Italy 23-man Roster Announced, Giuseppe Rossi Dropped from Team
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Italy’s final roster for the 2014 World Cup has been announced and, just like last time, Giuseppe Rossi failed to make the final cut.
World Cup 2014: Landon Donovan Snubbed from U.S. Team
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U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann named his 23-man roster for this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, and while there were plenty of familiar faces like Bradley and Dempsey in the mix, one big, notable name was missing – that of Landon Donovan, a long-time staple of the U.S. side.
Klinsmann Announces U.S. World Cup Roster
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Jurgen Klinsmann announced his provisional roster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup last week, a 30-man roster that will be cut down to a final 23 players.
Mexico Announces 23-Man World Cup Roster
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Mexico has announced their 23-man World Cup roster, forgoing the 30-man shortlist.
Radamel Falcao, Neymar, and Lionel Messi Head Into World Cup with Different Fates
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Radamel Falcao, Neymar, Lionel Messi: Three major stars are dominating the headlines ahead of the FIFA World Cup training sessions.
2014 FIFA World Cup: Italy To Face Toughest Challenge Yet in Brazil
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Italy was on top of the world in 2006, having defeated France and plucked its fourth World Cup title. Four years later, in South Africa, the World Champions fell hard, crashing out of the group stage in last place.
England World Cup Hopes Rest on Younger Shoulders
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For a long time, British fans could rattle off a few well-known players and name the standard England World Cup team. This year, things are different.
2014 FIFA World Cup: Out with the Old, In with the New
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The FIFA World Cup comes around once every four years. This cycle means that many a player has grown out of form or a tad too old to make the World Cup.