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Bolivian champions Bolivar stripped of title (Jul 31, 2009 20:56 UK)
Bolivar have been stripped of the Bolivian Apertura championship title after fielding an ineligible player, an official said Thursday.
The week that was: July 24-30 (Jul 31, 2009 09:54 UK)
Jon Carter on a week when Steven Gerrard was let off, and Patrick Vieira was linked with a return.
Argentine FA boss rues stance on debts (Jul 30, 2009 22:12 UK)
Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona said in an interview published on Wednesday that he may have been too kind-hearted to the country's debt-ridden clubs.
Palmeiras move top in Brazil on Ramalho debut (Jul 30, 2009 08:57 UK)
Palmeiras gave new coach Muricy Ramalho a perfect start by beating Fluminense 1-0 to go top of the Brazilian championship on Wednesday.
Former Argentina skipper Sorin to retire (Jul 29, 2009 08:47 UK)
Former Argentina captain Juan Pablo Sorin announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 33 on Tuesday.
Debt crisis may delay start of Argentina league (Jul 28, 2009 22:56 UK)
The start of Argentina's soccer season next month could be delayed over money clubs owe their players, Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona said on Tuesday.
Former Liverpool star Miller sacked by JEF United (Jul 28, 2009 08:41 UK)
Former Liverpool coach Alex Miller has been sacked from his post as coach of J.League side JEF United Chiba.
FC Seoul seal deal for Brazilian striker Anderson (Jul 28, 2009 08:40 UK)
FC Seoul have strengthened their squad ahead of their AFC Champions League quarter-final against Qatari side Umm Salal by signing Brazilian striker Anderson Ricardo dos Santos.
Ronaldo out for six weeks with broken hand (Jul 27, 2009 18:32 UK)
Brazil's Ronaldo will be out for five to six weeks after suffering a double fracture in his left hand, Corinthians' team doctor Paulo de Faria said on Monday.
J-League: Lee nets on return to Jubilo team (Jul 27, 2009 17:00 UK)
South Korea international Lee Keun-ho scored on his return to Jubilo Iwata but his J. League side were held to a 1-1 draw by Yokohama F. Marinos.
Korea: Lee penalty miss denies Jeonbuk top spot (Jul 27, 2009 16:52 UK)
Lee Dong-gook missed a penalty as Jeonbuk Motors failed to go top of the K-League after being held to a 1-1 draw by Ulsan Horang-I.
Hassan Moumen named interim coach of Morocco (Jul 27, 2009 15:07 UK)
Morocco have appointed an interim coach for three months, naming Hassan Moumen at the helm of the national side, the Morocco Football Federation said on Monday.
Ronaldo injured as Palmeiras thump Corinthians (Jul 27, 2009 09:59 UK)
A hat-trick by Obina gave Palmeiras a 3-0 win in their Sao Paulo derby on Sunday against Corinthians, who lost Ronaldo with a suspected broken hand.
J-League: Tamada puts Reds to the sword (Jul 26, 2009 16:50 UK)
Japan forward Keiji Tamada scored twice as Nagoya Grampus downed Urawa Reds 3-0 in a J.League clash at Saitama Stadium.
J-League takes no action after racist taunt claim (Jul 25, 2009 10:18 UK)
Japan's J-League will take no punitive measures after Tokyo Verdy striker Leandro's claim that an opponent had mocked him with racist taunts.
Flamengo's Cuca is sacking number nine in Brazil (Jul 24, 2009 23:53 UK)
Flamengo became the ninth club to sack their coach in the Brazilian championship when they dismissed Cuca on Thursday.
Argentine FA set to bar signings by clubs in debt (Jul 24, 2009 20:35 UK)
Cash-strapped Argentine clubs will not be allowed to register new signings until they have settled their salary debts to players, a Football Association (AFA) official said on Thursday.
Bolivian coach quits over fielding 12-year-old son (Jul 24, 2009 16:04 UK)
Julio Cesar Baldivieso, the father of South America's youngest ever first division soccer player, has quit as team coach after the management of the Aurora club told him to leave the boy out of the squad.
The week that was: July 17-23 (Jul 24, 2009 10:12 UK)
Jon Carter on a week when Sven returned, at Notts County, and the Napoli president got hungry.
Atletico Mineiro go three points clear in Brazil (Jul 24, 2009 08:30 UK)
Atletico Mineiro opened a three-point lead in the Brazilian championship when they beat Fluminense 2-1 at home on Thursday.
Ivory Coast fined after stampede tragedy (Jul 22, 2009 13:42 UK)
Ivory Coast have been fined and told by FIFA to cut capacity at Abidjan's Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium after at least 19 people were killed during a stampede there before a World Cup qualifier against Malawi in March.
Brazilian coach Ramalho back with Palmeiras (Jul 22, 2009 08:36 UK)
Muricy Ramalho, who led Sao Paulo to the last three Brazilian league titles in a row before they sacked him last month, is taking charge of city rivals Palmeiras, the club said on Tuesday.
