Palmeiras beat Santos 1-0 to lift second Copa Libertadores title
Palmeiras on Sunday won their second Copa Libertadores title as they secured a 1-0 win against Santos in an all-Brazlian final clash in Rio de Janeiro. This was the first Libertadores win for the Sao Paulo club since 1999. Substitute Breno Lopes was the lone scorer from the contest. "I could never dream this could happen in my life, just the other day I was playing in the second division," Lopes said.
Jan 31, 2021, 11:35 AM IST
Mario Balotelli would 'avenge himself' in Brazil, says Flamengo boss
Flamengo last week made public their desire to sign the enigmatic 28-year-old, who is a free agent after parting ways with Marseille in June, reports Xinhua news agency.
Aug 10, 2019, 17:31 PM IST
River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo vows to stay through 2021
After leading his side to their second Libertadores triumph in four seasons on Sunday, Gallardo said he was happy in Buenos Aires and had no plans to leave the Argentine club.
Dec 11, 2018, 15:59 PM IST
Boca Juniors confirm midfielder Fernando Gago's Achilles tear
Most footballers require three to six months to make a full recovery from a torn Achilles tendon.
Dec 11, 2018, 15:52 PM IST
Boca Juniors make quiet return to Argentina following Libertadores loss
Guillermo Barros Schelotto is not expected to sign a contract extension, so Boca Juniors will likely have a new coach when it takes the field in January.
Dec 11, 2018, 15:38 PM IST
Libertadores fan violence has damaged Argentina, says Boca Juniors coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto
The attack on Boca`s bus last month was far from an isolated incident in Argentine football, and recalled events from a 2015 Libertadores game between the two sides when River players were attacked with pepper spray.
Dec 08, 2018, 21:48 PM IST
What is behind the fierce rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?
The match has been moved across continents from Buenos Aires after River Plate fans attacked Boca`s team bus before the original fixture was postponed two weeks ago.
Dec 08, 2018, 17:28 PM IST
Boca Juniors file appeal with CAS over Libertadores final
Boca and River drew the first leg 2-2 on Nov. 11 but the second leg at River`s Monumental stadium was postponed after Boca players were hurt when their coach was attacked by River fans as it approached the ground.
Dec 08, 2018, 16:52 PM IST
Libertadores win would be fitting farewell for Carlos Tevez
With the first leg a thrilling 2-2 draw, the second game was postponed last month after the Boca team bus was attacked and players injured as it approached River`s Monumental stadium in the Argentine capital.
Dec 07, 2018, 07:01 AM IST
South American final in Madrid is a one-off, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The second leg of the final between River Plate and Boca Juniors was postponed on Nov. 24 after the Boca team bus was attacked and players injured as it approached River’s Monumental stadium.
Dec 01, 2018, 23:58 PM IST
River Plate reject Copa Libertadores final in Madrid
In the latest twist to the saga, River, the home team, said it was "incomprehensible" that the fixture should be played outside Argentina, although the club stopped short of saying they would refuse to play.
Dec 01, 2018, 23:14 PM IST
Libertadores final postponed after Boca bus attacked, players hurt
The final of the competition, South America`s equivalent of Europe`s Champions League, was rescheduled for Sunday at 5 p.m. local time (2000 GMT).
Nov 25, 2018, 19:07 PM IST
La Liga: Barcelona agree option to buy Brazilian star Arthur
Barcelona have reached agreement with Brazilian club Gremio to sign Arthur, a 21-year old midfielder.
Mar 11, 2018, 20:08 PM IST
Santander pips BBVA: Eurozone`s largest bank becomes La Liga's newest sponsors
The Spanish bank will take over from BBVA, its main domestic rival, which has held the naming rights to La Liga since the 2008/09 season but decided last year not to renew its contract.
Jul 21, 2016, 22:59 PM IST
Football team survive huge crash
Huracan were returning to the international airport in the state of Vargas after winning their Copa Libertadores qualifier at capital Caracas, when the brakes on the bus failed.
Feb 11, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
In Pics: Football team survive huge crash
Huracan were returning to the international airport in the state of Vargas after winning their Copa Libertadores qualifier at capital Caracas, when the brakes on the bus failed.
Feb 11, 2016, 17:36 PM IST
In Pics: Football team survive huge crash
Huracan were returning to the international airport in the state of Vargas after winning their Copa Libertadores qualifier at capital Caracas, when the brakes on the bus failed.
Feb 11, 2016, 17:35 PM IST
