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How are Brazilian clubs replacing young talent cherry-picked by Europe?
Ahead of the CONMEBOL Libertadores, a closer look at how Brazil is dominating through recruitment, and what that means for South America as a whole.
Walker: City won't take mature Fluminense lightly
Manchester City have sought to play down suggestions they could take Fluminense lightly in the Club World Cup final because of the Brazilian side's reliance on a core of ageing players.
Marcelo: Libertadores title means more than UCL
Marcelo has said that winning the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense is more "important" to him than the five Champions League trophies he won with Real Madrid.
John Kennedy wins Fluminense 1st Libertadores
John Kennedy, a 21-year-old striker with many ups and downs in his short career, scored the winning goal on Saturday to give Brazil's Fluminense their maiden Copa Libertadores title against Boca Juniors.
Fluminense win maiden Copa Libertadores title in 2-1 thriller vs. Boca Juniors
Fluminense claimed their first-ever Copa Libertadores title after a thrilling and fiery 2-1 victory in extra time over Boca Juniors.
Can Newcastle shock Arsenal? And who will win MLS MVP?
Can Arsenal stay unbeaten against a Newcastle side that's flying high, and with Saudi Arabia set to host the 2034 World Cup, what is their end goal?
Fans brawl on Copacabana beach ahead of final
CONMEBOL has called for "peace and harmony" after a brawl between fans at Copacabana beach ahead of Saturday's Copa Libertadores final.
Can Marcelo lead Fluminense to first-ever Copa Lib title vs. serial winners Boca?
With former European stars on both sides, a win for either Boca Juniors or Fluminense in Saturday's Copa Libertadores final will make history.
Fan walks 1,500 miles to venue of club's cup final ... without a ticket
How far would you walk to see your team play in a cup final? We'll bet it's not as far as Boca Juniors supporter Leandro Fortunato.
Romero the hero as Boca Juniors reach Copa Libertadores final
Sergio Romero did it again. Argentine giants Boca Juniors drew all six of their knockout games in the Copa Libertadores, and the goalkeeper came up big in the penalty shootout in all three two-legged ties.
Copa Libertadores semifinals on a knife edge after first legs
After the Copa Libertadores semifinal first legs, Palmeiras vs. Boca and Fluminense vs. Internacional,both games are all square and well poised.
Romero, Barco, Cavani key to breaking Brazil's Copa stranglehold
Boca Juniors' blend of experience and youth are all that stands between yet another Brazilian winner in the Copa Libertadores.
U.S. judge throws out two bribery convictions
A U.S. judge has thrown out the convictions of a former Fox executive and an Argentine sports marketing company for attempting to bribe soccer officials in exchange for lucrative broadcasting contracts.
Diniz, coach of Brazil and Fluminense, is soccer's hipster coach
Fernando Diniz, the Fluminense coach whose also in charge of Brazil, has become a hero of football hipsters all over the globe
Before coaching Brazil at World Cup qualifiers, Diniz has unfinished business
As Fernando Diniz prepares Brazil for the World Cup qualifiers, he will hope to have Fluminense on the cusp of Libertadores glory.
Un triunfo más de Messi y por fin ganó el Cruz Azul
Lionel Messi jugó poco, pero volvió a ser clave en el triunfo del Inter Miami sobre New York Red Bulls en la Gran Manzana. La Máquina estrenó triunfo mientras Chivas pierde y el América apenas empata. La Copa libertadores elige esta semana a sus cuatro semifinalistas y un cierre de mercado en Europa que pondráfin a algunas novellas que parecen interminables.
Libertadores drama to hasten Vitor Roque's Barcelona move?
Flamengo and River Plate are out of the Libertadores, but Athletico's exit could have transfer implications for Barcelona and Inter Milan.
Marcelo banned 3 games for breaking player's leg
Fluminense's former Brazil international Marcelo has been handed a three-match ban by CONMEBOL after his lunge at Argentinos Juniors' Luciano Sanchez left the defender with a horrific injury.
Marcelo exits in tears after breaking player's leg
Argentinos Juniors defender Luciano Sanchez was left with a broken leg after an accidental stomp from veteran Fluminense left-back Marcelo during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
Flamengo's Pedro punched by trainer. Will it derail Libertadores run?
Flamengo are still considered the faves to win the Copa Libertadores but dressing room drama involving a star player and an assistant coach could derail things.
River Plate's Demichelis the next great Argentina coach?
On the cusp of winning the league title with River Plate, Martin Demichelis is the latest in line to be one of the top managerial minds from Argentina.
CONMEBOL Libertadores Ladder
2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores - Gro | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Fluminense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
Colo Colo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Cerro Porteño | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Alianza Lima | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores - Gro | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Talleres (Córdoba) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
São Paulo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Barcelona SC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Cobresal | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores - Gro | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Huachipato | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
Estudiantes de La Plata | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
The Strongest | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Grêmio | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores - Gro | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Atlético Junior | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
Universitario | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
Liga de Quito | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Botafogo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores - Gro | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Bolívar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
Flamengo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
Millonarios | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
Palestino | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 0 |
2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores - Gro | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Palmeiras | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
Independiente del Valle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
Liverpool | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
San Lorenzo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores - Gro | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Atlético-MG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
Peñarol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 3 |
Rosario Central | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Caracas FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 0 |
2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores - Gro | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
River Plate | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
Libertad | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Nacional | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Deportivo Táchira | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |