With preliminary squads already or about to be announced before being cut to 23 by the 1st of June, this thread is to keep track of those who have made it or been left at home in one place.

here is the Oranje list:






















N/A

....yet

Dunga will call tomorrow.

I'm gutted that we won't see Pato at the WC.

Here is Del Bosque's preliminary 30 man list:

Porteros: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), José Manuel Reina (Liverpool), Diego López (Villarreal), David De Gea (Atlético), Víctor Valdés (Barcelona)

Defensas: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Raúl Albiol (Real Madrid), Álvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Gerard Piqué (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), César Azpilicueta (Osasuna)

Centrocampistas: Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Xavi Hernández (Barcelona), Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona), David Silva (Valencia), Juan Mata (Valencia), Marcos Senna (Villarreal), Jesús Navas (Sevilla), Cesc Fábregas (Arsenal), Santi Cazorla (Villarreal), Javi Martínez (Athletic)

Delanteros: David Villa (Valencia), Álvaro Negredo (Sevilla), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), Dani Güiza (Fenerbahce), Fernando Llorente (Athletic), Pedro Rodríguez (Barcelona)

Only real surprises for me are the inclusion of Cazorla who has been either injured or mediocre this year and Azpilicueta ahead of a second natural left back like Fernando Navarro or Ignacio Monreal.

Jaime wrote:Here is Del Bosque's preliminary 30 man list:

Porteros: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), José Manuel Reina (Liverpool), Diego López (Villarreal), David De Gea (Atlético), Víctor Valdés (Barcelona)

Defensas: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Raúl Albiol (Real Madrid), Álvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Gerard Piqué (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), César Azpilicueta (Osasuna)

Centrocampistas: Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Xavi Hernández (Barcelona), Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona), David Silva (Valencia), Juan Mata (Valencia), Marcos Senna (Villarreal), Jesús Navas (Sevilla), Cesc Fábregas (Arsenal), Santi Cazorla (Villarreal), Javi Martínez (Athletic)

Delanteros: David Villa (Valencia), Álvaro Negredo (Sevilla), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), Dani Güiza (Fenerbahce), Fernando Llorente (Athletic), Pedro Rodríguez (Barcelona)

Only real surprises for me are the inclusion of Cazorla who has been either injured or mediocre this year and Azpilicueta ahead of a natural left back like Fernando Navarro or Ignacio Monreal.

Looks nice. Who will get dropped? Probably Llorente and Martinez which will be a shame.

Would probably drop those bolded myself, but I think Guiza + Mata will go.

My guess is the following will not go:

De Gea, Valdes, Azpilicueta, Cazorla, Martinez, Pedro, Negredo or Llorente.

If it were me I would drop:

Diego Lopez, Valdes, Azpilicueta, Senna, Busquets, Cazorla, Guiza

Interesting to see a lot people on the Marca message boards calling for Reyes. I have to say also, it's a pity that Arteta is never considered.

I would have selected Reyes over Cazorla, even if he didn't make the final cut. Cazorla has had a truncated season and doesn't have many minutes to his name. I like him, but he's hardly vital for Spain either.

I think Del Bosque's list is more or less spot on. Arteta would be nice but where's the space for another creative central midfielder. Don't agree with Reyes, he needs to show me more than one good season of form before I'm convinced he's back on course with his career.

I would take Reyes even if it is just as an x-factor who can bring something unexpected. Think Javi Martinez should go over Senna even if Senna has the experience needed.

Calidad wrote:I'm gutted that we won't see Pato at the WC.

Out of topic, but there are reports that Pato have three things in common with Wayne Bridge. The first one is that both are professional footballers. They are not going to the WC. Anyone guess the third?

Formerly known as sheva7 wrote:

Calidad wrote:I'm gutted that we won't see Pato at the WC.

Out of topic, but there are reports that Pato have three things in common with Wayne Bridge. The first one is that both are professional footballers. They are not going to the WC. Anyone guess the third?

They're always injured?

Did Lucio sleep with Pato's gf or something like that?

No, but that Milan defender called Marcus Diniz is sleeping with her and they haven't divorce yet.

