Sao Paulo host Portuguesa in the quarter-finals on Sunday, fully aware that they have not won the Paulista since 2005.But under coach Paulo Cesar Carpegiani, the Morumbi club have assembled an impressive squad and is…
The ‘Respect Campaign’ has been tested to the very limits this season as managers; players and pundits have struggled to keep their feelings about officials in check. In the most part the criticism is partly…
Carlos Tevez is something of an enigma. An extremely talented footballer; arguably the best striker in the Premier League and yet despite his successes initially at United and sowing the seeds of what is likely…
The New York Red Bulls moved top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference after a 2-1 win over New England on Friday.The victory in front of their home crowd at Red Bull Arena in New…
Mohamed Bin Hammam intends to appeal the suspension handed to him by the FIFA ethics committee.The governing body banned the Asian Football Confederation president from football-related activities after he was accused of corruption.But Bin Hammam…
Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez has once again asked for a move away from Eastlands.The 27-year-old striker withdrew a transfer request last December to play out the season with City, while the club's manager Roberto…
China's most expensive footballer Dario Conca scored on debut as Guangzhou Yiyao thrashed Nanchang Hengyuan 5-0 on Thursday. The Chinese Super League leaders were in imperious form on home soil as they welcomed their Argentine…
Thailand team manager Anucha Nakasai believes his squad can progress through the third-round 2014 World Cup qualifying group.The Thais, who are currently coached by German Wilfried Schaefer, were drawn in Group D to face Australia,…
The Premier League in general is a very well contested league where big and small teams can fight together, with many results often tight affairs. But there are some games that defy belief in scoreline…
Liverpool have completed a shock deal to bring temperamental striker Craig Bellamy back to Anfield, beating Premier League rivals Tottenham to the Wales international's signature. The 32-year-old played for The Reds in the 2006-07 season,…