41.   An unlikely playing career for one of the most successful and charismatic if eccentric coaches in international football.

42.   Belgium captain and playmaker Marc Wilmots said Wednesday he will retire from international football after the World Cup finals in South Korea and Japan this summer.

43.   Baggio, who has failed to impress this season, has been droppped while Baresi retired from international football last year.

44.   Australia and Colombia opened their two-match international football series with a scoreless draw here Wednesday night.

45.   Belgian Michel de Wolf has retired from international football after a tug-of-war between club and country.

46.   Brian Laudrup, the spearhead of the Danish attack, has emerged as one of the most feared strikers in international football.

47.   But international football, of sorts, kicked off again in Bosnia on Wednesday.

48.   But international football, of sorts, kicks off again in Bosnia Wednesday.

49.   But they were still negotiating with FIFA, the international football federation, and the International Cycling Union.

50.   Di Stefano played international football for both Argentina and Spain, but through injury, never made it to a World Cup final.