Soccer: Brazilians and Germans dominate All Star side

YOKOHAMA - Four Brazilians and three Germans were named in the World Cup's All Star team released last night.

The list, chosen by former national coaches, includes Brazilians Roberto Carlos, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and the tournament's top scorer so far with six goals, Ronaldo.

Goalkeeper Oliver Kahn, midfielder Michael Ballack and striker Miroslav Klose are the choices from the German team, who play Brazil in tomorrow's final.

United States captain Claudio Reyna is given a place in midfield as a reward for his team's charge to the last eight.

Veteran South Korean defender Hong Myung-bo and England central defender Sol Campbell are also chosen among the best players of this year's finals.

Senegal's El-Hadji Diouf and Hasan Sas from surprise semifinalists Turkey complete the strikeforce alongside Ronaldo and Klose.

Goalkeepers: Oliver Kahn (Germany), Rustu Recber (Turkey).

Defenders: Roberto Carlos (Brazil), Sol Campbell (England), Hong Myung-bo (South Korea), Alpay Ozalan (Turkey), Fernando Hierro (Spain).

Midfielders: Rivaldo (Brazil), Ronaldinho (Brazil), Claudio Reyna (United States), Michael Ballack (Germany), Yoo Sang-chul (South Korea).

Forwards: Ronaldo (Brazil), El-Hadji Diouf (Senegal), Hasan Sas (Turkey), Miroslav Klose (Germany).

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