Argentines Independiente, known as the “King of Cups,” won another one on Wednesday, defeating Brazil club Goias 5-3 on penalties in the second-leg final of the Copa Sudamericana. Independiente led 3-1 after regulation time, which left the two-leg final level at 3-3 on aggregate after Goiass 2-0 victory last week in Brazil in the first [...]
Host side Al Wahda advanced to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup by outclassing Hekari United of Papua New Guinea 3-0 in a playoff on Wednesday. Al Wahda dominated the tournament opener as Hekari, the Oceania champion and first PNG team to qualify for a FIFA competition, never looked like scoring at Mohammed bin [...]
The Champions League game between Zilina and Spartak Moscow has stopped for 20 minutes with the players having to leave the pitch due to Spartak fans throwing flares onto the field. Referee Kevin Blom stopped play Wednesday in the second minute of the Group F match and ordered the players to return to the changing [...]
Ghanaian football officials have suspended domestic league play after a raid by investigators on the national federations headquarters. Ghanas Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) raided the offices on Tuesday, taking away computers and documents. Emmanuel Adotey, chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association, said Wednesday the leagues have been suspended as a result because [...]
Host side Al Wahda advanced to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup by outclassing Hekari United of Papua New Guinea 3-0 in a playoff on Wednesday. Al Wahda dominated the tournament opener as Hekari, the Oceania champion, never looked like scoring. Brazilian import Hugo opened the scoring in the 40th minute, and compatriot Fernando [...]
FC Copenhagen became the first Danish team to reach the Champions League knockout stage, while holder Inter Milan missed out on top spot in its group by losing 3-0 at Werder Bremen on Tuesday. Copenhagen beat Panathinaikos 3-1 to clinch second place in Group D behind Barcelona, which ended the group stage unbeaten after a [...]