The South American Football Show - Two halves, just the way we like it.

First Half
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Too narrow a lead at Beira Rio?

In the first leg of Copa Libertadores' semi-final between brazilian clubs Inter and Sâo Paulo, the locals took advantage and earned a close 1-0 victory. In the pitch Inter showed much more determination and at the final whistle looked as the rightful winner. Will it be enough looking forward to the second leg? Next week's match at Morumbi will tell the tale.

Copa Libertadores is back!

In a game played at Estadio Azteca, Universidad de Chile rescued an important 1-1 draw against Chivas in Ciudad de México, and look forward to taking the final step towards the final at home in Santiago next week.

Tonight, the other semi-final between Inter de Porto Alegre and Sao Paulo FC will take place in Porto Alegre and promises to be a classic brazilian clash.

Ciao Maradona

Diego Maradona is jobless after his contract as head coach of the Argentinian national team was torn up.

A meeting of the executive committee of the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) led by president Julio Grondona decided not to renew Maradona’s contract. AFA had the option to extend El Diego’s existing contract up until the completion of next year’s Copa America.

Maradona’s former World Cup winning team-mate Sergio Batista takes charge of Argentina for next month’s friendly against Ireland in Dublin.

Estudiantes’ Copa Libertadores winning gaffer Alejandro Sabella is tipped to be the next permanent head coach of Argentina.

Our thoughts with Alfredo

Alfredo Di Stefano is in a Madrid hospital as a result of heart problems.

Di Stefano, 84, was admitted to Hospital La Moraleja after complaining of chest pains. In December 2005 the former Huracán and Millonarios forward underwent a quadruple bypass.

The five-time European Cup winner and honorary president of Real Madrid is reported to be in a comfortable state and his stay in hospital is merely precautionary.

All the best Saeta Rubia, from all at The South American Football Show.

White smoke coming from the CBF

CBF has named Mano Menezes new head coach of the Brazil national squad. Corinthians released him and he will soon be officially announced. Muricy Ramalho, CBF's first choice turned down the offer and is expected to sign a Fluminense extension until 2012.

Colombian girls will bring caribbean heat to the Semis.

Colombia's Under 20 Women's team advanced to the U-20 World Cup semifinals in Germany for the first time ever after beating Sweden 2-0. They will face either the USA or Nigeria.

Host Germany advanced also, beating Korea DPR, and will face either Mexico or South Korea.