Chinese clubs at war over "fishy" Dai Lin transfer (Jul 21, 2009 09:33 UK)
Dai Lin's cut price move to Shanghai Shenhua after the briefest of spells at Bosnian club FK Slavija Sarajevo has provoked outrage at his former Chinese Super League club Liaoning.
Boca snare former star Insua, is the "pitbull" next? (Jul 21, 2009 09:23 UK)
Former Borussia Moenchengladbach and Argentina midfielder Federico Insua has returned to Boca Juniors on loan from America of Mexico, the Argentine club have announced.
Portaluppi reappointed as Fluminese coach (Jul 21, 2009 09:17 UK)
Fluminense have reappointed Renato Portaluppi, the coach who led them to last year's Libertadores Cup final.
Angry Beckham confronts boo-boys in Los Angeles (Jul 20, 2009 08:25 UK)
David Beckham got involved in an ugly confrontation with fans at his first home game for the Los Angeles Galaxy after returning from Italy.
Zimbabwe's Monomotapa continue giant-killing run (Jul 20, 2009 08:21 UK)
Zimbabwe's Monomotapa continued their giant killing run in this year's African Champions League, opening their campaign in the group phase with a 2-1 win over favourites Etoile Sahel on Sunday.
Brazil: Ronaldo misses penalty but scores winner (Jul 20, 2009 08:19 UK)
Ronaldo had a penalty saved then scored the winner in Corinthians' 2-1 away victory over Cruzeiro in the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Urawa Reds bid to woo back 'scared' away fans (Jul 20, 2009 08:17 UK)
Japan's Urawa Reds are trying to repair Saitama Stadium's image as an intimidating and potentially dangerous place for rivals fans to visit.
Gamba back to winning ways in J-League (Jul 19, 2009 20:33 UK)
Brazilian forward Leandro struck twice to help Gamba Osaka defeat 10-man Kashiwa Reysol 2-0 and end a run of three games without a win in the J. League.
Luxemburgo agrees fourth return to Santos (Jul 18, 2009 15:49 UK)
Former Real Madrid and Brazil coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has agreed to take charge of Santos, the Brazilian club said.
Mexico's Atlante complete deal for Argentine Solari (Jul 18, 2009 15:47 UK)
Central and North American champions Atlante have completed the signing of former Argentina midfielder Santiago Solari in a two-year deal, the Mexican club said.
Antlers get knickers in a twist over Marquinhos (Jul 18, 2009 11:47 UK)
Japan's Kashima Antlers have rebuked Brazilian forward Marquinhos for baring his underwear after putting his shorts on back-to-front before a game.
Man United turn down Australia tour opportunity (Jul 18, 2009 11:39 UK)
Manchester United have turned down a final plea to fulfil their Far East tour match in Indonesia - and also rejected the opportunity to earn £1m by going to Australia instead.
The week that was: July 10-16 (Jul 17, 2009 10:45 UK)
Jon Carter on a week when City signed Carlos Tevez and everyone worried about swine flu.
Coach Pelusso quits Nacional after Uruguay title (Jul 17, 2009 10:41 UK)
Gerardo Pelusso resigned as coach of Nacional on Thursday, the day after steering them to their 42nd Uruguayan championship, local media reported.
Kelly: There's only Juan Veron (Jul 17, 2009 10:40 UK)
Sam Kelly on how Juan Sebastián Verón inspired Estudiantes to the Copa Libertadores.
Rare Ronaldo headers spur Corinthians to 4-3 win (Jul 17, 2009 10:39 UK)
Ronaldo headed two goals in seven minutes in the first half as Corinthians beat Sport 4-3 to improve to sixth in the Brazilian championship on Thursday.
Booed Beckham buries the hatchet with Donovan (Jul 17, 2009 09:36 UK)
Maybe it was the heat, or the global commute or the rust from weeks without the intense effort of European football, but it turned out to be a quiet return for the marquee player of U.S. football, David Beckham.
Man United cancel Jakarta game after bombings (Jul 17, 2009 08:03 UK)
Manchester United have called off the Indonesian leg of their Far East tour following two bomb blasts at tourist hotels in Jakarta.
Brazil: Four sent off as struggling 'Flu' lose again (Jul 16, 2009 08:51 UK)
Four players were sent off in Fluminense's 4-2 defeat by Internacional on Wednesday, two days after they fired former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira.
Nacional confirmed as Uruguayan title winners (Jul 16, 2009 08:35 UK)
Nacional beat Defensor Sporting 2-1 on Wednesday to clinch the 2008-09 Uruguayan league championship.
Libertadores: Coach Sabella hails Fernandez goal (Jul 16, 2009 08:29 UK)
Estudiantes boss Alejandro Sabella cited his team's equaliser as the key moment in the Argentinian side's Copa Libertadores final victory as they beat Cruzeiro in Brazil.
