Brazil in a good position -- again

Brazil knows how to get the job done. Can it in 2010? Mark Young weighs in.

Ballon d'Or shortlist down to 10, Messi favourite

The list of candidates to win the 2009 Ballon d'Or award was reduced to 10 men on Sunday, with Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi the overwhelming favourite.

Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid: Sub sinks Real

...Ronaldo and the former Manchester United forward should have scored after he was brilliantly set up by Kaka, but his shot was too close to Valdes and the Barca keeper made a smart save.Marcelo...

Valdano praise, Guardiola hails Barca cool

Real Madrid's narrow 1-0 defeat in Barcelona marks a significant step forward in the development of their new side, director general Jorge Valdano said on Sunday.

Chelsea close to £100m deal to sign Aguero

Intermediaries have put together a world record £100 million "package" deal to take Argentine international superkid Sergio Agüero to Chelsea in the January transfer window.

Real Madrid 1-0 FC Zürich: Higuain on target

...Barcelona.Madrid started on the front foot and Zurich goalkeeper Johnny Leoni did well to tip over Kaka's early drive before Xabi Alonso sent a fizzing shot just wide of the post in the...

England's Jermaine Jenas (R) tries to intercept Brazil's Kaka as he advances with the ball during their friendly football match at the Khalifa Stadium in the...

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 21: Kaka of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Racing Santander at...

Apocalypse Now

El Clasico fever has hit Spanish shores ahead of Barcelona's clash with Real Madrid on Sunday, says Phil Ball.

Real Madrid 1-0 Racing Santander

...4-0 inside the opening half-hour.Xabi Alonso's low drive hit the far post before Kaka saw a curling effort that was destined for the top corner superbly tipped over by Tono.Alvaro...

Brazil legend feels Capello has it all to do in 2010

Robin Hackett speaks to legendary Brazil captain Carlos Alberto about the state of English football.

Stubborn Rehhagel's tactics pay off for Greece

Champagne corks flew and cigars were being lit on board the Greek charter flight as the players celebrated their qualification for next year's World Cup following their 1-0 win in Ukraine.

Kaka will be a leading figure for Brazil at the World Cup

Oman 0-2 Brazil

Brazil rounded off a very good pre-World Cup year with a lacklustre 2-0 win over Oman in a friendly on Tuesday to take their tally to 14 victories in 17 matches.

Jermaine Jenas resorts to fouling Kaka