51.   His lower left back was dotted with four small bruises, the handiwork of a physical therapist digging his fingers deep into the muscle.

52.   Italian international left back Francesco Coco is to leave FC Barcelona after a year on loan and return to AC Milan, the Catalan club announced.

53.   Left back Didier Domi is out with a pulled thigh muscle and Christian Woerns is doubtful with a sprained ankle.

54.   Left back Frank de Boer reportedly is wanted by a host of top European clubs.

55.   Left back Frankie Hejduk is suspended after getting two yellow cards during the first round.

56.   Manuel Vallentine of St. Thomas was shot once in the left lower back.

57.   Now, everything appears to be under control with his lower left back.

58.   Serie A powerhouse Internazionale of Milan on Wednesday signed Greek left back Grigorios Georgatos for the upcoming soccer campaign.

59.   Serie A powerhouse Internazionale of Milan signed Greek left back Grigorios Georgatos on Wednesday.

60.   Spanish international left back Sergi Barjuan, midfielder Gerard Lopez, and Swedish centerback Patrik Andersson are all injured.