Fowler scores and underlines commitment (Jul 16, 2009 08:26 UK)
Striker Robbie Fowler is hopeful his appearance and goal for North Queensland in the clash with Wolves will demonstrate how committed he is to the Fury cause this season.
Former Real, Inter star Solari joins Atalante (Jul 15, 2009 09:16 UK)
Former Real Madrid and Argentina winger Santiago Solari is joining Atlante, the Mexican club's executive president Jose Antonio Garcia said.
Romario arrested for failing to pay alimony (Jul 15, 2009 09:04 UK)
Former Barcelona and Brazil striker Romario was arrested on Tuesday for neglecting to make alimony payments to first wife Monica Santoro.
Dasey: Ollie on the ball in Borneo (Jul 14, 2009 12:00 UK)
Jason Dasey tracks down former Australia striker Scott Ollerenshaw, who now lives in Borneo.
Dasey: Referee Riley's Asian Adventures (Jul 14, 2009 10:01 UK)
Jason Dasey talks to Premier League referee Mike Riley after a trip to Hong Kong.
Fowler hoping to finally make Queensland debut (Jul 14, 2009 08:38 UK)
Robbie Fowler is hopeful a frustrating run of injuries is behind him, allowing him to play his first game for North Queensland against Wolves on Wednesday.
D'Alessandro banned for 60 days after fracas (Jul 14, 2009 08:36 UK)
Argentine midfielder Andres D'Alessandro of Internacional was suspended for 60 days on Monday by a Brazilian sports tribunal for his pivotal role in a fracas in the Copa Brasil final against Corinthians.
Family double in Verons' sights (Jul 14, 2009 08:29 UK)
The Champions League was a title that eluded Juan Sebastian Veron in Europe but South America's Libertadores Cup is within his grasp.
Parreira, Mancini and Bittencourt all sacked (Jul 14, 2009 08:27 UK)
Former national coach Carlos Alberto Parreira became the latest victim of Brazil's coaching merry-go-round when he was sacked by Fluminense on Monday after just four months in the job.
Iraq beat Palestine 4-0 in return to Baghdad (Jul 13, 2009 22:21 UK)
Iraq's national soccer team beat Palestine 4-0 on Monday in their first international match in Baghdad since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
Parreira sacked by struggling Fluminense (Jul 13, 2009 21:16 UK)
Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has been sacked by Fluminense after Sunday's home loss to Santo Andre left them in the relegation zone.
Nacional edge in front, Universitario win derby (Jul 13, 2009 16:51 UK)
Nacional beat Defensor Sporting 2-1 in the first leg of Uruguay's title decider while in Peru, Universitario beat Alianza by the same score in the Lima derby at the weekend.
I left Fluminense due to threats, says Leandro (Jul 13, 2009 08:50 UK)
Former Fluminense defender Leandro left the club after only four months following threats of violence from fans angry about his below-par performances, the player said on Sunday.
Mexico coach Aguirre gets three-match ban (Jul 12, 2009 12:56 UK)
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has been banned for three matches by regional soccer body CONCACAF after clashing with Panama midfielder Ricardo Phillips during their Gold Cup group match.
Beckham hits back at LA team-mate Donovan (Jul 12, 2009 11:01 UK)
England midfielder David Beckham has criticised the "unprofessional" conduct of Los Angeles Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan.
Mexico coach Aguirre suspended for three matches (Jul 12, 2009 02:23 UK)
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was suspended for three matches on Saturday for starting a melee during a Gold Cup match against Panama, putting him in danger of missing a World Cup qualifier against the United States.
Mexico coach Aguirre apologizes for run-in (Jul 11, 2009 02:34 UK)
Mexico soccer coach Javier Aguirre has apologized for his confrontation with Panama's Ricardo Phillips late in the teams' Gold Cup match that triggered fights in the stands between rival fans.
The week that was: July 03-July 09 (Jul 10, 2009 11:17 UK)
Dominic Raynor on a week of shock moves, including possibly the greatest U.S. transfer ever.
Gold Cup: Four see red as Mexico are held (Jul 10, 2009 08:31 UK)
Panama held Mexico to a 1-1 draw in a bad-tempered Gold Cup clash in Houston that ended in chaos after three players and Mexico boss Javier Aguirre were sent off.
Angry Huracan fans demand life bans for officials (Jul 9, 2009 08:43 UK)
Hundreds of Huracan fans demonstrated outside Argentine Football Association headquarters on Wednesday to demand life bans for the officials of Sunday's title decider, which their team lost 1-0 to Velez Sarsfield.
Nacional send title decider into another final (Jul 9, 2009 08:37 UK)
Nacional beat Defensor Sporting 3-0 on Wednesday to send the 2008-09 Uruguayan league championship into a second two-legged final after the teams already attempted to decide the title over three matches.
Boca's Riquelme banned for Basile's first match (Jul 8, 2009 21:14 UK)
Alfio Basile's favourite player Juan Roman Riquelme will miss the start of his new spell as Boca Juniors coach due to a one-match suspension.
