Brazil Injuries: Striker Ronaldo and defender Roberto Carlos limped out of Brazil's 5-0 win over Chile on Sunday but their injuries were not serious, the team said. Roberto Carlos, taken off in the second half after falling awkwardly on his knee, got away with a knock, team doctor Jose Luis Runco told reporters. Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira also said that the muscular problem which prompted Ronaldo to leave the game at half-time was also nothing to worry about. "He had felt some muscular discomfort during the week and asked to go off," said Parreira. "But he went off in one piece. It was just a precaution."
Kluivert: Valencia striker Patrick Kluivert is holding out hope that a good season with his new club will help him force his way into the Dutch squad for next year's World Cup. "I've played in a World Cup and in several European championships but it would be really special for me if I could take part in Germany 2006," the 29-year-old told sports daily Marca. Kluivert is the record scorer for the Netherlands with 40 goals in 79 internationals but was overlooked for Euro 2004 and has not represented his country under new coach Marco van Basten.
Fan trouble: A friendly match between Zeljeznicar Sarajevo and Dinamo Zagreb was called off in the 75th minute after crowd trouble on Sunday. Television footage showed Dinamo supporters clashing with police and also with Zeljeznicar fans on the Grbavica stadium's northern stand. Police ordered Zeljeznicar fans to leave the stand via the pitch and referee Dragan Skakic halted the match before calling it off a few minutes later.
Friendly Match: Premier League club Valletta will play a friendly match against Division One team St Patrick this evening at the Hibs Ground. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. The match will give City coach J.J. Aquilina the opportunity to assess his team's condition as Valletta look to recover from a disappointing start to their league campaign. Valletta, who have only one point from three outings, face Marsaxlokk in their next league match on Sunday.
Division II/III KO: Ta' Xbiex vs Mellieha 1-6; Qormi vs Rabat 0-1.
In Italy: Serie B - Bologna vs Pescara 2-1.