The Best Athletes Never To Win The World Cup

Published on 07/02/2018
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Luis Suárez

Sure, it’s controversial to include Luis Suárez on this list but seeing as how he’s won 16 trophies in his career, he’s earned the right. “The Biter” just played in his third World Cup – Uruguay were knocked out in the quarter finals by France in Russia 2018.

Luis Suárez

Luis Suárez

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Gyula Grosics

“Black Panther” played for one of the best international teams in history: the 50’s and 60’s Hungarian team of Magical Magyars. Of his 86 appearances, Grosics is credited with inventing the keeper-sweeper. The talented shot-stopper was the best keep at the 1954 World Cup even if Hungary lost to West Germany in the final.

Gyula Grosics

Gyula Grosics

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