Real Madrid

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LEGO has upped the ante ahead of the finals by releasing a range of official minifigures styled on some of the star players set to appear at the tournament this summer.

Messi scored two goals in Argentina's 5-0 victory against Zambia, showcasing his skill and importance to the team in what could be his last home match.

When I set out there were no role models, no Spanish players, Martinez says. Only Nayim, from Ceuta. England was unknown. It's the Third Division. You've spent your whole life learning you have to look after the ball, then you get there and the first thing they say is: Second ball'.

Mikel Oyarzabal had scored six times in qualifying for the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and he continued where he left off with a ruthless double on Friday.

Marcelo's first Selecao appearance came in a friendly against Wales that was played at White Hart Lane in September 2006. A 25-yard strike from Marcelo just after the hour mark put Brazil on their way that evening.