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Ja, en tidlig føring til Pellegrinos rottestikkere. Som, sagt, det ville ikke undre mig om Boca er at finde under stregen, så længe de fortsat bakser med Libertadores.

Submarino Amarillo ser ud til at hive en 3-1-sejr hjem på to sene mål af franske Perbét.

Ja det er en sæson, bolivianerne kommer til at mætke procentmæssigt de næste hvad 3 år ? det virker også til velez er i frit fald 0-1 i mendoza til palermo og co.

Leverkusen make 12 million euros offer for Corinthians forward Romarinho - report

German club Bayer Leverkusen have made an offer for Corinthians young forward Romarinho, according to reports in Brazilian press.

The offer is estimated in around 12 million Euros, and as is typical in Brazil, Corinthians own only 40% of his economic rights.

Romarinho shone in the Copa Libertadores final last year, and has started many games this season.

Corinthians are not eager to sell him as they plan to keep the young players in the squad, while older players such as Jorge Henrique are expected to leave, and Alessandro will retire in December.

Paulinho is also expected to leave as Inter Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk are interested, his buyout fee is estimated in 20 million Euros.

Manager Tite hopes that all players stay though, he told Globo Esporte: "The manager always wants to see the squad being improved, and wants that the players in the squad improve more, as well as wanting to see more signings.

Finally, Club America advances to the finals

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"Hate me more," is the unofficial motto of Club America, which regularly polls in Mexico as the second-most popular club - behind beloved Chivas de Guadalajara - but easily wins the title of most despised.

It´s a club that´s disliked for having none of the endearing qualities of an underdog. Club America is wealthy, talented, and successful. It´s ruthless in cutting loose coaches or players who fail to deliver. The current coach, Miguel Herrera, came in in 2011 as the fourth man to take the helm that year. He withstood the immense pressure of expectations and guided the team back to Liguilla semifinals.

Then Herrera did it again. Both times, that´s as far as the storied club got. It wasn´t enough suffering to earn much sympathy among non-fans, but for the Club America supporters who bask in the club´s reflected glory, it was a frustrating experience. Unlike Cruz Azul, with a streak of finals lost until their recent Copa MX triumph, Club America had a streak going of almost, but not quite, making it to the big dance.

The Clausura season played out in a similar sort of fashion, given that America had the chance to beat Tigres and finish as Superlíder, but the club fell short and earned second place instead.

Yet the Golden Boot of the season, Christian ´Chucho´ Benitez, would not be denied in the playoffs. Again and again, the team trusted and turned to the Ecuadorean to deliver the goals needed for advancement. He delivered against derby rivals Pumas, and in the opening game against Monterrey.

With the agreggate score tied at 2-2, America´s Raul Jimenez had the chance to be the hero early in the final semifinal game, but frustratingly he kicked his shot high. However, Jimenez redeemed himself by converting the opening goal via a penalty kick. Jimenez then hit a pass to the onrushing Benitez for the second goal that effectively eliminated Monterrey. Aldo de Nigris got Monterrey a goal of honor in the 90th minute, but it was too little, and far too late to change the outcome much.

Though he turned around an organization in dire straits, Club America coach Herrera deflected the credit after the team finally reached their objective - the Liga MX final.

"It´s not the coach, but the players, who get to the semifinals, and finals," Herrera said after the game. "They deserve it."

For Monterrey, the loss was a double one. Not only was the team eliminated from the Liga MX Liguilla, but the defeat cost the club the chance to defend their CONCACAF Champions Cup title. The three-time winners will not be able to earn four in a row.

There´s no doubt that Monterrey fans hate Club America a bit more for robbing them of that opportunity.

Pumas fans don’t need much reason to resent Club America - they already are inflamed with so much animosity that some of them shamefully chanted racist abuse to Benitez. He claimed not to hear such cries. In any case, his performance ultimately shut up their enmity with envy at his skill.

There could be more derby malevolence to come, as Cruz Azul is likely to be the club that meets Las Aguilas in the final. Though never as heated a classico as the one versus Pumas, it has a rancor all its own. Fans of both teams will be fired up for the clash.

Now that Club America is in the final, the chance to claim an 11th title and tie Guadalajara for the most all-time is tantalizingly close. Chivas fans probably hate that more than anything, but Club America fans won´t care. In fact, reaching the final is probably all the sweeter for them because of all the haters. Haters may keep hating - so far, Club America keeps winning.

Olimpia aims for 4th straight title

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - If it is to win a fourth consecutive Honduran title, Olimpia will have to overcome a one-goal deficit, when it faces visiting Real Sociedad on Sunday in the second leg of the 2013 Clausura final. The game is being played at the Estadio Tiburcio Carias Andino in Tegucigalpa.

Last Sunday, the Lions lost 1-0 on a 75th minute tally by Diego Reyes in Tocoa. That goal was the first Olimpia had conceded in 615 minutes of Honduran finals play, dating back to May 15, 2011. Jerry Bengtson, then with Motagua, netted in the third minute of second-half stoppage time. The Blue Cyclone won that encounter 3-1 and took the series 5-3 on aggregate.

Since then, Olimpia has won three straight domestic championships, claiming 26 overall. Incredibly, it is playing in its ninth straight final.

