Big stars for World Cup
Werder Bremen goalkeeper Dieter Burdenski, and Horst Hrubesch, a member of Germany's 1980 European title winning side, are among German stars who have confirmed their participation in the second Senior World Cup from April 23-28 in Chon Buri.
Tepitak Junsutep, president of the Senior Football Players' Association, said only six teams - Australia, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, defending champions Taiwan, Germany and hosts Thailand - have confirmed their participation. The organisers are still waiting to hear from Brazil, Switzerland, China, and Japan. "Thailand's team have been training for about two months under the watchful eye of former national forward and experienced coach Cherdsak Chaiyabutr," he said. The Thai team comprise yesteryear stars such as Piyapong Piew-on, Thanis Aree-Sa-Ngakul, the Under-17 national team coach, former national goalkeeper Vilas Nomjarean, Taweerak Sitipultong, Viroj Ploog-Jai and Punsak Gatewanta. Germany, who will play Thailand in the opener on April 23, have already announced their team, which consists of big names such as former Hamburg players Manfred Kaltz and Hrubesch The opening match and the final will be televised live on Channel 11.
Teerapot Taweewanabul The Nation
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