11.   Most top African players start in the smaller European leagues, where they gradually can become socially assimilated and possibly obtain European Community work permits.

12.   Offensively, the Danes rely on Brian Laudrup, a longtime consistent scorer in the European leagues.

13.   Once a team fell out of the European super league though, it would be hard getting back in.

14.   One option is signing a player who played this season in a European league where the regular season has concluded.

15.   Put players into developmental leagues and the professional ranks early, and then take advantage of the stature and competitiveness of European leagues if at all possible.

16.   South Africa, for instance, plans to change its season to be compatible with European leagues.

17.   Television rights fees are significant in Italy but are only beginning to have an effect on the top European leagues.

18.   That means the United States is going into the next World Cup with a mix of familiar players from Major League Soccer and the European leagues.

19.   The acquisition of the two Athena units and AMB will hoist Generali to the number three in the European insurance league, after Axa-UAP SA and Allianz.

20.   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.