41.   Fiorentina had to do without its Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta, just returned from a World Cup qualifying match with his national team.

42.   Fiorentina, fielding Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta, played most of the match one player down following the expulsion of forward Francesco Baiano.

43.   Fulham has already signed Argentine striker Facundo Sava and goalkeeper Martin Herrera.

44.   Fulham signed Argentine striker Facundo Sava on Saturday to a four-year contract.

45.   In addition to pitting the Argentine striker against Italian international back Amadeo Carboni, the match has UEFA Cup qualification implications.

46.   In Santiago, Chile, Argentine strikers David Bisconti and Alberto Acosta scored one goal each to lead Catolica over its main rival for the Chilean league title.

47.   In predicting a win over defending champion Juventus, the Argentine striker put pressure on a club trying to make the move from perennial pretender to serious title contender.

48.   Internazionale of Milan hosts Fiorentina and Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta in the other semifinal Wednesday.

49.   Italian sports dailies reported that Argentine striker Ramon Diaz, a former teammate of Zenga at Inter, is acting as intermediary between River Plate and the Italian goalie.

50.   Italian sports dailies reported that Argentine striker Ramon Diaz, a former teammate of Zenga at Inter, is acting as intermediary between River Plate and the Italian keeper.