Is it a reliable source?

http://www.stadiosport.it/esclusiva-sthepany-brito-alexandre-e-il-mio-passato-adesso-ce-marcus/

Jaime wrote:Here is Del Bosque's preliminary 30 man list:

Porteros: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), José Manuel Reina (Liverpool), Diego López (Villarreal), David De Gea (Atlético), Víctor Valdés (Barcelona)

Defensas: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Raúl Albiol (Real Madrid), Álvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Gerard Piqué (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), César Azpilicueta (Osasuna)

Centrocampistas: Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Xavi Hernández (Barcelona), Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona), David Silva (Valencia), Juan Mata (Valencia), Marcos Senna (Villarreal), Jesús Navas (Sevilla), Cesc Fábregas (Arsenal), Santi Cazorla (Villarreal), Javi Martínez (Athletic)

Delanteros: David Villa (Valencia), Álvaro Negredo (Sevilla), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), Dani Güiza (Fenerbahce), Fernando Llorente (Athletic), Pedro Rodríguez (Barcelona)

Only real surprises for me are the inclusion of Cazorla who has been either injured or mediocre this year and Azpilicueta ahead of a second natural left back like Fernando Navarro or Ignacio Monreal.

What a team, the players that shouldn't go or

Gea, Lopez, Javi,Santi,Guiza,Marchena and Alonso.

I just heard from my very good source again that the reason VV, might not be called up and hasn't been called up before, is because he and reina doesn't get along at all, and since reina has already established himself in the team, DB doesn't want to upset the team harmony by calling VV.

but his form has been such over the past two seasons, that its hard to ignore him.

Ghana

1	Stephen Adams	Goalkeeper	Aduana Stars
2	Daniel Agyei	Goalkeeper	Liberty Professionals
3	Stephen Ahorlu	Goalkeeper	Hearts of Lions
4	Richard Kingson	Goalkeeper	Wigan Athletic/ENG
5	Eric Addo	Defender	Roda JC/NED
6	Lee Addy	Defender	Bechem Chelsea
7	Rahim Ayew	Defender	Zamalek/EGY
8	Samuel Inkoom	Defender	Basel/SUI
9	John Mensah	Defender	Sunderland/ENG
10	Jonathan Mensah	Defender	Granada/ESP
11	John Paintsil	Defender	Fulham/ENG
12	Hans Sarpei	Defender	Bayer Leverkusen/GER
13	Isaac Vorsah	Defender	Hoffenheim/GER
14	Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu	Midfielder	Udinese/ITA
15	Anthony Annan	Midfielder	Rosenborg/NOR
16	Stephen Appiah	Midfielder	Bologna/ITA
17	Kwadwo Asamoah	Midfielder	Udinese/ITA
18	Andre Ayew	Midfielder	Marseille/FRA
19	Derek Boateng	Midfielder	Getafe/ESP
20	Kevin-Prince Boateng	Midfielder	Portsmouth/ENG
21	Haminu Dramani	Midfielder	Lokomotiv Moscow/RUS
22	Michael Essien	Midfielder	Chelsea/ENG
23	Laryea Kingston	Midfielder	Hearts/SCO
24	Bernard Kumordzie	Midfielder	Panionios/GRE
25	Sulley Muntari	Midfielder	Inter Milan/ITA
26	Quincy Owusu Abeyie	Midfielder	Al Sadd/QAT
27	Dominic Adiyiah	Striker	AC Milan/ITA
28	Matthew Amoah	Striker	NAC Breda/NED
29	Asamoah Gyan	Striker	Rennes/FRA
30	Prince Tagoe	Striker	Hoffenheim/GER

how come no sarpong (ajax) messiah? i read he wanted to rep ghana (like quincy) since holland was unrealistic.

I am upset I really am!

Before I said Portugal getting to the last four is like winning it.

After CQ picked a squad like this I am hoping for last 16!


Portugal’s World Cup squad*:

Goalkeepers: Eduardo (Braga), Beto (FC Porto) Daniel Fernandes (Iraklis)

Defenders: Paulo Ferreira (Chelsea), Miguel (Valencia), Fabio Coentrao (Benfica), Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea), Bruno Alves (FC Porto), Ricardo Costa (Lille), Rolando (FC Porto), Pepe (Real Madrid), Duda (Malaga) Ze Castro (Deportivo)

Midfielders: Tiago (Atletico Madrid), Deco (Chelsea), Raul Meireles (FC Porto), Miguel Veloso (Sporting), Pedro Mendes (Sporting), Danny (Zenit St Peterburg)

Wingers/Forwards: Simao Sabrosa (Atletico Madrid), Nani (Manchester United), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Liedson (Sporting), Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen)

Portugal have such a shit midfield/defence and keeper but Nani and Ronaldo is to much quality to dismiss your chances. CQ has to have some balls and play positive football though.

