Mesut Özil, Germany
Of late, the German national team has been an absolute juggernaut, destroying all comers on the way to World Cup glory the last time around in Brazil, which, of course, included that iconic 7-1 hatchet job on the host nation. It is difficult to pick a striker since they spread their goals around across their riveting attacking force. Instead, we chose Arsenal’s assist machine Mesut Özil as the one to watch. If Germany are going for glory, Mesut will definitely be pulling the strings from midfield.
His Wheels: Mesut’s garage offered rich pickings, but there’s no car that so typifies the devastating grace of the big MÖ like the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Prominent eyes, flashy doors, and a capable 6.2-litre V8 heart, can’t fault that.
Mercedes SLS AMG: Need to Know
Engine: 6.3-litre naturally-aspirated V8
Power: 571 PS
Torque: 650 Nm
Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
0-100 km/h: 3.8 seconds
Paul Pogba, France
The dab-man cometh, and he’ll want to put a disappointing end to the season with Manchester United behind him and focus on the Cup instead. We know Pogba, on his day, is a world-beater. In a knockout competition with stakes as high as this, though, he’ll have to deliver in every game if he wants to stamp his authority on the world stage like the famous French midfielders that preceded him.
His Wheels: Pogba is all about the flash, so, of course, he has a Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge, a car that’s classy, cool, and competent all rolled into one attention-grabbing package.
Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge: Need to Know
Engine: 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12
Power: 632 PS
Torque: 870 Nm
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
0-100 km/h: 4.5 seconds
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