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I decided to start a separate thread for World Cup soccer. Because all the teams are required to give their 30 man provisional roster to FIFA by tomorrow, I decided not to list all of them in the European Soccer thread.
*** Official World Cup 2010 Thread***
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USA Names 30 Man Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Tim Howard Everton
Brad Guzan Aston Villa
Marcus Hahnemann Wolverhampton
Defenders
Carlos Bocanegra Rennes
Jonathan Bornstein Chivas USA
Steve Cherundolo Hannover
Jay DeMerit Watford
Clarence Goodson IK Start
Chad Marshall Columbus Crew
Oguchi Onyewu AC Milan
Heath Pearce FC Dallas
Jonathan Spector West Ham United
Midfielders
DaMarcus Beasley Rangers
Alejandro Bedoya Orebro
Michael Bradley Borussia M'Gladbach
Ricardo Clark Eintracht Frankfurt
Clint Dempsey Fulham
Landon Donovan Los Angeles Galaxy
Maurice Edu Rangers
Benny Feilhaber Aarhus
Stuart Holden Bolton
Sacha Kljestan Chivas USA
Robbie Rogers Columbus Crew
Jose Francisco Torres Pachuca
Forwards
Jozy Altidore Villarreal
Edson Buddle Los Angeles Galaxy
Brian Ching Houston Dynamo
Robbie Findlay Real Salt Lake
Herculez Gomez Puebla
Eddie Johnson Aris Thessaloniki
Goalkeepers
Tim Howard Everton
Brad Guzan Aston Villa
Marcus Hahnemann Wolverhampton
Defenders
Carlos Bocanegra Rennes
Jonathan Bornstein Chivas USA
Steve Cherundolo Hannover
Jay DeMerit Watford
Clarence Goodson IK Start
Chad Marshall Columbus Crew
Oguchi Onyewu AC Milan
Heath Pearce FC Dallas
Jonathan Spector West Ham United
Midfielders
DaMarcus Beasley Rangers
Alejandro Bedoya Orebro
Michael Bradley Borussia M'Gladbach
Ricardo Clark Eintracht Frankfurt
Clint Dempsey Fulham
Landon Donovan Los Angeles Galaxy
Maurice Edu Rangers
Benny Feilhaber Aarhus
Stuart Holden Bolton
Sacha Kljestan Chivas USA
Robbie Rogers Columbus Crew
Jose Francisco Torres Pachuca
Forwards
Jozy Altidore Villarreal
Edson Buddle Los Angeles Galaxy
Brian Ching Houston Dynamo
Robbie Findlay Real Salt Lake
Herculez Gomez Puebla
Eddie Johnson Aris Thessaloniki
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France Names 30 Man Provisional Team
You'll notice they left out Benzema...what a stupid thing to do
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris Olympique Lyonnais
Steven Mandanda Olympique de Marseille
Cedric Carrasso Girondins de Bordeaux
Mickael Landreau Lille
Defenders
Rod Fanni Stade Rennais
Patrice Evra Manchester United (ENG)
Eric Abidal Barcelona (ESP)
Adil Rami Lille
William Gallas Arsenal (ENG)
Sebastien Squillaci Sevilla (ESP)
Bacary Sagna Arsenal (ENG)
Anthony Reveillere Olympique Lyonnais
Marc Planus Girondins de Bordeaux
Gael Clichy Arsenal (ENG)
Midfielders
Alou Diarra Girondins de Bordeaux
Lassana Diarra Real Madrid (ESP)
