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There's no escaping the long hours of football on television.

Beyond the footballing action there's a little more on offer for non-football fans.

Yes, why not ogle at the stars on the pitch?

Some of the biggest names in the 'Beautiful game' are in Brazil and they look fine in their shorts too.

Rediff.com brings you the 10 hottest stars of the World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Forward,

Love his looks or hate his guts, but you cannot ignore him at this World Cup.

He and model girlfriend Irina Shayk were recently featured on the cover of Vogue magazine in Spain.

He likes to flaunt his pecs and does 3,000 sit-ups a day to get that six-pack. We wonder how much time he spends in front of the mirror.

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Sergio Ramos, Spain, Defender

Yet another handsome Spaniard. He had a horror show against the Netherlands and Chile but that doesn't stop us from drooling over.

This 28-year-old rocks in a buzz-cut side and the unshaven look adds to his charisma.

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Iker Casillas, Spain, Goalkeeper

Ladies, if you find your concentration slipping during the matches, these hotties are to be blamed.

He proved that goalkeepers can be sexy. Though he did not enjoy a successful outing this time in Brazil, an eye candy is an eye candy.

As defending champions Spain bow out in the early rounds, Casillas will surely be missed.

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Olivier Giroud, France, Forward

This 27-year-old is tattooed and talented. And those shooting skills in front of the goal makes him all the more desirable.

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Gerard Pique, Spain, Defender

Songstress Shakira’s blue eyed man is worth the time spent in front of the television. His unshaven look adds to his sex appeal.

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James Troisi, Australia, Midfielder

We are not complaining when with every given opportunity he rips off his shirt.

Gives us ample of time to marvel at his muscles and tattooed chest. Its fine, keep the shirt off, we don't mind.

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Neymar, Brazil, Forward

Dubbed as the next Pele, this Brazilian has already done wonders on the field.

With a pretty girlfriend, and keeping up with the latest fashion trends, he is widely visible face on television.

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Aleksandr Kerzhakov, Russia, Forward

This 31-year-old has a great combination of a stubble and piercing blue eyes to keep us glued to the telly.

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Claudio Marchisio, Italy, Midfielder

Talking of the good looks, how can the list be complete without an Italian?

The 28-year-old fired his team ahead against England and is rightfully called ‘The Little Prince.’

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Alexis Sanchez, Chile, Forward

This 25-year-old rules our hearts with his cheeky lovely smile.

He also makes a difference on the field when he is playing for his club, Barcelona, and country, Chile. He had a hand in the two goals against Spain and played a vital role in the defending champions' early exit from the World Cup.

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