61.   Davids fought the drug charges with a fervor characteristic of the career of the midfielder whose dreadlocks and goggles added color to European soccer.

62.   Davids fought the drug charges with fervor characteristic fervor of the career of the midfielder whose dreadlocks and goggles added color to European soccer.

63.   Despite shaky form in qualification, the rejection of big-name strikers and a tough first round, Italy is confident of gaining the final of the European soccer Championship.

64.   Despite a roster overhaul last summer, Juventus and coach Marcello Lippi have continued to dominate European soccer.

65.   Despite his scant play in recent years, Futre is still revered at home for his golden years in European soccer.

66.   Davids fought the drug charges with fervor characteristic of the midfielder whose dreadlocks and goggles have added color to European soccer.

67.   De Boer, who stars for FC Barcelona, received the same suspension from the European soccer federation.

68.   Dupont also was the lawyer who successfully attacked UEFA in the landmark Bosman case, which forced European soccer to revamp its transfer system and foreign players rules.

69.   European soccer faces a verdict Friday that could overthrow the antiquated transfer rules and quota system on foreigners, dramatically changing the face of the game.

70.   European soccer federations are up in arms since they can satisfy only a fraction of demand.