Five players to watch at FIFA Women's World Cup

The World Cup has been marred by the absence of numerous leading players because of serious knee injuries

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Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas is the current Balon d'Or holder. AFP Photo

By NewVision Reporter

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The top women's footballers on the planet will be in action when the World Cup kicks off on Thursday in Australia and New Zealand.

We pick out five players to watch:

Alexia

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