FIFAs inaugural expanded ClubWorld Cup in the United States has US1 billion of prize money on the line, but will be missing some of the games star names.
Here are five players who will not be lighting up stadiums across the United States once it gets underway this weekend.
1. Mohamed Salah Liverpool
Liverpool finished as English champions, but like Spains Barcelona and Italys Napoli, will not be at the Club World Cup, because of the convoluted qualification process.
That means Egyptian winger Salah, who broke the Premier League record for goal involvements, with 29 strikes and 18 assists, misses out.