One of the most popular commercials during the FIFA World Cup period is Nike’s Write The Future, which starred (supposedly) some of the world’s top football players. Publicity wise it’s a huge success; but the CF would also be remembered for the epic failure of the featured stars, as if there’s a curse cast upon them…

Didier Drogba (Côte d’Ivoire), Frank Ribery (France) and Fabio Cannavaro (Italy) stumbled at group stage; while Wayne Rooney (England) and his ex Manchester United mate Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) were stopped at last 16.

Cesc Fabregas still has a chance to play in the semis, but like in the commercial he’s playing just a cameo part for the Spanish team. And Ronaldinho amazingly wasn’t even picked for the Brazilian squad.

To complete the wheel of misfortune, tennis ace Roger Federer who made a small appearance also crashed out of the Wimbledon Open in the quarter final. The only one lucky enough to escape the curse is Homer Simpson. D’oh!