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Canadian-born Johnnatan De Guzamn in BRAZIL 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP: Netherlands announces 23-man World Cup squad




Netherlands has announced its final 23-man squad which will go to the World Cup this summer, with few surprises from Louis van Gaal's selection.

Major names such as Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie, Wesley Sneijder, Nigel de Jong and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar star in the squad which will look to make amends for its group stage Euro 2012 exit this summer.

Rafael van der Vaart is the most notable absentee but his omission was already confirmed after he picked up a calf injury in training with the Oranje setup this week.

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Jasper Cillessen, Michel Vorm and Tim Krul were chosen as the three goalkeepers by future Manchester United boss Van Gaal, who sent home uncapped PSV shot-stopper Jeroen Zoet.

Chelsea fullback Patrick van Aanholt and young Manchester City center back Karim Rekik, both of whom spent 2013-14 on loan in the Eredivisie, were also axed from the final Dutch squad.

Youthful forwards Jean-Paul Boetius and Quincy Promes - who have a cap each - will not be on the plane to Brazil, while uncapped midfielder Tonny Vilhena is the final name to be excluded from Van Gaal's final selection.

The squad chosen will aim to qualify from a tough group which contain world and European champion Spain, strong South American side Chile and Asian qualifier Australia.

Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen (Ajax), Michel Vorm (Swansea City), Tim Krul (Newcastle United)

Defenders: Paul Verhaegh (Augsburg), Daryl Janmaat (Feyenoord), Joel Veltman (Ajax), Stefan de Vrij (Feyenoord), Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa), Bruno Martins Indi (Feyenoord), Terence Kongolo (Feyenoord), Daley Blind (Ajax)

Midfielders: Leroy Fer (Norwich City), Nigel de Jong (AC Milan), Jordy Clasie (Feyenoord), Jonathan de Guzman (Swansea City), Georginio Wijnaldum (PSV), Wesley Sneijder (Galatasaray)

Forwards: Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich), Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (Schalke), Dirk Kuyt (Fenerbahce), Jeremain Lens (Dynamo Kiev), Memphis Depay (PSV) //

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup

Year
Champion
Golden Boot
Golden Ball
2010
Spain
Thomas Müller (5)
Diego Forlán
2006
Italy
Miroslav Klose (5)
Zinedine Zidane
2002
Brazil
Ronaldo (8)
Oliver Kahn
1998
France
Davor Šuker (6)
Ronaldo
1994
Brazil
O. Salenko,H. Stoichkov (6)
Romário
1990
West Germany
Salvatore Schillaci (6)
Salvatore Schillaci
1986
Argentina
Gary Lineker (6)
Diego Maradona
1982
Italy
Paolo Rossi (6)
Paolo Rossi
1978
Argentina
Mario Kempes (6)
Mario Kempes
1974
West Germany
Grzegorz Lato (7)
Johan Cruijff
1970
Brazil
Gerd Müller (10)
Pelé
1966
England
Eusébio (9)
Bobby Charlton
1962
Brazil
Vavá,Garrincha,Ivanov,Albert,Je…
Garrincha
1958
Brazil
Just Fontaine (13)
Didi
1954
West Germany
Sándor Kocsis (11)
Ferenc Puskás
1950
Uruguay
Ademir
Zizinho
1938
Italy
Leônidas (7)
Leônidas
1934
Italy
Oldřich Nejedlý (5)
Giuseppe Meazza
1930
Uruguay
Guillermo Stábile (8)
José Nasazzi

BRAZIL 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP: Diego Costa in, Llorente out - Spain's final World Cup squad revealed



Spain haa announced its 23-man squad which will travel to Brazil this summer for the World Cup, with Diego Costa making the cut while Fernando Llorente, Jesus Navas and Alvaro Negredo have all been omitted.

Costa converted from a Brazil international to la Roja earlier this season and had a stunning season with Atletico Madrid, starring as the club won La Liga. However, the 25-year-old has been a major fitness worry throughout the last few weeks, with a recurring hamstring problem limiting his participation in the final league match and the Champions League final.

While Costa has been picked to help Spain defend its crown in South America this summer, Juventus forward Fernando Llorente and Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo miss out.

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Fernando Torres might not have had the best campaign at Chelsea but his performance against Bolivia on Friday may have helped sway Del Bosque as he will be part of the 23-man squad.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, linked with Barcelona, is one of the relatively new faces in the Spain ranks, supported by veterans like Xavi, Andres Iniesta, David Villa and Gerard Pique.

Manchester City's Jesus Navas will be disappointed to have been considered disposable, though the likes of Juanfran Torres and Cesar Azpilicueta will be delighted be available to Spain.

Spain faces Netherlands, Chile and Australia as the team bids to defend the World Cup title it won four years ago in South Africa.
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, Pepe Reina, David de Gea
Defenders: Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Raul Albiol, Javi Martinez, Jordi Alba, Cesar Azpilicueta, Juanfran Torres
Midfielders: Koke, Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Cesc Fabregas, Santi Cazorla, Pedro Rodriguez, Juan Mata, David Silva
Strikers: Fernando Torres, David Villa, Diego Costa

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup
Year
Champion
Golden Boot
Golden Ball
2010
Spain
Thomas Müller (5)
Diego Forlán
2006
Italy
Miroslav Klose (5)
Zinedine Zidane
2002
Brazil
Ronaldo (8)
Oliver Kahn
1998
France
Davor Šuker (6)
Ronaldo
1994
Brazil
O. Salenko,H. Stoichkov (6)
Romário
1990
West Germany
Salvatore Schillaci (6)
Salvatore Schillaci
1986
Argentina
Gary Lineker (6)
Diego Maradona
1982
Italy
Paolo Rossi (6)
Paolo Rossi
1978
Argentina
Mario Kempes (6)
Mario Kempes
1974
West Germany
Grzegorz Lato (7)
Johan Cruijff
1970
Brazil
Gerd Müller (10)
Pelé
1966
England
Eusébio (9)
Bobby Charlton
1962
Brazil
Vavá,Garrincha,Ivanov,Albert,Je…
Garrincha
1958
Brazil
Just Fontaine (13)
Didi
1954
West Germany
Sándor Kocsis (11)
Ferenc Puskás
1950
Uruguay
Ademir
Zizinho
1938
Italy
Leônidas (7)
Leônidas
1934
Italy
Oldřich Nejedlý (5)
Giuseppe Meazza
1930
Uruguay
Guillermo Stábile (8)
José Nasazzi


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