11.   The four top professional leagues are held to a high standard because their players make so much money.

12.   The highest level of club competition in the world is in the top European leagues -- because they pay the highest salaries, and therefore attract the best players.

13.   The Green Wave plays exciting football, but the caliber of competition does not equal that of the ACC, SEC, Big Ten and other top leagues.

14.   The top five leagues in Europe are winding down with a flourish.

15.   Virtually the entire national team plays for clubs in the top European leagues.

16.   Ablett was unable to play in the top league this season after injuring his knee in a first-round reserves match.

17.   Anderlecht had already secured a European berth by finishing fourth in the top league but clearly looked for a win in the cup final.

18.   But finally, Hungarian striker Peter Licsei and top league scorer Domingos Paciencia Oliveira scored for Porto.

19.   ECB officials hope that the increased strength of the top league will have a knock-on effect to the England team.

20.   Even without such stars, Nigeria has formidable talent, much of it performing in top European leagues.