21.   Brazilian star Roberto Carlos and Spanish striker Fernando Morientes both said they were surprised at his omission.

22.   Brazilian star Branco may not be joining the English club Middlesbrough after all.

23.   Brazilian star Flavio and French midfielder Corentin Martins twice gave Deportivo the lead.

24.   Brazilian star Denilson is doubtful for Betis after a long flight back from Brazil for a friendly.

25.   Brazilian star Juninho played at Middlesbrough on Sunday but maintained he would be staying at Atletico Madrid instead of rejoining the English club.

26.   Brazilian star Rivaldo set off on World Cup duty, firing a parting shot at FC Barcelona for requiring him to return to the club needlessly.

27.   Branco joins fellow Brazilian star Juninho at Middlesbrough.

28.   Brazilian star Branco arrived in England on Monday to join his countryman Juninho at Premier League club Middlesbrough.

29.   Brazilian star Jorginho added an insurance goal with eight minutes to play as Bayern picked up its first victory in nine weeks.

30.   But Brazilian star Pele says the signs remain good.