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JAVIER SAVIOLA AND ARGENTINA |
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Saviola starred in the 2001 edition of the World Youth Cup, held
in (and won by) Argentina. He was top scorer and was voted
player of the tournament. He also achieved at that tournament
the record of top scorer of all the World Youth Cups played up
to today.
Saviola played in the 2004 Olympic Games and won the Olympic
Gold Medal with the Argentine squad.
Under coach Marcelo Bielsa, Saviola had few playing
opportunities for Argentina, but after Bielsa's resignation in
2004, new coach José Pekerman has given Saviola more play.
For World Cup 2006, Saviola's place in the offensive line is not
secure, as Hernán Crespo and Lionel Messi are poised to be the
opening duo, with Luciano Figueroa, Luciano Galletti and maybe
Carlos Tévez and Julio Cruz in contention for a place on the
roster.
He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Spanish. |
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