21.   Despite the frequent substitutions, Brazilian commentators believe coach Carlos Alberto Parreira started with pretty much the team he will field in the finals, which start next week.

22.   Few commentators believed Argentina would have won anywhere but on home territory.

23.   The Socialist party and LDP are nevertheless to meet Saturday for talks that Japanese commentators believe will presage the formation of a new coalition.

24.   Spanish commentators believe that the attacks could signal a change of ETA tactics and perhaps a new campaign outside Spain.