Ronaldo played the first half of Brazil's win making his return to the national side for the first time since October 1999. . . . more . . .
Ecuador helped their World Cup preparations with a 3-0 victory over Bulgaria in East Rutherford. . . . more . . .
Croatia and Slovenia played out a tedious goalless draw in Zagreb. . . . more . . .
Germany came from behind to defeat the US in an entertaining game that highlighted poor defending by both sides. . . . more . . .
Vincenzo Montella proved the most telling of 19 substitutions at Leeds to score twice to win this friendly. . . . more . . .
Scotland did not play desperately badly but France had the skill and power to outclass them with a brilliant start to the game. . . . more . . .
Holland had little trouble sending Spain to a rare defeat but it is Jose Camacho's team who are booked up for World Cup action this summer. . . . more . . .
The Republic of Ireland impressively dominated Denmark to win in Dublin. . . . more . . .
Saudi Arabia defeated Uruguay and came from behind to do it. . . . more . . .
Argentina conceded a late equaliser to draw with Cameroon. . . . more . . .
Japan won 2-0 in Poland with first half goals from midfield star Hidetoshi Nakata and striker Naohiro Takahara. . . . more . . .
A late penalty from Jay Jay Okocha gave Nigeria a 1-1 draw in a London friendly with Paraguay. . . . more . . .
The United States defeated fellow World Cup finalists Ecuador 1-0 in Birmingham Alabama with Eddie Lewis scoring the winning goal. . . . more . . .
Two goals each from Landon Donovan and Clint Mathis saw the United States hammer Honduras 4-0 in Seattle. . . . more . . .