Toluca won the Mexican Apertura championship, beating Cruz Azul on penalties after losing 2-0 at home in the second leg of the final.
Late goals from Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi helped Barcelona defeat Real Madrid 2-0 in to move 12 points clear of their arch rivals in title race.
Juventus beat a disorganised AC Milan 4-2 in an enthralling Serie A encounter on Sunday to go clear in second place.
UEFA launched timetable of bidding for the 2016 European Championship as a kick-off of seeking host for the soccer feast Thursday.
The Argentine championship is set for a dramatic finale on Sunday as four teams go into the final round of games with a chance of winning the Apertura title.
Brazilian striker Ronaldo denied on Thursday that he was using his new club Corinthians as a springboard for a return to Europe.
Juande Ramos began his time as Real Madrid coach with a straightforward 3-0 win at home to Zenit Saint Petersburg in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
In an attempt to appease their fans, the Flamengo soccer team announced Wednesday the possibility of bringing Adriano in as a reinforcement for the 2009 season.
Miroslav Klose doubled to earn Bayern Munich a 3-2 victory at Olympique Lyon on Wednesday and locked the top spot in Champions League Group F for the German champions.
Juventus secured top place in Champions League Group H with a dull goalless home draw against BATE Borisov on Wednesday.
Manchester United equaled a Champions League record of 19 games without defeat following a 2-2 draw with Danish AaB Aalborg on Wednesday.
Africa's self-proclaimed "club of the century" Al Ahly have promised to spring a shock by reaching the final of this month's Club World Cup.
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