Brazil is all set to host the greatest show on earth. The World gears up for the carnival of stars in the country where Neymar, Messi and Ronaldo are expected to grace the world tournament which will pull the biggest television audience ever. With only 32 teams battling it out for the trophy, there are a barrage unfortunate talents who will not be a part of Brazil World Cup 2014. Kindle brings you a list of the five most celebrated players who missed out as their teams failed to qualify among the top 32.
1. Petr Cech
Regarded as one of the best Keepers in the world, the 32 year old Chelsea star missed out an opportunity again to make it to the World stage as Czech Republic failed to qualify for the 2014 Brazil world cup after losing to minnows Armenia in the qualifier. Czech Republic’s second most capped player, Petr Cech has only represented his country in the 2006 World Cup and could well be his last appearance.
2. Gareth Bale:
With Ryan Giggs,Mark Hughes and Ian Rush having never managed to play in a major international tournament, the Wales’ midfielder too will miss the greatest show on earth as Wales not looking to qualify for any major tournament in the near future. Being the most expensive player in the world after signing a deal with Real Madrid last September, Gareth Bale along with Cristiano Ronaldo have terrified the opposition with their fierce attack upfront.
3. Robert Lewandowski:
The Borussia Dortmund Star who is currently leading the Bundesliga goal scoring charts with 20 goals in 31 starts, could only manage to help Poland finish fourth in England’s qualifying group. The Polish hit man is considered as one of the hottest strikers on this planet and his refusal to sign a new deal for Dortmund and move to arch rivals Bayern Munich has left a major void in his current club. He would have been a star in the upcoming World Cup.
4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
True to what he said, “A World Cup without me is nothing to watch,” the Swede failed to push his country for the upcoming World cup following a thrilling play-off against Portugal.The Larger than life Paris Saint-Germain star commented, “It was probably the last attempt to reach the World Cup with the national team for me. One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup.”
5. Aaron Ramsey:
The 23-year-old’s FA cup winning goal in the extra time against Hull city ended the nine year trophy drought for Arsenal. But the Welsh midfielder along with Gareth Bale will miss out on the World stage. “Ramsey will always been seen as our boy, but after today he will forever be an Arsenal legend.” remarked Arsene Wenger after their thrilling win in the FA cup finals.
