FIFA president Sepp Blatter has given the Peruvian Football Federation until Monday to resolve their issues with the country's government or face an international competition ban. The Peruvian Institute of Sports (IPD) refuse to recognise Manuel Burga as the PFP president - a feud that has already caused Peru to be stripped of the right to host the 2009 South American U-20 Championship - and Click to continue reading...

Argentina's favorite duo aren't all lovey-dovey in the press these days.

Said Maradona:

"Messi plays for Messi and forgets his team-mates."

He went on to say that Javier Mascherano might be the team's MVP, as he was suspended and unavailable for the team's 1-1 tie with Peru. Click to continue reading...

Chris Hughton's job as caretaker manager is already being tested by a number of injuries in the Newcastle squad. Chris Hughton - squad challenged by injuries Jonas Gutierrez will return with Fabricio Coloccini from their Argentine duties in Peru, and Jonas' shoulder injury will be assessed today, but it will be a surprise if he can play [. Click to continue reading...

Fiorentina's Juan Vargas was the hero for the Peruvian national team as he set up Carlos Fano's equalizer in the last touch of the game on Tuesday against Argentina.   Vargas wreaked havoc all over the left side of the pitch against a poor Argentine side and would put the fate of his team on his [. Click to continue reading...

It's been a long two weeks away from top flight club action, but after the disappointments of the selección's performances against Paraguay and Peru, the Primera A is back to provide us - surely - with some good football and excitement once again. Champions River Plate have been experimenting during the break and it's anyone's guess [. Click to continue reading...

The goals from Wednesday night's World Cup qualifying draw between Peru and Argentina in El Monumental de Lima are online now - read on to watch them. Peru 1 - 1 Argentina, World Cup 2010 qualifying Click to continue reading...

Argentina's talent-laden team remained inexplicably stuck in a rut after Wednesday's 1-1 stalemate in Peru, their fourth successive World Cup qualifying draw and their fifth match without a win. Click to continue reading...

Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez suffered a shoulder injury during Argentina's 1-1 with Peru yesterday. Jonas Gutierrez - dislocated shoulder? Gutierrez collided with Peru's Paolo De La Haza after just 16inutes in the South American World Cup qualifier in Lima, and was immediately replaced by Sebastian Battaglia. Click to continue reading...

Perú vs Argentina
Originally uploaded by Perú21.pe Peru 1 - Argentina 1 (2010 World Cup qualifier, Septiembre 10, 2008)Argentina se fue arriba gracias a Esteban Cambiasso en el minuto 83 todos pensaban que seria una victoria albiceleste . Perú le empata a Argentina en el último minuto con gol de Johan Fano, gracias a los 70 metros de Juan Vargas . Click to continue reading...

World Cup 2010 Qualification: Peru are meeting Argentina Thursday September 11th.Watch Livestream and Highlights from the match at footiedb.com   Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today   LIVESTREAM   Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Click to continue reading...

Argentina could slip behind Paraguay and Brazil in this week's South American World Cup qualifiers after a tricky visit to Peru. Paraguay and Brazil have straightforward ties at home to Venezuela and Bolivia respectively while Argentina, without a win in their last four qualifiers, have been hit by suspensions, injuries and a possible crisis of confidence. Click to continue reading...

So, I started school over a week ago and ever since the number of my blog entries has been 0. I've obviously been pretty busy. So this morning when I got an email from Soccerblogs.net saying that I was being added to their site I was newly motivated. Here are a couple of things I've been thinking about this past week. Click to continue reading...

Argentina travelled to Lima on Monday, where they're now preparaing to take on Peru on Wednesday night. All is not well, however, for Alfio Basile's side. Following Carlos Tevez's second red card in three matches for the selección, they'll have to get ready for Peru with one forward fewer of Basile's squad. Click to continue reading...

Gabriel Heinze
Originally uploaded by Mrs Wassa Hice mis pronosticos el viernes y no estuvieron tan fuera de la realidad en especial el de Argentina Paraguay , Gabriel Heinze dio la nota al anotar autogol en el Monumental, no tiene precio.

Tevez se hizo expulsar y aun asi los ches empatarón agonicamente en su país. Click to continue reading...

Yeni kıtada sürpriz yok. Amerika Küba'yı Havana'da yendi. Atmosferin Erivan'dakinden farklı olmadığını düşünüyorum. Meksika Usain Bolt'un pistlerdeki süksesinin ardından dünyaya müzikten sonra sporda da kendisini tanıtan Jamaika'yı 3-0 ile geçti. Kosta Rika ise Avrupa'nın San Marinosu Surinamı 7-0la yuttu. Click to continue reading...

The 2010 World Cup qualifiers are approaching for the South American nations as the seventh and eighth matches are taking place in the sole CONMEBOL group. The race to secure qualification could not be more competitive as the top seven countries are separated by a mere six points - the table could be completely transformed after these two matches. Click to continue reading...

The Argentina squad for the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers against Paraguay in Buenos Aires, and Peru in Lima, has been almost finalised prior to the weekend's domestic action in Argentina, after which three Boca Juniors players will be added to the list. Alfio Basile has called up Getafe defender Daniel Díaz to replace Nicolás Burdisso, [. Click to continue reading...

