The FIFA World Cup 2018 tournament is finally here! The teams are set, the players are ready and the fever has already set in. We go back to last season to show you some off-the-field candid moments involving footballers and the fans during the World Cup 2014 in Brazil
Updated On: 2018-06-14 02:50 PM IST
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts in a funny way during a training session. (All Pics/ AFP)
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts in a funny way during a training session. (All Pics/ AFP)
A Brazilian fan watches a live screening of her team's match against Croatia
A Brazilian fan watches a live screening of her team's match against Croatia
A fan of Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo runs onto the pitch
A fan of Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo runs onto the pitch
Lionel Messi (R) yawns next to teammate forward Ezequiel Lavezzi at the beginning of a training session
Lionel Messi (R) yawns next to teammate forward Ezequiel Lavezzi at the beginning of a training session
Argentinian supporters pose with a t-shirt featuring a picture of Pope Francis outside of the Maracana Stadium
Argentinian supporters pose with a t-shirt featuring a picture of Pope Francis outside of the Maracana Stadium
A picture shows the tattoo of Italy's midfielder Daniele De Rossi as he takes part in a training session
A picture shows the tattoo of Italy's midfielder Daniele De Rossi as he takes part in a training session
Cameroon's forward Samuel Eto'o makes a funny face during a training session
Cameroon's forward Samuel Eto'o makes a funny face during a training session
Argentina's fan kisses a fake trophy before for the Group F football match between Argentina and Bosnia-Hercegovina
Argentina's fan kisses a fake trophy before for the Group F football match between Argentina and Bosnia-Hercegovina
A football fan with a child is made up in the colors of Brazil (top), Uruguay (R) and Costa Rica (L) prior to a Group D football match between Uruguay and Costa Rica
A football fan with a child is made up in the colors of Brazil (top), Uruguay (R) and Costa Rica (L) prior to a Group D football match between Uruguay and Costa Rica
Cameroon's goalkeeper Charles Itandje listens to music as he arrives for training
Cameroon's goalkeeper Charles Itandje listens to music as he arrives for training
An Argentinian fan poses covered on body paint in the colours of the Argentinian national flag
An Argentinian fan poses covered on body paint in the colours of the Argentinian national flag
Argentina's fan wears a mask of Argentina's forward and captain Lionel Messi before the Group F football match between Argentina and Bosnia-Hercegovina
Argentina's fan wears a mask of Argentina's forward and captain Lionel Messi before the Group F football match between Argentina and Bosnia-Hercegovina
A Costa Rica national football team fan looks on in San Jose after Costa Rica defeated Uruguay
A Costa Rica national football team fan looks on in San Jose after Costa Rica defeated Uruguay
An Italy fan (R) kisses an England fan prior to a Group D football match between England and Italy
An Italy fan (R) kisses an England fan prior to a Group D football match between England and Italy
A supporter of the Netherlands' football team gives the thumb up before a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands
A supporter of the Netherlands' football team gives the thumb up before a Group B football match between Spain and the Netherlands
Argentina's defender Pablo Zabaleta's short is seen torn during a Group F football match between Argentina and Bosnia-Hercegovina
Argentina's defender Pablo Zabaleta's short is seen torn during a Group F football match between Argentina and Bosnia-Hercegovina
Netherlands' Robin van Persie runs along with his daughter during a training session
Netherlands' Robin van Persie runs along with his daughter during a training session
Two men depicting former football stars Ronaldo (L) of Brazil and Diego Maradona of Argentina kiss a mock-up World Cup trophy outside the Maracana stadium
