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So far this World Cup is too short on star quality for anyone to want Spain to be ejected just so it offers something to giggle about in the pub.

迄今为止，世界杯星味太淡，因而无人希望西班牙出局，酒吧说笑的谈资仍在。

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Michael Essien, a Ghanaian star, has not played for Chelsea, his London club, since being crocked in training for the Africa Cup of Nations in January.

加纳球星迈克尔·埃辛，自从1月份在代表国家队参加非洲杯的训练中受伤后，就未曾为其效力的伦敦俱乐部切尔西踢过比赛。

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Partial credit goes to crossover star and Sprint Cup rookie of the year candidate Danica Patrick.

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His former Real Madrid teammate and Brazil World Cup star Ronaldo was also honored ahead of kick off.

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