A new kind of football strip! Cristiano Ronaldo goes naked for steamy Vogue cover

FORGET swanky Lamborghinis or his and her cashmere dressing gowns – the ultimate status symbol for celeb power couples is a joint Vogue cover.
GETTING HIS KIT OFF: Ronaldo stripped starkers for the smouldering cover [VOGUE]

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West did it, despite the entire fashion world bar Anna Wintour thinking the idea was ridiculous, and now Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk have got in on the trend.
However, the ridiculously good-looking pair had to outdo their predecessors, so decided to spice up their shoot with some gratuitous nudity.

And no, it wasn't the smouldering Irina that was baring all.
For their joint cover for Vogue Espana, the Real Madrid footballer and the Russian model pulled the Kimye pose, even dressing Irina in a white strapless frock.

HOT PROPERTY: Ronaldo and Irina were shot by famed photographer Mario Testino [TWITTER]

But mixing it up in the background was Ronaldo, who chose to completely strip off for the pic.
Placing a hand proudly on his hip, the 29-year-old's modesty was only blocked by his missus, with a peek at his groin visible.
In fact, if Irina moved an inch to the left, the latest issue of Vogue would be consigned to the top shelf of the newsagents.
Entitled Amor & Futbol (Love and Football), the couple of four years were shot by fashion photographer Mario Testino.
And if you think the cover is a bit saucy, the snaps inside of a scantily-clad Irina clambering over her topless fella will definitely bring a bit of colour to your cheeks.

THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY: The Spanish cover could be a tribute to the Kimye photo [WENN/VOGUE]

FLESH-FLASHING PROFESSIONAL: Ronaldo's muscly torso is a common sight [WENN]

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While we've never seen Cristiano in this level of undress, the Portuguese pretty boy is no stranger to getting his kit off for the press.
The former Manchester United star stripped down to some very close-fitting briefs for Armani last year, with his near-nude body being blown up to cover the sides of buildings.
Meanwhile, Irina is just as willing to flash the flesh, recently going topless for a beach-themed Sports Illustrated spread.
Kimye, keep an eye out – these two could be attempting to steal your next magazine cover.