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Croatia's Niko Kovac (R) celebrates his goal against [Australia]with team mate Darijo Srna during their Group F World Cup 2006 soccer match in Stuttgart June 22, 2006. ? RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE
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Croatia's national soccer team players pose for a team photo before their Group F World Cup 2006 soccer match against Australia in Stuttgart June 22, 2006. Back row from left: Josip Simunic,
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Croatia's Niko Kovac (L) celebrates his goal against Australia with team mate Darijo Srna during their Group F World Cup 2006 soccer match in Stuttgart June 22, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO
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Croatia's Niko Kovac (R) celebrates his goal against [Australia]with team mate Darijo Srna during their Group F World Cup 2006 soccer match in Stuttgart June 22, 2006. ? RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE
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Croatia's Niko Kovac (R) celebrates his goal against [Australia]with team mate Darijo Srna during their Group F World Cup 2006 soccer match in Stuttgart June 22, 2006. ? RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE
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