South American Soccer News

South America has some of the best football on the international and domestic stage.  CONMEBOL has top teams Brazil and Argentina who have won a combined nine FIFA World Cups (2 for Uruguay, 2 for Argentina and 5 for Brazil).  Santos was the home to Pele while teams like River Plate and Boca Juniors are known around the globe.

  • Brazil stars to face Bolivia

    Brazil stars to face Bolivia

    Wednesday, 3. April, 2013

    Ronaldinho, Neymar and Alexandre Pato have been called up by Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari to face Bolivia.

  • Suarez may face FIFA action

    Suarez may face FIFA action

    Wednesday, 27. March, 2013

    Luis Suarez may end up facing retrospective action for an incident with Gonzalo Jara in Uruguay's game with Chile on Tuesday night.

  • Suarez hits headlines again

    Suarez hits headlines again

    Wednesday, 27. March, 2013

    Luis Suarez hit the headlines again as Chile got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 2-0 win over Uruguay.

  • Brazil claim draw at Bridge

    Brazil claim draw at Bridge

    Monday, 25. March, 2013

    A late equaliser from Fred gave Brazil a 1-1 draw with Russia in Monday's international friendly at Stamford Bridge.

  • S America WC qualifying prev

    S America WC qualifying prev

    Monday, 25. March, 2013

    Lionel Messi insists Argentina will not underestimate the threat of facing Bolivia at altitude in La Paz.

  • Colombia and Argentina cruise

    Colombia and Argentina cruise

    Saturday, 23. March, 2013

    Colombia enjoyed a convincing 5-0 rout of Bolivia to remain hot on Argentina's heels in the South American World Cup qualifying zone.

  • Scolari content with draw

    Scolari content with draw

    Friday, 22. March, 2013

    Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari felt his side's friendly draw with Italy in Geneva had been a "useful test".

  • Italy v Brazil preview

    Italy v Brazil preview

    Wednesday, 20. March, 2013

    Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli is refusing to give Brazil any tactical clues ahead of Thursday night's international.

  • Ponzio gets Argentina call

    Ponzio gets Argentina call

    Monday, 18. March, 2013

    River Plate star Leonardo Ponzio is the surprise name called up by Argentina for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.

  • Neymar dreams of big three

    Neymar dreams of big three

    Monday, 18. March, 2013

    Brazil forward Neymar has admitted he dreams of playing in Europe for Barcelona, Real Madrid or Chelsea.

  • Neymar offered new Santos deal

    Neymar offered new Santos deal

    Tuesday, 12. March, 2013

    Neymar has revealed that Santos have offered him a new contract in a bid to ward off interest in him from Europe.

  • Prem trio in Argentina squad

    Prem trio in Argentina squad

    Friday, 8. March, 2013

    Franco Di Santo, Pablo Zabaleta and Sergio Aguero are in the latest Argentina squad, but Carlos Tevez has been left out.