The Qatar world cup starts in less than a week!
It is no news that the World Cup starts in a couple of days and one thing this tournament brings is “absolute entertainment”. In previous editions of the World cup, we have seen some important players miss out on the tournament but this year’s edition is not like that.
In this year’s edition, we have a wide variety of old and experienced superstar players lining up for their countries. Here’s a list of some of the most exciting ace players to watch in the tournament:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
An absolute legend of the game, he will be in action with the Portuguese national team at the Qatar world cup. He has already won almost all the most important trophies in club football and he even led his national team to victory twice in the European championships and the UEFA nations league.
He will be hoping to add the World cup to his collections and he has a strong team to fight with.
2. Lionel Messi
Another legend of the game and according to most quarters the joint best in the history of the game with Cristiano Ronaldo. He has also won almost all the most important trophies in club football and led his national team to two victories in Copa America and Finallisima.
He will be in action with a very talented argentine team hoping to add the World cup to his collection too.
3. Karim Benzema
According to Ballon D’or, he is the best player in the world and he is in the form of his life at the moment. He will be with the French national team in Qatar who were the previous champions of the tournament. He missed out on the last world cup triumph because of a scandal that has since been resolved.
Can he lead the French team to two consecutive World Cup triumphs?
4. Robert Lewandoski
Another incredible player to watch out for in the tournament. He will be with the Polish national team and would be hoping to make history with them.
He is undoubtedly the best striker in the whole world.
5. Sadio Mane
According to Ballon D’or, he is the second-best player in the world and he recently led his national team to the African Nations cup title. He was also voted the best African player of the year.
Although he picked up an injury in the last game with his club Bayern Munich he has been added to the announced squad list for the Senegalese team.
#Sport is a segment that keeps you abreast of everything happening in the world of sports, shares facts, and sometimes also takes you down memory lane to relive some unforgettable sporting moments. This edition looks at 10 old and young superstars to watch at the Qatar World cup.
