Carlos Bilardo dissatisfied with 2002 World Cup draw

December 1, 2001

LONDON, December 1 (DS) - Former Argentina head coach Carlos Bilardo declared that it was bad luck that his side have to fight against Nigeria, England and Sweden.

The head coach of the 1986 World Champions doesn't know the English national team by hearsay. The quarterfinal of the 1986 World Cup went down in history with the two goals of Maradona: one magical and another scored "thanks to God."

Bilardo opined about English national team: " This team have improved their performance since Sven Goran Eriksson's join them. Many great players play there."

"As to Nigeria, they are also dangerous rivals, particularly because of experienced players Taribo West, George Finidi and Sunday Oliseh. Swede national team aren't weak, either. They have never lost in the qualifying stage. Besides, high-class Henrik Larsson plays there," Argentina head coach added.

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