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The 15 key players you need to know about this World Cup.

Name: Cristiano RonaldoPosition: ForwardTeam: PortugalImportant because: He’s their captain, a Ballon d’Or winner (like the football Oscars) and regarded as one of the best players in the world.

Do say: “I know Ronaldo, he’s the really really well paid guy that loves to flash his abs.”

Don’t say: “Doesn’t he play for Man United?”

Name: Lionel MessiPosition: ForwardTeam: ArgentinaImportant because: Best player in the world with four Ballons d’Or. Needs to deliver at the world cup to be considered as the best ever.

Do Say: “He's just unplayable in that false 9 position, a footballing genius.”

Don’t Say: “Why are they letting a midget play for their team? Did he win a competition?"

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Name: NeymarPosition: ForwardTeam: BrazilImportant because: The main man in the Brazil team right now, the pressure will be on him to provide Brazil's creative and goal-scoring threat.

Do Say: "Did you see Neymar's goal of the century? The lad has some tekkers"

Don’t Say: "The thing I like most about Neymar is his hair."

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Name: Wayne RooneyPosition: ForwardTeam: EnglandImportant because: Strong, skillful, determined. On his day he's England's best player but has struggled in previous World Cups not scoring a goal.

Do Say: "Don't lose your head Rooney, England can't afford another Portugal 2006."

Don’t Say: "Anything to do with Granny's..."

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Name: Andrea PirloPosition: MidfieldTeam: ItalyImportant because: The man that makes Italy tick, possibly the best deep lying playmaker in the world with his vision and passing range second-to-none.

Do Say: "Did you know he's won Seria A four consecutive years now?"

Don’t Say: "Andrea? I didn't know Italy had female players in the team."

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Name: Mario BalotelliPosition: ForwardTeam: ItalyImportant because: First black player to appear for Italy in a major international tournament. He was the unexpected star of the last European Cup, leading his team to the finals against Spain.

Do Say: ”He’s an explosive but unpredictable talent – on and off the pitch."

Don’t Say: ”He’s a bit of a wallflower that guy, isn’t he?"

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Name: Philipp LahmPosition: DefenceTeam: GermanyImportant because: Defender of the German team's faith and the youngest ever team captain despite his height (or lack thereof).

Do Say: ” You won't catch him scoring a header."

Don’t Say: ”Don't call him lame, which is the actual meaning of his surname in English."

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Name: Ashkan DejagahPosition: ForwardTeam: IranImportant because: Played in all of the international youth age groups for Germany, but decided to play for Iran as homage to his parents. Donated his DNA profile for scientific research on sports-related injuries and training.

Do Say: “He's got the moves like Dejagah, He's got the moves like Dejagah!"

Don’t Say: ”Is he related to Mick?"

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Name: Didier DrogbaPosition: ForwardTeam: Ivory CoastImportant because: After earning success with Chelsea, he set up the Didier Drogba foundation in 2007 to help raise funds for the Red Cross in his native Abidjan, and improve the standard of life in his country.

Do Say: “Didier Drogba: Chelsea Legend."

Don’t Say: ” Didier Drogba: Shanghai Shenhua Legend."

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Name: Marouane FellainiPosition: MidfieldTeam: BelgiumImportant because: Manchester United and Belgium midfielder, most famous for his towering frame and notable hair do, his team are being touted as dark-horse contenders this World Cup.

Do Say: “I’d have a flutter on Belgium at those odds."

Don’t Say: ”He’s worth £27m?Man United fans think that was great value for money don’t they?"

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Name: Luis SuarezPosition: ForwardTeam: UruguayImportant because: He’s been on fire of late, menacing defences and scoring for fun as Liverpool and Uruguay’s star striker.

Do Say: “Could be a contender for the Golden Boot."

Don’t Say: ”Could be a contender for the Oscars the way he goes to ground."

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Name: Shinji KagawaPosition: MidfieldTeam: JapanImportant because: Named Asian Football Confederation International Player of the Year in 2012, this attacking midfielders is Japan’s best hope of progressing to the knock-out stages.

Do Say: “He’s an intelligent player with a knack for finding the right pass."

Don’t Say: ”Can footballers be described as intelligent?"

Name: Clint DempseyPosition: MidfieldTeam: USAImportant because: Versatile player who can score goals (he’s still Fulham’s top goal scorer), he’ll help give the USA an edge with his toughness and resilience.

Do Say: “He loves a good diving header, he does."

Don’t Say: ”He’s a bit of softie really."

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Name: Andrés IniestaPosition: MidfieldTeam: SpainImportant because: Considered to be one of the best players of his generation, he’s helped power Spain to a World Cup victory (scoring the winning goal) and 2 x European Cups in the last 6 years.

Do Say: “Balance, control, vision and creativity, he’s got it all."

Don’t Say: ”What a show-off."

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Name: Wesley SneijderPosition: MidfieldTeam: The NetherlandsImportant because: He’s won a string of club trophies, but came up second best in the last World Cup. Frequently named man of the match via public vote, he’ll be keen to help them emerge victorious this time, despite general skepticism about their chances.

Do Say: “I reckon he’ll curl this free kick into the back of the net."

Don’t Say: ”What’s an ambidextrous dead-ball specialist when it’s at home? Can you get an NVQ in that?"

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