Leagues

Nilmar Leads Brazil Win

After a difficult test against England at the weekend, Brazil will see off 2009 with a slightly easier game against Oman. It wasn't all plain sailing, however, as the Selecao laboured to a 2-0 win thanks to Nilmar's strike after four minutes, and an own goal on the hour mark.

Kaka Anoints Messi

The Real Madrid playmaker and former Ballon d'Or winner, Kaka, believes that Lionel Messi will win this year's edition of the award. The Argentinian's great work for Barcelona last season should guarantee him the individual accolade...

Apertura Round-Up

San Lorenzo's title charge continues to falter while Banfield and Newell's battle at the top of the Apertura table. Tim Sturtridge brings you bang up to date with all the goings on in the Argentine top flight...

Two Month Maradona Ban

Argentina national team coach Diego Maradona has been banned from football for two months following his foul-mouthed rant in the aftermath of the World Cup-clinching qualifying win over Uruguay last month. He has also been fined heavily...

Maicon Renewal Done

Maicon's agent, Antonio Caliendo has all but confirmed that his client's decision to extend his stay at Inter is now pretty much a done deal. Although not yet made official, reports suggest that the Brazilian right-back will remain with the Nerazzurri until 2014.

Di Maria Exit Dismissed

Benfica president, Luis Felipe Vieira has played down speculation that his star forward, Angel Di Maria is on his way out of Portugal in January to make a potential switch to Manchester City, who reportedly view the Argentine as the perfect replacement for Robinho.

Brasileiro Round-Up

Sao Paulo are holding off Flamengo at the top of the Brazilian top-flight after a weekend in which both sides recorded a victory. Elsewhere, fallen giants Fluminense took another step towards saving themselves from relegation...