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    World Cup Won't Be Affected If Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi Aren't There - Sepp Blatter
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    FIFA's president believes that there will be new stars to replace Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi if the worst should happen to their respective international sides. "A World Cup without Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo would not be a problem for FIFA" Blatter is quoted as saying by El Mundo Deportivo. Full Article at Goal.com
    A World Cup without Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo would not be a problem for FIFA
    SOURCE: Goal.com 2 months ago
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World Cup Won't Be Affected If Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi Aren't There - Sepp Blatter
  1. If they aren't there, it will have new stars. There are always new stars at World Cups.
    SOURCE: Goal.com 2 months ago

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