71.   Arena said some players had commitments with their league teams in Europe or the United States.

72.   Arsenal has hired Brazil international Silvinho from Brazilian league team Corinthians for an undisclosed fee.

73.   Batistuta, christened Batigoal by followers of his Italian league team Fiorentina, is top scorer in the history of the Argentine national team together with Diego Maradona.

74.   Brad Fittler was named captain of the Australian rugby league test team announced Sunday to play New Zealand at Stadium Australia on Friday night.

75.   Brazil and Germany both showed up without most of their top stars, who cited commitments with their league teams or simply fatigue in bowing out.

76.   Brazilian World Cup stars Romario and Bebeto did not play the exhibition match Friday as they are currently playing for Spanish league teams.

77.   Brisbane Broncos players dominated the Australian Super League rugby league team named Monday to play New Zealand in Auckland on Friday.

78.   But no single rugby league team has attracted more spectators than the Swans, a fact not lost on Brassel.

79.   Chris Anderson has been reappointed coach of the Australian rugby league team for test matches at home against Britain and New Zealand, the Australian Rugby League announced Thursday.

80.   Claude Davis, a defender with the national premier league team Hazard, will replace Sinclair.