared' fans (Sep 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona picked up his first win in charge of UAE side Al Wasl and warned fans who don't want to be entertained by his side to 'stay away'.
Brazil: Vasco climb top after home draw (Sep 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Vasco da Gama climbed to the top of the Campeonato standings with a 1-1 draw against Atletico Goianiense.
Ronaldinho and Neymar receive Brazil call-ups (Sep 22, 2011 17:45 GMT)
Ronaldinho and Neymar have been included in the Brazil squads for three upcoming fixtures, but Leandro Damiao and Alexandre Pato miss out through injuries.
Richards: EPFL wants 50% of UEFA's seats (Sep 22, 2011 11:54 GMT)
Sir Dave Richards told ESPNsoccernet on Thursday that the combined forces of all the European Leagues and clubs are calling for 50% of the executive board seats on UEFA.
MLS: Real Salt Lake too strong for New York (Sep 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Real Salt Lake moved a step closer to the Major League Soccer play-offs by beating Red Bull New York 3-1.
Copa Sud: Unrest overshadows Universidad win (Sep 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Universidad de Chile sealed a 2-0 win over Nacional to advance to the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, although the match was called off before full-time after an official was hit by a missile thrown from the stands.
Brazil: Sao Paulo go top after Corinthians draw (Sep 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
A goalless draw at home to Corinthians was enough to see Sao Paulo return to the top of the Campeonato standings.
Argentina: Atletico slump to home defeat (Sep 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Atletico Rafaela missed the chance to claim top spot in the Apertura table with a 3-1 defeat at home to Independiente.
FIFA deny Hayatou in charge of 2012 Olympics (Sep 21, 2011 18:11 GMT)
FIFA has denied reports that controversial figure Issa Hayatou had been appointed as the head of the London 2012 football tournament, claiming the announcement was down to a "technical error".
FIFA puts Hayatou in charge of 2012 Olympics (Sep 21, 2011 15:53 GMT)
FIFA has made the controversial decision to place Issa Hayatou in charge of the London 2012 football tournament, despite the fact that he is still under investigation for corruption.
England fall in FIFA rankings, Spain back top (Sep 21, 2011 08:54 GMT)
England have fallen four places to eighth in the new FIFA world rankings despite winning back-to-back Euro 2012 qualifying matches.
Copa Sud: Olimpia victory marred by trouble (Sep 21, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Olimpia claimed their place in the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana with a 2-1 victory over Emelec, although the match was abandoned eight minutes from time after missiles were thrown onto the pitch.
Argentina: Colon miss chance to join Boca (Sep 21, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Colon missed the chance to join Boca Juniors at the top of the Apertura standings as they were held to a goalless draw at home by San Martin.
EPFL wants more control over governance (Sep 20, 2011 17:54 GMT)
Europe's football leagues have issued a joint statement making public their wish for greater input into FIFA and UEFA's governance of world football and labelling the current international calendar "unsustainable".
Keeping options open (Sep 20, 2011 09:35 GMT)
John Duerden examines the fortunes of Asian goalkeepers plying their trade in Europe.
Santos' Neymar to wait until next summer (Sep 20, 2011 09:13 GMT)
Brazil international Neymar expects to stay at Santos until next summer's London 2012 Olympics when he hopes interest in his signature will be renewed.
Mexico: Tijuana's early struggles continue (Sep 19, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Tijuana's early-season struggles in the Apertura continued as they were beaten 2-0 at home by Tecos.
Argentina: Boca Juniors reclaim top spot (Sep 19, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors reclaimed top spot in the Argentinian Apertura with a 2-1 win at Lanus on Sunday.
Brazil: Corinthians suffer shock loss to Santos (Sep 19, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians failed to get back to the summit of Brazil's Campeonato after a surprise 3-1 defeat at home to Santos.
MLS: LA Galaxy maintain lead in the west (Sep 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy remain seven points ahead of the Seattle Sounders at the top of the MLS Western Conference after both sides won 3-0 on Saturday.
Mexico: Jaguares down Club America in thriller (Sep 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Jaguares moved top of Mexico's Apertura on goals scored after a 5-3 win over Club America on Saturday.
Argentina: Rafaela go clear, Banfield off bottom (Sep 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Atletico Rafaela moved two points clear at the top of Argentina's Clausura with a dramatic 3-1 win at San Lorenzo.
Brazil: Vasco, Sao Paulo cruise to victory (Sep 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Vasco da Gama are a point clear of Sao Paulo at the top of the Brazilian Campeonato after both sides enjoyed 4-0 home wins on Saturday.
Off The Ball: Ronaldo's curse and bribery arse wipe (Sep 17, 2011 09:54 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Ronaldo's cursed with good looks and a coach drops his trousers on live TV.
MLS: Timbers too strong for New England (Sep 17, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Goal difference continues to be the only thing keeping the New England Revolution off the foot of the Eastern Conference after they lost 3-0 to the Portland Timbers on Friday.
Corinthians recruit Adriano targets weight loss (Sep 17, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Former AC Milan coach Leonardo would be open to linking up with David Beckham again at Paris St Germain.
Argentina: Higuain the hero for Santa Fe (Sep 17, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Colon Santa Fe moved up to third in the table with a 1-0 win over Independiente on Friday.
Leonardo: David Beckham on PSG's radar (Sep 16, 2011 11:09 GMT)
Former AC Milan coach Leonardo would be open to linking up with David Beckham again at Paris St Germain.