Jeremy Toulalan Olympique Lyonnais
Franck Ribery Bayern Munich (GER)
Yoann Gourcuff Girondins de Bordeaux
Florent Malouda Chelsea (ENG)
Yann M'Vila Stade Rennais
Abou Diaby Arsenal (ENG)
Forwards
Thierry Henry Barcelona (ESP)
Nicolas Anelka Chelsea (ENG)
Djibril Cisse Panathinaikos (GRE)
Sidney Govou Olympique Lyonnais
Hatem Ben Arfa Olympique de Marseille
Mathieu Valbuena Olympique de Marseille
Jimmy Briand Stade Rennais
Andre-Pierre Gignac Toulouse
You'll notice they left out Benzema...what a stupid thing to do
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris Olympique Lyonnais
Steven Mandanda Olympique de Marseille
Cedric Carrasso Girondins de Bordeaux
Mickael Landreau Lille
Defenders
Rod Fanni Stade Rennais
Patrice Evra Manchester United (ENG)
Eric Abidal Barcelona (ESP)
Adil Rami Lille
William Gallas Arsenal (ENG)
Sebastien Squillaci Sevilla (ESP)
Bacary Sagna Arsenal (ENG)
Anthony Reveillere Olympique Lyonnais
Marc Planus Girondins de Bordeaux
Gael Clichy Arsenal (ENG)
Midfielders
Alou Diarra Girondins de Bordeaux
Lassana Diarra Real Madrid (ESP)
Jeremy Toulalan Olympique Lyonnais
Franck Ribery Bayern Munich (GER)
Yoann Gourcuff Girondins de Bordeaux
Florent Malouda Chelsea (ENG)
Yann M'Vila Stade Rennais
Abou Diaby Arsenal (ENG)
Forwards
Thierry Henry Barcelona (ESP)
Nicolas Anelka Chelsea (ENG)
Djibril Cisse Panathinaikos (GRE)
Sidney Govou Olympique Lyonnais
Hatem Ben Arfa Olympique de Marseille
Mathieu Valbuena Olympique de Marseille
Jimmy Briand Stade Rennais
Andre-Pierre Gignac Toulouse
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Spain Names 30 Man Provisional Roster
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has named his provisional 30-man squad for this summer's World Cup in South Africa. Spain’s final list of 23 will be made known on May 19.
Goalkeepers
Iker Casillas Real Madrid
David De Gea Atletico Madrid
Diego Lopez Villareal
Pepe Reina Liverpool
Víctor Valdes Barcelona
Defenders
Raul Albiol Real Madrid
Alvaro Arbeloa Real Madrid
Cesar Azpilicueta Osasuna
Joan Capdevila Villarreal
Carlos Marchena Valencia
Gerard Pique Barcelona
Carles Puyol Barcelona
Sergio Ramos Real Madrid
Midfielders
Xabi Alonso Real Madrid
Sergio Busquets Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas Arsenal
Andres Iniesta Barcelona
Javi Martinez Athletic Bilbao
Marcos Senna Villarreal
David Silva Valencia
Xavi Barcelona
Santi Cazorla Villarreal
Jesus Navas Sevilla
Juan Mata Valencia
Forwards
Pedro Barcelona
Daniel Guiza Fenerbache
Fernando Llorente Athletic Bilbao
Alvaro Negredo Sevilla
Fernando Torres Liverpool
David Villa Valencia
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has named his provisional 30-man squad for this summer's World Cup in South Africa. Spain’s final list of 23 will be made known on May 19.
