The best 23 players - FIFA

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wrote on 08-Jul-06 10:07

............ ........The 23 players, chosen by FIFA's technical study group, includes seven players from Italy and four from the other finalist France. Terry makes it in even though most commentators believe central defensive partner Rio Ferdinand had a more impressive tournament. Only one Brazilian makes it into the Mastercard all-star squad, Bayern Munich midfielder Ze Roberto. Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Italy), Jens Lehmann (Germany), Ricardo (Portugal). Defenders: Roberto Ayala (Argentina), John Terry (England), Lilian Thuram (France), Philipp Lahm (Germany), Fabio Cannavaro (Italy), Gianluca Zambrotta (Italy), Ricardo Carvalho (Portugal). Midfielders: Ze Roberto (Brazil), Patrick Vieira (France), Zinedine Zidane (France), Michael Ballack (Germany), Andrea Pirlo (Italy), Gennaro Gattuso (Italy), Luis Figo (Portugal), Maniche (Portugal). Strikers: Hernan Crespo (Argentina), Thierry Henry (France), Miroslav Klose (Germany), Francesco Totti (Italy), Luca Toni (Italy).

Mystikal
wrote on 08-Jul-06 11:01

If you're Australian, or from any country not recognised as a footballing nation forget about it. btw unbiasedly I though Schwarzer should have had a shot at being in the top 3 goalkeepers after alot of his saves. But then again he did mess up and was unlucky not to be punished by Japan.

Juice
wrote on 08-Jul-06 11:05

Lehmann????

DAMIEN
wrote on 08-Jul-06 11:09

Michael Ballack ??? Done nothing. Selected cos he is german Francesco Totti ??? How he got picked as a striker when he has played midfield all comp?? I guess reputation counts? Ze Roberto ??? huh? obviously they needed to pick one brazilian...

andre
wrote on 09-Jul-06 10:05

where is kalac?

Juice
wrote on 09-Jul-06 13:08

He wouldn't even be in running for reserve orange peeler...

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