Australians snubbed for Asian football award (Sep 16, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Asian Cup finalists Australia have had no players nominated for the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year Award.
FIFA rejects Bin Hammam's life ban appeal (Sep 15, 2011 16:42 GMT)
Mohamed bin Hammam's appeal against the life ban issued by FIFA has been rejected.
First XI: The Gulf course (Sep 15, 2011 08:30 GMT)
After Asamoah Gyan's shock move, First XI remembers other stars who have gone to the Gulf.
FIFA demand answers from Makudi (Sep 14, 2011 18:13 GMT)
A FIFA executive committee member from Thailand has been asked by the world governing body to answer claims that development grants were spent building facilities on land that he owned.
ACL: Cerezo Osaka edge thriller, Suwon draw (Sep 14, 2011 14:32 GMT)
Cerezo Osaka will take a slender advantage to Korea for the second leg of their Asian Champions League clash with Jeonbuk Motors after Hiroshi Kiyotake's late goal clinched a dramatic 4-3 victory at Nagai Stadium.
MLS: Point ensures Columbus Crew go clear (Sep 14, 2011 09:10 GMT)
Columbus Crew moved a point clear at the top of the Eastern Conference after a 2-2 draw with Houston Dynamo, despite playing 79 minutes with ten men.
Clodoaldo excited by Superclasico (Sep 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Former Brazilian international Clodoaldo is excited by the prospect of Argentina and Brazil facing off again in the new Superclasico de las Americas - a throwback to the days of the Copa Roca.
Chung Mong-Joon: Sepp Blatter is a little brat (Sep 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Former vice-president of FIFA, Chung Mong-Joon, has slammed Sepp Blatter claiming in his memoirs that the current FIFA chief is like a dictator.
Copa Sud: Barcos hat-trick earns Liga win (Sep 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian striker Hernan Barcos netted a hat-trick as Ecuadorian giants Liga Deportiva Universitaria took a massive step towards the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana with a 4-1 home win over Venezuela's Trujillanos.
Blatter considering early exit from FIFA office (Sep 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Sepp Blatter is seriously considering a motion to quit as FIFA president in two years rather than serve his full term in office, according to ESPNsoccernet sources.
AFC Cup: Al Wehdat, Arbil gain upper hand (Sep 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Al Wehdat took a giant stride towards the AFC Cup semi-finals as three late goals saw them brush aside 10-man Duhok 5-1 at King Abdullah International Stadium in Amman.
Gyan capture masks UAE's failures (Sep 13, 2011 07:04 GMT)
John Duerden asks if the signing of Asamoah Gyan means football in UAE is making strides forward.
Argentina: Lanus on level terms with Boca (Sep 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Lanus drew level with Boca Juniors at the top of Argentina's Apertura with a 4-0 victory away at Argentinos Juniors on Monday.
Brazil: Leading teams all fail to register wins (Sep 12, 2011 07:00 GMT)
The leading teams in Brazil's Campeonato all failed to register wins in the latest round of matches.
Argentina: Victory leaves Boca in pole position (Sep 12, 2011 06:26 GMT)
Unbeaten Boca Juniors moved to the top of Argentina's Apertura after a 1-0 home victory over San Martin San Juan.
Africa Report: Russian fears, political Drogba and rebellious Libyans (Sep 10, 2011 18:34 GMT)
Africa Report touches on why Libya are extra-motivated and African footballers' fears in Russia.
Fernandes hopeful over David Beckham deal (Sep 10, 2011 15:51 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes believes the club can offer David Beckham "love, care and attention".
MLS: Crew shocked by Toronto, Davies fires DC (Sep 10, 2011 10:05 GMT)
Eastern Conference strugglers Toronto stunned Columbus Crew with a 4-2 win in the latest round of MLS fixtures, while Charlie Davies bagged a hat-trick for DC United and Landon Donovan fired La Galaxy.
Brazil: Avai fight back, Santos down Cruzeiro (Sep 10, 2011 09:53 GMT)
Avai scored twice in the last 13 minutes to deny America MG victory in a clash of Brazil's Campeonato strugglers, while reigning Copa Libertadores Santos moved above Cruzeiro into mid-table.
Argentina: Trio have leaders Rafaela in sights (Sep 10, 2011 09:45 GMT)
Racing Club, Tigre and Godoy Cruz maintained the pressure on Apertura leaders Atletico Rafaela with wins in the latest round of fixtures in Argentina.
Delaney: International standard (Sep 9, 2011 07:32 GMT)
Miguel Delaney explains why the standard of international football has declined since Euro 2000.
Copa Sudamericana: Velez Sarsfield progress (Sep 9, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Reigning Argentinian champions Velez Sarsfield have made it into the Copa Sudamericana round-of-16 by hammering compatriots Argentinos Juniors 4-0 in the return match of the second phase - but boss Ricardo Gareca found room for improvement afterwards
Brazil: Comeback earns Corinthians top spot (Sep 9, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians hit back from a goal down to beat Flamengo 2-1 and take over at the top of Brazil's Campeonato.
Australia to host friendly with Malaysia (Sep 9, 2011 07:00 GMT)
A full-strength Socceroos side will be available for selection when they line up against Malaysia for the first time 20 years at Canberra Stadium.
