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Russia 2018: Impossible to play Nostradamus games!

Ayon Sengupta
 Three footballs lie in front of Argentina ace Lionel Messi, perhaps symbolic of the three title-less World Cups he has taken part in. This is the living legend’s fourth and possibly last attempt to win the most coveted prize in world football.
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Bringing balance to Brazil

Samindra Kunti
 Marquee player: Neymar has repeatedly made the headlines for his petulance in the Brazil shirt rather than his unquestionable talent.
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Beauty or pragmatism...the debate continues

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 The triumph of 1978: Argentina’s captain Daniel Passarella with the trophy. The host’s 4-3-3 formation at the World Cup was defined as much by its attacking flair as it was by gamesmanship.
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Xavi Hernandez, the midfield maestro

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Diminutive in size – he was 5 foot 6 inches – Xavi Hernandez burst the myth that physicality was everything in a central midfielder.
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In Ronaldo, Brazil had a complete striker

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Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal for Brazil in the 2002 World Cup.
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Zidane, a genius who once headbutted

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Zinedine Zidane (left) gestures after head butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final.
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Romario - majestic star of Brazilian football

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Flanked by Italian defenders, Romario sets himself up to shoot during a match in 1994 World Cup.
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Lothar Matthaus - immovable and tenacious

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Matthaus has the distinction of having played in five FIFA World Cups (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998).
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Maradona, streetwise genius and footballing god

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Diego Maradona played a key role in Argentina's World Cup win in 1986.
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Dino Zoff - proving the age theory wrong

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King Juan Carlos (right) of Spain presents the trophy to captain Dino Zoff after Italy defeated West Germany 3-1 in the 1982 World Cup final.
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