Slide: World Cup stars who failed to shine

Editor’s Note:

Rooney, Ronaldo, and Messi, and then Torres?

They were supposed to light up the World Cup after scoring a total of 170 goals for their clubs this season, but left South Africa with only two goals in 25 matches.

All considered the world's best players, but they were the World Cup's biggest disappointments.

Special Coverage:  2010 South Africa World Cup