Football News from the Americas

As deal expires, possible strike looms over MLS

Major League Soccer's collective bargaining agreement was set to expire Thursday night, but while players resisted a third extension their union said no strike was imminent.

Brazil's Ronaldo to retire next year

Double World Cup winner Ronaldo said on Monday he would retire from professional football at the end of next year but still had hopes of appearing for Brazil in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa in June.

Brazil's Ronaldo to retire next year

Double World Cup winner Ronaldo, who is now playing for Sao Paulo's Corinthians, said Monday he would retire from professional football at the end of next year.

Brazil's Ronaldo to retire next year

Double World Cup winner Ronaldo, who is now playing for Sao Paulo's Corinthians, said Monday he would retire from professional football at the end of next year.

Argentine player attacked in Peru

Argentine footballer Hector Gaitan Alfaro of Peruvian top-flight side Iquitos sustained injuries to his back and neck in an attack by two unknown assailants, the Peruvian press reported on Saturday.

Uruguayan football great dies

Juan Carlos Gonzalez a member of the Uruguayan squad that won the 1950 World Cup, died on Monday aged 85, local media reported.

Brazil World Cup winner Pecanha dead at 74

Orlando Pecanha, who played for Brazil when they won the World Cup for the first time in Sweden in 1958 has died from a heart attack at the age of 74, the Brazilian Football Federation said on Wednesday.

Roma's Cicinho returns to Sao Paulo on loan

In-form Serie A sider AS Roma's Brazilian defender Cicinho has joined his former club Sao Paulo on loan until the end of the season, the Brazilian club said on Tuesday.

Teen football fan shot dead in Argentina

A 14-year-old Argentine football fan has died after being shot three times in the head, a medical official said.

Paraguayan striker shot in the head in Mexican bar

Paraguayan striker Salvador Cabanas, who helped his nation qualify for the World Cup, was in critical condition in a Mexican hospital after being shot in the head Monday at a Mexico City bar.

Robinho say City ready to allow Santos loan move

Brazilian winger Robinho revealed on Sunday English Premiership side Manchester City are ready to agree to a loan move to Santos, where he began his career in his homeland.

Football/Golf: Tiger poor example for youngsters, says Pele

Brazilian football legend Pele on Sunday said Tiger Woods was a bad example to youngsters who once looked up to the tainted golf superstar.

Preki, Dooley named to US Hall of Fame

Two-time Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player Preki and Thomas Dooley were elected Thursday to the America's football Hall of Fame.

Seattle, Miami included in USA World Cup bid

Dallas, Miami and Seattle are among the 18 cities being included in the bid proposal as the United States tries to land the 2018 or 2022 World Cup tournament.

Liverpool to sign Atletico's Rodríguez - report

Liverpool are close to signing Atletico Madrid's Argentine striker Maxi Rodriguez for 1.5 million euros, a Spanish sports newspaper said Thursday.

Argentine Olympic star Buonanotte injured in death crash

Argentina striker Diego Buonanotte, who played in the 2008 Olympics, was seriously hurt in a car crash which claimed the lives of three of his friends, a hospital source said here on Sunday.