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SUSANA WERNER
Talking of the WAG whose charismatic presence and fanciful dress sense has been most memorable at a World Cup, none could beat the former girlfriend of legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo - il fenomeno. Back in France 1998, when Ronaldo was on top of his career and his Brazil national team was packed with the high-voltage talents that earned the squad the top post on all polls, Werner was all spectacle on the Zamba front of the stand. Unlike the English Wags who usually clad themselves in super brands and look prim and proper snuggling their Hermes Birkin, Susana brought into Stade de France (and whatever stadium Brazil played in) the Carnival spirit of Rio de Janeiro, summed up in her fancy outfits steeped in the duo palette of Brazil's green and yellow as well as a tone of sparkling gold. Brazil lost to the host team in the final, but Susana had already won the hearts of the press, photographers and public alike.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Werner is of German descent. A model by profession, she is also a skilled football player and a true fan of the sport, even competing in the official championship of Rio for Fluminense. The blonde bombshell made the headlines when she struck romance with World No.1 striker Ronaldo in 1997. Her vibrant appearance at France 1998 earned as much coverage as the rumoured injury and stress of her partner. Photos were taken before all matches and she was captured in the stands from time to time.

The pair broke up in early 1999 and even though her ex may already be something of the past for the Zamba squad, Werner isn't. The Brazilian beauty is married to current goalkeeper Julio Cesar, keeping intact her status as the No.1 team WAG in one of the world's strongest national squads ever.