Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Maradona craved the spotlight for his off-field activities While Messi is a private family man IMAGE: Diego Maradona with and Lionel Messi. Photograph: Stanley Chou/Getty Images Lionel Messi is......

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......

Penpix of Ecuador's World Cup squad

Ecuador's squad at the World Cup finals will comprise the following 23 players: (Statistics up to and including May 22 2006) GOALKEEPERS: 1-Edwin Villafuerte (Deportivo Quito) Born 12.3.79 Caps: 14......