41.   In Brasilia, Brazilian pop star Roberto Carlos commanded the show.

42.   In the final minutes of the game Luis Enrique left the pitch injured by an awkward fall, and Brazilian star Rivaldo muffed a clear opportunity.

43.   Internazionale tried to quash reports of disagreements with Ronaldo, and insisted Tuesday that they hope to keep the Brazilian star for next season.

44.   Internazionale, which is expected to have Brazilian star Ronaldo on the bench for the first time in more than a year, will host Venezia.

45.   Invited to the European Championship by MasterCard, which sponsors the Man of the Match awards, the Brazilian star has been diplomatically treading around controversy.

46.   Juninho, its other Brazilian star, likely will be sidelined again because of an ankle injury.

47.   Keller kept the United States in the match with four key saves in the first half against Brazilian star Romario.

48.   Klose is chasing the Golden Boot award for the top World Cup scorer and shares the lead with two Brazilian stars, Ronaldo and Rivaldo.

49.   Last year, Mijatovic was generally considered the second-best playing in Europe after Brazilian star Ronaldo.

50.   Less effective was Brazilian star Denilson who put in a disappointing performance.