Brazilian head coach Luis Felipe Scolari (C bottom) instructs (top-down
R) Edmilson, Juninho and Ronaldinho, (top-down L) Belletti and Denilson
during their training session in Ulsan June 5, 2002. Brazil beat Turkey
2-1 in their first match of the Word Cup Finals and will face China on
June 8. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

PW 

Brazil's Rivaldo (L) celebrates his penalty against Turkey with team
mate Edmilson during their group C World Cup Finals match in Ulsan June
3, 2002. Rivaldo made the penalty as Brazil went on to beat Turkey 2-1.
REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

JES/JD 

RIVALDO OF BRAZIL CELEBRATES HIS PENALTY AGAINST TURKEY WITH TEAM MATES
DENILSON AND EDMILSON DURING THEIR GROUP C WORLD CUP FINALS MATCH IN
ULSAN.


Rivaldo (L) of Brazil throws his arms out wide as he celebrates his
penalty against Turkey with team mates Denilson (C Rear) and Edmilson
(R) during their group C World Cup Finals match in Ulsan, June 3, 2002.
Brazil beat Turkey 2-1. REUTERS/Jason Reed 

Brazil's Edmilson (L) battles Turkey's Yildiray Basturk during their
World Cup Finals match in Ulsan, South Korea, June 3, 2002.
REUTERS/Desmond Boylan

RCS/jp 

The Brazilian team pose ahead of their group C World Cup Finals match
against Turkey in Ulsan, June 3, 2002. Top row (L-R); Roque Junior,
Edmilson, Lucio, Gilberto Silva, Marcos, and Cafu. Bottom row (L-R)
Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Juninho Paulista, Roberto Carlos, and Rivaldo.
REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

JES/JP 

The Brazilian team pose ahead of their group C World Cup Finals match against [Turkey] in Ulsan, June 3, 2002. Top row (L-R); Roque Junior, Edmilson, Lucio, Gilberto Silva, Marcos, and Cafu. Bottom row (L-R) Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Juninho Paulista, Roberto Carlos, and Rivaldo. 

A woman walks past a mural of Brazilian national soccer players (L-R) goalkeeper Marcos, Edmilson, Lucio, Roque Junior, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Emerson, Kleberson, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho Gaucho and Rivaldo to celebrate the World Cup, in Rio de Janeiro, May 31, 2002. Many streets are being decorated by their residents in anticipation of the World Cup soccer Japan and Korea. The Brazilian team, playing in Group C of the World Cup Finals together with Turkey, China and Costa Rica will play its first game against Turkey on June 3. 

A woman walks past a mural of Brazilian national soccer players (L-R)
goalkeeper Marcos, Edmilson, Lucio, Roque Junior, Roberto Carlos, Cafu,
Emerson, Kleberson, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho Gaucho and Rivaldo to celebrate
the World Cup, in Rio de Janeiro, May 31, 2002. Many streets are being
decorated by their residents in anticipation of the World Cup soccer
Japan and Korea. The Brazilian team, playing in Group C of the World
Cup Finals together with Turkey, China and Costa Rica will play its
first game against Turkey on June 3. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

SM/ME 

Brazilians Lucio, Anderson Polga, Edmilson and Cafu (L-R) exercise
during practice in Ulsan, South Korea May 28, 2002. Brazil are
preparing for their opening World Cup Finals Group C match against
Turkey on June 3 and subsequent matches against China and Costa Rica.
REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

PW 

Brazilian players Lucio (R) and Edmilson queue at the counter of a
shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur May 23, 2002. Brazil will play Malaysia
in a friendly match on May 25. Brazil is in Group C with Turkey, China
and Costa Rica during the World Cup finals. REUTERS/Zainal Abd Halim

ZH/CP 

Brazilians Emerson, Edmilson and Juninho (L-R) celebrate a goal against
against Catalunya during a friendly match at Barcelona's Nou Camp
stadium, May 18, 2002. Brazil defeated Catalunya 3-1. REUTERS/Paulo
Whitaker

PW/HB 

Brazilian defender Edmilson Moraes of French team Olympique Lyonnais
heads the ball to score a goal against RCD Espanyol iin Barcelona Lluis
Companys stadium May 16, 2002. Brazil will face Catalunya soccer team
on May 18 in a friendly match before World Cup in Japan and Korea.
REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

PW/CRB 

Brazilian national soccer members Marcelinho Paraiba (front) and
Edmilson de Moraes fight for the ball during a training session at the
CBF Center in Teresopolis, 100 km (60 miles) from Rio de Janeiro,
November 12, 2001. Brazil will play a crucial match against Venezuela
in Sao Luis in northern Brazil on November 14, in which a loss will put
them in risk of not qualifying for the World Cup 2002 for the first
time in their history. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