Goalkeepers
Iker Casillas Real Madrid
David De Gea Atletico Madrid
Diego Lopez Villareal
Pepe Reina Liverpool
Víctor Valdes Barcelona
Defenders
Raul Albiol Real Madrid
Alvaro Arbeloa Real Madrid
Cesar Azpilicueta Osasuna
Joan Capdevila Villarreal
Carlos Marchena Valencia
Gerard Pique Barcelona
Carles Puyol Barcelona
Sergio Ramos Real Madrid
Midfielders
Xabi Alonso Real Madrid
Sergio Busquets Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas Arsenal
Andres Iniesta Barcelona
Javi Martinez Athletic Bilbao
Marcos Senna Villarreal
David Silva Valencia
Xavi Barcelona
Santi Cazorla Villarreal
Jesus Navas Sevilla
Juan Mata Valencia
Forwards
Pedro Barcelona
Daniel Guiza Fenerbache
Fernando Llorente Athletic Bilbao
Alvaro Negredo Sevilla
Fernando Torres Liverpool
David Villa Valencia
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England Announces 30 Man Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Joe Hart Manchester City
David James Portsmouth
Robert Green West Ham United
Defenders
Leighton Baines Everton
Jamie Carragher Liverpool
Michael Dawson Tottenham Hotspur
Rio Ferdinand Manchester United
Glen Johnson Liverpool
Ledley King Tottenham Hotspur
John Terry Chelsea
Matthew Upson West Ham United
Stephen Warnock Aston Villa
Midfielders
Gareth Barry Manchester City
Michael Carrick Manchester United
Joe Cole Chelsea
Steven Gerrard Liverpool
Tom Huddlestone Tottenham Hotspur
Adam Johnson Manchester City
Frank Lampard Chelsea
Aaron Lennon Tottenham Hotspur
James Milner Aston Villa
Scott Parker West Ham United
Theo Walcott Arsenal
Shaun Wright-Phillips Manchester City
Forwards
Darren Bent Sunderland
Peter Crouch Tottenham Hotspur
Jermain Defoe Tottenham Hotspur
Emile Heskey Aston Villa
Wayne Rooney Manchester United
Goalkeepers
Joe Hart Manchester City
David James Portsmouth
Robert Green West Ham United
Defenders
Leighton Baines Everton
Jamie Carragher Liverpool
Michael Dawson Tottenham Hotspur
Rio Ferdinand Manchester United
Glen Johnson Liverpool
Ledley King Tottenham Hotspur
John Terry Chelsea
Matthew Upson West Ham United
Stephen Warnock Aston Villa
Midfielders
Gareth Barry Manchester City
Michael Carrick Manchester United
Joe Cole Chelsea
Steven Gerrard Liverpool
Tom Huddlestone Tottenham Hotspur
Adam Johnson Manchester City
Frank Lampard Chelsea
Aaron Lennon Tottenham Hotspur
James Milner Aston Villa
Scott Parker West Ham United
Theo Walcott Arsenal
Shaun Wright-Phillips Manchester City
Forwards
Darren Bent Sunderland
Peter Crouch Tottenham Hotspur
Jermain Defoe Tottenham Hotspur
Emile Heskey Aston Villa
Wayne Rooney Manchester United
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Italy Announces 30 Man Provisional Squad
no Totti, Toni, Del Piero or Balotelli
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Buffon Juventus
Morgan de Sanctis Napoli
Federico Marchetti Cagliari
Salvatore Sirigu Palermo
Defenders
Fabio Cannavaro Juventus
Fabio Grosso Juventus
Giorgio Chiellini Juventus
Gianluca Zambrotta AC Milan
Domenico Criscito Genoa
Christian Maggio Napoli
