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De Nigris marks brother's death with winning goal

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:31:05 GMT

Aldo De Nigris dedicated his goal to his brother's memory as Monterrey beat America in a Mexican league playoff.

Brazilian League Roundup, Nov. 22

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:17:17 GMT

Flamengo missed the chance to move into top place in the Brazilian championship with two games remaining in the season after a scoreless draw with Goias on Sunday.

Mexican League Roundup, Nov. 22

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:29:13 GMT

Mexican Roundup: San Luis edged Toluca 1-0 on Sunday in the first leg of their championship quarterfinals series.

Brazil appears on target for 6th WC triumph

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:22:34 GMT

With all 32 nations accounted for, the 2010 World Cup looks like being a sixth triumph for Brazil.

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:22:34 GMT

De Nigris' body arrives in hometown Monterrey

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:06:52 GMT

The body of Mexican footballer Antonio De Nigris, who died of apparent heart problems in Greece this week at the age of 31, has arrived in his home city of Monterrey. The body arrived shortly after midnight local time Saturday and left the airport escorted by police. A handful of fans from De Nigris' local club Rayados gathered at the airport to pay their respects. De Nigris, who played for Greek club Larissa, died on Monday.

Argentine League Roundup, Nov. 21

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:33:33 GMT

Argentine Roundup: Mauro Boselli's two goals lifted Estudiantes to a 3-1 win over last-place Tigre.

Copa Nissan Sudamericana Roundup, Nov. 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:31 GMT

Copa Sudamericana Roundup: Liga de Quito stormed into the finals with a 7-0 win over River Plate.

Spain regains 1st place from Brazil in rankings

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29:02 GMT

Spain regained first place from Brazil in FIFA's monthly world rankings Friday. The European champions regained the top spot they lost to the South Americans in July after friendly wins over fellow World Cup qualifier Argentina and Austria. Brazil beat England 1-0 and Oman 2-0 in the past week but was still overtaken because older ranking points lost value and its wins came against lower-ranked opposition.

Uruguay grabs final World Cup berth

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:14:33 GMT

Uruguay claimed the final spot in the World Cup by drawing with Costa Rica 1-1 to take the two-leg playoff.