Huge Crowd Gathers in Capital to Greet Football Heroes

Ljubljana, 19 November - A crowd of around 10,000 gathered in the main square in Ljubljana to greet Slovenia's footballers on Thursday after they qualified for the 2010 World Cup.

Ljubljana Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian rock singer Peter Lovsin (centre) sings at a reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Slovenian rock singer Peter Lovsin (centre) sings at a reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Manager of the Slovenian national football team, Matjaz Kek (centre) speaks at a reception for the Slovenian footballers following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Manager of the Slovenian national football team, Matjaz Kek (centre) speaks at a reception for the Slovenian footballers following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Zlatko Dedic, the scorer of the decisive goal against Russia, greeting fans. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Zlatko Dedic, the scorer of the decisive goal against Russia, greeting fans.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Zlatko Dedic, the scorer of the decisive goal against Russia, signing autographs. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Zlatko Dedic, the scorer of the decisive goal against Russia, signing autographs.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Jankovic speaks at a reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Jankovic speaks at a reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian footballers and head coach Matjaz Kek (centre) at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian footballers and head coach Matjaz Kek (centre) at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Education and Sport Minister Igor Luksic at a reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Education and Sport Minister Igor Luksic at a reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian rock singer Peter Lovsin sings at a reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian rock singer Peter Lovsin sings at a reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Slovenian footballers in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Zlatko Dedic (front), the scorer of the decisive goal against Russia Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian footballers at a reception in the main square in Ljubljana following their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Zlatko Dedic (front), the scorer of the decisive goal against Russia
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana A reception by President Danilo Tuerk for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
A reception by President Danilo Tuerk for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Members o the Slovenian national football team and head coach Matjaz Kek (left) at a reception by President Danilo Tuerk dedicated to their qualification for the 210 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Members o the Slovenian national football team and head coach Matjaz Kek (left) at a reception by President Danilo Tuerk dedicated to their qualification for the 210 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk (left) hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk (left) hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Members o the Slovenian national football team and head coach Matjaz Kek (left) at a reception by President Danilo Tuerk dedicated to their qualification for the 210 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Members o the Slovenian national football team and head coach Matjaz Kek (left) at a reception by President Danilo Tuerk dedicated to their qualification for the 210 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk holding a signed shirt of the Slovenian national football team at a reception dedicated to their qualification for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk holding a signed shirt of the Slovenian national football team at a reception dedicated to their qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk (left) and the head of the Slovenian Football Association, Ivan Simic, at a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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President Danilo Tuerk (left) and the head of the Slovenian Football Association, Ivan Simic, at a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk (left) hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk (left) hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk (centre) hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk (centre) hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk hosting a reception for the Slovenian national football team, which has qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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