11.   English coach Bobby Robson is waiting until the last minute to decide if Brazilian ace Ronaldo will play because of an injury in his right leg.

12.   FC Barcelona has received a letter from Manchester United denying that the English club has made an offer to Brazilian ace Rivaldo, news reports said Friday.

13.   He had been expected to team up with Brazilian ace Mauro Silva who returns after missing last season through a similar injury also suffered in a pre-season game.

14.   In Mallorca, the first-division newcomer made a big splash in its debut against a Valencia playing without Brazilian ace Romario out with injury.

15.   Just a few minutes later a long shot from Brazilian ace Juninho hit the Croatian post.

16.   One drawback for the leader will is that Brazilian ace Giovanni is not playing because of a two-match sanction for grabbing an opponent by the neck.

17.   Previous winners include Ayrton Senna, the Brazilian ace killed at San Marino in May, and Michael Schumacher.

18.   Suddenly, Leverkusen was backpedaling as Sporting poured forward and a goal for the home team looked imminent as Brazilian ace Leandro came close several times.

19.   The closest contender still in the chase is Brazilian ace Ronaldo.

20.   The Brazilian ace was named man of the match.