Sports Shorts: Internacional hero Fernandao dies in helicopter crash

Fernandao, the swashbuckling striker who led Internacional to Copa Libertadores and World Club Cup triumphs in 2006, has died in a helicopter crash in central Brazil, his former club said on......

Ronaldinho sparks Atletico Libertadores comeback

Libertadores Cup favourites Atletico Mineiro took a big step towards the quarter-finals with a 2-1 away win over 10-man Sao Paulo in the first leg of their last 16 tie on Thursday. Brazilian......

Brazil coach Dunga backs discipline over flair

Brazil may have graced past World Cups with some of the greatest individual talents the game has seen but, under the leadership of coach Dunga, the key players will be hard work and team spirit. In......

Champions League: Barcelona, Liverpool beaten

Holders Barcelona suffered a stunning 2-1 home defeat by Russia's Rubin Kazan while Liverpool lost by the same score to Olympique Lyon at Anfield on a night of high drama and late goals in the......

Lazio stun Inter to win Super Cup

Italian Cup winners Lazio stunned Serie A champions Inter Milan with two goals in two minutes early in the second half to win the Super Cup 2-1 in Beijing's Bird's Nest stadium on Saturday.......