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Group G<\/strong><\/p>\n

Germany: Manuel Neuer<\/p>

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In addition to the talents both Bayern Munich and Germany possess, the imposing goalkeeper, who\u2019s widely regarded as the finest in world football in his position, has provided a solid base to the successes of both his club and country.<\/p>\n

Forming the base of a German spine including defender Mats Hummels, Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil and striker Miroslav Klose, the German\u2019s look good to be Brazil\u2019s closest rivals for the title.<\/p>

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And should they go all the way to the final at least, Neuer will have every chance to emulate his legendary predecessor Oliver Khan, who became the first and only goalkeeper in World Cup history to win the Golden Ball for best player.<\/p>\n

Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo<\/p>\n

Like they did in the do-or-die World Cup qualification tie against Zlatan Ibrahimovich\u2019s Sweden, much of Portugal\u2019s fortunes this summer rest on Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s fitness, who\u2019d been bugged by a niggling leg-muscle injury which has since been reported to have healed.<\/p>\n

The Seleccao captain and current Ballon d\u2019Or holder enjoyed yet another record-breaking season in which he shattered Miguel Pauletta\u2019s record (47 goals) to become his country\u2019s all-time leading scorer, before overhauling Lionel Messi\u2019s all-time record (14 goals) for most goals in a single Champions League season.<\/p>\n

In good spirits following a historic campaign with Real Madrid in which they finally secured La Decima (tenth Champions League), the 29-year-old will look to continue his record-breaking form for his country.<\/p>\n

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Seleccao captain, Cristiano Ronaldo leads the galaxy of stars this summer. Photo: brasil.eluniversal.co.mx.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ghana: Asamoah Gyan<\/p>\n

He must be still wondering what could have been had he put away his penalty in the quarter-final clash against Uruguay at Soccer City four years ago.<\/p>\n

Like he did in the last tournament, the Black Stars captain will lead his country\u2019s charge in a quest to go a step further from their 2010 exit stage.<\/p>\n

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Asamoah Gyan. Photo: www.mirror.co.uk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

United States: Jozy Altidore<\/p>\n

If Jurgen Klinsmann\u2019s men are to have any chance of advancing past their group, Altidore and co. will have to come to the party and produce. His strike in their warm-up match win against Nigeria provided a glimpse of proof that he can produce. -@SabeloBoksburg<\/p>\n

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Jozy Altidore will lead the United States’ attack. Photo: www.soccerbyives.net.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>
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