The London 2012 Olympic stars

It will be next Wednesday when starting the game in the 2012 London Olympics, where 16 teams will look for the medals and the final contest on August 11. Maybe football is not one of the favorite sports of the ultimate sporting event as this is a sport that makes war on its own, but it is still this Olympics a good opportunity to see exciting games where you do not miss Spain, who will try to add a new hit streak we're very spoiled. There will also the stars which, at first, start with an advantage when it comes to hog the spotlight: then see who these figures give luster to these Olympics in 2012.

Neymar (Brazil)

The leading candidate to star in these Olympics, after the grass is who delivered judgment. The talented Brazilian will have another opportunity to dazzle the world after his failed involvement in the Copa America last year and its discreet role in the World Cup final against Barcelona club. Its quality is undeniable and his leap to European football next in principle, but first try to help Brazil achieve its first gold medal in the Olympics. Not alone in its efforts: Brazil is probably the strongest team of this caliber players appointment with Hulk, Pato, Marcelo Madrid, Lucas Moura (close to being new Red Devil), Rafael, Thiago Silva, new central PSG , Damiao, Goose, Danilo ... the new generation canarinha amply prepared to give that talk a few years.

Juan Mata (Spain)

His season is to frame: in his first year in the Premier League and Chelsea managed to lift the FA Cup and Champions League, and was also elected the best player of the season blue fans club. True that his role was more crucial to Villas-Boas with Di Matteo, more willing to play the Portuguese guitar playing, but no longer with Italian footballer who added that quality carats to a template based more on the muscle and verticality. After winning the European Championship with Spain, although its role was secondary, though: only played a few minutes, but in the end and managed to score a goal.

He would not miss the opportunity to attend these Olympics, and is, in his words, outweighs the illusion that the fatigue. In this young and promising group your role will be essential and will be assisted by two other champions of Europe as Javi Martinez and Jordi Alba, as well as Ander Herrera, Isco, Adrian, De Gea, Muniain ... virtually the same as last year won Under 21 European Championship , the future of absolute luxury and a team that starts as one of the favorites to hang a medal.

Ryan Giggs (United Kingdom)

He had to wait nearly 39 years, but finally the Welsh enjoy a great event selections, which is that unlike in the football tournament at the Olympic Games Islands are represented by the United Kingdom: England, Wales , Northern Ireland and Scotland, although the latter have refused to participate. The Welsh end power, which is not as electric or as extreme, but Ferguson has recycled a more central position in which it takes more technique and vision, lead as captain (Beckham finally was not invited) to a selection that also features fellow Welshman Craig Bellamy or right side of the City, Micah Richards. Not the United Kingdom the favorite for the medals, but it sure Giggs will enjoy the tournament as if it had half of his 38 years.

Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani (Uruguay)

Much of the front which has many successes to Celeste in recent years, with a fourth place in the World Cup in South Africa and winning the last Copa America, Uruguay will try to help to reach a new international success. It remains Forlan . 25 years both Tabarez told them to fill two seats of the three permitted over 23 years, with the remainder for another classic charrúas as Arevalo Rios. Luis Suarez and Cavani try to depart in the coming weeks of the myriad of rumors about his transfer has emerged in recent days, and attackers of Liverpool and Napoli have high-born suitors in half of Europe. They will be joined Abel Hernandez, Palermo forward 21 years with excellent projection.

Giovani Dos Santos (Mexico)

The team football has become for Giovani in an escape to the limited opportunities are enjoyed at Tottenham. Once again, the summer becomes a source of rumors about his future, and this time seems the most interested Malaga for their services. But again there is nothing concrete and it would not surprise me to stay another year in the stands or on the bench at White Hart Lane, missed again , where he remains a one year contract. Following the resignation of his brother Jonathan, who chose to pre-season with Barcelona, ​​is the undisputed leader of the Tricolor.

Attention to:

When the star list notes the absence of powers such as Argentina, gold in the last two editions, Germany, Italy or Holland, but those named are not the only players to follow in this tournament. We have already appointed future stars as Lucas Moura, Goose, Isco or Abel Hernandez, but we must not overlook some interesting players like Swiss Xhaka, formerly of Basel and a new player of Borussia Monchengladbach, a versatile attacker who started as a winger to center after position, and that will lead to lower theirs to the Shaqiri. Not distance nor the view of the Moroccan Barred, one of the revelations of the last Spanish league in the ranks of Getafe, attacking midfielder of good individual technique that has been a joy for the Coliseum. Barred team will be, along with Japan and Honduras, the rivals of Spain in Group D. It only remains to roll the ball.