L r dd wrote:Portugal have such a shit midfield/defence and keeper but Nani and Ronaldo is to much quality to dismiss your chances. CQ has to have some balls and play positive football though.

Eddy is good better than any English keeper.

Our Defence is a big worry but as Midfield we have better technicians than England.

Danny Alves in terms of creativity/vision/skill>>>>>>>>any English midfielder.


Nani?


Its going to be intresting how CQ uses CR but I still see a struggle for Seleccao das Quinas but I am confident of coming out of our group but as for after that not expecting much.

Without Quaresma, they have no chance

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:Without Quaresma, they have no chance

I am surprised CQ never picked Quaresma because he has made some strange choices i.e picking players out of form and Quaresma would fit in nicely in that category.

Algeria squad:
Goalkeepers:
Lounes Gaouaoui (ASO Chlef), Faouzi Chaouchi (Entente Setif), Mohamed Lamine Zemmamouche (MC Alger), M'bohi Rais Ouheb (Slavia Sofia, Bulgaria)


Defenders:
Abdelkader Laifaoui (Entente Setif), Madjid Bougherra (Rangers, Scotland), Carl Medjani (Ajaccio, France), Rafik Halliche (Nacional Madeira, Portugal), Anther Yahia (Bochum, Germany), Habib Belaid (Boulogne-sur-Mer, France), Nadir Belhadj (Portsmouth, England), Djamel Mesbah (Lecce, Italy)


Midfielders:
Hassan Yebda (Portsmouth, England), Medhi Lacen (Racing Santander, Spain), Yazid Mansouri (Lorient, France), Adlene Guedioura (on loan at Wolverhampton, England from Charleroi, Belgium), Riad Boudebouz (Sochaux, France), Djamel Abdoun (Nantes, France), Fouad Kadir (Valenciennes, France), Mourad Meghni (Lazio, Italy), Karim Ziani (Wolfsburg, Germany), Karim Matmour (Borussia Moenchengladbach, Germany)


Strikers:
Abdelkader Ghezzal (Siena, Italy), Rafik Djebbour (AEK Athens, Greece), Rafik Saifi (Istres, France)

EM La Liga wrote:

BoBo Vieri 32 wrote:Without Quaresma, they have no chance

I am surprised CQ never picked Quaresma because he has made some strange choices i.e picking players out of form and Quaresma would fit in nicely in that category.

It's also surprising that RQ did not leave Inter (and he had the chance), especially in a world cup year. He seems content to just sit on the bench.

The official call up will be made tomorrow(Tuesday). Adriano? Ronaldinho? Neymar and Ganso? Who will be the left full backs? So unpredictable...

Hart, Green, James, Robinson. DEFENDERS: G Johnson, Jagielka, Ferdinand, Terry, Upson, Carragher, King, A Cole, Baines. MIDFIELDERS: Gerrard, Lampard, Carrick, Huddlestone, Milner, Walcott, Lennon, Wright-Phillips, Hargreaves, A Johnson, Downing. FORWARDS: Heskey, Rooney, Defoe, Crouch, C Cole, Zamora.

Messiah wrote:

	Mexico
2	Guillermo Ochoa	Goalkeeper	America
3	Oscar Perez	Goalkeeper	Jaguares
4	Paul Aguilar	Defender	Pachuca
5	Juan Carlos Valenzuela	Defender	America
6	Francisco Javier Rodriguez	Defender	PSV Eindhoven
7	Efrain Juarez	Defender	Pumas
8	Jonny Magallon	Defender	Guadalajara
9	Rafael Marquez	Defender	Barcelona
10	Hector Moreno	Defender	AZ Alkmaar
11	Ricardo Osorio	Defender	Stuttgart
12	Carlos Salcido	Defender	PSV Eindhoven
13	Jorge Torres Nilo	Defender	Atlas
14	Adrian Aldrete	Midfielder	Morelia
15	Pablo Barrera	Midfielder	Pumas
16	Israel Castro	Midfielder	Pumas
17	Jonathan Dos Santos	Midfielder	Barcelona
18	Andres Guardado	Midfielder	Deportivo La Coruña
19	Gerardo Torrado	Midfielder	Cruz Azul
20	Adolfo Bautista	Striker	Guadalajara
21	Cuauhtemoc Blanco	Striker	Veracruz
22	Giovamni Dos Santos	Striker	Galatasaray
23	Guillermo Franco	Striker	West Ham
24	Javier Hernandez	Striker	Guadalajara
25	Alberto Medina	Striker	Guadalajara
26	Carlos Vela	Striker	Arsenal

