Internazionale Beaten By Internacional

In a little more than one year Internacional has beaten the Spanish, German and Italian champions. If they beat the Premiership champions someone should award Internacional a Champions League title ;-).

Boca proved why it's Latin America's primary power

If there was any question who the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere is, Boca Juniors provided an empathic answer on Wednesday.

Breaking down the last 16 in the Copa Libertadores

Here's a look at all eight matchups, with my picks and a best-of-five-stars rating for how good the action should be.

Inter's recipe for success is biting defending champs

The final whistle is even closer for the world champions. Last year, Brazilian club Internacional won the Copa Libertadores and then went on to beat mighty Barcelona in the final of FIFA's Club World Cup.

Situation grim for Inter, 2006's biggest sensation

Are the world champions a one-hit wonder? Sport Club Internacional was the story of 2006, surprising everyone by winning the Copa Libertadores for the club's first-ever major international title.

Libertadores: Defending champ Inter, Velez fight for group lead

Velez Sarsfield hosts Copa Libertadores champion Internacional on Wednesday in Buenos Aires, with the winner assuming sole leadership of Group 4 in the Latin American club championship.

Nacional upsets Internacional 3-1 in Copa Libertadores

Nacional came back to upset Copa Libertadores defending champion Internacional 3-1 on a three second-half goals Wednesday.

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.

Well, that's a wrap. The key to a healthy diet is simple, right?

The Paradox of Choice

If there are 100 cereals to choose from, no matter which one you choose, it is most likely not the very best one.

Libertadores: Audax Italiano holds Sao Paulo to goalless draw

Chile's Audax Italiano made its debut in Copa Libertadores on Wednesday, holding former three-time champion Sao Paulo of Brazil to a goalless draw.

Who has the guns to win this year's Libertadores?

Forget the UEFA Champions League. If you want a competition that boasts the future of world soccer, look no further than South America's Copa Libertadores.

Velez pull off valuable away win in Libertadores

The first favorite to play confirm they are serious contenders. This group will be a tough one. Former champions Velez Sarsfield made an excellent start to the Libertadores Cup group stage by winning 1-0 away at Ecuador's Emelec on Tuesday.

All Set For Copa Libertadores 2007

The greatest competition in South America has all of its clubs defined as the preliminary rounds finished this week. From next Tuesday on the battles for the South American title are officially open.

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Santos Starts well on the Libertadores Preliminary Round

Brazilian club Santos started well on the first leg of the Libertadores Preliminary Round against Bolivia's Blooming.

Local Pride on the Line in Brazil

Brazil's leading clubs are set to begin their 2007 campaigns, and as they prepare to fight for local pride and state championship titles, FIFA.com previews the Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais tournaments.

FIFA's New Baby Proves a Winner

When the Europeans realize the importance of this competition the south americans will be a bunch of world titles ahead of them.

Inter Shock Barça To Lift World Club Cup!

Internacional followed the recent trend for South American clubs to get the better of their Old World counterparts as Internacional de Porto Alegre defeated FC Barcelona with amazing efficiency: two shots on target and one goal from super-sub Adriano.

"L'Imponderabile"

L'imponderabile, the imponderable. In this way the Italian TV commentator summarized the match between Internacional and Barcelona for the final of the FIFA Club World Cup last Sunday. She did not know Internacional. She had never heard about the "road roller".

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Internacional Make It Big In Japan

Brazilian football notched up another major achievement when SC Internacional of Porto Alegre overcame Spain's FC Barcelona to win the FIFA World Club Cup Japan 2006.

Barcelona Crushes America

Pure massacre. Barcelona did not have much trouble to overcome the Mexican adversary. With an astonishing 4-0 victory, Barça are more than favorites to bring the World Cup home on Sunday.

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Internacional vs Al Ahly Interviews

Interviews with the coaches and stars of the match.

Rijkaard Shuns Favourites' Tag

While it may seem strange that reigning European champions Barcelona should be the underdogs for their semi-final clash at this year's FIFA Club World Cup Japan, that is exactly what Dutch coach Frank Rijkaard would have us believe.

Peaking Duck Opens Beak

After being sheltered from the media feeding frenzy that was growing around him after his explosive debut in Brazil, young Colorado star Alexandre 'Pato' ('Duck' in Portuguese) spoke with reporters after the semi-final win over Egyptian greats Al-Ahly.

Youngsters Take Inter to the Final

It was harder than it could have been expected. The Egyptians of Al Ahly brought Internacional some trouble in the first match of the Brazilians in the Fifa Club World Cup this Wednesday In Japan.

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Inter Overcome Feisty Al Ahly To Reach Finals

Brazil has booked its third finalist in the past three editions of the CWC (Club World Cup), Internacional de Porto Alegre following Corinthians (2000) and São Paulo (2005) after defeating Egyptian great Al Ahly SC in Tokyo by 1-2.

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