11.   France had always been considered among the elite European nations, and Frenchmen had conceived and founded the World Cup and the big European soccer competitions.

12.   France, which generally has smaller stadiums than the United States, is just a short trip away from millions of European soccer devotees.

13.   He was used only on longer field goals and kickoffs because his team showcased a European soccer player for shorter attempts.

14.   High-profile international contests such as the Olympics or European soccer cup would come under the regulations.

15.   Higher bets from the European soccer championships also helped business.

16.   If Murdoch and the Media Partners group of Milan gain control of European soccer from the governing bodies, checks and balances will be diluted.

17.   In European soccer, the best teams play in a midweek Champions League that only diminishes the national leagues.

18.   Instead of reimmersing himself in the high-stakes pressure of European soccer, Zenga decided to make a lifestyle change.

19.   Instead, Bhutanese are watching David Letterman, Japanese cartoons, Hindi soap operas, European soccer, even Chinese TV.

20.   Koolman, now in his second year, plans to use his connections from his native Holland and in European soccer leagues to gather information on players.