South American Futbol - Libertadores, Sudamericana, World Cup 2010

Key players Atlético Madrid star and two-time European Golden Boot winner Diego Forlán is widely considered one of the most feared strikers in the world, both from short and long range. He won the “Pichichi” last season as the top scorer in Spain’s La Liga and is primed to make his mark on the greatest [...]

Uruguayan striker Joaquin Boghossian has attracted the attention of English Premier League clubs Liverpool and Aston Villa. Rafa Benitez, the coach of Liverpool, and Martin O´Neill, the coach of Aston Villa, are fighting for the signature of the in-form Newell´s Old Boys striker. According to Uruguayan newspaper El Observador several European clubs have confirmed interest [...]

Racing of Montevideo advanced to the Group Stage of the 2010 Copa Libertadores after downing Colombian outfit Junior 2-0 at the Parque Central stadium on Thursday night. The Uruguayans came into the clash as the favourites after claiming a valuable 2-2 draw in Colombia last week, and made the most of their advantage with a [...]

According to reports from the Argentine press, Julio Grondona, the president of AFA, will try to convince Boca Juniors playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme to return to the Argentine national team for the 2010 World Cup. But Riquelme has one condition: for Argentina boss Diego Maradona to take the initiative. Argentina are in much need of [...]

Gimnasia de La Plata beat archrivals Estudiantes de La Plata 3-1 for their first derby victory after seven encounters between the two sides. Gimnasia proved superior to their opponents, even if Estudiantes could have drawn level towards the end of the game. As is generally the case in the derby, it started with a frantic [...]

Velez Sarsfield opened Round 2 of the Argentine Clausura championship with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Arsenal de Sarandi on Tuesday. El Fortin proved much too strong for their opponents, and won the game courtesy of two goals from Uruguayan striker Rodrigo Lopez and another from playmaker Maximiliano Moralez. After an even first half, Velez [...]

Argentine giants Boca Juniors have come to an agreement with Fluminense for Brazilian defender Luiz Alberto, it was reported by the local press. Boca have encountered a number of problems in their backline, and will reinforce it with the veteran. Luis Alberto, 32, will occupy the vacancy left by Paraguayan defender Julio Cesar Caceres, who [...]

Experienced former Argentine international Roberto Ayala is set to join his new team-mates at Racing Club on Tuesday, in the aim to help the club return to their glory days. La Academia opened the Argentine Clausura championship with a 3-0 demolition of Rosario Central, and are expected to be title contenders this season. “I have [...]

One week after being shot in the head at point-blank range in the toilet of a luxurious Mexico City bar, Paraguayan striker Salvador Cabanas has made a remarkable recovery. After the shooting it seemed that Cabanas was on his death bed, however, he has remained strong, and has been able to communicate with family members. [...]