SM/JP 

Venezuelan referee Luis Solorzano (R) gives Brazil's Edmilson (C) a
yellow card for a foul while teammate Lucio (3) stands by in the second
half of their World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia in the
Hernando Siles stadium in La Paz, November 7, 2001. Brazil lost the
match 3-1 and, with just one match left, stands a chance of not
qualifying for the World Cup for the first time ever. REUTERS/David
Mercado

RR/ME 

Barcelona's Dutch Kluivert (top) heads the ball before scoring the
first goal against Olympique Lyonnais' Brazilian Edmilson during their
Champions League group F soccer match at Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium
October 10, 2001. Barcelona won 2-0. REUTERS/ Gustau Nacarino

GN/AA 

WCUP - WORLD CUP 2002 PREVIEW - HEADSHOTS - Brazil's Edmilson listens
to his country's national anthem before the start of their World Cup
qualifying match against Chile in Porto Alegre, October 7, 2001.
REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

RR 

Chilean striker Marcelo Salas (L) fights for the ball against Brazilian
Edmilson during their qualifying match for the 2002 World Cup at Couto
Pereira stadium in Curitiba, October 7, 2001. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

PW/HB 

OLYMPIQUE LYON'S BRAZILIAN DEFENDER EDMILSON IS TACKLED BY FENERBAHCE'S
ABDULLAH ERCAN IN CHAMPIONS' LEAGUE GROUP F MATCH IN ISTANBUL.


Olympique Lyon's Brazilian defender Edmilson (C) is tackled by
Fenerbahce's defenders Abdullah Ercan (bottom) and Ghanaian Samuel
Johnson (rear) in their Champions' League Group F match in Istanbul
September 25, 2001. REUTERS/Fatih Saribas 

Australian soccer team players celebrate after Shaun Murphy scored a goal as Brazil's Washington (L), Edmilson (2nd-L) and Julio Baptista (R) walk out from the goal during their Confederations Cup match for third and fourth at Ulsan's World Cup stadium June 9, 2001. Australia beat Brazil 1-0.

LJW/CP 

Edmilson (R) of Brazil fights for the ball against David Zdrilic of Australia during their Confederations Cup match for third and fourth at Ulsan's World Cup stadium June 9, 2001. Australia beat Brazil 1-0.

LJW/CP 

Brazil's starting players pose for a photograph prior to kickoff of the FIFA Confederation Cup Korea/Japan 2001 at Kashima Stadium, northeast of Tokyo June 4, 2001. Brazil and Japan drew scoreless. Both teams advanced to the semifinals. Bottom L-R are Carlos Miguel, Fabio, Ramon, Leandro and Leo. Top L-R are an unidentified official, goalie Dida, Edmilson, Lucio, Washington, Ze Maria and captain Leomar.

KM/CP 

Japan's veteran striker Masashi Nakayama (R) collides with Brazil's Edmilson in the air during the second half of their FIFA Confederations Cup Korea/Japan 2001 match at Kashima Stadium, northeast of Tokyo June 4, 2001. Brazil's Lucio (3) is seen in the left rear. Brazil and Japan drew scoreless. Both teams advanced to the semifinals.

KM/CP 

BRAZIL'S WASHINGTON SIGNS AUTOGRAPH IN KASHIMA AFTER WORKOUT IN PREPARATION FOR CONFEDERATIONS CUP IN KASHIMA, NORTHEAST OF TOKYO.


Brazil's striker Washington signs autographs for Japanese soccer fans with teammate Edmilson (right rear) at Kashima Antlers club house in Kashima, northeast of Tokyo June 3, 2001 after a workout in preparation for a match against Japan in the FIFA Confederations Cup Korea/Japan 2001. Brazil meets Japan on Monday in the last match of the first round at Kashima Stadium. 

Canada's Kevin Mc Kenna (R) chases the ball to attempt a shot past Brazil's goalkeeper Dida during the second half of the FIFA Confederation Cup Korea/Japan 2001 at Kashima Stadium, northeast of Tokyo June 2, 2001. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. Brazil's defender Lucio is seen at left and Edmilson (4) in the rear.

KM/CP 

Brazil's starting players are seen prior to the kickoff of a match against Canada in the FIFA Confederation Cup Korea/Japan 2001 at Kashima Stadium, northeast of Tokyo June 2, 2001. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. Bottom (L-R) are Carlos Miguel, Ramon, Fabio, Leo, and captain Leomar. Top (L-R) are goalie Dida, Edmilson, Washington, Lucio, Ze Maria and Sonny Anderson, (unidentified staff).

