Soccer players to look out for in FIFA 2014 World cup

New Delhi: As we stepped into the year 2014, this year will witness the greatest carnival of soccer. From 12th of June 2014, FIFA World cup will kick off with 1st match between host team Brazil and Croatia.Overall 32 best teams of the world will compete against each other in the group stages and the fiercest among them will move on to the next stage.There are many players from different teams who will show there astonishing skills and game to their fans but there are some hardcore known faces of the soccer world who will be the best bet during the whole carnival.So, here is the list of some players to look out for this world cup:1. Lionel Messi: Undoubtedly, the Argentine soccer king will be numero uno among all top soccer players whose fans must be waiting to see him in action this summer. Four times world player of the year, Messi is unquestionably the best player on the planet. His ability to spellbind defenders with a mix of skill and pace is matchless and it often appears as though the ball is glued to his feet. Though this Barcelona star is flexible enough to play anywhere across the frontline, but his country Argentina have so far failed to find a way to get the maximum out of this amazing talent. 2. Christiano Ronaldo: Skipper of the Portugal national team, Ronaldo may have less of a sway on games than Messi, but he is stronger and taller than the Argentine, and his goals-to-games ratio is similar. Since joining Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2009, Ronaldo has been an eye-opener, making the world record outlay of US$131 look less outrageous with every hat-trick. His famous stepover is imitated in parks right across the world. 3. Xavi Hernandez: Spain's central midfielder, Xavi dictates the tempo of a match with his phenomenal pass completion rate. He works superbly with partner-in-crime Andres Iniesta, the pair undoubtedly the best in the soccer world. Xavi is now into his 30s, will be one of the player who will give his best to his national team this world cup. 4. Andres Iniesta: Iniesta who plays as a central midfielder for Spain with Xavi will be another guy to look out for. As we mentioned earlier, he with Xavi is best midfield partner in the world of soccer. Iniesta is also very modest, never creating problems for the coaches he works under. Scored the winner in the World Cup final against the Netherlands. 5. Robin van Persie: Dutch striker, Persie is the one who may turn things around for his team for his team during the world cup.Having put the injury problems that blighted Van Persie throughout his mid-20s behind him, the Dutchman is now one of the most feared strikers in world soccer. 6. Wayne Rooney: If there were questions over Rooney's goalscoring talent, they were well and truly answered in the last season. English forward, Rooney is the all-round player. Superb awareness, long-range passing, hold-up play and a never-say-die spirit combine to make a precious asset for his country. 7. Yaya Toure: Ivorian midfielder, Yaya was one of the linchpins among players who are capable of switching through the gears so effortlessly. Touré is renowned for combining great vision, passing ability, and physical power with technique.8. Gerard Pique: Spanish centre-back, Pique played an integral role in the Spain team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012. He is the one who guards for his team the best at his playing point. 9. David Villa: Spanish striker, David is the first Spanish player to ever reach 50 international goals and is Spain's all-time top goalscorer, having also scored more World Cup goals than any other player in Spain's history in the process.The goals-to-games ratio he has achieved for the national team has not been matched by any player since Alfredo Di Stéfano. 10. Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Swedish striker, Zlatan is the moodiest player in world soccer, but completely unplayable when on his game. Ibra has won league titles in Holland, Italy, Spain and France with six different clubs and is something of a lucky charm for those willing to invest in his considerable talents.

Soccer players to look out for in FIFA 2014 World cup

New Delhi: As we stepped into the year 2014, this year will witness the greatest carnival of soccer. From 12th of June 2014, FIFA World cup will kick off with 1st match between host team

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