++ [ originally posted by DP's_Apprentice ] ++
Forgive me if I'm incorrect but isn't Nikopolidis a goalkeeper?
I don't know .. he might play in midfield for fun (like Barthez one time did) ...
++ [ originally posted by Paolo_Montero] ++
what person is being celebrated?
This is a testimonial match for Adnan Al-Talyani, from the United Arab Emirates, has been captain for many years, but retired from national duty for some time, striker, lead the Emirates to the World Cup in 90, and the Asian Cup final in 96 (lost by penalty kicks to Saudi Arabia) ..
++ [ originally posted by Oded] ++
who is mushen?
Muhsen Mosabah is Adnan's close friend, he's a GK and retired from national matches years ago but still plays for his club .. he was with the team in Italia 90, and the Asian cup final in 96 too ..