11.   The components distribution division saw a rise in sales, both in Hong Kong and on the mainland.

12.   The Italian first division sees the Turin side pulling away and fifth-place Samp is the latest with a chance to slow its dash to the title.

13.   Apart from the defeats of Metz and Lens, the French first division saw a series of surprise results.

14.   By contrast to previous years, the Spanish first division has so far seen very few coaching jobs change hands.

15.   The aluminium division saw profit slashed more than half.