Salvatore Bocchetti Genoa
Mattia Cassani Palermo
Leonardi Bonucci Bari
Midfielders
Gennaro Gattuso AC Milan
Andrea Pirlo AC Milan
Mauro Camoranesi Juventus
Daniele De Rossi Roma
Angelo Palombo Sampdoria
Simone Pepe Udinese
Riccardo Montolivo Fiorentina
Claudio Marchisio Juventus
Antonio Candreva Juventus
Andrea Cossu Cagliari
Forwards
Alberto Gilardino Fiorentina
Vincenzo Iaquinta Juventus
Antonio Di Natale Udinese
Fabio Quagliarella Napoli
Giuseppe Rossi Villarreal (ESP)
Marco Borriello AC Milan
Giampaolo Pazzini Sampdoria
no Totti, Toni, Del Piero or Balotelli
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Buffon Juventus
Morgan de Sanctis Napoli
Federico Marchetti Cagliari
Salvatore Sirigu Palermo
Defenders
Fabio Cannavaro Juventus
Fabio Grosso Juventus
Giorgio Chiellini Juventus
Gianluca Zambrotta AC Milan
Domenico Criscito Genoa
Christian Maggio Napoli
Salvatore Bocchetti Genoa
Mattia Cassani Palermo
Leonardi Bonucci Bari
Midfielders
Gennaro Gattuso AC Milan
Andrea Pirlo AC Milan
Mauro Camoranesi Juventus
Daniele De Rossi Roma
Angelo Palombo Sampdoria
Simone Pepe Udinese
Riccardo Montolivo Fiorentina
Claudio Marchisio Juventus
Antonio Candreva Juventus
Andrea Cossu Cagliari
Forwards
Alberto Gilardino Fiorentina
Vincenzo Iaquinta Juventus
Antonio Di Natale Udinese
Fabio Quagliarella Napoli
Giuseppe Rossi Villarreal (ESP)
Marco Borriello AC Milan
Giampaolo Pazzini Sampdoria
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Brazil Announces 30 Man Provisional Squad
no Ronaldinho or Ronaldo
Goalkeepers
Julio Cesar Inter (ITA)
Heurelho Gomes Tottenham (ENG)
Alexander Doni Roma (ITA)
Defenders
Maicon Inter (ITA)
Daniel Alves Barcelona (ESP)
Gilberto Cruzeiro
Michel Bastos Olympique Lyonnais (FRA)
Lucio Inter (ITA)
Juan Roma (ITA)
Luisao Benfica (POR)
Thiago Silva AC Milan (ITA)
Midfielders
Gilberto Silva Panathinaikos (GRE)
Felipe Melo Juventus (ITA)
Kaka Real Madrid (ESP)
Julio Baptista Roma (ITA)
Josue Wolfsburg (GER)
Kleberson Flamengo
Elano Galatasaray (TUR)
Ramires Benfica (POR)
Forwards
Robinho Santos
Luis Fabiano Sevilla (ESP)
Nilmar Villarreal (ESP)
Grafite Wolfsburg (GER)
no Ronaldinho or Ronaldo
Goalkeepers
Julio Cesar Inter (ITA)
Heurelho Gomes Tottenham (ENG)
Alexander Doni Roma (ITA)
Defenders
Maicon Inter (ITA)
Daniel Alves Barcelona (ESP)
Gilberto Cruzeiro
Michel Bastos Olympique Lyonnais (FRA)
Lucio Inter (ITA)
Juan Roma (ITA)
Luisao Benfica (POR)
Thiago Silva AC Milan (ITA)
Midfielders
Gilberto Silva Panathinaikos (GRE)
Felipe Melo Juventus (ITA)
Kaka Real Madrid (ESP)
Julio Baptista Roma (ITA)
Josue Wolfsburg (GER)
Kleberson Flamengo
Elano Galatasaray (TUR)
Ramires Benfica (POR)
Forwards
Robinho Santos
Luis Fabiano Sevilla (ESP)
Nilmar Villarreal (ESP)
Grafite Wolfsburg (GER)
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Netherlands Announce 30 Man Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Maarten Stekelenburg Ajax
Michel Vorm Utrecht
Sander Boschker Twente
Defenders
David Mendes da Silva AZ
Gregory van der Wiel Ajax
Khalid Boulahrouz Stuttgart
