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born in: Bologna 12/7/1973
weight: 86 kg
height: 1,85
position: forward
shoes worn: Attiva Star
He is the referred-to forward in the Italian top division. He has played for Italy
in two excellent editions of the World Championships, whether in France in 1998
or in Korea and Japan in 2002. He didn't take part in the European Championships
in 2000 due to an accident. He was a leading qualifier for the Portugal European
Championships.
Last season he supported Inter, contesting the League Champions and reaching the
semifinals of the UEFA Cup. His talents as a first class striker have aroused
the enthusiasm of, amongst others, the fans of Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Lazio.
Amongst his personal trophies he can boast a championship shield, a Trophy of
Trophies, a European Super Trophy as well as the title of leading goal scorer
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born in: Ashton (England) 17/9/1977
weight: 72 kg
height: 1,78 m
position: midfielder
shoes worn: Attiva
He made his debut for Italy in November 2002 against Turkey and from that moment
he became one of the mainstays of the Italian midfield. His talents as a tackler
and his disposition have been invaluable during the qualifying phase of the European
Championships. Whilst playing for Italy he was European Under 21 champion in 2000
in the selected team trained by Marco Tardelli.
He made his division A debut in 1998 with the Juventus line-up. After an interlude
with Bari, he moved to Chievo Verona, with whom he played three brilliant seasons,
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born in: Pescara 14/6/1976
weight: 75 kg
height: 1,83 m
position: defender
shoes worn: Attiva
Always convened during the qualifying phase which brought Italy to the European
Championships, he played seven matches. Massimo Oddo is a right wing defender
with a striking propensity to push forward during phase of attack.
After a long series in the junior division, he came into division A with Verona
in 2000. For two seasons he has been a steady in the defense for Lazio with whom
he participated in the League Champions and won an Italian Cup. |
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born in: Bury 18/2/1975
weight: 79 kg
height: 1,80 m
position: defender
shoes worn: Attiva
A player with great international experience, Gary Neville is undoubtedly one
of the most representative players of the English national team. To his credit
he can boast participation in the 1996 and 2000 European Championships, and the
1998 World Championships. With his seven appearances during the qualifying phase
he was one of players to determine England's entry into the 2004 European Championships.
For more than ten years he has flown the flag for Manchester United, with whom
he has won six English titles, two FA Cups, one League Champions, in the memorable
final in 1999 against Bayern Monaco, and one Intercontinental Cup. He is the older
brother of Phil who is also a Manchester mainstay and convened to the European
Championships. |
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