1.   Both the Arab League and South African President Nelson Mandela, a leading international defender of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, suggested that Libya would accept the plan.

2.   Last season the Burn built its defense around Lubos Kubik, an experienced international defender.

3.   Others names were Canadian international defender Frank Yallop, Revolution midfielder Ted Chronopoulos and goalkeeper Tony Meola of the New York-New Jersey MetroStars.

4.   AC Milan international defender Alessandro Costacurta said he may join the U.S. Major League soccer next season.

5.   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.

6.   Also, Swedish international central defender Patrik Andersson is not match fit.

7.   Another veteran international defender to be released, Abelardo Fernandez, joined Alaves last week.

8.   Anelka held off a challenge from Dutch international defender Jaap Stam and fired the ball between Schmeichel and his near post.

9.   Argentine international defender Roberto Trotta rejoined AS Roma Wednesday following a one-month leave at home.

10.   As charismatic captain-sweeper Franco Baresi decided to retire, AC Milan signed for the next season international defenders Winston Bogarde and Christian Ziege.