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Viduka rejects Socceroos
Embattled striker Mark Viduka has turned his back on the Socceroos for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Qatar, Bahrain and Japan. After being given an option by Pim Verbeek to decide whether he should walk into the squad, the big striker has decided against joining up with his team mates for the crucial matches.
Claiming that he needed a break after his tumultuous season with relegated Newcastle, Viduka has not close the door entirely on his Socceroos future, a view which is shared by Verbeek. The World Game quotes Verbeek as saying that the decision is Viduka’s, and that there will always be a spot open for him to return.
The Socceroos’ next game is on June 7 against Qatar, with us needing a draw or better to confirm our spots at South Africa.
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