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Typically stylish, the Italian midfielder has been with Quattrociocche since before his ill-fated move to Liverpool in 2009.  He married the Italian film actress shortly after his switch from Roma and she gave birth to their first child, Aurora, in 2011.  Speaking about their relationship, Michela said: 'Alberto is the most important love story in my life. Ours is a connection like one in a film. Ours is a love that gives your cramps in the stomach.' +38 SHARE PICTURE +38 On camera: Alberto Aquilani married film actress Michela Quattrociocche in 2011 Alberto Aquilani and girl friends Michela Quattrociocche and wives and wife

Once voted the world’s sexiest journalist, Carbonero will provide Spain’s captain with a decent distraction, should he have little to do as the champion’s dominate possession in Brazil. At the last World Cup the 29-year-old beauty was accused of disrupting Casillas in Spain’s surprise 1-0 defeat to Switzerland after filming around the goalmouth. It didn’t seem to affect him too much though and the Real Madrid ‘keeper greeted his wife with a kiss in their post-match interview after their win in the final. +38 +38 Family matters: Iker Casillas and journalist girlfriend Sara Carbonero celebrate the christening of their child Iker Casillas and wife Sara Carbonero Iker Casillas and wives Sara Carbonero Iker Casillas and girl friends Sara Carbonero

Proud Mancunian Higgs considers herself to be Belgian and is a self-professed sports lover, so it will be no surprise to see her in the stands in Brazil. The radio presenter might even be seen in a red sweater that she has sported for Kompany’s Belgium games in the past and has already said she thinks the Red Devils can go far. Higgs first met the Belgium captain when he was playing for Hamburg and – as a lifelong City fan – is believed to be a big influence in his career. +38 +38 Partner: Carla Kompany is a radio presenter and proud Mancunian who loves sport

Manchester United’s Player of Year boasts Spanish synthpop star Edurne as his other half. The 28-year-old isn’t well known in England but can boast a top-five chart hit in her native Spain – with 2006’s ‘Despierta’. Her appearance at United’s end-of-season dinner turned heads in a sparkly red outfit but she might not see much of her man at the World Cup – De Gea is likely to be third choice ‘keeper for Spain. +38 SHARE PICTURE +38 Glittering: Edurne Garcia's sparkly red outfit (left) at United's player of the year awards drew some attention

The three-time Ballon d’Or winner met Antonella before he achieved global fame with a ball at his feet having grown up together in the Argentine town of Rosario.  They started dating in 2008 and in 2012 had their first child together, whom they named Thiago.  In enemy territory this summer, Antonella will be doing her best to keep Messi calm and relaxed as Argentina aim to win their first World Cup trophy since 1986.  SHARE PICTURE +38 Happy couple: Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo attend FIFA's Ballon d'Or gala in Zurich by http://playerwife.blogspot.com/

As a model, singer and blogger – young German star Gotze’s girlfriend showed herself as a talented woman before hooking up with the 22-year-old in Ibiza. Brommel is just as versatile as her boyfriend - who has appeared as a false nine for Germany and Bayern Munich – and lists her hobbies as jogging, singing, cooking and piano playing. Appearances in FHM have brought her a worldwide following while she attempts to crack Germany under her singing alias, Trina B. SHARE PICTURE +38 Talent: Mario Gotze's girlfriend Ann-Kathrin Brommel is a model, singer and blogger

Despite a patchy end to the domestic season, which saw Neymar split up with soap star girlfriend Bruna Marquezine and fail to hold down a starting place in Barcelona’s first team, the Brazil star appears to be getting things back on track both on and off the pitch.  Reports that Neymar had started dating 20-year-old model Gabriella Lenzi seemed off the mark, after Marquezine was spotted with the forward earlier this week.  The 18-year-old watched Neymar and his Brazil team-mates train and the pair were pictured kissing after the session ended.  +38 SHARE PICTURE +38 Dating: Bruna Marquezine, pictured watching Neymar at a Brazil game (left), is an 18-year-old actress