Argentina: Independiente beat Racing in Avellaneda derby

A penalty kick conversion from Dario Gandin right before half-time was the difference as Independiente edged arch-rivals Racing Club 1-0 in the highly disputed Avellaneda derby at the Libertadores de America stadium on Saturday. It was a very evenly balanced contest, with both teams finishing the match with 10-men. With the win Independiente have reinforced [...]

Copa Libertadores: Once Caldas stun Sao Paulo

Colombian outfit Once Caldas came from behind to defeat Sao Paulo of Brazil 2-1 in the Copa Libertadores group stage at the Palo Grande stadium in Manizales on Thursday. Once Caldas, who eliminated Sao Paulo in the semi-final stage before going on to lift the 2004 Copa Libertadores, moved to the top of Group 2 [...]

Messi leads list of top 10 South Americans in Champions League

It’s no secret that without the top South American players, European soccer’s biggest club competition — the UEFA Champions League — wouldn’t be nearly as entertaining. With the amount of South American talent integrated into the competition in recent years, the quality of play has reached a level never imagined before.
Notwithstanding Stuttgart, each of the [...]

Copa Libertadores: Brazilian giants all win

Brazilian clubs Cruzeiro, Corinthians and Flamengo all claimed victories in the group stage of the 2010 Copa Libertadores on Wednesday. Playing at home all three teams proved their superiority over difficult opponents who pushed them all the way. With Brazil´s top teams participating in the competition, it is very likely that the eventual winner of [...]

Argentina: River Plate sink further down

River Plate came from behind to hold Arsenal de Sarandi to a 1-1 draw at the Monumental stadium on Sunday. River went behind in the 40th minute after a goal from Sergio Sena. Marcelo Gallardo drew River level in the 51st minute with a brilliant free-kick, but one minute later Matias Almeyda reduced Los Millonarios [...]