Universidad de Chile send Markarian off in style (Jul 8, 2009 15:50 UK)
Uruguayan coach Sergio Markarian ended his tenure at Universidad de Chile with a title after victory in the Chile championship final courtesy of his compatriot Juan Manuel Oliveira.
Gold Cup: Gerba goal gives Canada group lead (Jul 8, 2009 08:31 UK)
Ali Gerba scored his second goal of the Gold Cup to give Canada a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Tuesday and earn his side a maximum six points from two games.
Dasey: Lloyd longing for Adelaide (Jul 7, 2009 10:35 UK)
Jason Dasey talks to Adelaide United recruit Lloyd Owusu about the challenges of the A-League.
Veron back for Copa final as swine flu spreads (Jul 7, 2009 08:44 UK)
Juan Sebastian Veron is set to return for Estudiantes against Cruzeiro in a Libertadores Cup final first leg overshadowed by a deadly outbreak of H1N1 "swine" flu in Argentina.
Bird flu threatens Copa Libertadores final (Jul 6, 2009 16:12 UK)
Cruzeiro are demanding a ruling on the viability of playing a Libertadores Cup match at Estudiantes on Wednesday amid an outbreak of the H1N1 flu strain in Argentina that has claimed 60 lives.
England set for Brazil friendly in Qatar (Jul 6, 2009 15:17 UK)
England look likely to play Brazil in a friendly in Qatar in November though it is the South Americans who will cash in on any fixture.
Cerro Porteno win Paraguayan championship (Jul 6, 2009 09:32 UK)
Cerro Porteno won Paraguay's Apertura championship on the final day of the season on Sunday when captain Jorge Britez's goal gave them a 1-0 win over 12 de Octubre.
Nilmar double puts Internacional top in Brazil (Jul 6, 2009 09:29 UK)
Brazil striker Nilmar scored twice as Internacional bounced back from their midweek defeat in the Copa Brasil to beat Nautico 2-0 away and go top of the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Bolivar win record breaking 16th Bolivian title (Jul 6, 2009 09:27 UK)
Bolivar won the Bolivian Apertura championship when they beat Real Mamore 2-1 on the final day on Sunday, finishing a point ahead of Real Potosi to lift a record 16th league title.
Gold Cup: Opening wins for El Salvador, Canada (Jul 4, 2009 10:28 UK)
El Salvador and Canada enjoyed victories on the first day of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the regional tournament for North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Cruzeiro book Libertadores final date with Estudiantes (Jul 3, 2009 11:43 UK)
Striker Wellington scored twice to earn Cruzeiro a 2-2 draw at 10-man Gremio on Thursday, setting up a Libertadores Cup final clash with Estudiantes.
The week that was: June 26-July 02 (Jul 3, 2009 10:30 UK)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Real Madrid threatened to spend over a quarter of a billion euros.
Huracan look to Cappa revolution in Argentina (Jul 3, 2009 09:46 UK)
A team of disparate talents knitted into an exciting Huracan team by coach Angel Cappa meet Ricardo Gareca's solid Velez Sarsfield to settle the Argentine Clausura championship on Sunday.
Cruzeiro reach final of Libertadores Cup (Jul 3, 2009 09:27 UK)
Striker Wellington scored twice to earn Cruzeiro a 2-2 draw at 10-man Gremio on Thursday, setting up a Libertadores Cup final clash with Estudiantes.
Injured Mexico striker Arellano out of Gold Cup (Jul 2, 2009 14:52 UK)
Mexico forward Omar Arellano will miss the Gold Cup in the U.S. with a foot injury, the Mexican Football Federation said on Thursday.
Corinthians win Copa Brasil for third time (Jul 2, 2009 09:40 UK)
Corinthians lifted their second trophy of the season when they won the Copa Brasil on Wednesday.
Copa: Estudiantes hold off Nacional to reach final (Jul 2, 2009 09:35 UK)
Striker Mauro Boselli scored twice to give Estudiantes a 2-1 win over Nacional of Uruguay on Wednesday and send them into their fifth Libertadores Cup final.
Dasey: No ifs or Butts for Pete about Asia (Jul 2, 2009 09:34 UK)
Jason Dasey finds former West Ham midfielder Peter Butts coaching in Malaysia.
Copa Libertadores: Munoz on Nacional guard (Jul 1, 2009 18:09 UK)
Nacional goalkeeper Rodrigo Munoz believes he must keep a clean sheet in the second leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final against Estudiantes if they are to progress to the final.
Internacional striker Nilmar hopeful of progressing (Jul 1, 2009 18:05 UK)
Internacional striker Nilmar called on his team-mates to take inspiration from Brazil's Confederations Cup comeback when they attempt to overcome a two-goal deficit against Corinthians in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil final on Wednesday.
Kelly: What Dunga has done for Brazil (Jul 1, 2009 11:00 UK)
Sam Kelly on how the Brazilian media have reacted to their side's Confederations Cup win.
