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Post Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 2:21 am Reply with quote
Which players are going to the 2008 olympics football from your team?

Heres a start

Mascherano sets sights on Olympics

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has told manager Rafael Benitez he wants to miss the start of next season to play at the Olympics.


The Argentina international, who has been named in his country's provisional squad for the Beijing Games, wants to help them retain the title they won in Athens four years ago.


'It is a difficult situation,' Mascherano said. 'It's very important for any footballer to win the Olympics.'

FIFA rules state anyone selected must travel, even if they are one of the three over-23 players allowed.

Mascherano, who turns 24 in June, added: 'I know that Liverpool has a big game around when I have to go, but we will decide with the manager.

'We didn't talk about this because we had big games but now we have time. I want to play for my country.'

Young Pro

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Post Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:27 am Reply with quote
neil kilkenny off leeds is going to be in the australia squad

Grass Roots

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Post Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 5:53 pm Reply with quote
Breno and Lucio for Brazil and Demichelis for Argentina. But that's not going to work because they all play centre-back, so maybe only Breno will be allowed to go.
Also I'm sure, Toni Kroos will play for Germany.

Young Pro

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Post Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 9:04 pm Reply with quote
Riquelme is also playing in them.

Young Pro

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Post Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 9:14 pm Reply with quote
Messi will play.

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Post Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:35 am Reply with quote
The Australian team will be strong this year. I'm hoping we at least make the semi finals. Milligan has led them brilliantly and we have so many options going forward. Also 3 top quality keepers to choose from. I wouldn't pick over-age players for Australia, the all under 23s that qualified played brilliantly together, I don't want their rythm stifled!

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