21.   Vieira, a French World Cup and European Cup winner, visited Spain last week, sparking rumors he was to sign for Madrid.

22.   Yilmaz replaces Necmettin Erbakan, whose refusal to curb his Islamic policies despite directives from the army sparked rumors of a possible coup in this NATO-member country.

23.   Guadalajara lost badly to arch-rivals America on Sunday, sparking rumors that Ardiles was about to be replaced by Dutch coach Leo Beenhakker.

24.   His closed training and sparring sessions sparked rumors of various injuries --- sore hands, or ribs, or wrist -- all denied by his camp.

25.   The vain search has sparked rumors that the congressman has fled abroad via the south.