World Cup 2014: Star players who will not be going to Brazil

Every footballer in the world wants to be playing in Brazil next summer when the World Cup returns to South America. But only a handful will be there - all aiming to reach the final at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on 13 July. With many stars not taking part, BBC Sport looks at the biggest names forced to watch from afar

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