John Heitinga Everton
Ron Vlaar Feyenoord
Joris Mathijsen Hamburger SV
Giovanni van Bronckhorst Feyenoord
Edson Braafheid Bayern Munich
Vurnon Anita Ajax
Andre Ooijer PSV
Midfielders
Demy de Zeeuw Ajax
Orlando Engelaar PSV
Wesley Sneijder Inter
Rafael van der Vaart Real Madrid
Ibrahim Afellay PSV
Mark van Bommel Bayern Munich
Otman Bakkal PSV
Wout Brama Twente
Nigel de Jong Manchester City
Stijn Schaars AZ
Forwards
Jeremain Lens AZ
Arjen Robben Bayern Munich
Dirk Kuyt Liverpool
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar Milan
Robin van Persie Arsenal
Ryan Babel Liverpool
Eljero Elia Hamburger SV
Goalkeepers
Maarten Stekelenburg Ajax
Michel Vorm Utrecht
Sander Boschker Twente
Defenders
David Mendes da Silva AZ
Gregory van der Wiel Ajax
Khalid Boulahrouz Stuttgart
John Heitinga Everton
Ron Vlaar Feyenoord
Joris Mathijsen Hamburger SV
Giovanni van Bronckhorst Feyenoord
Edson Braafheid Bayern Munich
Vurnon Anita Ajax
Andre Ooijer PSV
Midfielders
Demy de Zeeuw Ajax
Orlando Engelaar PSV
Wesley Sneijder Inter
Rafael van der Vaart Real Madrid
Ibrahim Afellay PSV
Mark van Bommel Bayern Munich
Otman Bakkal PSV
Wout Brama Twente
Nigel de Jong Manchester City
Stijn Schaars AZ
Forwards
Jeremain Lens AZ
Arjen Robben Bayern Munich
Dirk Kuyt Liverpool
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar Milan
Robin van Persie Arsenal
Ryan Babel Liverpool
Eljero Elia Hamburger SV
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It's too bad that Charlie Davies couldn't make this team, also I hope that Onyewu doesn't start at centerback I've never been a fan of his defensive ability
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Maradona Releases 30 Man Provisional Squad
Well, in typical Maradona style, he's probably pissed off many Argentines by leaving off Javier Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso and Fernando Gago.
Goalkeepers
Mariano Andujar Catania (ITA)
Sergio Romero AZ Alkmaar (NED)
Diego Pozo Colon
Defenders
Nicolas Burdisso Roma (ITA)
Marin Demichelis Bayern Munich (GER)
Juan Manuel Insuarralde Newell's Old Boys
Gabriel Heinze Marseille (FRA)
Nicolas Otamendi Velez Sarsfield
Clemente Rodriguez Estudiantes
Walter Samuel Inter (ITA)
Ariel Garce Colon
Fabricio Coloccini Newcastle United (ENG)
Midfielders
Mario Bolatti Fiorentina (ITA)
Sebastian Blanco Lanus
Jesus Datolo Olympicacos (GRE)
Angel Di Maria Benfica (POR)
Jonas Gutierrez Newcastle United (ENG)
Javier Mascherano Liverpool (ENG)
Javier Pastore Palermo (ITA)
Juan Sebastian Veron Estudiantes
Juan Mercier Argentinos Juniors
Maxi Rodriguez Liverpool (ENG)
Jose Ernesto Sosa Estudiantes
Forwards
Lionel Messi Barcelona (ESP)
Martin Palermo Boca Juniors
Gonzalo Higuain Real Madrid (ESP)
Sergio Aguero Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Ezequiel Lavezzi Napoli (ITA)
Carlos Tevez Manchester City (ENG)
Diego Milito Inter (ITA)
Well, in typical Maradona style, he's probably pissed off many Argentines by leaving off Javier Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso and Fernando Gago.
