51.   Desailly, who inherited the captaincy from Laurent Blanc after his retirement from international football, said the challenge could come from a number of nations.

52.   Despite the first round exit, Weah said he was leaving international football in an upbeat mood.

53.   FIFA suspended him indefinitely from international football, and said they would make a further ruling on his future after the World Cup.

54.   England coach Glenn Hoddle has persuaded Stuart Pearce to change his mind about retiring from international football.

55.   England team to play Bulgaria in a friendly football international on Wednesday.

56.   English defender Stuart Pearce announced his retirement from international football here on Sunday.

57.   Former England captain Alan Shearer ruled out a return to international football on Tuesday quashing rumours that he was prepared to do so.

58.   The Russians meanwhile are showing that Glasnost and the new era of openness are yet to find their way into the world of international football.

59.   There will be emotion too for two South Korean stalwarts who will be bidding farewell to international football.

60.   The suspension prevents Bangladesh from participating in any international football activities and from having the right to vote at the FIFA and AFC congress.