FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Five stars missing from extended version | Football news

FIFA’s inaugural expanded club in the United States is a billion dollar prize money on the line at the World Cup, but some star names of the game will be remembered.AFP Sport highlights five players who will not give light to stadiums in the United States once at the end of this week:Mohammad Salah (Liverpool)

File photo of Mohammad Salah of Liverpool. (Getty image)
The Liverpool ended as the English champion, but like the Napoli of Barcelona in Spain and Napoli, the Club will not be in the World Cup due to the conflicted qualification process.This means that Egypt’s Winger Salah, who broke the Premier League record for target partnership with 29 strikes and 18 assist, exited.After a tired season in which he faded in later months, Salah may not be very upset about being away from summer. Winger posted a picture of sunshine on the beach on Instagram.However, it would be shame that African football icon Salah, Captain Virgil Van Digk and others missed the possible rematch against their Champions League.Liverpool transfer target floorian interests will also remain absent, as their side buyer was not made eligible.Lamin Yamal (Barcelona)

Lamine Yamal of Barcelona thrilled Europe in the recent season. (Getty image)
This season, no player in world football has given more enthusiasm than 17 -year -old star Lamin Yamal of Barcelona.Spain Winger has been a sensational form for his club this season and Bellon D’Or is one of the winning candidates.Yamal’s thrilling Dribebling and Penchent made him one of the biggest draws in world football at this time.They are often compared to the great Lionel Messi, former Barcelona, but due to the absence of the Spanish champion, the Argentina may have missed his only chance to face the star, who will be there with Inter Miami.Barcelona’s Rafinha, Midfield Mestro Pedari and veteran striker Robert Levandowski are others who will be remembered. Messi will also not go against his long -time rival Ronaldo in the US.The 40 -year -old Portuguese striker was told in search of a way to play in the tournament.FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggested that Ronaldo could visit a team from Al Nasar from Saudi Arabia, which reached the event, saying that “discussion” was being held on.Five -time Ballon D’Or winner Ronaldo, who The nation league with Portugal over the last weekend, indicated after the game, although he was ready to live in Al Nasar.East of Manchester United and Real Madrid Star revealed last Saturday in the Ev of Nations League finals, “Some teams reached me.”“Some made understanding and others did not do, but you can’t try and do everything. You can’t catch every ball.”Bukeyo Saka (Arsenal)

Arsenal’s bouquet in action during the Premier League. (Getty image)
The semi -finalist Arsenal of the Champions League is another team that would have a chance to win some silver utensils, after remembering and finishing the season trophyles.England International Saka’s only club trophy, except for FA Community Shield, had an FA Cup win with Arsenal in 2020.Mikel Artetta’s side showed in this season that they have improved at the point where they are in controversy for major honors, including excluding real Madrid in the Champions League, but simply came down.For a player of his quality, who has spent six sessions to play regularly at the top level, Saka can do with expanding his medal collection.The Arsenal will also be disappointed to miss the prize money, as they try to overhaul Liverpool and Manchester City, who dominate the English game in recent sessions.Nemar (santos)

File photo of Neymar in a Santos Kit. (AP)
Brazilian icon Neymar struggled with an injury to Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia and returned to Santos in January 2025, which was expected to fit and firing ahead of the next summer World Cup.33 -year -old further, despite being disappeared with age, is still one of the biggest names in the game and its absence is also a shock in a commercial sense.“Neymar, what can I say about him? He is an excellent player who is in my football cycle, in the top three with Cristiano and Messi,” said Brazil midfielder Kasemiro.With the organizers struggling to sell tickets, Neymar’s presence must have been a boon.