Goalkeepers
Mariano Andujar Catania (ITA)
Sergio Romero AZ Alkmaar (NED)
Diego Pozo Colon
Defenders
Nicolas Burdisso Roma (ITA)
Marin Demichelis Bayern Munich (GER)
Juan Manuel Insuarralde Newell's Old Boys
Gabriel Heinze Marseille (FRA)
Nicolas Otamendi Velez Sarsfield
Clemente Rodriguez Estudiantes
Walter Samuel Inter (ITA)
Ariel Garce Colon
Fabricio Coloccini Newcastle United (ENG)
Midfielders
Mario Bolatti Fiorentina (ITA)
Sebastian Blanco Lanus
Jesus Datolo Olympicacos (GRE)
Angel Di Maria Benfica (POR)
Jonas Gutierrez Newcastle United (ENG)
Javier Mascherano Liverpool (ENG)
Javier Pastore Palermo (ITA)
Juan Sebastian Veron Estudiantes
Juan Mercier Argentinos Juniors
Maxi Rodriguez Liverpool (ENG)
Jose Ernesto Sosa Estudiantes
Forwards
Lionel Messi Barcelona (ESP)
Martin Palermo Boca Juniors
Gonzalo Higuain Real Madrid (ESP)
Sergio Aguero Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Ezequiel Lavezzi Napoli (ITA)
Carlos Tevez Manchester City (ENG)
Diego Milito Inter (ITA)
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Portugal Releases 30 Man Provisional Roster
Cristiano Ronaldo...and some other guys :lol:
Goalkeepers
Beto (Porto)
Eduardo (Sporting Braga)
Daniel Fernandez (Iraklis)
Defenders
Bruno Alves (Porto)
Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea)
Ze Castro (Deportivo)
Fabio Coentrao (Benfica)
Ricardo Costa (Lille)
Duda (Malaga)
Paulo Ferreira (Chelsea)
Miguel (Valencia)
Pepe (Real Madrid)
Rolando (Porto)
Midfielders
Deco (Chelsea)
Raul Meireles (Porto)
Pedro Mendes (Sporting Lisbon)
Nani (Manchester United)
Miguel Veloso (Sporting Lisbon)
Simão (Atletico Madrid)
Tiago (Atletico Madrid)
Forwards
Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen)
Danny (Zenit)
Liedson (Sporting Lisbon)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
Cristiano Ronaldo...and some other guys :lol:
Goalkeepers
Beto (Porto)
Eduardo (Sporting Braga)
Daniel Fernandez (Iraklis)
Defenders
Bruno Alves (Porto)
Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea)
Ze Castro (Deportivo)
Fabio Coentrao (Benfica)
Ricardo Costa (Lille)
Duda (Malaga)
Paulo Ferreira (Chelsea)
Miguel (Valencia)
Pepe (Real Madrid)
Rolando (Porto)
Midfielders
Deco (Chelsea)
Raul Meireles (Porto)
Pedro Mendes (Sporting Lisbon)
Nani (Manchester United)
Miguel Veloso (Sporting Lisbon)
Simão (Atletico Madrid)
Tiago (Atletico Madrid)
Forwards
Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen)
Danny (Zenit)
Liedson (Sporting Lisbon)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
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Germany Releases 30 Man Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Hans-Joerg Butt Bayern Munich
Tim Wiese Werder Bremen
Manuel Neuer Schalke
Defenders
Arne Friedrich Hertha Berlin
Dennis Aogo Hamburger SV
Holger Badstuber Bayern Munich
Andreas Beck Hoffenheim
Jerome Boateng Hamburger SV
Phillip Lahm Bayern Munich
Per Mertesacker Werder Bremen
Serdar Tasci Stuttgart
Heiko Westermann Schalke
Midfielders
Michael Ballack Chelsea
Marcell Jansen Hamburger SV
Sami Khedira Stuttgart
Toni Kroos Bayern Munich
Marko Marin Werder Bremen
Mesut Oezil Werder Bremen
Bastian Schweinsteiger Bayern Munich
Christrian Traesch Stuttgart
Piotr Trochowski Hamburger SV
Forwards
Cacau Stuttgart
Mario Gomez Bayern Munich
Thomas Mueller Bayern Munich
Miroslav Klose Bayern Munich
Stefan Kiessling Bayer Leverkusen
Lukas Podolski Koeln
Goalkeepers
Hans-Joerg Butt Bayern Munich
Tim Wiese Werder Bremen
Manuel Neuer Schalke
Defenders
Arne Friedrich Hertha Berlin
Dennis Aogo Hamburger SV
Holger Badstuber Bayern Munich
Andreas Beck Hoffenheim
Jerome Boateng Hamburger SV
Phillip Lahm Bayern Munich
Per Mertesacker Werder Bremen
Serdar Tasci Stuttgart
Heiko Westermann Schalke
Midfielders
Michael Ballack Chelsea
Marcell Jansen Hamburger SV
Sami Khedira Stuttgart
Toni Kroos Bayern Munich
Marko Marin Werder Bremen
Mesut Oezil Werder Bremen
Bastian Schweinsteiger Bayern Munich
Christrian Traesch Stuttgart
Piotr Trochowski Hamburger SV
Forwards
Cacau Stuttgart
Mario Gomez Bayern Munich
Thomas Mueller Bayern Munich
Miroslav Klose Bayern Munich
Stefan Kiessling Bayer Leverkusen
Lukas Podolski Koeln
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Jesus we are in trouble if we have to resort to the likes of Beasley, Kljestan, Johnson, and Findlay. I would have rather gambled on a 75% ready Charlie Davies than any of those. Color me worried.