"In Tegucigalpa, the story will be different," said Olimpia´s Reynaldo Tilguath. "I´m sure we´re going to show another side."

The Lions have struggled to win recently, drawing four straight matches, before falling to Real Sociedad. They have not found the back of the net in 285 minutes of play, but have conceded only three goals in their last seven outings.

One of those goals was scored by Real Sociedad, an accomplishment not forgotten by Tilguath.

"Real Sociedad is a great team," the 33-year-old midfielder added in praise of his opponent. "It is remarkable how in a year they have made things interesting."

Real Sociedad gained promotion to the first division after winning the 2011 Liga de Ascenso Apertura title and defeating Parrillas One, the 2012 Clausura champion, in a playoff.

A key contributor to Sociedad´s success is long-time Honduran international Julio Cesar de Leon, who played for Olimpia in 2001. The midfielder, a veteran of many campaigns in Italian football, joined the Realeza after a season with Messina.

"No Interviews, not now," Leon told the media after Friday´s training session. "I don´t like to talk before these games, it´s not good. You have to talk, but on the field.

"Then, when it´s over talk, it will be a good time."

Both Olimpia and Real Socieded will look to make a statement on Sunday in Tegucigalpa. What is said by them afterwards, however, will depend on the final result.

Fluminense win Rio de Janeiro Under 20 Championship

Fluminense have won the Rio de Janeiro Under 20 Championship despite a 0-1 defeat to arch-rivals Flamengo in the second leg of the final.

The Tricolor had won the first leg 3-0 and thus fielded a full reserve team as the starters are playing tournaments in Europe.

The only exception was Chelsea-bound Wallace, who normally plays for Fluminense´s senior team.

Fluminense won 16 out of 20 games in the competition, and lost only two matches, but Flamengo´s Douglas Baggio and Botafogo´s Yguinho were the top scorers with 10 goals each.

Flamengo dominated most of the first half this Saturday and were eventually awarded a penalty as Wallace handballed. Thomás failed to convert it though.

Fernandinho scored 1-0 for Flamengo a few minutes later, forcing Fluminense to take a more attacking stance.

Fluminense improved in the second half, wasting a few chances to equalize the game, while Flamengo´s Lorran missed a sitter near the end of the match.

This is the second time in a row Fluminense win the competition, the Tricolor won both turns of the tournament.

São Paulo´s Lucas Evangelista happy with promotion to senior squad

São Paulo´s promising midfielder Lucas Evangelista could not hide his happiness when he was told about his promotion to the club´s senior squad.

The midfielder is under contract with Desportivo Brasil, and he has been loaned to São Paulo until June 2014, after a loan spell at English club Manchester United.

He told São Paulo´s official site: "The news came on Monday, as they came to take a picture of me for the official site."

"That´s when I checked the official site and found out that I would be at the senior squad, but I was skeptical."

"After I had my first training session, it was pure joy, a dream come true."

São Paulo´s under 20 manager Sérgio Baresi praised him, he said: "He is a player who is consistent throughout the game, he is intense every day, dedicates a lot to training, and do the same during matches."

"He has a great game dynamic and is now seeing the results of his professionalism."

Santos vice president silent on Neymar to Barca fee

Santos vice president Odilio Rodrigues has refused to comment about a potential transfer fee for Neymar as Barcelona step up their interest.

Barca coach Tito Vilanova revealed on Saturday that negotiations for the player were underway but he is unaware how the talks are going.

Rodrigues has since made it clear that no deal has been agreed for the Brazil starlet and claimed it would be "stupid" to discuss a potential fee.

He told Radio ESPN: "I would not be stupid to speak of values about a deal that does not exist.

"I only spoke with radio in Barcelona and I would not have the incompetence to make some statement about a deal and giving values."

The Santos chief went on to clarify that his recent trip to Madrid was to celebrate his birthday, although he admitted he spoke with Barcelona officials during his visit.

Rodrigues added: "It was my birthday and I went with my wife to Madrid.

"Only the staff of Barcelona knew I was there and I talked to [president] Sandro [Rosell]. They showed me their interest in Neymar again.

"If things have to evolve, it will depend on other conversations and negotiations."

Flamengo goalkeeper Felipe says his national team wear red and black

Flamengo´s goalkeeper Felipe has expressed his happiness for playing for the club, and that he is not sad about missing out Brazil´s Confederations Cup squad.

Scolari preferred to call up former Flamengo goalkeeper Júlio César as well as Botafogo´s Jefferson and Fluminense´s Diego Cavalieri instead.

Felipe told reporters about the call ups: "We know that those who were called up deserved it, Brazil have many good goalkeepers, two of those play in Rio de Janeiro and this is important for football here as it shows it´s not only São Paulo that have strong football."

"Now I have to keep working, there is one year until the World Cup and anything can happen. But I have to do my job here so that a new opportunity comes."

He completed: "But if the opportunity doesn´t come, I have to keep working and doing my best here at the club. My national team wear red and black."

Jeg er i Barcelona pinsen over. Vi så Barcelona B spille mod Alcorcon. Jeg er ikke synderlig imponeret over Barcas spillere. Rafinha ser god ud og Ledes, men en spiller som Deulofeu var jeg ikke videre imponeret af. Han skulle ellers være den store stjerne på det hold. Det kan jo også have været en af de dårligere kampe for ham