41.   Cathy Freeman hopes to strike another blow for the Aboriginal cause this week as the Australian takes the track after a disappointing start to the world championships.

42.   Lazio are currently sixth from bottom in the Serie A after a disappointing start to the season, which has also seen them knocked out of the UEFA Cup.

43.   The German captain and striker had been linked with a move back to the English Premiership following a disappointing start to the new Bundesliga season.