1.   But a week after upsetting the Brazilian star Gustavo Kuerten in Montreal, Roddick sprained his ankle against Kuerten in a first-round loss at Cincinnati.

2.   His shaved-head brilliance and cafe-au-lait skin tone have brought him the nickname of Ronaldo, a reference to the Brazilian star.

3.   Since then, Cooparoca has collaborated with German designer Karl Lagerfeld and designed sets for Brazilian pop star Fernanda Abreu.

4.   The Brazilian star is squat and quick and exceedingly difficult to knock off the ball.

5.   The Brazilian star Juninho underwent surgery on his left leg Monday and could miss the World Cup.

6.   Then someone asked him about Romario, the Brazilian star who scored on Ravelli in the earlier game.

7.   Pele spoke shortly before the start of the Brazil-England quarterfinal in which Brazilian star Ronaldinho was shown a red card.

8.   A first-time chip by Brazilian star Giovanni fired already-eliminated Barcelona to a long-awaited first Champions Cup Group C victory Wednesday over Newcastle.

9.   A fresh contingent of Brazilian stars lifted defending champions FC Porto and Lisbon powerhouse Benfica to their first victories of the season in second round play Saturday.

10.   Again missing Brazilian star forward Rivaldo, Barcelona was boosted by the returns of first-leg absentees Spanish international defender Carles Puyol and midfielder Xavi Hernandez.