Fabiano helps Brazil dent African hopes in ill-tempered match

Brazil dented more African hopes in the World Cup on Sunday by outclassing Ivory Coast to sweep into the second round. Five-times champions Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in Group G with two goals......

Ronaldo, Kaka on FIFA's world player shortlist

Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, the last two winners of the World Player of the Year award, have been included in a FIFA shortlist for this year's accolade. The 23-man shortlist was drawn up by FIFA's......

Ronaldo, Messi nominated for Ballon d'Or

Last year's winner Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi were among the 30 players on the 2009 Ballon d'Or award shortlist released on Sunday but Italian and German players were......

Fabiano strike gives Brazil win over Estonia

Striker Luis Fabiano scored just before halftime as Brazil beat Estonia 1-0 in a friendly for their ninth win in a row in Tallinn on Wednesday. After solid defence by the Estonians for most of the......

Fabiano scores twice in easy Brazil win

Luis Fabiano scored twice as Brazil strolled to a 3-0 win over demoralised Peru in a hopelessly one-sided World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. Brazil, who have 21 points from 12 games, moved up to......