The Brazilian team Corinthians of Sao Paulo have won the first football World Club championship by beating another Brazilian team, Vasco da Gama, on penalties in Rio de Janeiro.

After a scoreless match and extra time, Corinthians won by 4 goals to 3 in the penalty shoot-out.

The championship brought together club sides from Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service