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Brazil defender Roberto Carlos insists that he will not allow any fears of joining Michael Ballack in being suspended for the World Cup final to cloud his mind in today’s semi-final against Turkey.

Brazil's Rivaldo has warned Turkey not to seek revenge against him for play-acting in their stormy first-round clash when rivalries are renewed in World Cup semi-final.

TURKEY defender Alpay Ozalan has vowed to take action against Brazil star Rivaldo — even if it means missing out on the World Cup final.

BLACKBURN defender John Curtis admits that the Ewood Park club will have to fight hard to keep hold of his Republic of Ireland teammate Damien Duff following his impressive World Cup display.

Turkish defender Hakan Unsal is set to miss Wednesday's World Cup semi-final clash against Brazil due to an ankle injury.

WITH one crucial exception, World Cup semi-finalists Turkey are reaping the benefits of relatively untaxing domestic seasons for many of their most important players.

BRAZIL striker Rivaldo, whose team meet Turkey in Wednesday’s semi-final, does not expect bad feeling to be carried over from their fiery first-round meeting.

Salif Diao believes mental strength will prove decisive in Senegal’s showdown with Turkey today as a mouth-watering semi-final clash with Brazil looms on the horizon.

By James Whelan, Osaka

Turkey captain Hakan Sukur is fighting a desperate battle to be fit for the most-important match in his country’s history on Sunday.

EVEN when it came, the first 0-0 draw of the World Cup between world champions France and Uruguay, was full of thrills, drama and excitement. In fact, typical of the opening 20 matches of what are shaping up to be the most unpredictable World Cup finals ever.

Rivaldo has been warned that he faces being banned if he cheats again during this World Cup.

RIVALDO was in unrepentant mood after FIFA’s disciplinary committee fined him £4,500 with £680 costs for feigning injury during Brazil’s 2-1 win over Turkey.

Rivaldo has been fined €7,000 by FIFA for his playacting during Brazil's 2-1 win over Turkey in Ulsan.

Rivaldo faces disciplinary action for his over-reaction in an incident in the match with Turkey which saw Hakan Unsal sent off.

NOBODY in Turkey had probably heard of Korean referee Young Joo Kim before they played Brazil - but they will know all about him now.

Defiant Turkey coach Senol Gunes complained there was ‘‘a great injustice’’ about Brazil’s 2-1 win in Ulsan.

Defiant Turkey coach Senol Gunes complained there was ‘‘a great injustice’’ about Brazil’s 2-1 win in Ulsan.

Rivaldo converted an 87th-minute penalty to complete Brazil’s second-half comeback against Turkey in the Munsu Stadium.

Rivaldo converted an 87th-minute penalty to complete Brazil’s second-half comeback against Turkey in the Munsu Stadium.

Two-goal Paul Dickov earned Leicester their first league win in four months and piled on relegation misery for fellow strugglers Blackburn.

Robbie Fowler kept Leeds in the hunt for Champions League football next season with a quickfire brace to strengthen his claims for a place in England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson’s World Cup squad.

Blackburn are hoping to get international clearance for Hakan Unsal to make his debut in the Barclaycard Premiership relegation showdown against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

Liverpool will almost certainly face Galatasaray at Anfield tomorrow night with a goalkeeper tipped as a future star for England.

Blackburn are hoping to sign Turkey international defender Hakan Unsal from manager Graeme Souness’ former club Galatasaray.

Dutch international Ruud Van Nistelro0y scored for Manchester Utd while Umit Karan is credited with Galatasaray’s goal though it appears like a Patrik Andersson own-goal.