Ronaldo shows off his six-pack in latest Armani underwear ad
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Anything David Beckham can do... Now Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his stunning six-pack in latest Armani underwear ad
Macho man: Cristiano Ronaldo flexes his muscles in the Spring/ Summer 2010 ad campaign for Armani
Toned: The sportsman does 3,000 sit-ups a day to maintain his killer abs
He may be packing a smaller lunchbox, but the six pack certainly seems to be more pronounced. Chiselled Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo flexes his muscles for the new Emporio Armani Men’s Underwear and Armani Jeans campaign after taking over from David Beckham.
During his two years with the Italian fashion house, England midfielder Becks was thought to have benefited from a spot of airbrushing to accentuate his six pack (and his package).
But at 10 years younger, 24-year-old Ronaldo - who does 3,000 sit-ups a day to maintain his killer abs - will perhaps not require as much touching up.
That's not to say that the Portuguese 'winker' hasn't taken some inspiration from Mr Beckham over the years.
Model professionals: Real Madrid's record signing Ronaldo (left) joined the Spanish club two years after Beckham left for Los Angeles Galaxy
United front: Both stars wowed the Old Trafford crowd before heading for Spain
Not only has he taken his Armani crown, seen here fronting the Spring/ Summer 2010 ad campaign, but he has also followed him around the football pitch too.
In 2003 he signed for Manchester Untied, only to bag the famous No 7 shirt worn by the club's departed star Beckham.
And just two years after Becks left Real Madrid for LA Galaxy, Ronaldo reared his head again by signing a deal with the Spanish club.
The pictures for the ad, which will hit billboards and magazines next month, were shot on location Madrid by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
Fresh blood: He has replaced David Beckham to become the new model for Emporio Armani Men’s Underwear and Armani Jeans
Not shy: Ronaldo will be seen in the sizzling ads in magazines and on billboards from next month across the world
'Perfect physique': Giorgio Armani has praised his latest signing, saying he embodies the 'essence of youth'
Proud: Cristiano said he was 'very flattered' to be asked to model for the brand
Speaking of his new signing, Giorgio Armani said: 'Cristiano is a great looking man with the perfect physique of an athlete.
'For me, he is the essence of youth - spontaneous, exciting, a real maverick. It is for his energy that I have chosen Cristiano to become the new face of Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear - for his youthful, exciting and yes, sexy, attitude.'
Cristiano added that he was 'very flattered' to be asked to model for the brand, saying he was 'very pleased' with the 'striking pictures'.
Remember this? Beckham's white pant pose in 2007 sparked speculation he had benefited from some computer enhancement in the brief department
Beckham first signed a £20million deal to become the new global ambassador of the fashion house in 2007.
His 35-year-old wife Victoria followed suit with her own £12m three-year deal at the end of 2008, with Italian designer Giorgio Armani praising her as an 'intriguing woman'.
In 2007, Beckham raised suspicion that he had benefited from some computer enhancement in the brief department.
It was after he featured in one of the brand's campaigns in a pair of revealing white pants. At the time his spokesman refused to comment on the reports.
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both are equally good footballers.
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I have 1 pack. :D
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GARGH!!!! My eyes! My eyes! The goggles do nothing!
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Originally posted by Iain Macintosh:
GARGH!!!! My eyes! My eyes! The goggles do nothing!
Try alt + F4 - at least thats what i did after posting.
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Some how Beckham looks better in those undies
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only the pic with water all over looks nice. yea becks 1 are better.
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SAF is good at finding no.7s that go to real madrid, and eventually becoming armani underwear models.
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I like both of them, but..ronaldo picture seemss...more gayish? but, beckham make me drool lol. but he's getting old...sigh..
