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Who's missing? Ask Maradona

Originally Published: May 20, 2010
By Brent Latham | Special to ESPN.com

In a normal World Cup year, a list of the best players not headed to the tournament would be comprised primarily of the injured, along with the top players from one or two high-profile teams that failed to qualify.

But 2010 is a bit different. Most of the world's best players have avoided long-term injury, and all the top teams will be in South Africa -- Egypt and Russia are among the most notable absences, proving the point.

Add to that a number of bold and perhaps ill-advised personnel ...

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