Factbox on the Brazilian, who was named European Footballer of the Year.

A round-up of weekend action in the major European leagues.

The enfant terrible of French football earned a surprise recall by France for their friendly internationals against Costa Rica on November 9 in Martinique and Germany three days later.

European champions Liverpool were beaten 0-2 by Fulham in the English Premier League.

The ace midfielder was named in the team for France's final two World Cup qualifiers next month despite a groin injury.

Captain Thierry Henry converted a late penalty to give Arsenal a 2-0 win over 10-man Newcastle United

Germany led 2-0 and 5-1, but a four-goal burst by penalty-corner specialist Zulfikil Mohd Rejab saw the Malaysians go down fighting 5-7 in the Men's Junior World Cup hockey.

The Indian golfer carded 73 in the last round to register his second best finish of the season at the $5.5 million Zurich Classic at New Orleans.

Arjun Atwal returned with a seven-under 65 to share the top position after the opening round in Louisiana

Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, while 10-man Arsenal were held 1-1 by Sheffield United

Wayne Rooney scored two spectacular goals as holders Manchester United reached the FA Cup fifth round with a classy 3-0 win over Middlesbrough.

A factbox on the FIFA World Player of the Year.

The trio make up the shortlist for the 2004 World Player of the Year award.\n

Ronaldinho, a World Cup winner in 2002 along with Ronaldo, has transformed Barcelona since arriving at the Nou Camp at the beginning of last season from Paris St Germain.

PSV Eindhoven qualified for the Champions League knockout stage for the first time after a draw against a 9-man Arsenal team.

Myanmar's Finance and Revenue Football Club beat Mohammedan Sporting 3-1 in the semi-final of the 110th IFA Shield football tournament.

A round-up of the weekend's action in the major European leagues.

Manchester United needed a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 1-1 with 10-man Blackburn Rovers in the English Premiership.

The duo return to the squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Israel and the Faroe Islands.

France coach Jacques Santini's team for the FIFA centenary match against Brazil in Paris on May 20.

Arsenal crushed Middlesbrough 4-1 while Chelsea ended the challenge of minor League Scarborough with a 1-0 win.