FAIL.

Nigeria squad:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Hapoel Tel Aviv, Israel), Dele Aiyenugba (Bnei Yehuda, Israel), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Petah Tikva, Israel), Bassey Akpan (Bayelsa United, Nigeria)

Defenders: Taye Taiwo (Marseille, France), Elderson Echiejile (Rennes, France), Chidi Odiah (CSKA Moscow, Russia), Onyekachi Apam (OG Nice, France), Joseph Yobo (Everton, England), Daniel Shittu (Bolton Wanderers, England), Ayodele Adeleye (Sparta Rotterdam, Netherlands), Rabiu Afolabi (SV Salzburg, Austria), Terna Suswan (Lobi Stars, Nigeria)

Midfielders: Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany), John Utaka (Portsmouth, England), Brown Ideye (FC Sochaux, France), Peter Utaka (Odense Boldklub, Denmark), , Kalu Uche (Almeria, Spain), Dickson Etuhu (Fulham, England), John Mikel Obi (Chelsea, England), Sani Kaita (Alaniya, Russia), Haruna Lukman (AS Monaco, France), Yusuf Ayila (Dynamo Kiev, Ukraine), Osaze Odemwingie (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia)

Strikers: Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Everton, England), Victor Anichebe (Everton, England), Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth, England), Obafemi Martins (Wolfsburg, Germany), Ikechukwu Uche (Real Zaragoza, Spain), Victor Obinna Nsofor (Malaga, Spain)

the numbers are the caps and goals

Tor
Hans-Jörg Butt 28.05.1974 Bayern München 3 -
Manuel Neuer 27.03.1986 FC Schalke 04 2 -
Tim Wiese 17.12.1981 Werder Bremen 2 -

Abwehr
Dennis Aogo 14.01.1987 Hamburger SV - -
Holger Badstuber 13.03.1989 FC Bayern München - -
Andreas Beck 13.03.1987 TSG Hoffenheim 6 -
Jerome Boateng 03.09.1988 Hamburger SV 3 -
Arne Friedrich 29.05.1979 Hertha BSC Berlin 69 -
Marcell Jansen 04.11.1985 Hamburger SV 30 2
Philipp Lahm 11.11.1983 FC Bayern München 64 3
Per Mertesacker 29.09.1984 Werder Bremen 60 1
Serdar Tasci 24.04.1987 VfB Stuttgart 10 -
Heiko Westermann 14.08.1983 FC Schalke 04 17 2

Mittelfeld
Michael Ballack 26.09.1976 FC Chelsea London 98 42
Sami Khedira 04.04.1987 VfB Stuttgart 2 -
Toni Kroos 04.01.1990 Bayer Leverkusen 1 -
Marko Marin 13.03.1989 Werder Bremen 7 1
Mesut Özil 15.10.1988 Werder Bremen 8 1
Bastian Schweinsteiger 01.08.1984 FC Bayern München 73 19
Christian Träsch 01.09.1987 VfB Stuttgart 1 -
Piotr Trochowski 22.03.1984 Hamburger SV 28 2

Angriff
Cacau 27.03.1981 VfB Stuttgart 5 -
Mario Gomez 10.07.1985 FC Bayern München 32 11
Stefan Kießling 25.01.1984 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3 -
Miroslav Klose 09.06.1978 FC Bayern München 94 48
Thomas Müller 13.09.1989 FC Bayern München 1 -
Lukas Podolski 04.06.1985 1. FC Köln 70 37

the players in red are the players i would eliminate

löw already said he will pick all 6 strikers into the squad for south africa

good thing is many defenders can play 2 positions in the defence, i think that will be the reason he will pick 3 defenders to kick out