Top 8 WAGS Set To Light Up This FIFA World Cup

Friday, June 13, 2014, 11:28 [IST]

With the World Cup due to kick off tomorrow, there are a lot of expectations- not just from the performance-on-the-turf angle, but also from the fashion and glamor angle. Who according to you will make the list of top 8 WAGS this world cup? Well, from the scores of beauties all set to accompany their heartthrobs, this article looks at the top 8 WAGS this world cup.

Even if there is a player you don't admire all too much for whatever reason, you'd certainly refrain from disliking his WAG- Wife and Girlfriend- thats what they call them. Although they are seen to be major sources of distraction during crucial footballing events, you just wouldn't allow yourself to take your eyes off them, however distracting. Often seen as being called the "Circus" which serves to distract players from their line of attention, it seems like this world cup is going to see an enhancement in the glamor quotient, with WAGS all set to light up the much-awaited event set to take off on the 12th of June.

Sara Carbonero. Iker Casillas's girlfirend

A fabulous Sports Presenter, Sara Cornbonero shot to fame when Iker Casillas kissed her on live TV after Spain won the 2010 World Cup. She was voted the sexiest Sports Presenter in 2009 and will particularly be in the limelight after she recently gave birth to their son, Martin Casillas in January.

Antonella Rocuzzo. Lionel Messi's girlfriend

Being the better half of the most photographed footballers in the world gives you mixed feelings. The composure though is something we can learn from Antonella Rocuzzo, a woman who has been dating Messi from a good six years. Not originating from the glam world, Antonella loves her privacy and avoids coming under the limelight.

Gabrielle Lenzi. Neymar's girlfriend

The stunning supermodel from Sao Paolo is perhaps the latest beauty to join the fray. After the Brazilian heartthrob parted ways with TV star Bruno Marquezine beginning of 2014, Gabrielle has ben his better half. It remains to be seen if the Sao-Paolo beauty is able give Neymar the edge to surpass popular expectation.

Irina Shayk. Christiano Ronaldo's girlfriend

The swimsuit model from Russia has been going out with the celebrated Portuguese striker for almost four years now. Known to be amongst the most famous WAGS, Shayk is all set to make her debut in the Hollywood movie Hercules which is due to be released in late 2014. While Ronaldo is all set to steal the limelight this world cup, Shayk is all set to light up the Portuguese glamor brigade.

Melissa Satta. Kevin-Prince Boeteng's girlfriend.

Called Settang together, the Ghana heartthrob and the steamy Italian-American model share something incredible- Melissa Satta was a previous footballer herself, having played for Sardinia during her days. Famous for her choice in clothing (street look), she is somebody to be looked out for.

Shakira. Gerrard Pique's girlfriend

Well, perhaps the most awaited pair, isn't it? The two fell for each other thanks to the World Cup of 2010 when they first met during the making of the song WAKA. The 37 year old sassy beauty recently gave birth to their son Milan. They share quite a story after love first blossomed between them, considering that they share the same birthday and the age difference between them is a massive 10 years.

Mandy Capristo. Mesut Ozil's girlfriend

This fabulous songwriter, singer, model and dancer have been dating for almost a year now. If England has Victoria and David Becham to showcase their glamor quotient, Mandy Capristo and Mesut Ozil are Germany's befitting reply. This stupefying German also has some famous English numbers.

Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau. Wesley Sneijder's girlfriend

This Spanish-Dutch hottie, apart from being a celebrated Dutch actress, also spends a great deal on charity. Literally portrayed as beauty goddess in The Netherlands, Yolanthe starred in the TV series Voetbalvrouwen, a Dutch equivalent of the popular English series, Footballers' Wives. Carrying the coveted style meets substance tag, she is indubitably somebody who is going to dazzle this World Cup.