Tevez leaves Boca Juniors, won't say he's retired
Carlos Tevez, the former Argentina and Manchester United forward, has left Boca Juniors although left the door open for a return to football.
Brazil-Argentina dominance continues in Copa Libertadores
Only one representative of the big two (Argentina and Brazil) failed to make the round of 16: last year's runners up Santos of Brazil.
Boca Juniors, River Plate sweating as Copa Libertadores group stage concludes
Nine clubs are into the knock-out stage of the Copa Libertadores. But Boca Juniors and River Plate are among those that still need a result.
Keeper-less River secure memorable Copa Libertadores win
Ravaged by the coronavirus, River Plate had no substitutes or a specialist keeper available on Wednesday -- yet they still managed to win.
COVID chaos: River have 10 fit for Copa, no GKs
River Plate will be forced to use an outfield player in goal for their next Copa Libertadores tie after a request to name two reservists was denied.
No Copa Lib 2021 final in Brazil or Argentina
Montevideo will host the finals of the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana tournaments in November.
Tear gas wreaks havoc in Libertadores match
Players and staff were left rubbing their eyes after police fired tear gas at protesters ahead of Wednesday's Libertadores match in Barranquilla.
Brazilian teams dominant in Copa Libertadores, but can anyone stop them?
Argentina and, especially, Brazil have a stranglehold on the Copa Libertadores, and this year the Brazilians look very strong.
City-bound Kayky providing glimpses of potential at Fluminense
Kayky, 17, will join Manchester City at the end of the year. Until then, the teenager will continue to dazzle for Fluminense in Brazil.
Copa Libertadores full of drama as Palmeiras, Flamengo fight back
The Copa Libertadores looks reassuringly solid, traditional and easy to understand. And it proved some great storylines this week.
Copa Libertadores wide open as heavyweights Gremio miss out
Gremio may have fallen in the qualifiers, but 15 former champs have booked their spot in what will be an ultra-competitive Libertadores group stage.
Advantage Argentina in South America's great rivalry
Argentina has drawn first blood in South America's 2021 calendar of club football, with Defensa y Justicia beating Palmeiras in Wednesday's Recopa.
Libertadores promises fascinating football, so long as it can go ahead
Copa Libertadores organisers will need as much skill as the players to keep the competition on track as the P1 variant of COVID-19 surges in Brazil.
Copa Libertadores qualifying rounds as competitive and unpredictable as ever
Unlike in the Champions League, parity in the Copa Libertadores is at an all-time high, as heavyweights clash just to reach the group stage.
Should Brazil shut down football amid coronavirus pandemic worries?
Brazil were to play Argentina in a crucial World Cup qualifying clash this week. Instead, the debate continues on if football should be paused.
Copa Libertadores: Long road ahead for minnows like Guarani, Uruguay's Liverpool
The long road toward the Copa Libertadores group stage begins this week, with teams from Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia beginning their campaigns.
Pragmatic Palmeiras rewarded with Libertadores title
In such an overcrowded calendar, it is hardly a surprise that the Copa Libertadores has been won by Palmeiras: a team with a risk-free approach.
Palmeiras beat Santos in Copa Libertadores final
A goal eight minutes into stoppage time won Palmeiras the Copa Libertadores on Saturday as a Breno Lopes header earned a 1-0 win over Santos.
Santos once again put faith in youth ahead of Copa final
First Pele, then Robinho and then Neymar. The Copa Libertadores has given successive generations of Santos wonderkids a platform to shine.
Santos sets up all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final with win over Boca Juniors
Santos raced out the gate and knocked off Boca Juniors to set up an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final against Palmeiras.
Santos beat Boca, will face Palmeiras in Copa final
Santos set up an all-Brazilian final in this season's Copa Libertadores when they defeated Boca Juniors to set up a final against Palmeiras.
Chaos reigns as River fall to Palmeiras in wild Copa semi
Down 3-0 on aggregate, River Plate nearly staged a historic Copa Libertadores comeback against Palmeiras -- but fell at the final hurdle.
Palmeiras into Copa Lib final despite River rally
River Plate beat Palmeiras 2-0 in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal but it was not enough to overturn a 3-0 loss from the first leg.
River Plate have tricks up their sleeve to mount Copa Libertadores comeback
River Plate first the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semifinal 3-0 at Palmeiras, but don't rule out an epic comeback from the Argentine side.
Santos team bus stoned after semifinal draw
Brazilian club Santos have said their team bus was stoned after their draw with Boca Juniors in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal.
Lib Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmeiras | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +13 | 15 |
| Defensa y Justicia | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| Independiente del Valle | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Universitario | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -13 | 4 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Internacional | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 10 |
| Olimpia | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Deportivo Táchira | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| Always Ready | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Barcelona SC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| Boca Juniors | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Santos | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -1 | 6 |
| The Strongest | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 6 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Fluminense | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| River Plate | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Atlético Junior | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Independiente Santa Fe | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Racing Club | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +7 | 14 |
| São Paulo | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| Sporting Cristal | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 4 |
| Rentistas | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -7 | 3 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Argentinos Juniors | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 12 |
| Universidad Católica | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Nacional | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| Atlético Nacional | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Flamengo | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +5 | 12 |
| Vélez Sarsfield | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Liga de Quito | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| Unión La Calera | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 2 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Atlético-MG | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 16 |
| Cerro Porteño | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| América de Cali | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 4 |
| Deportivo La Guaira | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -7 | 3 |