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Bolivian champions Bolivar stripped of title (Jul 31, 2009 20:56 UK)
Bolivar have been stripped of the Bolivian Apertura championship title after fielding an ineligible player, an official said Thursday.
The week that was: July 24-30 (Jul 31, 2009 09:54 UK)
Jon Carter on a week when Steven Gerrard was let off, and Patrick Vieira was linked with a return.
Argentine FA boss rues stance on debts (Jul 30, 2009 22:12 UK)
Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona said in an interview published on Wednesday that he may have been too kind-hearted to the country's debt-ridden clubs.
Palmeiras move top in Brazil on Ramalho debut (Jul 30, 2009 08:57 UK)
Palmeiras gave new coach Muricy Ramalho a perfect start by beating Fluminense 1-0 to go top of the Brazilian championship on Wednesday.
Former Argentina skipper Sorin to retire (Jul 29, 2009 08:47 UK)
Former Argentina captain Juan Pablo Sorin announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 33 on Tuesday.
Debt crisis may delay start of Argentina league (Jul 28, 2009 22:56 UK)
The start of Argentina's soccer season next month could be delayed over money clubs owe their players, Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona said on Tuesday.
Former Liverpool star Miller sacked by JEF United (Jul 28, 2009 08:41 UK)
Former Liverpool coach Alex Miller has been sacked from his post as coach of J.League side JEF United Chiba.
FC Seoul seal deal for Brazilian striker Anderson (Jul 28, 2009 08:40 UK)
FC Seoul have strengthened their squad ahead of their AFC Champions League quarter-final against Qatari side Umm Salal by signing Brazilian striker Anderson Ricardo dos Santos.
Ronaldo out for six weeks with broken hand (Jul 27, 2009 18:32 UK)
Brazil's Ronaldo will be out for five to six weeks after suffering a double fracture in his left hand, Corinthians' team doctor Paulo de Faria said on Monday.
J-League: Lee nets on return to Jubilo team (Jul 27, 2009 17:00 UK)
South Korea international Lee Keun-ho scored on his return to Jubilo Iwata but his J. League side were held to a 1-1 draw by Yokohama F. Marinos.
Korea: Lee penalty miss denies Jeonbuk top spot (Jul 27, 2009 16:52 UK)
Lee Dong-gook missed a penalty as Jeonbuk Motors failed to go top of the K-League after being held to a 1-1 draw by Ulsan Horang-I.
Hassan Moumen named interim coach of Morocco (Jul 27, 2009 15:07 UK)
Morocco have appointed an interim coach for three months, naming Hassan Moumen at the helm of the national side, the Morocco Football Federation said on Monday.
Ronaldo injured as Palmeiras thump Corinthians (Jul 27, 2009 09:59 UK)
A hat-trick by Obina gave Palmeiras a 3-0 win in their Sao Paulo derby on Sunday against Corinthians, who lost Ronaldo with a suspected broken hand.
J-League: Tamada puts Reds to the sword (Jul 26, 2009 16:50 UK)
Japan forward Keiji Tamada scored twice as Nagoya Grampus downed Urawa Reds 3-0 in a J.League clash at Saitama Stadium.
J-League takes no action after racist taunt claim (Jul 25, 2009 10:18 UK)
Japan's J-League will take no punitive measures after Tokyo Verdy striker Leandro's claim that an opponent had mocked him with racist taunts.
Flamengo's Cuca is sacking number nine in Brazil (Jul 24, 2009 23:53 UK)
Flamengo became the ninth club to sack their coach in the Brazilian championship when they dismissed Cuca on Thursday.
Argentine FA set to bar signings by clubs in debt (Jul 24, 2009 20:35 UK)
Cash-strapped Argentine clubs will not be allowed to register new signings until they have settled their salary debts to players, a Football Association (AFA) official said on Thursday.
Bolivian coach quits over fielding 12-year-old son (Jul 24, 2009 16:04 UK)
Julio Cesar Baldivieso, the father of South America's youngest ever first division soccer player, has quit as team coach after the management of the Aurora club told him to leave the boy out of the squad.
The week that was: July 17-23 (Jul 24, 2009 10:12 UK)
Jon Carter on a week when Sven returned, at Notts County, and the Napoli president got hungry.
Atletico Mineiro go three points clear in Brazil (Jul 24, 2009 08:30 UK)
Atletico Mineiro opened a three-point lead in the Brazilian championship when they beat Fluminense 2-1 at home on Thursday.
Ivory Coast fined after stampede tragedy (Jul 22, 2009 13:42 UK)
Ivory Coast have been fined and told by FIFA to cut capacity at Abidjan's Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium after at least 19 people were killed during a stampede there before a World Cup qualifier against Malawi in March.
Brazilian coach Ramalho back with Palmeiras (Jul 22, 2009 08:36 UK)
Muricy Ramalho, who led Sao Paulo to the last three Brazilian league titles in a row before they sacked him last month, is taking charge of city rivals Palmeiras, the club said on Tuesday.
