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Kobe striker Ilhan leaves Japan to get knee checked

KOBE, Japan - Vissel Kobe's Turkish striker Ilhan Mansiz (in file photo) left Japan to have his sore right knee examined in Italy, Kobe officials said on March 23. The 2002 World Cup forward, who joined Kobe for a J-League record fee of $4.5 million in February, complained of discomfort in the knee after training on March 21.

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(2)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey World Cup star Ilhan Mansiz poses with his shirt in hands at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 10. Ilhan, who has joined J-League first-division club from Turkish club Besiktas, said, ''I want to electrify the Kobe fans and hope my goals can lead the team to victory.''

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(1)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey World Cup star Ilhan Mansiz smiles at a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 10. The 28-year-old, who has joined J-League first-division Vissel Kobe from Turkish club Besiktas, vowed to ''electrify'' Kobe fans and hopes that ''my goals can lead the team to victory.''

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(3)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey's ace striker Ilhan Mansiz poses in his new club shirt at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 10. Ilhan, who will be the first Turkish player to play in Japan's top flight, is expected to join his new teammates during their Feb. 12-21 training camp in Kochi Prefecture after sorting out a work permit.

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(8)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey forward Ilhan Mansiz scores his team's third, and his second, goal past South Korean goalkeeper Lee Woon Jae (1) in the 32nd minute of the World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. Turkey won 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey forward Ilhan Mansiz celebrates scoring his team's second goal in the 13th minute of the World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey forwards Hankan Sukur (L) and Ilhan Mansiz celebrate after Ilhan scored Turkey's second goal in the 13th minute of the World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey forward Ilhan Mansiz (R) poised to score his team's second goal in the 13th minute of the World Cup third-place playoff against South Korea at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. At left is South Korean defender Lee Min Sung. (World Cup 2002)

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(15)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - The golden goal from Ilhan Mansiz in the 94th minute in extra-time in the World Cup quarterfinal against Senegal at Nagai Stadium on June 22 puts in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(10)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey striker Ilhan Mansiz (R) scores the golden goal in the 94th minute in extra-time to beat Senegal in their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey striker Ilhan Mansiz jubilant after scoring the golden goal in the 94th minute in extra-time to beat Senegal in their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey players mob Ilhan Mansiz after he scored the golden goal in the 94th minute in extra-time to beat Senegal in their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey striker Ilhan Mansiz (L) scores the golden goal in the 94th minute in extra-time to beat Senegal in their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)Brazil beat Turkey 2-1

ULSAN, South Korea - Turkey forward Ilhan Mansiz (L) shakes hands with Brazil forward Rivaldo after their group C match in the World Cup finals at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. At right is Brazil forward Denilson. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey's ace striker Ilhan Mansiz poses in his new club shirt at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 10. Ilhan, who will be the first Turkish player to play in Japan's top flight, is expected to join his new teammates during their Feb. 12-21 training camp in Kochi Prefecture after sorting out a work permit. (Kyodo)

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(13)Brazil beat Turkey 2-1

ULSAN, South Korea - Turkey forward Ilhan Mansiz (L) shakes hands with Brazil forward Rivaldo after their group C match in the World Cup finals at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. At right is Brazil forward Denilson. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey forward Ilhan Mansiz scores his team's third, and his second, goal past South Korean goalkeeper Lee Woon Jae (1) in the 32nd minute of the World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. Turkey won 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey forward Ilhan Mansiz celebrates scoring his team's second goal in the 13th minute of the World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey forward Ilhan Mansiz (R) poised to score his team's second goal in the 13th minute of the World Cup third-place playoff against South Korea at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. At left is South Korean defender Lee Min Sung. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)Brazil beat Turkey 2-1

ULSAN, South Korea - Turkey forward Ilhan Mansiz (L) shakes hands with Brazil forward Rivaldo after their group C match in the World Cup finals at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. At right is Brazil forward Denilson. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey World Cup star Ilhan Mansiz smiles at a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 10. The 28-year-old, who has joined J-League first-division Vissel Kobe from Turkish club Besiktas, vowed to ''electrify'' Kobe fans and hopes that ''my goals can lead the team to victory.'' (Kyodo)

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(2)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey World Cup star Ilhan Mansiz poses with his shirt in hands at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 10. Ilhan, who has joined J-League first-division club from Turkish club Besiktas, said, ''I want to electrify the Kobe fans and hope my goals can lead the team to victory.'' (Kyodo)

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Kobe striker Ilhan leaves Japan to get knee checked

KOBE, Japan - Vissel Kobe's Turkish striker Ilhan Mansiz (in file photo) left Japan to have his sore right knee examined in Italy, Kobe officials said on March 23. The 2002 World Cup forward, who joined Kobe for a J-League record fee of $4.5 million in February, complained of discomfort in the knee after training on March 21. (Kyodo)