Tuesday, June 5, 2012

London 2012 Olympics: Craig Bellamy reveals Team GB call-up

By Sportsmail Reporter

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Liverpool and Wales striker Craig Bellamy claims he has been included in Stuart Pearce's Team GB squad for the Olympic Game as one of the three over-aged players.

Bellamy has broken an Olympic code of silence to reveal his inclusion at London 2012.

The 32-year-old will claims he will lead the line for the hosts next month as one of three over the age of 23.

Part of the team: Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy says he will play at the Olympics for Team GB

Part of the team: Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy says he will play at the Olympics for Team GB

Speaking at a behind-closed-doors event in Singapore, Bellamy is quoted in The Sun as saying: 'I am in the Olympic squad ? but I was supposed to keep it quiet.

'It?s a different challenge. I had a difficult season with Liverpool but the Olympics is a one-off.'

Fans favorite: Former England captain David Beckham is expected to be included in the Olympic squad

Fans favorite: Former England captain David Beckham is expected to be included in the Olympic squad

Bellamy has won 69 caps for Wales but scored just nine times for Liverpool last season.

His career has been dogged by controversy, most notably in 2007 when he confronted ex-Reds team-mate John Arne Riise with a golf club on a team bonding trip in Portugal.

Two years later, when with Manchester City, he clashed with a pitch invader during Manchester United?s 4-3 win at Old Trafford.

Decision time: Team GB coach Stuart Pearce will name his Olympic squad this week

Decision time: Team GB coach Stuart Pearce will name his Olympic squad this week

Pearce is set to name his 18-man squad later this week with veterans Ryan Giggs, Joe Cole and David Beckham all vying to join Bellamy in the Olympic squad.

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