Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gareth Bale, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, icons of Swedish, Welsh, and Gabonese football respectively, failed to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Ibrahimovic’s Sweden was defeated by Portugal in the playoffs, with Cristiano Ronaldo being the standout performer. Wales, led by Bale, finished second to last in their qualifying group. Aubameyang’s Gabon was eliminated by Burkina Faso in the World Cup qualifiers. Despite their individual talents, these star players will miss the opportunity to compete on the grand stage of the World Cup.
CM 2014-IBRAHIMOVIC, BALE, AUBAMEYANG: THESE STARS WHO WILL SEE BRAZIL FROM AFAR
