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PLAYER: Raul (F)
CLUB: Real Madrid (Spain)
GROUP OPPONENTS: Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Ukraine
Spain’s all-time leading scorer insists he will “be in better physical condition than for any other tournament” even though he missed three months of Madrid’s season with a knee injury. Coach Luis Aragones stands by his captain. There are rumors Aragones may use Raul in midfield.
Did you know: When Raul arrived to a team meeting on May 23 wearing a yellow T-shirt, Aragones yelled “Ral, take it off, take it off!” Aragones practices kabbalah and believes the color brings bad luck.
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FRIDAY: SWEDEN