Bin Hammam appeal to be heard next week (Sep 8, 2011 11:43 GMT)
Mohamed Bin Hammam's appeal against his life ban for bribery will be heard next week, FIFA has confirmed.
First XI: Kitted out (Sep 8, 2011 08:04 GMT)
As Juventus take on Notts County, this week's First XI looks at how clubs got their colours.
Brazil: Atletico Paranaense battle for point (Sep 8, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Struggling Atletico Paranaense showed plenty of spirit to earn a point against Palmeiras in Brazil's Campeonato.
Copa Sudamericana: Godoy in Cruz control (Sep 8, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian outfit Godoy Cruz have made it into the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana after a goalless draw with compatriots Lanus in Mendoza.
MLS: Dramatic Union comeback earns point (Sep 8, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Philadelphia Union hit back from 4-1 down to earn a point from an entertaining match against New England Revolution in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference.
Argentina: Independiente on the way up (Sep 8, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Independiente moved into the top half of the table after a 2-1 defeat of San Martin Juan in Argentina's Apertura.
Brazil: Sao Paulo beat Atletico to go top (Sep 7, 2011 22:47 GMT)
Sao Paulo took over as leaders of the Brazilian Campeonato with a 2-1 win at home to Atletico Mineiro.
FIFA prepared to reduce international friendlies (Sep 7, 2011 17:53 GMT)
Britain's FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has conceded that some international friendly dates will have to be scrapped - but he insists the demands of European clubs for just six international dates a year is going too far.
Pressure mounting (Sep 7, 2011 10:39 GMT)
The pressure is already mounting on those Asian teams that have endured indifferent starts to World Cup qualification, writes John Duerden.
QPR linked with swoop for LA Galaxy's Beckham (Sep 7, 2011 07:16 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers are being linked with a move for Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham.
Copa Sud: Argentina's Arsenal progress (Sep 7, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian outfit Arsenal eliminated compatriots Estudiantes to reach the Copa Sudamericana's round of 16.
Friendlies: Argentina victorious, USA lose again (Sep 6, 2011 22:14 GMT)
Real Madrid duo Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria were amongst the goals as Argentina defeated Nigeria 3-1 in an international friendly in Bangladesh.
Brazil legend Socrates readmitted to hospital (Sep 6, 2011 16:03 GMT)
Former Brazil captain Socrates has been readmitted to a Sao Paulo hospital suffering from internal bleeding, according to reports.
Frimpong opts to play for Ghana over England (Sep 6, 2011 13:01 GMT)
Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi says Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has pledged his international future to the Black Stars.
Bin Hammam: FIFA won't act against Europeans (Sep 6, 2011 08:49 GMT)
Mohamed Bin Hammam has claimed FIFA would never have dared to take action against him if he were European.
Believe the Neymar hype (Sep 6, 2011 07:25 GMT)
Will Tidey's sodden night at Craven Cottage was brightened by the potential demonstrated by Brazilian wonderkid Neymar.
Menezes backing for Ronaldinho (Sep 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mano Menezes believes Ronaldinho's comeback performance in Brazil's 1-0 victory over Ghana on Monday night shows that he can still cut it on the world stage.
MLS: LA Galaxy denied by late KC penalty (Sep 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Omar Bravo's last minute penalty enabled Sporting Kansas City to deny LA Galaxy victory in Major League Soccer.
Scotland could call up Aussie Chris Herd - agent (Sep 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Scotland football officials are interested in calling up Aston Villa's uncapped Australian defender Chris Herd, according to his agent.
Ghana coach Stevanovic eyes Brazil scalp (Sep 5, 2011 13:41 GMT)
Ghana head coach Goran Stevanovic is confident of claiming a morale-boosting win over Brazil on Monday night.
Argentina: Newly-promoted Atletico leading (Sep 5, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Newly-promoted Atletico Rafaela are top of the Apertura standings after winning 1-0 away to Union Santa Fe on Sunday.
Brazil: Corinthians not punished for slip-up (Sep 5, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians held on to their two-point lead at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro despite slipping to a 1-0 defeat at Coritiba on Sunday.
ANC: South Africa slump to shock Niger loss (Sep 4, 2011 19:32 GMT)
South Africa's hopes of qualifying for next year's African Nations Cup suffered a blow as they lost 2-1 to Niger - and relinquished the leadership of Group Seven to the Mena as a result.
MLS: Salt Lake strengthen play-off prospects (Sep 4, 2011 10:34 GMT)
Real Salt Lake remain on course for a place in the MLS Cup play-offs following a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union in Utah on Saturday.
Argentina Apertura: Lanus lead after third win (Sep 4, 2011 10:22 GMT)
Lanus overcame Estudiantes 2-1 on Saturday night to claim their third win from five Apertura games and go top of the table.
Brasileiro: Rivaldo rolls back the years (Sep 4, 2011 10:22 GMT)
Rivaldo came off the substitutes' bench to fire a winner for Sao Paulo which took them up to second in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Saturday.
Messi show arrives in India (Sep 4, 2011 09:39 GMT)
Dileep Premachandran on Lionel Messi's impact on an adoring Indian public.
African Nations: Senegal book place in finals (Sep 3, 2011 21:36 GMT)
Senegal secured their place in next year's African Nations Cup with a 2-0 win over DR Congo.
Off The Ball: Cafu coaches Miss Universe (Sep 3, 2011 19:16 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Cafu coaches a Miss Universe Select XI and Mezut Ozil goes up in smoke.