KM/CP 

Brazil's Edmilson (2nd-R) talks with Canada's Paul Peschisolido (R) while Brazil's captain Leomar (L) is seen with Canada's Carlo Corazzin (9) and Dwayne DeRosario after their match in the FIFA Confederation Cup Korea/Japan 2001 at Kashima Stadium, northeast of Tokyo June 2, 2001. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

KM/CP 

WORLD CUP 2002 PREVIEW - TEAM GROUPS

Brazil's starting line-up is seen prior to the kickoff of the FIFA Confederation Cup Korea/Japan 2001 at Kashima Stadium, northeast of Tokyo May 31, 2001. Brazil beat Cameroon 2-0. Bottom (L-R); FW Sonny Anderson, FW Vagner, FW Washington, MF Ramon, MF Leo and MF Leomar. Standing (L-R);GK Dida, DF Edmilson, DF Lucio, MF and captain Vampeta and DF Ze Maria. 

Brazil's starting line-up is seen prior to the kickoff of the FIFA Confederation Cup Korea/Japan 2001 at Kashima Stadium, northeast of Tokyo May 31, 2001. Brazil beat Cameroon 2-0. Bottom (L-R); FW Sonny Anderson, FW Vagner, FW Washington, MF Ramon, MF Leo and MF Leomar. Standing (L-R);GK Dida, DF Edmilson, DF Lucio, MF and captain Vampeta and DF Ze Maria.

KM/CC 

BRAZIL SOCCER NATIONAL TEAM IN PRACTICE FOR THE CONFEDERATION CUP SOCCER IN KASHIMA, NORTHEAST OF TOKYO MAY 29, 2001.


Brazil's national soccer team members listen to their manager Emerson Leao at the start of their workout in preparation for the FIFA Confederation Cup Korea/Japan 2001 at a training field in Kashima, northeast of Tokyo May 29, 2001. On Bottom (L-R); goalkeeper Dida, midfileder Vampeta, Leao and Edmilson. Top are (L-R);unidentified player, midfielders Roberto, Ze Roberto, Sonny Anderson, Claudio Cacapa, Cesar Belli and Wagner. Brazil will meet Cameroon May 31 at Kashima Stadium. 

Brazilian defender of Lyon Cacapa (L) dives in the goal mouth after opening the score for his team against Monaco in their French soccer league final at Paris' stade de France May 5, 2001. At left is fellow countryman Edmilson. 

Brazilian defender of Lyon Cacapa (L) scores the first goal for his team as Monaco goalkeeper Stephane Poratto (R) tries to stop the ball with team-mate Julien Rodriguez (C) looking on in their French soccer league finale at Paris'stade de France May 5, 2001. At left is fellow countryman Edmilson. 

Brazilian striker Sonny Anderson of Lyon (L) holds up the cup along with team mates and fellow countrymen Edmilson (C) and Cacapa at Paris' stade de France May 5, 2001. Lyon defeated Monaco 2-1 to win the French soccer league final.

CP/ 

Brazilian striker Sonny Anderson of Lyon (C) holds up the cup with fellow countryman Edmilson (L) at Paris' stade de France May 5, 2001. Lyon defeated Monaco 2-1 to win the French soccer league final.

CP/ 

Lyon soccer team captain Sonny Anderson of Brazil (R) and fellow countryman Edmilson raise the cup they won after defeating Monaco in their French soccer league final at Paris'stade de France May 5, 2001. Lyon won 2-0.

CP/ 

Lyon soccer team captain Sonny Anderson of Brazil (R) and fellow countryman Edmilson raise the cup they won after defeating Monaco in their French soccer league final at Paris'stade de France May 5, 2001. Lyon won 2-0.

CP/ 

Cacapa (L), Brazilian defender of Lyon, dives in the goal mouth after opening the score for his team against Monaco in their French soccer league final at Paris' stade de France May 5, 2001. At left is fellow countryman Edmilson of Monaco.

CP/PW/ 

Brazilian soccer striker Romario (L) kicks the ball as is tackled by Edmilson (R) and Franca (lower right) during the squad's training session in Jarinu, April 24, 2001. Brazil will face Peru for the World Cup 2002 qualifying match on April 25.

PW 

Marama Vahirua (R) of Nantes runs for the ball with Edmilson (L) of Olympique Lyonnais during their semifinal of the French League soccer Cup at the Gerland stadium, Lyon, April 10, 2001.

RP/CRB 

Stephane Ziani (C) of Nantes is challenged for the ball by Edmilson (L) and Steve Marlet (R) of Olympique Lyonnais during their semifinal of the French League Cup at the Gerland stadium, Lyon, April 10, 2001.

RP/CRB 

Sporting soccer player Edmilson Pimenta (L) is challenged by Porto's Fernado Nelson (R) in their Portuguese first division match held at Antas stadium March 19, 2001.

