Mastercard All-Star Team Revealed for 2006 FIFA World Cup

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The 2006 FIFA World Cup saw some of the best football players from around the world, and the Mastercard All-Star team has been revealed. This prestigious team consists of the top 23 players from the World Cup finals, and the squad reflects the outstanding performances of players like John Terry, Gianluigi Buffon, and Zinedine Zidane. Italy has the largest representation with seven players in the squad, including the highly regarded goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and captain Fabio Cannavaro. England's John Terry is the only player from his country to make it into the team.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mastercard All-Star team consists of 23 players from the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals, selected for their outstanding performances.
  • John Terry, the England centre-back, is the only player from his country to be selected for the team.
  • Italy has the largest representation with seven players in the squad, including goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and captain Fabio Cannavaro.
  • France has four selections, including Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry.
  • Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo, the hero of the shoot-out that ended England's hopes, has made it into the team, but his team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo was overlooked.
  • The Young Player of the tournament award went to Germany striker Lukas Podolski, beating out Cristiano Ronaldo.

Statistics:

  • 7 players from Italy have been selected for the Mastercard All-Star team.
  • John Terry is the only England player to be included in the team.
  • 4 players from France have made it into the team.
  • 2 players from Germany, Jens Lehmann and Lukas Podolski, have been selected.
  • Ricardo, the Portugal goalkeeper, is included in the team.

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