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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and his swimsuit model girlfriend Irina Shayk were voted the most attractive pairing in the soccer world, with David Beckham and wife Victoria coming in second place.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk
The findings of a recent poll showed that the respondents found Real Madrid and Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo and his model girlfriend Irina Shayk's bodies more attractive than their faces and wealth.
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Image: David Beckham (left) and his wife Victoria Beckham.Photographs: Phil McCarten/Reuters
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham
England's best-known footballer David Beckham and his wife Victoria placed second in the poll.
The football legend announced his retirement last year after a career laden with trophies and glamour which had a worldwide impact that went way beyond soccer.
The 38-year-old former England captain, who helped Paris St Germain to the French league title and added to titles won in England, Spain and the United States, hung up his boots at the end of a successful season.
Beckham also announced that he is exercising his option to become the owner of a Major League Soccer team in Miami.
"This is a dream," the international football star said at an appearance with MLS Commissioner Don Garber at the Florida city's gleaming new Bayfront art museum.
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Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo
Lionel Messi and girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo landed third place.
Bracelona’s main attraction is Messi. But his gorgeous girlfriend Antonella gives men ample reasons to watch Barcelona matches closely!
Antonella is Messi’s childhood sweetheart and mother of his son, Thiago.
The raven-haired beauty is the girl next door and shies away from the limelight.
Despite her relationship with one of the most famous soccer players, this 24-year-old guards her privacy.
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Image: Alex with hubby Steven GerrardPhotographs: Courtesy: Alex Gerrard/Twitter
Steven Gerrard and Alex Gerrard
Captain Steven Gerrard is the sixth player to reach the milestone of 100 caps for England and still has a lot more fuel left in his international tank.
The midfielder has had to cope with a few injuries in recent times but is confident he can keep making a telling contribution for his country.
His model and fashion columnist wife has been a pillar of his strength.
The couple placed fourth in FreeBetNegotiator.com's poll for top 10 hottest couples in football.
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Image: Shakira with beau Gerard PiquePhotographs: Courtesy: Shakira/Twitter
Gerard Pique and Shakira
The Hips Don't Lie singer Shakira revealed her love for footballer beau Gerard Pique to the world.
The Colombian bombshell told Elle magazine that she nearly gave up on finding the one until the Spanish soccer star entered her life and changed everything, the New York Daily News reported.
The 36-year-old who welcomed son Milan with Pique last January, said she knows the footballer is the one person who is with her not because of any interest other than the love that unites them.
The hot couple, who have been together since 2011, definitely share the universal language of love.
Shakira said that before meeting Pique, 26, she was not feeling the love for a few years, but when she finally did, it was like suddenly the sun came out.
The couple was ranked fifth in the poll.
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Image: Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard.Photographs: Ian Gavan/Getty Images
Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley
Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley have been engaged for two-and-a-half years.
Christine and the Chelsea star announced their engagement in June 2011 after a romantic trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles and have been going strong.
They placed No 6 in the poll.
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Image: Sara Carbonero and Iker Casillas.Photographs: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images
Iker Casillas and Sara Carbonero
Spain's captain Iker Casillas and Sara Carbonero were seventh in the poll standings. They are quite a pair in their country, and the World Cup in South Africa put them on the world map.
Many Spanish fans were angered by Sara's presence in South Africa during the World Cup, fearing it could prove a distraction for their ace goalkeeper. But victory over the Netherlands in the final shut everyone up.
And if that was not enough, Casillas kissed Sara, a sports journalist, when asked for his reaction on Spain's triumph.
This January, the Read Madrid goalkeeper and Sara welcomed their baby boy, Martín, into the world.
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Wayne Bridge and Frankie Sandford
The 25-year-old Disco Love singer Frankie Sandford and Reading FC’s Wayne Bridge make a cute pair, but No 8 was the best their could emerge on the poll.
The Saturdays singer and her footballer fiancé, 33, have been dating since December 2010, and announced their engagement in April - just a few weeks before revealing her pregnancy.
In an interview, Frankie Sandford revealed how Wayne Bridge asked for her hand in marriage with the help of her pets, Pixie and Presley.
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Image: Gareth Bale with girlfriend Emma Rhys JonesPhotographs: Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
Gareth Bale and Emma Rhys-Jones
Real Madrid shelled out a world record 84.62 million pounds (100 million euros) to buy Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur.
He and girlfriend Emma Rhys-Jones were ninth on the poll. The lady is said to have the composure of a monk!
Unaffected by the money, the 23-year-old could leave Spain because Emma, Bale's high school sweetheart, prefers a quiet life.
The 25-year-old’s famous love heart celebration when he scores a goal is dedicated to Emma.
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Image: Abbey Clancy and Peter CrouchPhotographs: Tim Whitby/Getty Images
Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy
English footballer Peter Crouch’s sexy wife Abbey Clancy placed tenth in the poll.
Clancy wowed the judges and audience with her performance as she won the coveted 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2013's glitterball trophy with hunky dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec.
The 28-year-old British lingerie model showcased a perfect combination of talent and perfect pins in her dress.
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