Sao Paulo overcame a nervy encounter to defeat Bolivar 3-1 at the Morumbis and advance in the Copa Sudamericana. The victory sets up an explosive quarter-final showdown against Argentine giants Boca Juniors.
Boca Juniors captain Leandro Paredes has firmly rejected an approach from Italian heavyweights AC Milan during the open European transfer window. The 32-year-old World Cup winner immediately shut down any prospect of a return to Serie A, making it clear to the Rossoneri that his focus remains entirely on delivering silverware in Buenos Aires.