That’s right baby! The world cup is finally here and these are the players that you MUST know!
The time of the year that everyone was waiting for has just arrived: the world cup! And with it, your favorite world cup players! Today, we join forces with the biggest event in the world, just to present you some of the most inspiring people playing for their country. Get a beer, sit on your couch, and let the game begin!
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Rui Patrício– Portugal
“Ruuuiiiiiii!” shout Sporting supporters every time their keeper makes a save – a homage to Cristiano Ronaldo’s “Siiiiiiiim” at the 2014 Ballon d’Or. The Lions’ Number 1 since 2007, Patrício is close to setting a new club appearance record and has been first-choice Portugal keeper since 2011.
He seems to get better every year and Euro 2016 put him on the map as one of the continent’s best shot-stoppers. A save in the final even resulted in a statue being erected in Leiria, his hometown. Patrício was moved by the tribute, saying:
Leiria is with me when I am on the pitch. I represent my city and I try to do my best for them. I am really happy.
Portugal won the Euro 2016, so now they are not one of the favorites to win again, but they are one of the teams that can be taking the ‘world cup champions‘ title home.
Andrés Iniesta– Spain
“Considering time and nature, this World Cup may be the last time I play for the national team,”
Iniesta said in March. The player from La Mancha, who scored the era-defining goal that crowned Spain world cup champions in 2010, has one of the most coveted career paths. No silverware has eluded him with Barcelona or with the national team, for whom he made his debut back in May 2006 under Luis Aragonés.
Playing primarily on the left wing for his club, Iniesta works across the front line for Spain and his quick passes are the best ammunition for the forwards and attacking midfielders. After his 674th and final Barcelona match in May, he was pictured sitting alone, barefoot on the Camp Nou pitch.
Antoine Griezmann- France
Voted 2016 man of the year by GQ magazine after his exploits at that year’s European Championship. France’s main striker took his inspiration as a child from a certain English legend.
I liked David Beckham a lot, he was my idol. That’s why I wear a long-sleeved jersey and have the No 7.
Griezmann said. Rejected in France for being too small as a youngster, he moved to Real Sociedad at 13. The pain of defeats in both the Champions League final and Euro 2016 final two years ago will be an extra motivation this summer – and he will also want to move on from a troubled end to the domestic season. A week after firing Atlético to Europa League glory, he was booed and whistled by Atleti fans upset by his long-running flirtation with Barcelona. France is, for sure, one of the favorites to go until the world cup final.
Neymar- Brazil
If he keeps to his current scoring rate, Neymar should pass Pelé’s 77-goal Brazil record inside two years. In short, he carries the nation’s hopes, which is why his injury in February, a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, dominated the news channels. This guy is the playmaker of the team. They sent helicopters up to follow his journeys between the training sessions, home, and hospital – and would have broadcast his operation live if the rights had been for sale.
He has 39.6 million followers on Twitter, 93.1 million on Instagram – two million more than Lionel Messi – and his relationship with the soap star Bruna Marquezine keeps the headlines coming. He wasn’t happy with pre-tournament talk about a £200m move to Manchester United, though.
“My goal is only the World Cup, not to talk about will I transfer or not. I spend my whole life, every transfer window, talking about that. I find it a bit annoying.”
Manuel Neuer- Germany
Arguably the world’s best sweeper-keeper, but he nearly missed out. Repeated foot fractures meant his physical and mental readiness were the focus of pre-tournament and led to a mix-up when media reported he was trying a new blood therapy, leading anti-doping officers to intervene. It turned out to be a legitimate stem-cell-based treatment.
It gives the bone an extra push, when you break the bone three times, it gets a bit sluggish and tired.
Neuer said after being cleared. He won the Golden Globe for best keeper in Brazil 2014 and won €500,000 for charity in 2011 on the German Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Germany is a fearless team once they already won the title of world cup champions.
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