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Authorities say a 21-year-old woman has died after being run
over by a bus carrying Corinthians players at a party in Sao Paulo
to celebrate the Brazilian team's centenary.
AC Milan have signed Robinho from Manchester City on a permanent
deal, the Italian club have announced on their official website.
Brazil forward Robinho has transferred to AC Milan, the second
major signing in four days for the Italian club following Zlatan
Ibrahimovic's move from Barcelona.
Former Brazil assistant Jorginho is the new coach of Goias, the
last-place team in the Brazilian league.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has been angered by the
non-appearance of the club's new signing Sandro.
Argentina, looking to move
on from a disappointing World Cup and try to win the Copa
America at home next year, will meet arch-rivals Brazil in a
friendly in Qatar in November.
Young Brazil playmaker Paulo Henrique Ganso will miss the rest
of the season because of a left knee injury that will require
surgery.
World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has been found not
guilty of cursing at a referee in Brazil, escaping a suspension
that could have reached 12 matches.
Interim Argentina coach Sergio Batista is almost certain to
become the permanent replacement for Diego Maradona, according to
the Argentine football association president.
If there were any doubts about how Jose Mourinho's departure
would affect Inter Milan, many of them were answered in the Italian
Super Cup.
AS Roma opens the new Serie A campaign just like it ended last
season - as Inter Milan's top challenger.
Defending Brazilian champion Flamengo has extended Chilean
defensive midfielder Claudio Maldonado's contract until the end of
2012.
Robinho has told Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini he wants to
play in either Italy or Spain after rejecting the chance to join
Fenerbahce.
Refurbishment work on Rio de Janeiro's giant Maracana stadium for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil began on Tuesday six months behind schedule.
Refurbishment work on
Rio de Janeiro's giant Maracana stadium for the 2014 World Cup
in Brazil began on Tuesday six months behind schedule.
Saturday's kickoff in the Spanish league may attract greater
attention following Spain's World Cup triumph, but one detail seems
unlikely to change - the season will again come down to a duel
between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
South American rivals Brazil and Argentina will play friendlies in
November and December.
Brazil's president says preparations for the 2014 World Cup
could be jeopardized if government officials and businessmen fail
to work together in the coming years.
Lyon has reached an agreement with Bordeaux over the transfer of
France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is glad striker
Neymar is staying in Brazil despite a huge offer from Chelsea.
Brazil coach Mano Menezes called up more young players Friday for a
week of training with the national side.
Can Manchester City buy soccerâs most prestigious
club championship?
Brazil coach Mano Menezes is calling up more young players for a
week of training with the national side.
Results Thursday in Copa Sudamericana:
Matheus' 62nd-minute goal gave Braga a 1-0 victory over Sevilla
in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on
Wednesday.
Chelsea defender Alex is confident the Blues have uncovered the
next Michael Essien in Brazil midfielder Ramires.
Guadalajara has a difficult task trying to overcome a one-goal
disadvantage against Internacional in the Copa Libertadores final
on Wednesday, and knows it will have to play better than in the
first leg to have a chance.
Internacional will take a one-goal advantage into the second leg
of the Copa Libertadores final against Chivas.
Internacional will take a one-goal advantage into the second leg
of the Copa Libertadores final against Chivas.
Chelsea skipper John Terry insists retaining the double must be the
Blues' 'minimum' target this season.
