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WORLD CUP Watch out Asia !The heroes are here | |
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Figo (Portugal)
David Beckham (England)
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This midfielder can change any game, any time. Real Madrid knew his
capacity and paid almost $28 million to its fierce rival, Barcelona,
for his transfer. Most of people believe he has the devil in his
boots. Figo, FIFA footballer of the year 2001, possessed the most
ideal physique needed for football and is blessed with immaculate
skill. His feet can produce magic. Figo is one of the golden
generation of Portuguese footballers. In Group D, all eyes will be
on him.
Inspirational English captain who proved the critics wrong. This
injured midfielder has rare talent and is blessed with a vision that
is absent from an English midfielder for years. Captain Backham is a
master of pin-point passing that has made him the world's most
coveted player. His crossings can destroy an opponent’s defence in a
stance. But there is a problem; he is recovering from a foot injury
and the health of the English team in this event depends upon his
well-being. 
HE has gone through the pain and disappointment
of the final four years ago. The elegant midfield player of
Barcelona has an explosive left foot. However, Rivaldo, a free kick
expert, is receiving criticism for not delivering when the team
badly needed it. Compared to the stocky prototypes of his position—Pele,
Zico, Maradona and others— Rivaldo is an anomaly. Still, he is a key
man in the Brazilian squad. Rivaldo is a simple player with the
individual capacity to decide a game.
Totti is the strength of the Italian forward
line. Young Totti does enjoy creating lots of troubles for opponents
with his doses great control on the ball. His skill helped AS Roma
to won a number of titles. Totti , indeed, is a focal point of the
Italian team. If he scores some goals, Italy has a strong
possibility to find a place in the last eight. Other teams have to
work hard on their strategy to keep him under control.
DO you remember this name? In the last World Cup
final in his own backyard, Midfielder Zidane shocked Brazilians with
his "guerrilla raids", scored two wining goals and gave a historic
chance to the whole nation to celebrate. This time Zidane is the
most favorite players with bookies. The world’s most expensive
player, (Real Madrid is paying him 47 million ponds), is a hope for
the France to retain its World Cup title.
IN the1998 World Cup in France, Japan shocked
almost all the teams in its group. Not because they were playing
beyond expectations but one player, Nakata. This midfielder would be
a surprise item from Asia for teams like Belgium, Russia and Turkey.
Nakata is a pioneer of the Japanese game. As he has sharpened his
skill by playing with prestigeus clubs like, AS Roma and Parma,
Nakata is now more dangerous than the last World Cup. One more
thing, this time he is playing in his own backyard.
