If you weren't convinced that there was a huge market for even the most trivial minutiae of World Cup tidbits, think again. The Sun dramatically revealed today that England star Wayne Rooney travels with... a pillow. Shocking, I know. But he's not the only South African bound footballer that has a lucky charm or essential item. What's that, poorly disguised rhetorical tool? You want to know what items other famous soccer players are taking to the World Cup? Well you've come to the right place.



Rooney's England strike partner Peter Crouch gets homesick for his WAG, Abbey Clancy. So he has something to cuddle with, Crouchinho carries a scale miniature England player around with him- Shaun Wright-Phillips, that is.


Slovenia Captain Robert Koren has a world atlas, so he can show people where the hell Slovenia is on a map.


Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger is bringing a book on the construction of the railroad system of central Europe.


Often beset by injuries, Netherlands forward Robin van Persie has a full medical kit with him at all times, and for really big emergencies, a jar of horse placenta.


All members of the North Korean national team have been given wall posters of the Dear Leader, Kim Jong-il. They're also outfitted with an explosive device embedded in their skull, to ensure satisfactory performance.


Argentina's third choice keeper, Sergio Romero, is bringing a special party balloon for his manager, and a bottle of ex-lax to get it for him.


Brazil playmaker Kaka has his autographed picture of man-crush and BFF Cristiano Ronaldo.


Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has his autographed picture of man-crush and BFF Cristiano Ronaldo.


On the advice of predecessor David Beckham, England captain Rio Ferdinand has his name and address sewn into the back of all his shirts.


They might be flying to South Africa, but the Greek national team has brought along their own customized bus to park in front of goal. Also, it has a souvlaki bar.


USA winger Stuart Holden has arranged for an industrial sized tub of hair product to be sent to every city where he'll be staying.


German strikers Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski each brought their Polish to German dictionaries.
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