Off The Ball: The heavy mob and the torturer (Sep 3, 2011 11:42 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball 'The Torturer' metes out punishment in Wolfsburg and the heavy mob roll into Xamax.
Friendly review: USA downed, Ecuador romp (Sep 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
The United States, playing their second game under new coach Jurgen Klinsmann, were beaten 1-0 by CONCACAF rivals Costa Rica in Carson as Rodney Wallace netted the only goal in the 66th minute.
Mexico: Guadalajara move into top spot (Sep 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Guadalajara climbed to the top of the Apertura standings with a 1-0 win away to Tijuana on Friday night.
Argentina: Tigre on the rise after win (Sep 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Tigre moved up to fifth in the early Apertura standings with a 1-0 win over Banfield on Friday.
Friendly review: Spain comeback, Argentina win (Sep 2, 2011 21:49 GMT)
Spain came from 2-0 down to beat Chile 3-2 at the Stade de Geneve in Switzerland , with Cesc Fabregas scoring twice - including a dramatic late winner.
ANC: Ghana move clear with Swaziland win (Sep 2, 2011 21:07 GMT)
Ghana moved three points clear at the top of their 2012 African Nations Cup qualifying group with a 2-0 home win over Swaziland.
Brazil: America frustrated by Bahia draw (Sep 2, 2011 07:00 GMT)
America are four points adrift at the bottom of the Campeonato Brasileiro after a goalless draw away to Bahia in Salvador.
Stars pencilled in for Kuffour testimonial (Sep 1, 2011 14:59 GMT)
A host of local and international football stars will turn out in force this December for the testimonial of former Bayern Munich and Ghana defender Samuel Kuffour.
Messi named Argentina captain for friendly (Sep 1, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi will wear the captain's armband for Argentina for the first time when they face Venezuela in a friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata tomorrow.
Brazil: Nine-man Corinthians claim victory (Sep 1, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians held on to top spot in the Campeonato Brasileiro with a 3-2 win over Gremio despite finishing the match with nine men.
Copa Sud: Neira goal gives Lanus hope (Sep 1, 2011 07:00 GMT)
A last-gasp goal by Juan Neira helped Argentinian side Lanus gain a 2-2 draw against compatriots Godoy Cruz in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana second round.
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Fowler named player-coach of Muangthong Utd (Sep 30, 2011 11:19 GMT)
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has been named the player-coach of Thailand Premier League side Muangthong United.
Copa Sud: Universitario denied by Godoy Cruz (Sep 30, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Peruvian giants Universitario were denied an important away win over Argentina's Godoy Cruz in the Copa Sudamerica when the hosts netted late on to secure a 1-1 draw.
MLS: Union win five-goal thriller over DC United (Sep 30, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Philadelphia Union closed to the gap to Major League Soccer Eastern Conference leaders Sporting Kansas City to one point with a 3-2 win over DC United.
Domestic squabbles (Sep 29, 2011 08:41 GMT)
The Superclasico de Las America victory highlighted Brazil's domestic dominance over Argentina, says Sam Kelly.
MLS: Kansas City down Crew, Fire cruise (Sep 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Sporting Kansas City sit two points clear at the top of the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference after a 2-1 home win over third-placed Columbus Crew.
Brazil down Argentina (Sep 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Brazil lifted the trophy of the Superclasico de las Americas with a 2-0 win over Argentina.
Copa Sud: Liga hold edge over Independiente (Sep 29, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Ecuadorian giants Liga Deportiva Universitaria took a big step towards the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals as they defeated Argentina's Independiente 2-0 in the first leg of the round of 16.
AFC Cup: Nasaf, Arbil through to final four (Sep 28, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Nasaf reached the semi-finals of the AFC Cup as goalkeeper Murod Zukhurov's penalty shoot-out heroics saw them edge out Chonburi at Karshi Central Stadium.
AFC CL: Lee fires Jeonbuk into semi-finals (Sep 27, 2011 09:38 GMT)
Lee Dong-gook scored four times as Jeonbuk Motors cruised into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League with a 6-1 demolition of Cerezo Osaka at Jeonju World Cup Stadium.
Walter Montillo handed Argentina call-up (Sep 26, 2011 12:43 GMT)
Walter Montillo has been handed a surprise call-up by Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella for the international friendly against Brazil in Belem.
UAE midfielder Theyab Awana killed in crash (Sep 26, 2011 10:14 GMT)
A footballer who became an internet sensation after scoring a back-heeled penalty earlier this year has been killed in a car crash.
Argentina: Godoy secure point against Newell's (Sep 26, 2011 08:12 GMT)
Substitute Facundo Castillon earned Godoy Cruz a 1-1 draw away to Newell's Old Boys in the Argentinian Apertura.
Argentina: Boca held by Argentinos Juniors (Sep 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors were held to a goalless draw at Argentinos Juniors, although the result was enough to maintain their four-point advantage at the top of the Apertura.
Brazil: Vasco go clear after Diego hat-trick (Sep 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Diego Souza's hat-trick earned Vasco da Gama a 3-0 win over Cruzeiro to take them two points clear at the top of the Campeonato table.
Mexico: Tijuana strike early, edge Club America (Sep 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Tijuana edged out fellow-strugglers Club America 1-0 to pick up only their second win of the Apertura campaign.
