Pitch invasion by Ronaldinho fanWEGGIS: A Brazilian woman ran onto the pitch and hugged striker Ronaldinho as the world champions finished a training session on Friday. At least four other fans followed her onto the field, raising worries about security and underlining the concerns about the carnival-like atmosphere which has been created around the world champions in the small Swiss village. A security official said that five people were arrested and taken away by police for questioning.Portugal better prepared than Euro 2004EVORA: Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said on Friday his squad was in better physical condition for the World Cup finals in Germany than before Euro 2004 when they finished runners-up to Greece. “My evaluation is very positive so far,” Scolari said a day before Portugal’s friendly against Cape Verde. “Portugal are in better physical condition than for Euro 2004. The team has worked hard.”Inspiring send-off for the ArgentinesROME: Argentina coach Jose Pekerman thanked the public after they were given a rousing World Cup send-off as they left from Buenos Aires on Thursday night. About 800 chanting fans were present at Buenos Aires to see the squad leave to prepare for the finals in Germany.