As you may have heard, Jorge Rojas had some visa problems while playing with his Venezuelan National side, and could not reenter the US. Long story short - his passport was found to be damaged to the point of possible forgery back in his native land, and refused his right to travel. Once they found out who he was, his visa was reinstated in ONE DAY.

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Argentine national coach Alfio Basile called up his 23 men to face Peru and Paraguay in September. There were two surprises on this list as Internacional´s Andrés D´Alessandro and Porto's Ángel Di Maria were called up for duty. This left out Benfica midfielder Pablo Aimar and Inter striker Hernán Crespo. Click to continue reading...

Saturday September 6th Argentina v Paraguay Ecuador v Bolivia Colombia v Uruguay Peru v Venezuela Sunday September 7th Chile  v  Brazil Tuesday September 9th Paraguay  v  Venezuela Wednesday September 10th Uruguay v Ecuador Chile v Colombia Brazil v Bolivia Peru v Argentina Click to continue reading...

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10 Football Teams That (Have Been Known To) Wear Shirts Featuring Diagonal Stripes

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2. Guatemala (home)



3. LA Galaxy (home / away (featured))



4. Leicester City (away)



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This comes to us via an email courtesy of a UK based person who supposedly has heard from Solano:


"I wish to be anonymous but I can tell you having had direct contact with Nolberto Solano at the Peru Independence Day celebration in London, I can tell you that Solano is now a member of the LA Galaxy, at least on paper. Click to continue reading...

Así es sorpresivamente para algunos, la camiseta del Cruz Azul es la mas bonita del mundo según el sitio 20 minutos.

Tras 40 extenuantes días de competición, más de 2 MILLONES de votos recibidos y casi 10 MIL comentarios, la camiseta del club mejicano CRUZ AZUL se consagra como la más hermosa del planeta.

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South Americans are a bit...how shall I say this...more passionate about their soccer than we are here in the States. Sometimes that's a good thing. Like when Peru's Nolberto Solano is pictured on the front page of his country's biggest sports daily pointing a gun at an Uruguayan jersey prior to their World Cup qualifier [. Click to continue reading...

If ever you are to read a Lonely Planet guidebook for information on a particular country, you will find a section titled ´National Psyche´ that essentially tries to capture the general mindset of a population of millions. In the most recent guide to Peru, the people are described amongst other things as ´stoic´ ´humorous´and full of ´hope. Click to continue reading...

Footballers can do stupid things sometimes. Former West Ham, Newcastle and Aston Villa midfielder Nolberto Solano who is currently without a club after being released by the Hammers was pictured this week on the cover of the most-read Peruvian sports daily in the build-up to their match against Uruguay. Click to continue reading...

Ecuador are hoping to pull themselves out of the rut in this live online and radio commentary World Cup 2010 qualifier between Ecuador and Colombia live as they have not managed to win for a number of matches now. Despite their confidence going into this live online streaming match they must realise that they are not playing Argentina so whether they can inspire themselves in a lesser setting has to be seen. Click to continue reading...

The hosts will be firing on all barrels for this live online and radio commentary World Cup 2010 qualifier between Uruguay and Peru live as they have wasted too many home games without getting maximum points and they know that continued wastage will eventually lead to elimination from the race for a place in the next World Cup finals. Click to continue reading...

Peru después de ser goleado con México la semana pasada, saco la casta para empatar a los colombianos, Rodallega casi de milagro anoto para los cafeteros y la raza inca empato con un juego lleno de neblina.

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By 1970's Gooner Carlos Vela, like his national side, has returned to form scoring the third of four goals for Mexico against Peru and having a hand, directly or indirectly, in the other three. His mind is currently focussed on World Cup qualification and the double encounter against Belize coming up on Sunday 15th June and again on the 21st June. Click to continue reading...

They're booing.

The Peruvian national soccer team was not greeted with a champions welcome at the airport.

Not after a 4-0 loss to Mexico -- with all goals scored in the first half-hour, no less.

Humiliated and embarrassed, the team was also insulted by Peru's president Alan Garcia:

President Garcia joined the criticism when he told reporters: 'It was a disgrace, let me cover my face.

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Morning all. Decent amount of stuff to cover today so let's get right to it because I've got to mow the grass. I don't know how the weather is over in London but right here in Florida my thermometer currently says 99 degrees Fahrenheit. I don't know what that is in Celsius but let me tell you it is way too hot to be mowing the grass. Click to continue reading...

Yesterday Mexican goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez was arrested in Chicago. Mexico had played Peru at Soldier Field. More on the store over at the Red Card.

My advice for Sanchez ---> Call Mike Hatch. The guy has loads of experience on how to work the system and make sure you get set free. A few years ago when he was the attorney general in Minnesota, his daughters went our drinking and somehow managed to get arrested.

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Couldn't happen to a nicer guy, huh?

Oswaldo Sanchez, Eddie Johnson's favorite ankle spiker, was arrested in Chicago after the Mexico-Peru game Sunday night.

Translated quote ahead...

"[The hotel staff] came twice saying to turn down the music. I wasn't there those times.

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By Aries Carlos Vela had a good game against Peru scoring the third of four goals for Mexico and having a hand, directly or indirectly, in the other three. He was substituted though in the 68th minute amid the applause of a thankful Mexican crowd that had gathered at the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago. Click to continue reading...