Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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Lithuanian striker Andrius Velicka is not sure if he'll be recovered from his cruciate knee ligament injury in time to play in any of Rangers' pre-season matches.

Velicka back to training with Rangers

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This round-up of pre-season action in England kicks off with Martyn Waghorn scoring twice in Sunderland's win before suffering an injury in the final minute.

Injury worry for two-goal Waghorn

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Former Brazil right-back Belletti, who left Chelsea at the end of last season, will join Fluminense provided he passes a medical with the club.

Belletti agrees terms with Fluminense

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Leaders Corinthians and second-placed Ceara drew as the Brasileirao resumed, while Cruzeiro and Flamengo won to move up to fifth and sixth respectively.

Top two draw, Cruzeiro climb

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Wayne Rooney will not be hindered by his disappointment in South Africa according to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who has tipped Javier Hernandez to shine.

Ferguson backs Rooney to respond

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Wigan have snapped up Oman international goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi on a season-long loan from Premier League rivals Bolton Wanderers.

Latics land Al Habsi

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Celtic will play Portuguese side Braga in the third qualifying round of the Champions League, while Ajax will take on PAOK and Zenit St Petersburg will face Unirea Urziceni.

Celtic face Braga test

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USA captain Carlos Bocanegra will play for Saint-Etienne next season after his current club Rennes announced that they have agreed a deal to sell him.

US skipper heads for Saint-Etienne

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West Ham United signed Mexico winger Pablo Barrera from Pumas UNAM and also landed French striker Frederic Piquionne from Lyon on Friday.

Barrera, Piquionne head for West Ham

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Spanish champions Barcelona on Friday agreed a

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