21.  In a related operation Sampdoria definitely signed German veteran striker Juergen Klinsmann for the next season, to replace Mancini.

22.  In addition, first-choice keeper Ike Shorunmu and veteran striker Emmanuel Amunike were not even brought to France because of injury.

23.  In his third and last World Cup, the Italian veteran striker hopes to achieve it, without penalties.

24.  Italian veteran striker GianLuca Vialli received a hero welcome at Genoa Wednesday night as he arrived to play an exhibition match with Chelsea against Sampdoria.

25.  Juventus wasted numerous opportunities after that, including at the end of regulation, when Padovano and veteran striker Gianluca Vialli each missed two golden chances.

26.  Led by veteran striker Rudi Voeller and other stars, including American talent Claudio Reyna, Leverkusen was considered a contender at the start of the season.

27.  Lee Ye-seung jumped up and down screaming in elation at the mere mention of veteran South Korean striker Hwang Sun-hong.

28.  Like Vialli, Dutchman Ruud Gullit is a veteran striker who is a team leader.

29.  Luxemburgo has searched for a replacement for Romario as a linemate for Ronaldo, but none has matched the veteran striker.

30.  Montella, who scored four goals against Lazio, had an unimpressive performance and was replaced by Argentine veteran striker Gabriel Batistuta in the second half.