21.   Both teams are aiming to complete a historic triple of domestic league, domestic cup and European Cup titles.

22.   Both finalists, who were runners-up in their domestic league last season, are after three titles this time.

23.   But domestic leagues are dogged by frequent allegations of match-fixing and other corruption.

24.   But Ajax, which also lags in fourth place in the Dutch domestic league, is clearly no longer a force.

25.   But the club now has nurtured a new generation of players who have played little internationally or in the domestic league.

26.   Continental championships should serve as qualifications for the World Cup and domestic league programs should be reduced to free up space for more international fixtures, Blatter said.

27.   Dawson replaces Martin Johnson as captain, after the lock forward broke a bone in his left hand during a domestic league game on Saturday.

28.   Costa, who helped Porto win six domestic league titles, was involved in a post-match flare-up with FIFA player of the year Weah.

29.   Davids, who plays for Juventus and Couto, of Lazio, were suspended for a year by the Italian soccer association for testing positive following domestic league games.

30.   England rugby captain Martin Johnson will be investigated by the Rugby Football Union for punching an opponent in the face during a domestic league match.