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ESPN: WEMBLEY, England -- Germany captain Michael Ballack has injured his right ankle while playing for Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
The midfielder will undergo tests Sunday to determine whether he will be fit for Germany's World Cup opener on June 13 against Australia.
"It's not that good at the moment, but I have to wait until tomorrow for the scan, and then we will know more," Ballack said. "I went off and couldn't carry on, but it's not that bad."
Ballack went down clutching his ankle after a challenge from Portsmouth's Kevin-Prince Boateng. Ballack hobbled off in the 44th minute.
"It's not good in football when that happens, and nobody wants to see it," Ballack said. "He got away with a yellow and was lucky."
Chelsea went on to beat Portsmouth 1-0 when Didier Drogba scored his 37th goal of the season, curling in a free kick off a post in the 59th minute.
"We don't think it is a bad injury," Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti said. "We hope he will be ready for the World Cup."
The midfielder will undergo tests Sunday to determine whether he will be fit for Germany's World Cup opener on June 13 against Australia.
"It's not that good at the moment, but I have to wait until tomorrow for the scan, and then we will know more," Ballack said. "I went off and couldn't carry on, but it's not that bad."
Ballack went down clutching his ankle after a challenge from Portsmouth's Kevin-Prince Boateng. Ballack hobbled off in the 44th minute.
"It's not good in football when that happens, and nobody wants to see it," Ballack said. "He got away with a yellow and was lucky."
Chelsea went on to beat Portsmouth 1-0 when Didier Drogba scored his 37th goal of the season, curling in a free kick off a post in the 59th minute.
"We don't think it is a bad injury," Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti said. "We hope he will be ready for the World Cup."
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Ballack To Miss World Cup With Torn Ankle Ligaments
ESPN: FRANKFURT -- Germany captain Michael Ballack will miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury, dealing the three-time champions a serious blow less than a month before the tournament.
The German soccer federation said Monday that the 33-year-old Chelsea midfielder had torn ligaments in his right ankle from a tackle during his club's 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Portsmouth on Saturday.
Ballack's ankle has been put in a cast and the federation said he won't be able to train for at least eight weeks.
"It's very disappointing, but I have to accept it," Ballack told German television, standing with crutches. "It's football and you have to live with it. ... I am angry, clearly."
ESPN: FRANKFURT -- Germany captain Michael Ballack will miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury, dealing the three-time champions a serious blow less than a month before the tournament.
The German soccer federation said Monday that the 33-year-old Chelsea midfielder had torn ligaments in his right ankle from a tackle during his club's 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Portsmouth on Saturday.
Ballack's ankle has been put in a cast and the federation said he won't be able to train for at least eight weeks.
"It's very disappointing, but I have to accept it," Ballack told German television, standing with crutches. "It's football and you have to live with it. ... I am angry, clearly."