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Chelsea-bound Estêvão scores, vomits in Copa win

Palmeiras' Estêvão had an 18th birthday to remember, netting the club's second goal in a 3-2 Copa Libertadores win over Bolivar before dropping to the turf, vomiting and leaving the field on a stretcher as the high altitude of La Paz took its toll.

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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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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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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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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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CONMEBOL Libertadores Standings

2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores - GroGPWDLGDP
Universidad de Chile3210+27
Estudiantes de La Plata3201+26
Botafogo310203
Carabobo3012-41
2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores - GroGPWDLGDP
River Plate3120+15
Independiente del Valle311104
Barcelona SC311104
Universitario3102-13
2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores - GroGPWDLGDP
Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero)3210+27
Liga de Quito3120+25
Flamengo311104
Deportivo Táchira3003-40
2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores - GroGPWDLGDP
São Paulo3210+37
Libertad3201+16
Alianza Lima311104
Talleres (Córdoba)3003-40
2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores - GroGPWDLGDP
Bucaramanga3120+15
Racing Club3111+24
Colo Colo202002
Fortaleza2011-31
2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores - GroGPWDLGDP
Bahia3210+27
Internacional3120+35
Atlético Nacional3102-13
Nacional3012-41
2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores - GroGPWDLGDP
Palmeiras3300+39
Cerro Porteño3111+14
Bolívar310203
Sporting Cristal3012-41
2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores - GroGPWDLGDP
Vélez Sarsfield3201+46
San Antonio Bulo Bulo320106
Peñarol3111+14
Olimpia3012-51