* Brazilian star Kaka will win the former European Footballer of the Year award, according to the Italian media. * Meanwhile, FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned of the “real danger” of Brazilian players nationalizing their citizenship to play for national teams worldwide.
* Argentina kept its number one FIFA ranking as the world’s top soccer nation.
* The World Cup qualifying draw for several regions was held this weekend including CONCACAF. Mexico earned a tough draw according to soccer analyst Ives Galarcep, while the U.S. might have to play against Cuba.
* In qualifying action in South America last Wednesday Paraguay tops the table after its 3-0 shutout of Chile, Brazil came back to beat Uruguay 2-1 (image), and Ecuador walloped Peru 5-1.
* Seven fans were killed in Bahia, Brazil after part of a stand collapsed in the middle of a game.
Sources- Xinhua, Soccer by Ives, New York Times, Bloomberg, Sports Network, Guardian UK, BBC News
Image- International Herald Tribune
how can argentina still be ranked #1 when they got horribly upset by Columbia last week?
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