(2)Zico axes boozing players from Japan squad

(2)Zico axes boozing players from Japan squad

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Zico bites his lips at a news conference on March 19 after naming his 23-man squad to play in the 2006 World Cup Asian zone Group 3 qualifier away to Singapore on March 31. He dropped eight players who indulged in a drinking binge and acted improperly during a training camp from the national team. (Kyodo)

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