1.   Ivanisevic revealed that his support squad now includes a Catholic priest, Father Josip, from his native Croatia.

2.   Since the Nebraska squad already included two players facing felony charges, the decision should not have come as a huge surprise.

3.   The American League squad includes two Rangers, starting catcher Ivan Rodriguez and pitcher Kenny Rogers.

4.   The squad included Mexican national team veteran Marcelino Bernal, Baltimore-born Gerardo Mascareno, and Argentine goalkeeper Nacho Gonzalez.

5.   Besides the Barcelona nine, the squad also includes five from Real Madrid and four each from Athletic de Bilbao and Atletico de Madrid.

6.   Besides the Barcelona nine, the pre-cup squad also includes five players from Real Madrid and four each from Athletic de Bilbao and Atletico de Madrid.

7.   But the squad includes British Lions Jonny Wilkinson, Matt Dawson, Will Greenwood, Iain Balshaw, Ben Cohen and Phil Vickery.

8.   That squad included NBA megastars such as Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

9.   That squad included three of the four players currently representing France -- Guy Forget, Oliver Delaitre and Arnaud Boetsch.

10.   The Black Caps squad includes six allrounders, some outstanding batsmen at the top and bowlers who are at home on English wickets.