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Journalism of Courage
THE MANAGERS
Giovanni Trapattoni Italy A timely end to his contract saved him from being forced out after his team exited early
Rudi Voller Germany Going out at the group stage deemed unacceptable. Question is, who will accept the poisoned chalice ahead of WC 2006?
Inaki Saez Spain Same as above, with more talent at his command. Successor Aragones has tough task at hand
Plamen Markov Bulgaria Three matches, three defeats leaves no way out. But Bulgaria were more attractive than Greece
Jacques Santini France Was due out anyway, headed to Tottenham, but would have wanted a better exit line than the one his players gave him
THE PLAYERS
Frank De Boer Netherlands, 32 An ankle injury of serious nature forced an early retirement. Now headed for the Gulf with brother Ronald
Jaap Stam Netherlands, 32 Wants to focus on his new team, AC Milan, and his family
Edwin Van der Sar Netherlands, 33 Third member of Dutch defence to quit, decided before the semis loss
Marcel Dessailly France, 32 Jumped before he was pushed. Spent much of Euro on the bench anyway, now faces doubts over Chelsea future
Ebbe Sand Denmark, 31 Says he won8217;t be able to play for both country and German club Schalke 04
