There are 4 teams left vying for the title of "Campeon De América."The 1st leg of the 2009 Copa Libertadores semifinals are in the books and after these matches its setting up to be a Brazil vs. Argentina final.
Wednesday featured an attacking all-Brazilian semifinal as Cruzeiro faced Grêmio at the Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte. Click to continue reading...

Even these days, some people just don't get the whole racism thing.
Argentine striker Maxi Lopez of Gremio had a confrontation with midfielder Elicarlos of Cruzeiro after the team's Libertadores Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
"The striker Maxi Lopez called me a macaco (monkey), he said that to me," Elicarlos told reporters after Cruzeiro's 3-1 victory in Belo Horizonte, adding that he would report the incident to the police. Click to continue reading...

Cruzeiro's 3-1 win over Gremio on Wednesday was marred by controversial circumstances surrounding Maxi Lopez's alleged "choice words" at their midfielder Elicarlos.

"Their striker Maxi Lopez called me a macaco (monkey)," Elicarlos declared after the game, adding that the matter would be reported to the police.

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Stuff to read while you witness some Cesc accusations with accompanying photo.... There have been some strange, and possibly unsanctioned, changes to the FIFA rankings. (The Beautiful Game) Paris Hilton calls Cristiano Ronaldo a sissy, world doesn't bat an eye. (Dirty Tackle) Tough times for Italian football. Click to continue reading...