Today's soccer news from around the world
Obolo fires Sarandi top, San Lorenzo wiin at Boca (Sun Sep 05) (FIFA.com News)
Mauro Obolo's 39th-minute goal took Arsenal Sarandi to the top of the Apertura standings as they beat Argentinos Juniors 1-0, as San Lorenzo saw off Boca Juniors. . . . more . . .
Corinthians on song, Botafogo draw (Sun Sep 05) (FIFA.com News)
Corinthians maintained their pursuit of Fluminense in the Campeonato Brasileiro, as Botafogo let a two-goal lead slip at home to Gremio. . . . more . . .
Rooney set to travel with England (Sun Sep 05) (BBC Sports)
Wayne Rooney is still expected to travel to Switzerland for England's Euro 2012 qualifier despite allegations about his private life. . . . more . . .
Hargreaves fails to make Euro cut (Sat Sep 04) (BBC Sports)
Injury-hit midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been left out of Manchester United's Champions League squad. . . . more . . .
South Africa off to winning start (Sat Sep 04) (FIFA.com News)
South Africa outplayed minnows Niger to claim a 2-0 victory in today's CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in the north-east city of Nelspruit. . . . more . . .
Moore to be loaned out by Baggies (Sat Sep 04) (BBC Sports)
West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo says he plans to loan out Luke Moore after leaving him out of his 25-man Premier League squad. . . . more . . .
Greece consolidate top spot, Wales win again (Sat Sep 04) (FIFA.com News)
Greece consolidated their position at the top of Group Nine of UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying, as Wales edged out Hungary in Group Three. . . . more . . .
Jeju hit the summit, Seongnam held to draw (Sat Sep 04) (FIFA.com News)
Jeju United battled back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win over Ulsan Horangi today and move to the top of the K-League, as former leaders Seongnam Ilhwa were held to a draw. . . . more . . .
Carragher scores in testimonial (Sat Sep 04) (BBC Sports)
Jamie Carragher marked his testimonial with a goal for each side as Liverpool beat an Everton XI 4-1 at Anfield. . . . more . . .
Dawson out for up to eight weeks (Sat Sep 04) (FIFA.com News)
Michael Dawson was today ruled out of action for up to eight weeks after spraining left knee ligaments and a left ankle ligament during his full England debut. . . . more . . .
Malouda: We need to hate defeat (Sat Sep 04) (FIFA.com News)
Florent Malouda says France's players must harness the "hatred of defeat" as they try to regroup after their shock defeat against Belarus in their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying opener. . . . more . . .
Saadane steps down as Algeria coach (Sat Sep 04) (FIFA.com News)
Rabah Saadane has resigned as Algeria coach following his side's disappointing 1-1 draw with minnows Tanzania in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier yesterday. . . . more . . .
Uganda crush Angola, Tanzania hold Algeria (Sat Sep 04) (FIFA.com News)
Uganda outclassed Angola 3-0 in Kampala and Algeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Tanzania as the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition kicked off. . . . more . . .
Stevenage 1-1 Crewe (Sat Sep 04) (BBC Sports)
Ashley Westwood rescues a point for Crewe in their first competitive meeting against newly promoted Stevenage. . . . more . . .
Carlisle 0-0 Swindon (Sat Sep 04) (BBC Sports)
Swindon are left waiting for their first league win of the season after battling their way to a goalless draw at unbeaten Carlisle. . . . more . . .
Southend 2-1 Torquay (Sat Sep 04) (BBC Sports)
Anthony Grant and Josh Simpson hit the goals as Southend end League Two leaders Torquay's 100% start to the season. . . . more . . .
Tranmere 1-0 Peterborough (Sat Sep 04) (BBC Sports)
Tranmere record their first league win of the season thanks to Arnaud Mendy's strike against Peterborough. . . . more . . .
Houllier silent over Villa role (Sat Sep 04) (BBC Sports)
Gerard Houllier is remaining coy amid reports that he is about to be handed a managerial role at Aston Villa. . . . more . . .
Walton has Blades loan cancelled (Sat Sep 04) (BBC Sports)
Plymouth Argyle confirm that midfielder Simon Walton has returned after having his loan at Sheffield United cancelled. . . . more . . .
Japan avenge World Cup defeat (Sat Sep 04) (FIFA.com News)
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa scored the only goal as Japan beat Paraguay 1-0 today in their first game since the 2010 FIFA World Cup. . . . more . . .