Chinese clubs at war over "fishy" Dai Lin transfer (Jul 21, 2009 09:33 UK)
Dai Lin's cut price move to Shanghai Shenhua after the briefest of spells at Bosnian club FK Slavija Sarajevo has provoked outrage at his former Chinese Super League club Liaoning.
Boca snare former star Insua, is the "pitbull" next? (Jul 21, 2009 09:23 UK)
Former Borussia Moenchengladbach and Argentina midfielder Federico Insua has returned to Boca Juniors on loan from America of Mexico, the Argentine club have announced.
Portaluppi reappointed as Fluminese coach (Jul 21, 2009 09:17 UK)
Fluminense have reappointed Renato Portaluppi, the coach who led them to last year's Libertadores Cup final.
Angry Beckham confronts boo-boys in Los Angeles (Jul 20, 2009 08:25 UK)
David Beckham got involved in an ugly confrontation with fans at his first home game for the Los Angeles Galaxy after returning from Italy.
Zimbabwe's Monomotapa continue giant-killing run (Jul 20, 2009 08:21 UK)
Zimbabwe's Monomotapa continued their giant killing run in this year's African Champions League, opening their campaign in the group phase with a 2-1 win over favourites Etoile Sahel on Sunday.
Brazil: Ronaldo misses penalty but scores winner (Jul 20, 2009 08:19 UK)
Ronaldo had a penalty saved then scored the winner in Corinthians' 2-1 away victory over Cruzeiro in the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Urawa Reds bid to woo back 'scared' away fans (Jul 20, 2009 08:17 UK)
Japan's Urawa Reds are trying to repair Saitama Stadium's image as an intimidating and potentially dangerous place for rivals fans to visit.
Gamba back to winning ways in J-League (Jul 19, 2009 20:33 UK)
Brazilian forward Leandro struck twice to help Gamba Osaka defeat 10-man Kashiwa Reysol 2-0 and end a run of three games without a win in the J. League.
Luxemburgo agrees fourth return to Santos (Jul 18, 2009 15:49 UK)
Former Real Madrid and Brazil coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has agreed to take charge of Santos, the Brazilian club said.
Mexico's Atlante complete deal for Argentine Solari (Jul 18, 2009 15:47 UK)
Central and North American champions Atlante have completed the signing of former Argentina midfielder Santiago Solari in a two-year deal, the Mexican club said.
Antlers get knickers in a twist over Marquinhos (Jul 18, 2009 11:47 UK)
Japan's Kashima Antlers have rebuked Brazilian forward Marquinhos for baring his underwear after putting his shorts on back-to-front before a game.
Man United turn down Australia tour opportunity (Jul 18, 2009 11:39 UK)
Manchester United have turned down a final plea to fulfil their Far East tour match in Indonesia - and also rejected the opportunity to earn £1m by going to Australia instead.
The week that was: July 10-16 (Jul 17, 2009 10:45 UK)
Jon Carter on a week when City signed Carlos Tevez and everyone worried about swine flu.
Coach Pelusso quits Nacional after Uruguay title (Jul 17, 2009 10:41 UK)
Gerardo Pelusso resigned as coach of Nacional on Thursday, the day after steering them to their 42nd Uruguayan championship, local media reported.
Kelly: There's only Juan Veron (Jul 17, 2009 10:40 UK)
Sam Kelly on how Juan Sebastián Verón inspired Estudiantes to the Copa Libertadores.
Rare Ronaldo headers spur Corinthians to 4-3 win (Jul 17, 2009 10:39 UK)
Ronaldo headed two goals in seven minutes in the first half as Corinthians beat Sport 4-3 to improve to sixth in the Brazilian championship on Thursday.
Booed Beckham buries the hatchet with Donovan (Jul 17, 2009 09:36 UK)
Maybe it was the heat, or the global commute or the rust from weeks without the intense effort of European football, but it turned out to be a quiet return for the marquee player of U.S. football, David Beckham.
Man United cancel Jakarta game after bombings (Jul 17, 2009 08:03 UK)
Manchester United have called off the Indonesian leg of their Far East tour following two bomb blasts at tourist hotels in Jakarta.
Brazil: Four sent off as struggling 'Flu' lose again (Jul 16, 2009 08:51 UK)
Four players were sent off in Fluminense's 4-2 defeat by Internacional on Wednesday, two days after they fired former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira.
Nacional confirmed as Uruguayan title winners (Jul 16, 2009 08:35 UK)
Nacional beat Defensor Sporting 2-1 on Wednesday to clinch the 2008-09 Uruguayan league championship.
Libertadores: Coach Sabella hails Fernandez goal (Jul 16, 2009 08:29 UK)
Estudiantes boss Alejandro Sabella cited his team's equaliser as the key moment in the Argentinian side's Copa Libertadores final victory as they beat Cruzeiro in Brazil.
