2014 World Cup: Spain unveils 30-man provisional squad

Spain, just like other countries (well, some countries) in the world has unveiled their 30-man squad for the forthcoming World Cup which kicks off in June, 2014. Most of the names are quite familiar; and from three popular leagues; Laliga, English Premier League and Bundeliga. The list was released few hours ago.

Defenders: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea),

Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Jordi Alba (Barcelona)Alberto Moreno (Sevilla), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich), Raul Albiol (Napoli),

Juan fran (Atletico Madrid), Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid)

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)

Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Ander Iturraspe (Athletic Bilbao)

Xavi (Barcelona), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Pedro (Barcelona) Jesus Navas (Manchester City) David Silva (Manchester City), Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Juan Mata (Manchester United), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)

Attackers: Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid)

David Villa (Atletico Madrid), Fernando Torres (Chelsea), Alvaro Negredo (Manchester City), Fernando Llorente

(Juventus)

GoalKeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid),

Pepe Reina (Napoli), David De Gea (Manchester United)

NEYMAR'S WISH FOR CONFEDERATIONS CUP FINAL

You ask, what other thing can he wish for asides victory for his club. You're right but he wants the victory to be delivered through him. The Brazilian footballer has a great admiration for Spanish goal-keeper, Iker Casillas and he would be honoured if he scores against him in the Confederations Cup final.

"Casillas is one of the greatest keepers in the world – now and always. I have huge respect and admiration for him. Everyone would love to have him in their side, but on Sunday I hope to have the honour of scoring against him". He revealed.

The 2011/2012 South American Footballer of the Year award recipient continued, "It's going to be a great game. Everyone is really looking forward to it. It's a clash between two historic national sides, two teams with a lot of tradition. Spain with their star players and Brazil, with their stars. I hope that it's a match which everyone enjoys and that Brazil end as the winners.

The ex-Santos forward who scored about 3 goals in the ongoing tournament and provided the two assists, that gave Brazil a 2-1 win over Uruguay in the semi-final has joined reigning laLiga Champions, Barcelona.

Relax Neymar, if you don't toss the net in this tournament, you can do it in LaLiga.

FIFA RANKINGS: NIGERIA DROPS TWO PLACES

Going by the 2012 FIFA/Coca Cola World Ranking released recently, Nigeria has dropped from the two places; 43rd position to the 45th while Spain still claims their number 1 spot.
Nigeria now ranks 6th in Africa as against the initial 5th position with Ivory Coast, Ghana, Egypt, Algeria and Senegal ahead.
Other teams which climbed higher in the ranking include Bosnia-Herzegovina (19th, up 1), Panama (47th, up 2), Estonia (52nd, up 5) and Belize (133rd, up 8). Montenegro (50th, up 1) have also returned to the top 50.Source: Channels TV

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