World Cup without these 5 stars
Paris: They are some of the biggest names in football but they won't be playing at the World Cup next year. Here is a look at five players whose absence will make the tournament in
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC
There is no point watching the World Cup because Ibrahimovic won't be playing in it -- at least that's what he says.
While the striker has always been his own biggest fan, he does have a point that the tournament will not be as exciting without him.
The 32-year-old is in the best form of his career and has shown his full repertoire of spectacular goals: Martial arts-style volleys, overhead kicks from 30 meters out, dipping shots from all angles. In the last calendar year, he has 47 goals for Paris Saint-Germain and Sweden -- including four hat tricks.
He has also set many up with his clever flicks.