JR/CRB 

Brazil national player Romario rests as teammate Edmilson plays with the ball at the end os Brazil's practice at the Rose Bowl March 2, 2001 in Pasadena, California. The Brazil national soccer team will face the United States national team March 3rd at the Rose Bowl.

MB/JP 

Frederik Ljungberg (R) of Arsenal FC challenges for the control of the ball with Edmilson (L) of Olympique Lyonnais during an action in their Champion's League soccer match at the Gerland stadium February 13, 2001.

RP/ 

Ashley Cole (C Rear) of Arsenal FC and Edmilson (L) of Olympique Lyon pursue the ball during early action in their Champions League group C match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon, February 13, 2001.

RP/JES/CLH/ 

Jose Edmilson (L) of Lyon challenges for control of the ball with Eric Carriere (R) of Nantes during early action in their French soccer first division championship match at the Gerland stadium January 27, 2001.

RP/ 

Benfica's Brazilians Roger (R) and Edmilson (L) celebrate a goal against Porto at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon during a Portuguese First Division match January 21, 2001. Benfica won 2-1.

JR 

Steve Marlet of Lyon (C) is congratulated by Brazilian Sonny Anderson (R) and Edmilson (L) after he scored during the match between Lyon and Spartak of Moscow in the Champions League in Lyon, December 5, 2000.

JPP/ 

BAYERN MUNICH'S EFFENBERG CHALLENGES OLYMPIC LYONS EDMILSOM DURING CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SOCCER ACTION IN MUNICH.


Stefan Effenberg (L) team captain of Germany's FC Bayern Munich fouls Edmilson of French Olympique Lyon during their Champions league second round soccer match in Munich, November 22, 2000. 

Jens Jeremies (R) of GermanyYs FC Bayern Munich holds Edmilson of French Olympique Lyon during their Champions league second round soccer match in Munich, November 22, 2000.

KP/FMS 

Brazilian striker Edmundo (L) is tackled by Edmilson during a training session in Pacaembu stadium in Sao Paulo November 13, 2000. Edmundo replaced Romario, who was forced to withdraw from the squad after being injured during a morning training session. Brazil will face Colombia for the World Cup qualifier match on November 15.

PW 

Laurent Leroy (L) of Paris Saint Germain in action against Edmilson of Lyon during their French soccer league match at Paris Parc des Princes staduim November 11, 2000. PSG is second placed in the standings and Lyon is 11th placed.

JCK/CLH/ 

Pierre Laigle (R) and teammates Tony Vairelles (L) and Edmilson (C) of Lyon react after Laigle scored goal in their Champions League Group C match against Olympiakos at the Gerland stadium November 7, 2000.

RP/JES/ 

Marco Simone of Monaco falls with Lyon defender Edmilson Gomes De Mores (R) during the French league soccer match between AS Monaco and Lyon November 3, 2000.

EG/AA 

Brazilian soccer players Ze Roberto (bottom) and Edmilson stretch during a practice session at Pachencho Romero stadium in Maracaibo, October 7, 2000. Brazil will face Venezuela on Sunday in a world cup qualifer for Japan and Korea 2002.

JCU/RCS 

DOS SANTOS MARCELIHNO OF MARSEILLE AND GOMES EDMILSON OF LYON DURING THEIR FRENCH LEAGUE MATCH IN MARSEILLE.


Brazilian Dos Santos Marcelihno (L) of Marseille controls the ball as compatriot Gomes Edmilson (R) of Lyon loses his balance during their French league match in Marseille October 1, 2000. 

Edmilson of Olympique Lyon (R) comes in to tackle Olympiakos players Elias Poursanidis (C) and Paraskevas Antzas during their Champions League Group C soccer match in Athens' Olympic stadium September 20, 2000.

YK/FMS 

Olympiakos Piraeus Giovanni (R) is challenged by Edmilson of Olympique Lyon during their UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match in Athens' Olympic stadium September 20, 2000.

YK/AA 

Jose Edmilson (L) of Lyon seen in action against Esteban Fuertes of Lens in their French first division soccer match at Gerland stadium in Lyon September 9, 2000. Lyon defeated Lens 3-0.

CP/ 

Brazilian soccer players (R-L) Belletti, Roberto Carlos, Ze Roberto and Edmilson stretch during their practice in Sao Paulo July 25, 2000. Brazil will face Argentina in a qualifying match on July 26 for the 2002 World Cup.

PW/SV 

Brazilian defender Edmilson is tackled by Roque Santa Cruz of Paraguay during their World Cup qualifying match in Asuncion July 18.

PW//JP 

Sao Paulo's Edmilson (C) celebrates while holding the Paulistas championship trophy with teammates after winning the tournament, in Sao Paulo June 18. Sao Paulo and Santos tied the match 2-2.

PW/HB