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La Liga stars lead Spain’s provisional World Cup squad; Soldado a snub

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Manchester United’s Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea looks on during the pre-season friendly football match between Manchester United and Sevilla at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England on August 9, 2013, the game is a testimonial match for Manchester United’s English defender Rio Ferdinand. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images)

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Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have contributed nearly a dozen players to Spain’s provisional squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, se.lected by manager Vicente del Bosque.

Four Atletico Madrid players also made the group of 30, which features a total of 16 players from La Liga.

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez is one of the highest profile snubs, while Isco, Nacho Monreal and Roberto Soldado also missed the cut.

Premier League stars Fernando Torres, Juan Mata, Santi Cazorla, Jesus Navas, César Azpilicueta and Alvaro Negredo are on the list.
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Napoli), David De Gea (Manchester United).

Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla).

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Ander Iturraspe (Athletic Bilbao), David Silva (Manchester City), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Tiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Juan Mata (Manchester United), Jesus Navas (Manchester City).

Forwards: Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), David Villa (Atletico Madrid), Alvaro Negredo (Manchester City), Pedro Rodriguez (Barcelona), Fernando Llorente (Juventus), Fernando Torres (Chelsea).

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