Santi Cazorla Unluckiest Players In The World Cup

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Santi Cazorla, the two footed magician was part of Spain’

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golden generation that lifted 3 titles between 2008 and 2012.

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Everyone knew how good he was and how crucial he could

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be if Spain were to win the World Cup in 2010.

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If they hadn’t won, many fans would have attributed it to his

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absence from the squad due to a hernia. Spain ended up lifting

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the trophy and not being part of that is still at the back of my mind,

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he recalled. He tried everything to make sure he was fit for the World Cup,

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