Liverpool missed out on adding the World Club Championship to their European Cup, losing 1-0 to Sao Paulo.
Mineiro ended a long run of Liverpool games of more than 17 hours since they last conceded, opening the scoring.
And despite constant Liverpool pressure, three disallowed goals and 17 corners the Reds couldn't find an equaliser against the Brazilians.
Substitute Peter Crouch caused some chaos when he came on late on, but it wasn't enough.
Sao Paulo defended brilliantly after Mineiro's 27th minute opener, and their goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni was in superb form.
Better finishing on the night would have seen Liverpool comfortable winners, but they just couldn't take their chances.
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