MLS: Chicago hold on against Revolution (Sep 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
The Chicago Fire kept alive their slim Major League Soccer play-off hopes with a 3-2 win at home to the New England Revolution.
Arsene Wenger confident of Van Persie future (Sep 26, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is confident captain Robin van Persie will lead Arsenal well into the future, dismissing the notion the Dutchman will ultimately join Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri in exiting the Emirates.
Japan: Kashiwa miss big chance to go top (Sep 25, 2011 15:29 GMT)
Kashiwa Reysol missed the chance to go top of the J.League after they lost 3-1 at home to relegation-threatened Omiya Ardija.
South Korea: Steelers close the gap at top (Sep 25, 2011 10:29 GMT)
Pohang Steelers moved to five points behind K-League leaders Jeonbuk Motors with a 3-1 win at Sangju Sangmu.
Brazil: Fred rescues point for Fluminense (Sep 25, 2011 10:25 GMT)
A last-minute penalty from Fred earned Fluminense a 1-1 draw at 10-man Atletico Paranaense as they kept up their pursuit of the Campeonato leaders.
Argentina: Atletico Rafaela slip to 2-1 defeat (Sep 25, 2011 10:16 GMT)
Atletico Rafaela failed to close the gap to the top of the Apertura standings as they fell to a 2-1 loss at San Martin San Juan.
Mexico: Rodriguez secure point for Jaguares (Sep 25, 2011 09:52 GMT)
A last-minute goal from Jorge Rodriguez earned Jaguares a 1-1 draw at Tigres and a share of the lead in the Apertura table.
Off The Ball: Barca serve up a treat and 'Berbenbauer' (Sep 24, 2011 10:44 GMT)
In Off the Ball, Barca go culinary, Torres' miss is taken online and Joey Barton proves he can read.
MLS: Kansas City go top of Eastern Conference (Sep 24, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Sporting Kansas City moved to the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference with a 1-1 draw at home to Philadelphia Union.
FIFA ban Caribbean official for breaching ethics (Sep 23, 2011 17:33 GMT)
FIFA's ethics committee has handed out their fourth ban connected with the bribery scandal by suspending leading Caribbean official Colin Klass for 26 months.
The seven keys to success for Bradley (Sep 23, 2011 15:35 GMT)
This week's Africa Report offers advice Bob Bradley as he prepares to take on the Egypt job.
"Giggling" corrupt official gets FIFA ban (Sep 23, 2011 09:45 GMT)
A football official reported by a witness to have "giggled" when leaving a room where cash gifts were being handed over has been banned for 26 months by FIFA's ethics committee.
DR Congo's Mulumbu quits international football (Sep 23, 2011 07:59 GMT)
West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu has retired from international football with DR Congo for a second time.
Copa Sud: Santa Fe, Liga de Quito progress (Sep 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Santa Fe claimed their place in the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana after beating Deportivo Cali in a penalty shootout.
Argentina: Boca flying after Estudiantes win (Sep 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors moved four points clear at the top of the Apertura with a 1-0 win at home to Estudiantes.
Maradona nets first win, warns 'scared' fans (Sep 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona picked up his first win in charge of UAE side Al Wasl and warned fans who don't want to be entertained by his side to 'stay away'.
Brazil: Vasco climb top after home draw (Sep 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Vasco da Gama climbed to the top of the Campeonato standings with a 1-1 draw against Atletico Goianiense.
Ronaldinho and Neymar receive Brazil call-ups (Sep 22, 2011 17:45 GMT)
Ronaldinho and Neymar have been included in the Brazil squads for three upcoming fixtures, but Leandro Damiao and Alexandre Pato miss out through injuries.
Richards: EPFL wants 50% of UEFA's seats (Sep 22, 2011 11:54 GMT)
Sir Dave Richards told ESPNsoccernet on Thursday that the combined forces of all the European Leagues and clubs are calling for 50% of the executive board seats on UEFA.
MLS: Real Salt Lake too strong for New York (Sep 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Real Salt Lake moved a step closer to the Major League Soccer play-offs by beating Red Bull New York 3-1.
Copa Sud: Unrest overshadows Universidad win (Sep 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Universidad de Chile sealed a 2-0 win over Nacional to advance to the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, although the match was called off before full-time after an official was hit by a missile thrown from the stands.
Brazil: Sao Paulo go top after Corinthians draw (Sep 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
A goalless draw at home to Corinthians was enough to see Sao Paulo return to the top of the Campeonato standings.
Argentina: Atletico slump to home defeat (Sep 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Atletico Rafaela missed the chance to claim top spot in the Apertura table with a 3-1 defeat at home to Independiente.
FIFA deny Hayatou in charge of 2012 Olympics (Sep 21, 2011 18:11 GMT)
FIFA has denied reports that controversial figure Issa Hayatou had been appointed as the head of the London 2012 football tournament, claiming the announcement was down to a "technical error".
FIFA puts Hayatou in charge of 2012 Olympics (Sep 21, 2011 15:53 GMT)
FIFA has made the controversial decision to place Issa Hayatou in charge of the London 2012 football tournament, despite the fact that he is still under investigation for corruption.
England fall in FIFA rankings, Spain back top (Sep 21, 2011 08:54 GMT)
England have fallen four places to eighth in the new FIFA world rankings despite winning back-to-back Euro 2012 qualifying matches.