Fowler scores and underlines commitment (Jul 16, 2009 08:26 UK)
Striker Robbie Fowler is hopeful his appearance and goal for North Queensland in the clash with Wolves will demonstrate how committed he is to the Fury cause this season.
Former Real, Inter star Solari joins Atalante (Jul 15, 2009 09:16 UK)
Former Real Madrid and Argentina winger Santiago Solari is joining Atlante, the Mexican club's executive president Jose Antonio Garcia said.
Romario arrested for failing to pay alimony (Jul 15, 2009 09:04 UK)
Former Barcelona and Brazil striker Romario was arrested on Tuesday for neglecting to make alimony payments to first wife Monica Santoro.
Dasey: Ollie on the ball in Borneo (Jul 14, 2009 12:00 UK)
Jason Dasey tracks down former Australia striker Scott Ollerenshaw, who now lives in Borneo.
Dasey: Referee Riley's Asian Adventures (Jul 14, 2009 10:01 UK)
Jason Dasey talks to Premier League referee Mike Riley after a trip to Hong Kong.
Fowler hoping to finally make Queensland debut (Jul 14, 2009 08:38 UK)
Robbie Fowler is hopeful a frustrating run of injuries is behind him, allowing him to play his first game for North Queensland against Wolves on Wednesday.
D'Alessandro banned for 60 days after fracas (Jul 14, 2009 08:36 UK)
Argentine midfielder Andres D'Alessandro of Internacional was suspended for 60 days on Monday by a Brazilian sports tribunal for his pivotal role in a fracas in the Copa Brasil final against Corinthians.
Family double in Verons' sights (Jul 14, 2009 08:29 UK)
The Champions League was a title that eluded Juan Sebastian Veron in Europe but South America's Libertadores Cup is within his grasp.
Parreira, Mancini and Bittencourt all sacked (Jul 14, 2009 08:27 UK)
Former national coach Carlos Alberto Parreira became the latest victim of Brazil's coaching merry-go-round when he was sacked by Fluminense on Monday after just four months in the job.
Iraq beat Palestine 4-0 in return to Baghdad (Jul 13, 2009 22:21 UK)
Iraq's national soccer team beat Palestine 4-0 on Monday in their first international match in Baghdad since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
Parreira sacked by struggling Fluminense (Jul 13, 2009 21:16 UK)
Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has been sacked by Fluminense after Sunday's home loss to Santo Andre left them in the relegation zone.
Nacional edge in front, Universitario win derby (Jul 13, 2009 16:51 UK)
Nacional beat Defensor Sporting 2-1 in the first leg of Uruguay's title decider while in Peru, Universitario beat Alianza by the same score in the Lima derby at the weekend.
I left Fluminense due to threats, says Leandro (Jul 13, 2009 08:50 UK)
Former Fluminense defender Leandro left the club after only four months following threats of violence from fans angry about his below-par performances, the player said on Sunday.
Mexico coach Aguirre gets three-match ban (Jul 12, 2009 12:56 UK)
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has been banned for three matches by regional soccer body CONCACAF after clashing with Panama midfielder Ricardo Phillips during their Gold Cup group match.
Beckham hits back at LA team-mate Donovan (Jul 12, 2009 11:01 UK)
England midfielder David Beckham has criticised the "unprofessional" conduct of Los Angeles Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan.
Mexico coach Aguirre suspended for three matches (Jul 12, 2009 02:23 UK)
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was suspended for three matches on Saturday for starting a melee during a Gold Cup match against Panama, putting him in danger of missing a World Cup qualifier against the United States.
Mexico coach Aguirre apologizes for run-in (Jul 11, 2009 02:34 UK)
Mexico soccer coach Javier Aguirre has apologized for his confrontation with Panama's Ricardo Phillips late in the teams' Gold Cup match that triggered fights in the stands between rival fans.
The week that was: July 03-July 09 (Jul 10, 2009 11:17 UK)
Dominic Raynor on a week of shock moves, including possibly the greatest U.S. transfer ever.
Gold Cup: Four see red as Mexico are held (Jul 10, 2009 08:31 UK)
Panama held Mexico to a 1-1 draw in a bad-tempered Gold Cup clash in Houston that ended in chaos after three players and Mexico boss Javier Aguirre were sent off.
Angry Huracan fans demand life bans for officials (Jul 9, 2009 08:43 UK)
Hundreds of Huracan fans demonstrated outside Argentine Football Association headquarters on Wednesday to demand life bans for the officials of Sunday's title decider, which their team lost 1-0 to Velez Sarsfield.
Nacional send title decider into another final (Jul 9, 2009 08:37 UK)
Nacional beat Defensor Sporting 3-0 on Wednesday to send the 2008-09 Uruguayan league championship into a second two-legged final after the teams already attempted to decide the title over three matches.
Boca's Riquelme banned for Basile's first match (Jul 8, 2009 21:14 UK)
Alfio Basile's favourite player Juan Roman Riquelme will miss the start of his new spell as Boca Juniors coach due to a one-match suspension.
