As everyone counts down the minutes til first kick of of this year’s World Cup, let’s spare a thought for those who came so close to achieving every footballer’s ultimate dream – representing their country at the World Cup.
Some of them missed out because their countries didn’t qualify like Gareth Bale, others because of old age like Mark Schwarzer, some because they are not professional footballers like me. [I’m still bitter]
Below is a list of the best 11 players who received the ball shattering news that they will not be playing at Brazil 2014.
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