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.

sources: http://www.rediff.com/ 

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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.

sources: http://www.rediff.com/

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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.

sources: http://www.rediff.com/

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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.

sources: http://www.rediff.com/

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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.

sources: http://www.rediff.com/

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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.

sources: http://www.rediff.com/

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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.

sources: http://www.rediff.com/

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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.

sources: http://www.rediff.com/

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.

sources: http://www.rediff.com/

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk

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.

sources: http://www.rediff.com/

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A Global Adventurer

Shiva Rea, a renowned yoga teacher from California and also the founder of yoga trance and her own clothing label, Shiva Shakti, hosts a seminar at the Bali Spirit Festival in Ubud in April this year.

Cartier’s New Commercial

Cartier has launched a new commercial which sets the brand apart as the place to shop for the perfect gift – through a short film that conveys love, generosity and culture.

Shot on 35mm film in black and white, with Elton John’s rendition of Edith Piaf’s classic “La vie en Rose”, this short film has a classic cinema style.

Sincere Time

The Regulator with Compensated Pendulum, the world’s largest carriage clock, made its debut in Singapore recently. Created by L’Eppe, the 156-year-old French watch maker, this complicated timepiece stands 2 metres tall and weighs more than a ton. It took a team of 20 people to produce it and 2800 hours of work and 350 hours of study went into its making.

The timepiece, made of hand-polished solid brass, is truly a magnificent sight.

Shades of Summer

Contrasting colours, images and sensations of summer are captured in the Alfred Dunhill Summer Collection. Suits are on light, fine cool wool and silk blends with subtle checks, fine line and herringbone details. A super light yachting blazer offers a stylish versatile option to the classic blazer.

Relaxed Silhouettes

Givenchy’s latest collection reveals a fashion composed of soft, light shapes. There is a predominance of suits – jackets and trousers, jackets and skirts, and shirts and trousers – made of a blend of crepe, cotton, linen and gabardine. Colours range from pastels to red, blue, yellow and nut brown.

Chilean Wines

Wine drinking is about lifestyle. In most European countries it is part of the culture to have wines with meals and a Singapore more people are consuming this “drink of the gods”. Wine consumtion has grown at a rate of 10 per cent annually over the past six years with women taking the lead, preferring wine over beer and hard liquor.

Many Asians have regarded wine consumtion as an expensive indulgence. This perception, however, has been changing as wine prices become relatively inexpensive and affordable. When taken in moderation, red wine in particular, helps to lower the cholesterol level, prevent heart disease as well as aid in the digestive process.

Giambologna Classic

Giambologna has introduced a classical inspired designer handbag collection. Brilliantly embellished by colour embossed matte gold rings set on soft, natural grain leather, the Giambologna bag makes an elegant lifestyle statement. The collection comes in a classical selection of handbag styles with matching purses and wallets.

Corum’s Golden Bridge

One of the oldest dreams of watchmaking tradition has finally been realized: the assembly of the mobile parts and wheels of a miniature watch movement in a linear composition within a transparent stone case.

The case, made of gold and white sapphire, has been designed to display the simplicity of the marvelous mechanism. Variations of the “Golden Bridge” with rectangular or circular transparent cases have leather straps, 18 carat gold bracelets or designed as pendants.

Patek Philippe’s Collection

This Calatrava watch for men introduces a finely-beaded bassine case in 18-carat gold. This is the first time this particular variation on the bassine style has been used. The skill required to perfect this demanding style is also visible in the lapped yellow-gold hour markers and Dauphine hands, surrounded by an exterior minute scale made of gold pearls.

The 18-carat gold tonneau-shaped Gondolo dress watch is for the lady with a discerning eye for design. The ceramic dial has Cheveux hands, 4 bassine-style Roman numerals in yellow gold marking the quarter-hours, and 8 diamond hour-markers mounted in yellow gold.

Breitling Launches Emergency

Breitling, the Swiss makers of high-quality precision watches, especially chronographs, has come up with a timepiece which is said to be technologically advanced and can possibly save lives.

Known as Emergency, this latest model not only performs horological functions, it is also a piece of survival equipment with a micro-transmitter that broadcasts on the 121.5 MHz emergency aviation frequency. Under optimum conditions, its signal can be detected as far as 400km away. The emergency’s distinctive advantage over other devices is that it is worn on the wrist.