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CONMEBOL prez sorry for Tarzan's chimp remark

Alejandro Domínguez, the president of South American soccer body CONMEBOL, apologized Tuesday for his remarks the previous day comparing Brazilian clubs to a chimpanzee from Tarzan films.

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Palmeiras slam 'absurd' punishment for racism

Palmeiras president Leila Mejdalani Pereira said CONMEBOL's punishment of Cerro Porteno for racial abuse against Palmeiras Under-20 player Luighi was too lenient, criticizing the South American governing body's treatment of Brazilian clubs.

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24dReuters

Brazil youth star after racist abuse: Hurts the soul

The Brazilian football federation (CBF) said they will file a complaint with South America's governing body CONMEBOL after Palmeiras under-20 player Luighi faced racial abuse while playing against Cerro Porteno U20s in Paraguay on Thursday.

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Botafogo win Copa Lib. after 30-second red card

Botafogo beat Atlético Mineiro 3-1 to win their first Copa Libertadores title despite being reduced to 10 men after Gregore was sent off just 30 seconds into the contest.

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200 Peñarol fans detained after clashes in Rio

More than 200 supporters of Uruguayan club Penarol were detained Wednesday after clashing with law enforcement ahead of their team's Copa Libertadores semifinal match against Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro police said.

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191dReuters

Madrid learn schedule for 1st Intercontinental Cup

The first edition of the annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup for club teams from around the world will have five matches, with European Champions League winners Real Madrid to play in the final on Dec. 18 in Doha, the world soccer body said on Friday.

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Nacional defender Izquierdo, 27, dies in hospital

Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo, who collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat last week, has died, his Uruguayan club said on Tuesday.

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219dReuters

Uruguay suspends league with Izquierdo in ICU

Uruguay has halted all football matches this weekend due to the situation surrounding Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo, who is currently hospitalized after collapsing on Thursday night during a Copa Libertadores match.

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Izquierdo hospitalized after collapsing on pitch

Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the pitch due to an irregular heartbeat during the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 match against São Paulo on Thursday.

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Endrick in tears for last game before Madrid move

Brazil's teenage prodigy Endrick broke down in tears as he stepped out to play his last match for his lifelong club Palmeiras on Thursday, with fans serenading him while they held up a giant flag with his image and the words "See you soon".

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CONMEBOL Libertadores Standings

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