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Top 10 hottest World Cup players: Neymar, Ramos, Casillas, Ronaldo...

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By Lifestyle Correspondent

Some of the biggest names in football are playing in the on-going Fifa World Cup, and they're not just good at the sport - they look mighty fine in the shorts too.

From Spain's Casillas to Portugal's Cristinao Ronaldo, it's an eye-watering display of great muscle in skintight nothingness, all doing their bit for sports.

Ladies we understand if some of you find your concentration slipping during the countless matches in Brazil.

We list the top 10 hottest footballers to watch out for (We all need a bit of distraction).

Sergio Ramos laughs during the Spain training session ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group B match between Spain and the Netherlands held at the Arena Fonte Nova on June 12, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Getty Images)

Sergio Ramos – Defender, Spain

Sergio Ramos had a horror show against the Netherlands for Spain but that doesn't stop us from drooling over.

Looked great with long hair, now rocking a buzz-cut side, mohawk top combination with aplomb. Has the unshaven look down to a fine art.

Iker Casillas of Spain looks on during a Spain training session at the Centro de Entrenamiento do Caju on June 10, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Getty Images)

Iker Casillas, Spanish goalkeeper

Proving that a goalkeeper can be sexy – remember his very public kiss with his now wife, Sara, while she was interviewing him after Spain’s victory in the last World Cup?

Neymar of Brazil look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Getty Images)

Neymar, Brazilian forward

The Brazilian has already done wonders in the field and we are watching him. He also has the media making most noise about.

He has already been dubbed as the next Pelé.

Frank Lampard #8 of England acknowledges the fans as he leaves the field after the game against Ecuador on June 4, 2014 during an International friendly match at SunLife Stadium Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The match ended in a 2-2 tie. (Getty Images)

Frank Lampard, English midfielder

If you are looking for the archetypal footballer crush – Lampard still reigns. This Chelsea footballer has always loved the party circuit.

His endorsements with Adidas and Pepsi have only added to his appeal, as has the fact that he was named the Premier League’s Player of the Decade in 2009.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates as he scores their fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio da Luz on May 24, 2014 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo, Forward, Portugal

Whether you swoon over his play or his good looks, Ronaldo will be one to watch this World Cup.

Ronaldo's fame also extends beyond the pitch. He and model girlfriend Irina Shayk were recently featured on the cover of Vogue magazine in Spain.

He also has his own line of underwear, the CR7 Collection. With more than 26 million Twitter followers and 82 million Facebook fans, sports marketing research firm Repucom just named him the most marketable soccer player in the world.

Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the La Liga match between Elche FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on May 11, 2014 in Elche, Spain. (Getty Images)

Gerard Pique, Defender, Spain

His blue eyes are enough to be glued to the screen. The unshaven look adds to his sex appeal.

And he’s with the hottest woman on the planet, Shakira. That’s got to mean something.

Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero shouts after teammate Lionel Messi scored his side's second goal during the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 15, 2014. (AP)

Sergio Romero, Argentinian goalkeeper

Hilariously called Chiquito (tiny), as he is 6ft 3in. Might need to ignore he is happily married to a beautiful model and has won cutest Dad award.

James Troisi of the Socceroos runs during a FIFA Open Day Australian Socceroos training session at Arena Unimed Sicoob on May 31, 2014 in Vitoria, Brazil. (Getty Images)

James Troisi, Australian midfielder

When not showing off his newly sculpted quiff, he is stripping off his shirt to let us examine his muscles and tattooed chest.

Erik Durm talks to the media during the German National team press conference at Campo Bahia on June 13, 2014 in Santo Andre, Brazil. (Getty Images)

Erik Durm, German fullback

Another teen favourite; Tumblrs are filled with pictures of his shirtless torso and cute clean-cut looks. His oversize arm tattoo of Jesus provides just the right amount of rough.

Thiago Silva in action during a training session of the Brazilian national football team at the squad's Granja Comary training complex, in Teresopolis, 90 km from downtown Rio de Janeiro on June 04, 2014 in Teresopolis, Brazil. (Getty Images)

Thiago Silva, Defender, Brazil

Chiseled enough to be the face of Hugo Man, as well as being considered one of the best(and hottest) defenders in the world.