Vieri picked for Australia alongside Kewell

By Dave Eadevic
March 25 2004

The younger brother of Inter Striker Christian Vieri, was named in the Australian squad for the match with South Africa. Massimiliano Vieri plays in Serie B for Napoli.

Although born in Australia, he has spent almost his entire life in Italy and in fact only obtained an Australian passport 2 weeks ago.

Australia has named a full strength side including Kewell and Viduka.

Australia: Paul Agostino, John Aloisi, Marco Bresciano, Tim Cahill, Scott Chipperfield, Brett Emerton, Zelkjo Kalac, Harry Kewell, Steve Laybutt, Stan Lazaridis, Craig Moore, Kevin Muscat, Lucas Neill, Paul Okon, Tony Popovic, Mark Schwarzer, Josip Skoko, Mile Sterjovski, Tony Vidmar, Massimiliano Vieri, Mark Viduka, David Zdrilic.


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