Copa Sud: Olimpia victory marred by trouble (Sep 21, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Olimpia claimed their place in the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana with a 2-1 victory over Emelec, although the match was abandoned eight minutes from time after missiles were thrown onto the pitch.
Argentina: Colon miss chance to join Boca (Sep 21, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Colon missed the chance to join Boca Juniors at the top of the Apertura standings as they were held to a goalless draw at home by San Martin.
EPFL wants more control over governance (Sep 20, 2011 17:54 GMT)
Europe's football leagues have issued a joint statement making public their wish for greater input into FIFA and UEFA's governance of world football and labelling the current international calendar "unsustainable".
Keeping options open (Sep 20, 2011 09:35 GMT)
John Duerden examines the fortunes of Asian goalkeepers plying their trade in Europe.
Santos' Neymar to wait until next summer (Sep 20, 2011 09:13 GMT)
Brazil international Neymar expects to stay at Santos until next summer's London 2012 Olympics when he hopes interest in his signature will be renewed.
Mexico: Tijuana's early struggles continue (Sep 19, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Tijuana's early-season struggles in the Apertura continued as they were beaten 2-0 at home by Tecos.
Argentina: Boca Juniors reclaim top spot (Sep 19, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors reclaimed top spot in the Argentinian Apertura with a 2-1 win at Lanus on Sunday.
Brazil: Corinthians suffer shock loss to Santos (Sep 19, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians failed to get back to the summit of Brazil's Campeonato after a surprise 3-1 defeat at home to Santos.
MLS: LA Galaxy maintain lead in the west (Sep 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy remain seven points ahead of the Seattle Sounders at the top of the MLS Western Conference after both sides won 3-0 on Saturday.
Mexico: Jaguares down Club America in thriller (Sep 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Jaguares moved top of Mexico's Apertura on goals scored after a 5-3 win over Club America on Saturday.
Argentina: Rafaela go clear, Banfield off bottom (Sep 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Atletico Rafaela moved two points clear at the top of Argentina's Clausura with a dramatic 3-1 win at San Lorenzo.
Brazil: Vasco, Sao Paulo cruise to victory (Sep 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Vasco da Gama are a point clear of Sao Paulo at the top of the Brazilian Campeonato after both sides enjoyed 4-0 home wins on Saturday.
Off The Ball: Ronaldo's curse and bribery arse wipe (Sep 17, 2011 09:54 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Ronaldo's cursed with good looks and a coach drops his trousers on live TV.
MLS: Timbers too strong for New England (Sep 17, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Goal difference continues to be the only thing keeping the New England Revolution off the foot of the Eastern Conference after they lost 3-0 to the Portland Timbers on Friday.
Corinthians recruit Adriano targets weight loss (Sep 17, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Former AC Milan coach Leonardo would be open to linking up with David Beckham again at Paris St Germain.
Argentina: Higuain the hero for Santa Fe (Sep 17, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Colon Santa Fe moved up to third in the table with a 1-0 win over Independiente on Friday.
Leonardo: David Beckham on PSG's radar (Sep 16, 2011 11:09 GMT)
Former AC Milan coach Leonardo would be open to linking up with David Beckham again at Paris St Germain.
Australians snubbed for Asian football award (Sep 16, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Asian Cup finalists Australia have had no players nominated for the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year Award.
FIFA rejects Bin Hammam's life ban appeal (Sep 15, 2011 16:42 GMT)
Mohamed bin Hammam's appeal against the life ban issued by FIFA has been rejected.
First XI: The Gulf course (Sep 15, 2011 08:30 GMT)
After Asamoah Gyan's shock move, First XI remembers other stars who have gone to the Gulf.
FIFA demand answers from Makudi (Sep 14, 2011 18:13 GMT)
A FIFA executive committee member from Thailand has been asked by the world governing body to answer claims that development grants were spent building facilities on land that he owned.
ACL: Cerezo Osaka edge thriller, Suwon draw (Sep 14, 2011 14:32 GMT)
Cerezo Osaka will take a slender advantage to Korea for the second leg of their Asian Champions League clash with Jeonbuk Motors after Hiroshi Kiyotake's late goal clinched a dramatic 4-3 victory at Nagai Stadium.
MLS: Point ensures Columbus Crew go clear (Sep 14, 2011 09:10 GMT)
Columbus Crew moved a point clear at the top of the Eastern Conference after a 2-2 draw with Houston Dynamo, despite playing 79 minutes with ten men.
Clodoaldo excited by Superclasico (Sep 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Former Brazilian international Clodoaldo is excited by the prospect of Argentina and Brazil facing off again in the new Superclasico de las Americas - a throwback to the days of the Copa Roca.
Chung Mong-Joon: Sepp Blatter is a little brat (Sep 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Former vice-president of FIFA, Chung Mong-Joon, has slammed Sepp Blatter claiming in his memoirs that the current FIFA chief is like a dictator.
Copa Sud: Barcos hat-trick earns Liga win (Sep 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian striker Hernan Barcos netted a hat-trick as Ecuadorian giants Liga Deportiva Universitaria took a massive step towards the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana with a 4-1 home win over Venezuela's Trujillanos.
Blatter considering early exit from FIFA office (Sep 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Sepp Blatter is seriously considering a motion to quit as FIFA president in two years rather than serve his full term in office, according to ESPNsoccernet sources.
