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With the summer transfer window now closed, ESPN looks ahead to January and which South Americans will be in high demand by top clubs.

Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the pitch due to an irregular heartbeat during the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 match against São Paulo on Thursday.

James Rodríguez could be set for a return to Madrid, with Rayo Vallecano eager to sign the free-agent Colombia midfielder, sources told ESPN.

Herc Gomez explains Colombia's latest form after their 3-0 win over Costa Rica in the Copa América.

Once the golden boy of world football, Colombia's James Rodríguez has struggled in his club career as this Copa América offers a chance at redemption.

The Ecuador Football Federation (FEF) on Monday condemned the behaviour of several of its players, including Chelsea-bound teenager Kendry Páez, for going to a strip club during the international break.

Just a few days after one Lionel Messi won his fourth Ballon d'Or in 2013, another was born in Brazil. Now he wants to make a name for himself as a footballer.

Coach Dorival Junior has parted ways from Brazilian club Sao Paulo to take charge of Brazil's national team, the club said in a statement on Sunday.

Paris Saint-Germain have signed defender Lucas Beraldo from São Paulo, the French club announced on Monday.

After more than decade without a major trophy, Sao Paulo has ended its dry run after lifting the Copa do Brasil title in dramatic fashion.