31.   A bill to transform Brazilian soccer into a for-profit operation and grant younger players free agency gained senate approval Wedesday.

32.   After five years playing in Germany, Brazilian soccer star Jorghino signed a two-year contract Monday to play for the Kashima Antlers in Japan.

33.   After five years playing in Germany, Brazilian soccer star Jorginho signed a two-year contract Monday to play for the Kashima Antlers in Japan.

34.   An charter airliner carrying members of a Brazilian soccer team failed to gain altitude on takeoff from Quito airport and skidded into a busy street on Wednesday.

35.   Among those reportedly in the address book was Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo, who plays in Italy for Inter.

36.   And the Brazilian soccer machine just keeps rolling.

37.   Among those attending the ceremony was Ronaldo, the injured Brazilian soccer star who plays for Inter, a Milan team.

38.   Attendances at Brazilian soccer matches have fallen over the last two years although no exact figures were available.

39.   Brazilian soccer great Pele kicked off a four-day Mexican tour on Wednesday, cutting the ribbon on a soccer stadium bearing his name in central Hidalgo state.

40.   Brazilian soccer maestro Pele was at the match, and wished all the players well before the finals.