Manchester United’s Rafael replaces Dani Alves in Brazil squad for upcoming friendlies
The Selecao coach was forced to make a change to his squad after the Barcelona full-back had picked up an injury which will see him miss up to eight weeks of action
Zinho denies Ronaldinho trained under influence of alcohol
Reports from Brazil had affirmed that the mercurial playmaker turned up the worse for wear earlier in the week, but the new Flamengo director stated that it was untrue
AC Milan must not sell both Thiago Silva and Ibrahimovic, warns Maldini
The Rossoneri legend is perturbed by the prospect of losing the star duo, with Barcelona still said to be keen on the Brazilian and Real Madrid allegedly sniffing around the Swede
Agent: Gago has agreed terms with Roma and will never return to Real Madrid after being disrespected by Mourinho
The Argentine’s representative has claimed that the former Boca Juniors starlet was mistreated by the Blancos boss and is now desperate to seal his move to the Olimpico
Zanetti indifferent to Juventus’ desire to add third star on jersey
The Bianconeri have provoked an angry response from many leading figures within the game by refusing to acknowledge that they were stripped of two Scudetti because of Calciopoli
Copa Libertadores Player of the Week: Francisco Cerro, Velez Sarsfield
Neymar and Ganso were overshadowed by the efforts of the young ex-Quilmes midfielder, who played his heart out in both defence and attack to lead his side to victory
I’d like to play with Lavezzi at Inter, says Milito
The Argentine striker would welcome the summer arrival of his compatriot from Napoli, while also championing the return of youngster Mattia Destro to the Nerazzurri
Cristiano Ronaldo: I think I’m better than Messi at the moment
The Portugal international has stressed that he cannot be compared to the Barcelona star as they do different things, but feels he is the better player at this point
Velez Sarsfield 1-0 Santos: Obolo strike puts the hosts ahead of dangerous Libertadores champions
The rangy striker was on-target in the first half to give his side a slim advantage over the Brazilians, and if not for Rafael the deficit could have been higher
Boca Juniors 1-0 Fluminense: Mouche strike sinks 10-man Brazilians to give the Xeneize Copa Libertadores quarter-final lead
The 24-year-old secured the win though Abel Braga’s side could have been beaten by a far greater number but for a series of fantastic saves from Diego Cavalieri
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