South America

  • Colombia Names Squad to Face Mexico

    Wednesday, 22. February, 2012

    The Colombian National Team announced today the 22-man roster for its game against Mexico at Miami's Sun Life Stadium on Wednesday, February 29 at 8 p.m. ET. This match will be Colombia’s first game under the direction of new head coach, Argentine Jose Pékerman. The game is being played as part of Mexico’s five-game 2012 US Tour.

  • Ronaldinho in, but Kaka out

    Ronaldinho in, but Kaka out

    Tuesday, 14. February, 2012

    Ronaldinho has been included in the Brazil squad for the friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but there was no place for Kaka.

  • Falklands War Soccer Tribute

    Thursday, 9. February, 2012

    With the 30th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War on April 2, the Argentinean government has renamed the upcoming football season in memory the war and those who lost their lives. The first division will be known this season as the Cruiser General Belgrano after the warship that was sunk claiming 649 servicemen.

  • Sao Paulo end Nilmar talks

    Sao Paulo end Nilmar talks

    Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    Villarreal striker Nilmar will not be joining Sao Paulo after the player failed to agree personal terms with the Brazilian giants.

  • Pekerman set for Colombia job

    Pekerman set for Colombia job

    Friday, 6. January, 2012

    Former Argentina boss Jose Pekerman has agreed to take up the role of Colombia head coach, the Colombian Football Federation have confirmed.

  • Chile stars banned for drinking

    Chile stars banned for drinking

    Wednesday, 21. December, 2011

    Chile have banned five players from their next 10 games for reporting back drunk following time off while on international duty last month.

  • Universidad de Chile win Copa Sudamericana

    Wednesday, 14. December, 2011

    Universidad de Chile are the rightful champions of the 2011 Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana after playing some of the most enthralling football that South America has seen in years.

  • Copa Sudamericana Final - 2nd Leg Preview

    Wednesday, 14. December, 2011

    Universidad de Chile is 90 minutes away from its first ever international title heading into tonight’s home leg with a 1-0 lead over LDU Quito.

  • Baptista ready for Neymar and co

    Baptista ready for Neymar and co

    Tuesday, 13. December, 2011

    Kashiwa Reysol coach Nelsinho Baptista is relishing the chance of taking on his old club Santos in Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup semi-final.

  • Copa SudAmerica Final Preview

    Wednesday, 7. December, 2011

    Tomorrow, Ecuador’s LDU Quito will host Universidad de Chile in the first leg of the 2011 Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana final.

  • Clifford pays tribute to Socrates

    Clifford pays tribute to Socrates

    Monday, 5. December, 2011

    Garforth Town owner Simon Clifford has hailed Socrates as "a tremendously brave and courageous" man following his death at the weekend.

  • Brazil legend Socrates dies

    Brazil legend Socrates dies

    Sunday, 4. December, 2011

    Former Brazil captain Socrates has died in a Sao Paulo hospital at the age of 57, it was confirmed in his homeland on Sunday morning.