Universidad de Chile send Markarian off in style (Jul 8, 2009 15:50 UK)
Uruguayan coach Sergio Markarian ended his tenure at Universidad de Chile with a title after victory in the Chile championship final courtesy of his compatriot Juan Manuel Oliveira.
Gold Cup: Gerba goal gives Canada group lead (Jul 8, 2009 08:31 UK)
Ali Gerba scored his second goal of the Gold Cup to give Canada a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Tuesday and earn his side a maximum six points from two games.
Dasey: Lloyd longing for Adelaide (Jul 7, 2009 10:35 UK)
Jason Dasey talks to Adelaide United recruit Lloyd Owusu about the challenges of the A-League.
Veron back for Copa final as swine flu spreads (Jul 7, 2009 08:44 UK)
Juan Sebastian Veron is set to return for Estudiantes against Cruzeiro in a Libertadores Cup final first leg overshadowed by a deadly outbreak of H1N1 "swine" flu in Argentina.
Bird flu threatens Copa Libertadores final (Jul 6, 2009 16:12 UK)
Cruzeiro are demanding a ruling on the viability of playing a Libertadores Cup match at Estudiantes on Wednesday amid an outbreak of the H1N1 flu strain in Argentina that has claimed 60 lives.
England set for Brazil friendly in Qatar (Jul 6, 2009 15:17 UK)
England look likely to play Brazil in a friendly in Qatar in November though it is the South Americans who will cash in on any fixture.
Cerro Porteno win Paraguayan championship (Jul 6, 2009 09:32 UK)
Cerro Porteno won Paraguay's Apertura championship on the final day of the season on Sunday when captain Jorge Britez's goal gave them a 1-0 win over 12 de Octubre.
Nilmar double puts Internacional top in Brazil (Jul 6, 2009 09:29 UK)
Brazil striker Nilmar scored twice as Internacional bounced back from their midweek defeat in the Copa Brasil to beat Nautico 2-0 away and go top of the Brazilian championship on Sunday.
Bolivar win record breaking 16th Bolivian title (Jul 6, 2009 09:27 UK)
Bolivar won the Bolivian Apertura championship when they beat Real Mamore 2-1 on the final day on Sunday, finishing a point ahead of Real Potosi to lift a record 16th league title.
Gold Cup: Opening wins for El Salvador, Canada (Jul 4, 2009 10:28 UK)
El Salvador and Canada enjoyed victories on the first day of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the regional tournament for North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Cruzeiro book Libertadores final date with Estudiantes (Jul 3, 2009 11:43 UK)
Striker Wellington scored twice to earn Cruzeiro a 2-2 draw at 10-man Gremio on Thursday, setting up a Libertadores Cup final clash with Estudiantes.
The week that was: June 26-July 02 (Jul 3, 2009 10:30 UK)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Real Madrid threatened to spend over a quarter of a billion euros.
Huracan look to Cappa revolution in Argentina (Jul 3, 2009 09:46 UK)
A team of disparate talents knitted into an exciting Huracan team by coach Angel Cappa meet Ricardo Gareca's solid Velez Sarsfield to settle the Argentine Clausura championship on Sunday.
Cruzeiro reach final of Libertadores Cup (Jul 3, 2009 09:27 UK)
Striker Wellington scored twice to earn Cruzeiro a 2-2 draw at 10-man Gremio on Thursday, setting up a Libertadores Cup final clash with Estudiantes.
Injured Mexico striker Arellano out of Gold Cup (Jul 2, 2009 14:52 UK)
Mexico forward Omar Arellano will miss the Gold Cup in the U.S. with a foot injury, the Mexican Football Federation said on Thursday.
Corinthians win Copa Brasil for third time (Jul 2, 2009 09:40 UK)
Corinthians lifted their second trophy of the season when they won the Copa Brasil on Wednesday.
Copa: Estudiantes hold off Nacional to reach final (Jul 2, 2009 09:35 UK)
Striker Mauro Boselli scored twice to give Estudiantes a 2-1 win over Nacional of Uruguay on Wednesday and send them into their fifth Libertadores Cup final.
Dasey: No ifs or Butts for Pete about Asia (Jul 2, 2009 09:34 UK)
Jason Dasey finds former West Ham midfielder Peter Butts coaching in Malaysia.
Copa Libertadores: Munoz on Nacional guard (Jul 1, 2009 18:09 UK)
Nacional goalkeeper Rodrigo Munoz believes he must keep a clean sheet in the second leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final against Estudiantes if they are to progress to the final.
Internacional striker Nilmar hopeful of progressing (Jul 1, 2009 18:05 UK)
Internacional striker Nilmar called on his team-mates to take inspiration from Brazil's Confederations Cup comeback when they attempt to overcome a two-goal deficit against Corinthians in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil final on Wednesday.
Kelly: What Dunga has done for Brazil (Jul 1, 2009 11:00 UK)
Sam Kelly on how the Brazilian media have reacted to their side's Confederations Cup win.
