11.   Another major soccer tournament.

12.   As well as concerns about a major broadcaster now owning a major soccer club, the criticisms reflected strong emotional attachments to Manchester United.

13.   Betting and better control of television rights were the two main topics discussed Tuesday at the third meeting of the major European national soccer leagues.

14.   Brazil is considered a favorite for the gold medal, the only major soccer prize the country has never won.

15.   Both countries have never before played at such a major soccer tournament.

16.   Carling beer is a major soccer supporter, sponsoring the Carling Premier League.

17.   European Union interior ministers decided Thursday to set up hooligan information cells in all member states and improve international police cooperation to contain violence at major soccer events.

18.   Except for the Olympic gold medal, Brazil has won every major soccer tournament in the world, including the World Cup four times.

19.   Fireworks and foreign atmosphere kicked off the latest effort to create a major outdoor pro soccer league in the United States.

20.   For the first time in a major soccer competition, the team that scores first in extra-time will automatically win the match.