WAGs是一个缩略语，英国八卦报纸多用来指代明星足球球员的妻子和女朋友（wives and girlfriends），亦称“太太团”，最初特指英国国家足球队队员的妻子和女朋友。这个称呼在2006年世界杯期间开始广泛使用，之后其他国家的媒体多用WAGs来统称体育明星的“太太团”。
今天我们就来看看2014世界杯上最闪耀的“太太团”大军吧。
The World Cup is one the most important sports events in 2014, attracting billions of fans around the whole world. The professional players show their excellent skills and astonishing strength on the football field while their gorgeous wives and girlfriends (WAGs) attract huge attention with their unique charm.
These wives and girlfriends are very charming and have attracted the attention of both the media and the public. Some are gorgeous super models. Some are famous singers and actress with outstanding achievements in their career. Others are good wives that go with their kids to support their husbands.
Check out the hottest 10 wives and girlfriends of the 2014 World Cup.
No. 10: Han Hye Jin
Han Hye Jin is a famous actress in South Korea and gained international fame in Asia due to her excellent performances in TV series "Be Strong, Geum-soon!" After that, she starred in several popular dramas and films including the historical epics "Jumong", "26 Years" and "Man in Love." On July 1, 2013, she married Ki Sung-yueng, a South Korean midfielder. Although she is not as sexy as the models on the list, her warm smile and angelic face have won her a large number of fans in Asia.
No. 9: Natalia Velez
The gorgeous Natalia Velez is known for modeling for Bésame, a high-end lingerie line. Her sexy measurements: 32, 23 and 35 is an ideal for a woman. She is the girlfriend of Radamel Falcao, a Colombian football striker.
No. 8: Michela Quattrociocche
Born in Rome in 1988, Michela is an actress and starred in many famous films including "Excuse Me If I Call You My Love" and "Christmas in Beverly Hills." She fell in love with Alberto Aquilani in 2008 and the two were praised as the perfect combination by the Italian people. Alberto Aquilani currently plays central midfielder for the Italian national football team and the Associazione Calcio Fiorentina. In order to show the love for Aquilani, Michela carved a tattoo on her neck, the initials of his name.
No. 7: Edurne Garcia Almagro
Edurne rose to fame overnight after she got Top 6 in Operación Triunfo, a famous talent show in Spain. In 2006, she released her first album, Edurne. After that, she starred in numerous commercials and cooperated with singers in other countries in Europe, gaining her international popularity. She is the girlfriend of David de Gea, currently goalkeeper for Manchester United.
No. 6: Alex Curran
Alex Curran is an English model and fashion columnist for the Daily Mirror and was listed as the second sexiest football player's wife by FHM magazine. Her own fragrance "Alex" launched in 2007 and became one of the best sellers that year. She married Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool and England national football team captain in 2007 and has raised three beautiful daughters.
No. 5: Sara Carbonero
Born in 1984, 30 year-old Sara Carbonero is a very successful Spanish sports journalist. She was named the most beautiful journalist by Sports Illustrated. She is the girlfriend of Iker Casillas Fernández, goalkeeper and captain of the Spanish national team. She was recognized by international football fans because Casillas kissed her after winning the 2010 World Cup in front of an audience of billions.
No. 4: Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau
Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau is a famous actress and model in the Netherlands and nominatedthe sexist woman in Netherlands by FHM magazines for three consecutive years. In 2012, she topped the list of the hottest WAGs of European football players by La Gazzetta Dello Sport. She married Wesley Sneijder in July 2010. Wesley Sneijder is currently the midfielder of the Netherlands national football team.
No. 3: Lena Gercke
Lena Gercke started her model career after winning the first season of Germany's Next Top Model. Born in 1988, she is 179 centimeters tall. But she is not only beautiful, but also very smart. She is also a TV host and has a degree in marketing. She is the girlfriend of Sami Khedira, a football player from Real Madrid.
No. 2: Irina Shayk
Irina Shayk became famous because of her appearance in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. In addition, she has modeled for many well-known brands such as Christian Dior, Beach Bunny and Lingerie. She is also known as the girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the best football players in the world as well as the captain of Portugal national football team.
No. 1: Shakira
Although Shakira is not the most gorgeous woman on the list, she is definitely the most famous. She is a Colombian singer and songwriter and has won numerous awards including five MTV Video Music Awards, two Grammy Awards and eight Latin Grammy Awards. Many of her songs have become extremely popular, including her official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, "Waka Waka," the biggest-selling World Cup song of all time. Her husband is Gerard Pique, currently a centre back for Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
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