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Serbia coach Antic wary of Kewell threat
Veteran Serbian coach Radomir Antic has earmarked Harry Kewell as the biggest danger to his side when they take on the Socceroos in next year’s World Cup in South Africa.
Kewell was on target for Turkish side Galatasaray again at the weekend with his strike securing a 3-2 win over Antalyaspor, whose second goal was scored [...]
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