AFC Cup: Al Wehdat, Arbil gain upper hand (Sep 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Al Wehdat took a giant stride towards the AFC Cup semi-finals as three late goals saw them brush aside 10-man Duhok 5-1 at King Abdullah International Stadium in Amman.
Gyan capture masks UAE's failures (Sep 13, 2011 07:04 GMT)
John Duerden asks if the signing of Asamoah Gyan means football in UAE is making strides forward.
Argentina: Lanus on level terms with Boca (Sep 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Lanus drew level with Boca Juniors at the top of Argentina's Apertura with a 4-0 victory away at Argentinos Juniors on Monday.
Brazil: Leading teams all fail to register wins (Sep 12, 2011 07:00 GMT)
The leading teams in Brazil's Campeonato all failed to register wins in the latest round of matches.
Argentina: Victory leaves Boca in pole position (Sep 12, 2011 06:26 GMT)
Unbeaten Boca Juniors moved to the top of Argentina's Apertura after a 1-0 home victory over San Martin San Juan.
Africa Report: Russian fears, political Drogba and rebellious Libyans (Sep 10, 2011 18:34 GMT)
Africa Report touches on why Libya are extra-motivated and African footballers' fears in Russia.
Fernandes hopeful over David Beckham deal (Sep 10, 2011 15:51 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes believes the club can offer David Beckham "love, care and attention".
MLS: Crew shocked by Toronto, Davies fires DC (Sep 10, 2011 10:05 GMT)
Eastern Conference strugglers Toronto stunned Columbus Crew with a 4-2 win in the latest round of MLS fixtures, while Charlie Davies bagged a hat-trick for DC United and Landon Donovan fired La Galaxy.
Brazil: Avai fight back, Santos down Cruzeiro (Sep 10, 2011 09:53 GMT)
Avai scored twice in the last 13 minutes to deny America MG victory in a clash of Brazil's Campeonato strugglers, while reigning Copa Libertadores Santos moved above Cruzeiro into mid-table.
Argentina: Trio have leaders Rafaela in sights (Sep 10, 2011 09:45 GMT)
Racing Club, Tigre and Godoy Cruz maintained the pressure on Apertura leaders Atletico Rafaela with wins in the latest round of fixtures in Argentina.
Delaney: International standard (Sep 9, 2011 07:32 GMT)
Miguel Delaney explains why the standard of international football has declined since Euro 2000.
Copa Sudamericana: Velez Sarsfield progress (Sep 9, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Reigning Argentinian champions Velez Sarsfield have made it into the Copa Sudamericana round-of-16 by hammering compatriots Argentinos Juniors 4-0 in the return match of the second phase - but boss Ricardo Gareca found room for improvement afterwards
Brazil: Comeback earns Corinthians top spot (Sep 9, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians hit back from a goal down to beat Flamengo 2-1 and take over at the top of Brazil's Campeonato.
Australia to host friendly with Malaysia (Sep 9, 2011 07:00 GMT)
A full-strength Socceroos side will be available for selection when they line up against Malaysia for the first time 20 years at Canberra Stadium.
Bin Hammam appeal to be heard next week (Sep 8, 2011 11:43 GMT)
Mohamed Bin Hammam's appeal against his life ban for bribery will be heard next week, FIFA has confirmed.
First XI: Kitted out (Sep 8, 2011 08:04 GMT)
As Juventus take on Notts County, this week's First XI looks at how clubs got their colours.
Brazil: Atletico Paranaense battle for point (Sep 8, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Struggling Atletico Paranaense showed plenty of spirit to earn a point against Palmeiras in Brazil's Campeonato.
Copa Sudamericana: Godoy in Cruz control (Sep 8, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian outfit Godoy Cruz have made it into the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana after a goalless draw with compatriots Lanus in Mendoza.
MLS: Dramatic Union comeback earns point (Sep 8, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Philadelphia Union hit back from 4-1 down to earn a point from an entertaining match against New England Revolution in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference.
Argentina: Independiente on the way up (Sep 8, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Independiente moved into the top half of the table after a 2-1 defeat of San Martin Juan in Argentina's Apertura.
Brazil: Sao Paulo beat Atletico to go top (Sep 7, 2011 22:47 GMT)
Sao Paulo took over as leaders of the Brazilian Campeonato with a 2-1 win at home to Atletico Mineiro.
FIFA prepared to reduce international friendlies (Sep 7, 2011 17:53 GMT)
Britain's FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has conceded that some international friendly dates will have to be scrapped - but he insists the demands of European clubs for just six international dates a year is going too far.
Pressure mounting (Sep 7, 2011 10:39 GMT)
The pressure is already mounting on those Asian teams that have endured indifferent starts to World Cup qualification, writes John Duerden.
QPR linked with swoop for LA Galaxy's Beckham (Sep 7, 2011 07:16 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers are being linked with a move for Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham.
Copa Sud: Argentina's Arsenal progress (Sep 7, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian outfit Arsenal eliminated compatriots Estudiantes to reach the Copa Sudamericana's round of 16.
Friendlies: Argentina victorious, USA lose again (Sep 6, 2011 22:14 GMT)
Real Madrid duo Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria were amongst the goals as Argentina defeated Nigeria 3-1 in an international friendly in Bangladesh.
Brazil legend Socrates readmitted to hospital (Sep 6, 2011 16:03 GMT)
Former Brazil captain Socrates has been readmitted to a Sao Paulo hospital suffering from internal bleeding, according to reports.
