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Alex and Julio Baptista ruled out (TeamTalk via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Chelsea's Alex and Roma's Julio Baptista have been ruled out of Brazil's squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Colombia.The Brazilian Football Confederation announced the news on their website on Monday, but did not reveal the nature of the injuries.

Serie B: Honours even in Bergamo (Football Italia)
The final game of Week 8 between Albinoleffe and Pisa ended in a hard-fought draw at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia. More Atalanta striker Christian Vieri is nearing a return to action and should be ready to face former side Milan in Week 8.

Brazil, Argentina aim to kickstart World Cup campaigns (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Brazil and Argentina will seek to close in on top spot this weekend in Latin American World Cup qualifiers with the samba stars travelling to Venezuela while the 'albiceleste' host neighbouring Uruguay.

Brazil, Argentina aim to kickstart World Cup campaigns (TODAYonline)
Brazilian forward Robinho (right) scores a goal during a training session in Teresopolis on October 8. Brazil will face Venezuela in a World Cup qualifying match on October 12.

Week of reckoning for Basile and Dunga (Times of Malta)
Dunga... time to deliver for Brazil. Argentina coach Alfio Basile and his Brazilian counterpart Dunga both face a week of reckoning as the South American qualifiers pass the half-way mark over the next few days.

Brazil, Argentina aim to kickstart World Cup campaigns (Soccer Way)
Brazil and Argentina will seek to close in on top spot this weekend in Latin American World Cup qualifiers with the samba stars travelling to Venezuela while the ´albiceleste´ host neighbouring Uruguay.

Dunga adds Alex Silva and Alex (FIFA)
Hamburg's Alex Silva and Alex of Internacional have been added to the Brazil squad after injuries to Chelsea's Alex and Julio Baptista of Roma.

Brazil and Argentina seek to close in on leaders Paraguay (The Star)
MONTEVIDEO: Brazil and Argen tina will seek to close in on top spot this weekend in Latin American World Cup qualifiers with the samba stars travelling to Venezuela while the albiceleste host neighbouring Uruguay.

Argentina, Brazil need to buck up as qualifiers hot up (The Star)
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Alfio Basile and his Brazilian counterpart Dunga both face a week of reckoning as the South American qualifiers pass the halfway mark over the next few days.

Roma and Juve rocking as minnows fly high (TODAYonline)
AS Roma's Brazilian forward Julio Baptista (left) fights for the ball with Siena's defender Daniele Ficagna during their Serie A football match at Siena's Artemio Franchi Stadium.