Check out some bizarre photos of the stars that shine at the World Cup

The soccer World Cup being held in Brazil, although it has faced several delays and failures in its works, has surprised everyone. The game audience has been breaking records in many countries around the globe.

The stars that make this tournament special, no doubt, are the players. Mostly rich, famous, athletic, and well-liked, athletes draw attention on and off the pitch. However, it was not always so. To reach stardom, many of them went through difficulties and the look was quite different - although time is also to blame in this process and worsen the situation of some.

Proof of this are the photos of the players taken a few years ago, as the Mashable site publication points out. And you don't have to go far to see how about 10 years can change a person. Check out the photos of the many stars who have stood out in this and the latest World Cups, including the selection they play or currently drive in and the year the picture was taken.