Frimpong opts to play for Ghana over England (Sep 6, 2011 13:01 GMT)
Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi says Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has pledged his international future to the Black Stars.
Bin Hammam: FIFA won't act against Europeans (Sep 6, 2011 08:49 GMT)
Mohamed Bin Hammam has claimed FIFA would never have dared to take action against him if he were European.
Believe the Neymar hype (Sep 6, 2011 07:25 GMT)
Will Tidey's sodden night at Craven Cottage was brightened by the potential demonstrated by Brazilian wonderkid Neymar.
Menezes backing for Ronaldinho (Sep 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mano Menezes believes Ronaldinho's comeback performance in Brazil's 1-0 victory over Ghana on Monday night shows that he can still cut it on the world stage.
MLS: LA Galaxy denied by late KC penalty (Sep 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Omar Bravo's last minute penalty enabled Sporting Kansas City to deny LA Galaxy victory in Major League Soccer.
Scotland could call up Aussie Chris Herd - agent (Sep 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Scotland football officials are interested in calling up Aston Villa's uncapped Australian defender Chris Herd, according to his agent.
Ghana coach Stevanovic eyes Brazil scalp (Sep 5, 2011 13:41 GMT)
Ghana head coach Goran Stevanovic is confident of claiming a morale-boosting win over Brazil on Monday night.
Argentina: Newly-promoted Atletico leading (Sep 5, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Newly-promoted Atletico Rafaela are top of the Apertura standings after winning 1-0 away to Union Santa Fe on Sunday.
Brazil: Corinthians not punished for slip-up (Sep 5, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians held on to their two-point lead at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro despite slipping to a 1-0 defeat at Coritiba on Sunday.
ANC: South Africa slump to shock Niger loss (Sep 4, 2011 19:32 GMT)
South Africa's hopes of qualifying for next year's African Nations Cup suffered a blow as they lost 2-1 to Niger - and relinquished the leadership of Group Seven to the Mena as a result.
MLS: Salt Lake strengthen play-off prospects (Sep 4, 2011 10:34 GMT)
Real Salt Lake remain on course for a place in the MLS Cup play-offs following a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union in Utah on Saturday.
Argentina Apertura: Lanus lead after third win (Sep 4, 2011 10:22 GMT)
Lanus overcame Estudiantes 2-1 on Saturday night to claim their third win from five Apertura games and go top of the table.
Brasileiro: Rivaldo rolls back the years (Sep 4, 2011 10:22 GMT)
Rivaldo came off the substitutes' bench to fire a winner for Sao Paulo which took them up to second in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Saturday.
Messi show arrives in India (Sep 4, 2011 09:39 GMT)
Dileep Premachandran on Lionel Messi's impact on an adoring Indian public.
African Nations: Senegal book place in finals (Sep 3, 2011 21:36 GMT)
Senegal secured their place in next year's African Nations Cup with a 2-0 win over DR Congo.
Off The Ball: Cafu coaches Miss Universe (Sep 3, 2011 19:16 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball, Cafu coaches a Miss Universe Select XI and Mezut Ozil goes up in smoke.
Off The Ball: The heavy mob and the torturer (Sep 3, 2011 11:42 GMT)
This week in Off the Ball 'The Torturer' metes out punishment in Wolfsburg and the heavy mob roll into Xamax.
Friendly review: USA downed, Ecuador romp (Sep 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
The United States, playing their second game under new coach Jurgen Klinsmann, were beaten 1-0 by CONCACAF rivals Costa Rica in Carson as Rodney Wallace netted the only goal in the 66th minute.
Mexico: Guadalajara move into top spot (Sep 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Guadalajara climbed to the top of the Apertura standings with a 1-0 win away to Tijuana on Friday night.
Argentina: Tigre on the rise after win (Sep 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Tigre moved up to fifth in the early Apertura standings with a 1-0 win over Banfield on Friday.
Friendly review: Spain comeback, Argentina win (Sep 2, 2011 21:49 GMT)
Spain came from 2-0 down to beat Chile 3-2 at the Stade de Geneve in Switzerland , with Cesc Fabregas scoring twice - including a dramatic late winner.
ANC: Ghana move clear with Swaziland win (Sep 2, 2011 21:07 GMT)
Ghana moved three points clear at the top of their 2012 African Nations Cup qualifying group with a 2-0 home win over Swaziland.
Brazil: America frustrated by Bahia draw (Sep 2, 2011 07:00 GMT)
America are four points adrift at the bottom of the Campeonato Brasileiro after a goalless draw away to Bahia in Salvador.
Stars pencilled in for Kuffour testimonial (Sep 1, 2011 14:59 GMT)
A host of local and international football stars will turn out in force this December for the testimonial of former Bayern Munich and Ghana defender Samuel Kuffour.
Messi named Argentina captain for friendly (Sep 1, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi will wear the captain's armband for Argentina for the first time when they face Venezuela in a friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata tomorrow.
Brazil: Nine-man Corinthians claim victory (Sep 1, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Corinthians held on to top spot in the Campeonato Brasileiro with a 3-2 win over Gremio despite finishing the match with nine men.
Copa Sud: Neira goal gives Lanus hope (Sep 1, 2011 07:00 GMT)
A last-gasp goal by Juan Neira helped Argentinian side Lanus gain a 2-2 draw against compatriots Godoy Cruz in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana second round.
