41.   Brazilian soccer star Osmar Donizete reached an agreement in principle Wednesday to play for Lisbon powerhouse Benfica for two seasons, a club spokesman said.

42.   Brazilian soccer star Romario donated his World Cup jersey to help raise funds to assist the earthquake victims in Japan, a Brazilian TV network said Monday.

43.   Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo was given permission Monday to postpone his testimony before a congressional committee to continue treatment of his injured knee.

44.   Brazilian soccer star Zico and French auto racing driver Alain Prost made the Asian draw,

45.   Brazilian soccer superstar Ronaldo signed a five-year contract with Internazionale of Milan on Friday, reported the Spanish news agency EFE.

46.   Brazilian soccer superstar Ronaldo tests his talent against the tight Italian defenses as the Serie A campaign kicks off Sunday.

47.   Brazilian soccer team Gama on Thursday reportedly was suspended indefinitely from playing matches by FIFA.

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

49.   Brazilian soccer players often use only one name.

50.   Brazilian soccer players past and present on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of new national team coach Wanderlei Luxemburgo.