Known for his dazzling skills, wild runs, good looks and huge transfer fee, Gareth Bale won't be a part of the Brazil extravaganza as his national team Wales could not make it to the World Cup.
Gone were some light-hearted and accurate predictions as Paul the Octopus bid adieu to the world. While we may have someone or the other who would rightly predict the results with no foulplay, the last World Cup's off the field sensation will be
The Austrian and Bayern Munich left back and/or midfielder won't be seen on the field as Austrian team is not playing at the FIFA World Cup 2014. While this has robbed him a chance to play a tournament of such magnitude, footballing fans are robbed
The Moroccan centre-back and a Roma regular will be off the field as his national team could not make a cut at the Football World Cup in Brazil.
The 30-year-old Serbian star and Jose Mourinho's favourite Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic won't be seen at the World Cup as his Serbia failed to qualify for the tournament.
Controversial yet a treat when on song, Carlos Tevez was dropped from Argentina's squad for the World Cup in Brazil. While the Argentine can be problem's favourite child, he is spectacular on the field.
The enigmatic Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not showcase breathtaking footballing skills as Sweden won't be competing in the World Cup after being eliminated in the playoffs.
World Cup countdown: Seven stars who we will not see in action