51.  Despite the allegations involving an international match, FIFA said it was not planning any investigations of the referee.

52.  During his time refereeing test and one-day international matches his record has been one of fairness and consistency.

53.  Dutch soccer is heading for a showdown Monday when Ajax players boycotting an international match are due to show up for training with the national squad.

54.  Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids and Portuguese defender Fernando Couto were suspended Thursday from all international matches after failing drug tests.

55.  England has won six consecutive one-day international matches at home against the West Indies.

56.  Farense were to play Amadora later Sunday to complete first round play, split over two weekends because of international matches.

57.  FIFA has ruled that professional clubs must release a player for only a maximum of seven international matches.

58.  FIFA initially banned the use of the Harare stadium for international matches, but lifted the suspension in mid-August.

59.  FIFA regulations state that players must return to their clubs if there are more than eight days between international matches.

60.  Friendly international matches have been blamed for depriving top club teams of their best players in the crucial stages of the season.