As the World Cup draws closer, expect to see ever more footballers gracing your television sets baring products from Brazilian locations - although few can boast the same array of world class talent as Pepsi MAX.

The soft drinks company has teamed up with Lionel Messi, Robin van Persie, Jack Wilshere, Sergio Aguero, Sergio Ramos and David Luiz for an interactive advert set around the streets of Rio de Janiero that will be aired in 100 countries around the world.

The admittedly thin storyline follows a youngster, also known as 'digital beat sensation Stony', around the famous city while he brushes shoulders with elite footballers and rising songstress Janelle Monae before returning to a fiesta on the dirt pitch he began his 'journey'.

Good read? Lionel Messi is one of many world class stars feature in Pepsi MAX's 'Now is what you make it' ad

Dad dancing: Robin van Persie can be seen busting some questionable move in the streets of Rio de Janiero

Take one! David Luiz gets his acting career underway as filming begins in the studio

Special effects: Jack Wilshere is asked to show off his moves in front of a huge blue screen

Armed only with a can of Pepsi and pair of drumsticks, Stony interrupts Messi's morning read, conjures a tune from Aguero and Luiz's bottles, fails in a kickabout with Wilshere and abandons his ball with Ramos.

He also spares some change for Monae who is seen busking while singing the advert's anthem, Heroes by David Bowie.

Meet your mark: Jack Wilshere is taken through his steps during filming of the interactive advert

The talent: Digital beats sensation Stony introduces himself to rising songstress Janelle Monae

Take it to the MAX: Sergio Aguero is all smiles as he acts out a scene from the storyline

Personalised: Sergio Ramos stars in an interactive section where he signs a ball with the watcher's name

Argy bargy: Argentina team-mates Messi and Aguero share a joke during filming

There are around 11 interactive icons, which unlock alternative strands to the simple story that include Messi being mobbed by adoring fans, Aguero introducing the hapless narrator to some carnival girls, Ramos signing a ball with your name on and behind-the scenes-footage.

Argentina Captain Leo Messi commented: 'Pepsi celebrates the passion and energy of football fans. It is a mesmerizing anthem, uniting us all – on the street or on a pitch – in a celebration of the moment.'

'I was honored to join Pepsi for this campaign and remind people that now more than ever, we can all be heroes,' added Monae.

Dutch of class: Van Persie poses from the set on streets mocked up as Rio de Janiero

Strike a pose: Arsenal midfielder was the only Englishman given a starring role in Pepsi's ad

Hair raising: Luiz poses in front of the caravan prop in which he shares a scene with Aguero

Full circle: The advert ends back on the dirt pitch from which Stony began his 'journey'