71.   England rugby captain Martin Johnson will be investigated by the Rugby Football Union for punching an opponent in the face during a domestic league match.

72.   Eric Cantona is expected to play for Manchester United at Chelsea, marking his first league away match since his eight-month ban was lifted earlier this month.

73.   EU Media Commissioner Marcelino Oreja said events like the Olympics, World Cup, and possibly domestic league soccer matches, should be protected from pay-per-view or subscription broadcasting.

74.   Even the semifinals were paired with other games, joined on the program with U.S. Major League Soccer league matches.

75.   False passports were obtained to avoid restrictions on the number of non-European Union players who could be fielded by Italian teams in league matches.

76.   England international midfielder Steve McManaman, relegated to the bench over recent league matches, will miss the game with a back injury.

77.   Eren said the fines might be canceled if the players improve in upcoming league matches.

78.   FC Barcelona carved out its first win in five league matches thanks to an effective rearguard action against Villarreal.

79.   Ferdinand suffered a fractured cheekbone Saturday in a league match.

80.   Feyenoord has also gotten off to a slow start, with two wins and three draws in its first five Dutch league matches.