Family man Viduka may quit national team

MARK VIDUKA is contemplating retiring from international football — for the sake of his children.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2006 - 01:00

The 30-year-old Middlesbrough striker captained Australia in their assault on this summer’s World Cup in Germany, his country’s first finals appearance for 32 years.

Viduka spearheaded their march to the second round, where the Socceroos were controversially beaten by a stoppage-time Italy penalty.

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Courts Soccer International Place: Germany Place: Riverside Person: Viduka Person: Mark Viduka Event: World Cup Organisation: Middlesbrough Organisation: Australia Organisation: Socceroos Organisation: Italy

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