Spain, who suffered a shock 2-0 defeat by the United States in the semi-finals, were frustrated by their star-studded line-up's inability to break down the home team.

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Should that match in Italy go ahead if European air travel resumes following the volcanic ash fallout from Iceland, Inter boss Jose Mourinho will have eagerly noted Espanyol's success in nullifying Barcelona's star-studded line-up.

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Its star-studded batting line-up managed a mere 992 runs in four innings compared with England's more than 1, 500 runs.

BBC: Why India risks losing cricket's top spot

This year our hopes are again high, based on the team's impressive form and our star-studded attacking line-up with van Nistelrooy, van Persie and Robben.

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In the hours leading up to the speech, a star-studded line up of musicians performed, including Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Sheryl Crow and Will.i.am.

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