WAG alert - Meet the stunning partners of footballers

Shakira: Partner of Spain's Gerard Piqué - Does she need an introduction? We don't think so. Whenever, Wherever there's mention of football, her name comes up. Apparently, the singer met beau Piqué on the sets of her music video Waka Waka in the last World Cup season. We're counting on her to show some mean moves on the sidelines as Piqué takes to the field. And yes, please bring baby Milan too. (Reuters Photo)

Antonella Roccuzzo: Fiancée of Argentina's Lionel Messi - She is Messi's first love - after soccer, of course! Antonella, who happens to be Messi's best friend's cousin, met the footballer when they were five. But they fell in love in 2008 and their first child, Thiago, was born in 2012. Although they got engaged three years ago, the couple is yet to tie the knot. Maybe after this World Cup? Fingers crossed. (AFP Photo)

Irina Shayk: Ladylove of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo - This lingerie model was named the Sexiest Woman in the World by a Hungarian mag. But the 28-year-old Russian is more than what meets the eye. At present, she's raising money for a maternity hospital in her hometown. We're guessing her heart of gold attracted one of the world's hottest bachelors to her. Who's complaining? (Reuters Photo)

Pilar Rubio: Ladylove of Spain's Sergio Ramos - A Spanish reporter and TV presenter, Pilar started dating the footballer in September 2012. Earlier this April, she delivered their first son. Ever the gentleman, Ramos has been accompanying his ladylove on her shopping sprees over the years, even carrying her bags. (Getty Image)

Gabriella Lenzi: Girlfriend of Brazil's Neymar - The 20-year-old supermodel is known as much for her svelte figure as her lush mane. But it's her love for sports which caught the soccer star's attention. Although Lenzi is yet to be spotted in public with Neymar, reports suggest that she recently went to Barcelona to spend 'quality time' with her beau. Will they come out in the open this June? Let's wait and watch. (Getty Image)

Alex Gerrard: Better half of England's Steven Gerrard - Here's a WAG who has been unofficially banned from attending the World Cup! Yes, the gorgeous English model and fashion columnist wife of Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has been barred from turning up at the games because he thinks WAGs are little more than distractions! Let's hope Alex finds some way to make it to the World Cup. (AFP Photo)

Sara Carbonero: Lucky charm of Spain's Iker Casillas - A Spanish TV presenter and sports journo, she was named the Sexiest Reporter in the World in 2009. But she received a lot of flak last World Cup for reportedly 'distracting' Iker during a match with Switzerland, which led to the latter's victory. But Casillas made their equation known to the world by kissing her during a post-win interview in 2010. We crave more for that mush. (Getty Image)

Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau: Wife of the Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder - An actress, a TV host, the co-founder of an organisation which fights child sexual abuse in developing countries, Yolanthe is a WAG who defines beauty-with-brains. Madly in love with his gorgeous wife, Wesley got her face tattooed on his stomach a few years ago. With looks like that, we think we know why! (AFP Photo)

Sarah Brandner: Dating Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger - The German model started dating the Bayern Munich midfielder after they bumped into each other while holidaying in Ibiza. Sarah, who's been modelling since the age of 14, scorched the swimsuit issue of a magazine wearing nothing but body paint. (AFP Photo)

Mandy Capristo: Girlfriend of Germany's Mesut Ozil - This part-Italian, part-German girl is not just a glamorous addition to the list of WAGs, but also a powerhouse of talent. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter also happens to be a dancer and model. She started dating Ozil last year. Due to her popstar background, the couple is hailed as the 'German Posh and Becks'. (Getty Image)

Lorelei Taron: Lucky charm of Columbia's Radamel Falcao - This WAG definitely trusts her husband. Even scandalous news reports about his affair with Columbian lingerie model Natalia Velez couldn't raise a storm in their relationship. They became proud parents to a baby girl in August. (Getty Image)

Lisa Muller: Wife of Germany's Thomas Muller - A model, Lisa started dating Muller when they were very young - he proposed to his ladylove when they were just 18. A year later, they tied the knot. Lisa, however, isn't a soccer fan. Despite that, Thomas calls her the 'woman of my dreams'. Lisa's lucky charm is a half-heart pendant; the other half hangs on Muller's neck. Sweet, isn't it? (Getty Image)

Fanny Neguesha: Fiancée of Italy's Mario Balotelli - Their relationship was all but over when Mario allegedly made "lewd remarks" about Fanny. But the couple kissed and made up when the 23-year-old footballer went down on his knees with a huge £100,000 solitaire. She went on to flaunt her rock online with the caption, 'It's official!'. Want to see some more action? Watch the games! (AFP Photo)

Coleen Rooney: Wife of England's Wayne Rooney - Coleen is one of international media's absolute sweethearts in the WAGs club. The TV presenter and columnist started dating Rooney when they were just 16. Married for six years now with two kids, the couple is fondly known as Wayleen. Coleen's also a darling among other WAGs. If not her smile, we'll have our eyes out for her signature skirts and dresses. (AFP Photo)

Christine Bleakley: 'Best friend' of England's Frank Lampard - According to the Chelsea footballer, the dark-haired TV presenter and amateur stand-up comedian is his 'best friend', who helps him take care of his two daughters from an earlier relationship. While it isn't the usual 'good friend' cliché, can we expect to hear wedding bells soon? We hope… (AFP Photo)