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    World Cup South Africa 2010: a player from one country left South Africa just before the tournament started (he was on their squad list of 23 players), which reduced the squad to 22 players. FIFA officially santioned a replacement, allowing the country to boost their squad back to 23 players. Who's the player, and wh was his replacement?

    Question #115287. Asked by gtho4. (Jun 15 10 5:16 AM)


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    		Socceroos reserve goalkeeper Brad Jones has officially withdrawn from the World Cup, with Eugene Galekovic drafted into the 23-man squad.

    Jones notified Football Federation Australia on Friday he would remain with his family in France after his four-year-old son Luca was diagnosed with leukaemia. He was given leave from the Australian training camp last weekend after the news, which rocked the close-knit squad.

    Governing body FIFA gave the Socceroos special dispensation to add Adelaide United goalkeeper Galekovic to the squad as Jones' replacement because of the circumstances.

    "Brad has told us he won't be coming back and Eugene has been allowed to officially become part of the squad," an FFA spokesman said.

    http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world-cup-2010/world-cup-news/socceroos-goalkeeper-jones-pulls-out-of-world-cup-20100612-y3zt.html

    Jun 15 10, 9:22 AM

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