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The ladies flocked to Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday as he enjoyed a well-deserved break in sun-soaked Ibiza, ahead of Portugal’s Euro 2016 campaign.

The 31-year-old may be relaxing after a gruelling season with Real Madrid but he certainly looked in impressive shape as he took to the water on the Spanish island.

The three-time world footballer of the year showed off his muscular frame wearing nothing but a pair of tiny striped swimshorts.

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Ripped: Cristiano Ronaldo, 31, may be relaxing after a gruelling season with Real Madrid but he certainly looked in impressive shape as he took to the water on the Spanish island on Friday

The forward was joined by a bevy of bikini-clad beauties and male pals as he frolicked in the warm Mediterranean water.

Cristiano wore a trendy pair of shades and his well-coiffed ‘do was styled in a neat side-parting. The star eased himself into the sea with the help of a railing and a female pal.

He gently held the busty beauty’s hand as he lowered himself into the water, as she gazed fondly up at the footballer’s face.

Perfect posterior: One of the girls flaunted her derriere as she turned over onto her stomach

It’s a hard life: The hot weather appeared to take it out of the group as they unwound back on dry land

Raring to go: Portugal will be hoping its talisman will be fully focused come next month’s tournament

Relaxed: After the group had had enough in the water they returned to their sun-loungers to dry off and catch some rays

The main man: The Madrid number seven appeared to be the centre of attention as he reclined in the middle of the group

Holiday spirit: The group looked carefree and chilled as they hung out on the loungers

Having a laugh: The star looked amused as he conversed with his pretty pal

He may be one of the most feared attackers in the footballing world, but Cristiano certainly wasn’t the quickest at entering the sea.

Once he touched the seabed he propelled himself into the water for a swim.

After the group had had enough in the Mediterranean they returned to their sun-loungers to dry off and catch some rays.

 

Prepared: The footballing icon looked in fantastic shape ahead of the European Championships in France

A helping hand: It looked like the water might have been a little cooler than Cristiano was expecting

Steady: The star eased himself into the sea with the help of a railing and a female pal

Idyllic: The pals congregated on a wooden jetty before climbing into the water

Sun-soaked: Cristiano wore a trendy pair of shades and his well-coiffed ‘do was styled in a neat side-parting

Beach body: The three-time world footballer of the year showed off his muscular frame wearing nothing but a pair of tiny striped swimshorts

Rippling: Cristiano’s washboard abs were no doubt the envy of many men on the beach

Hand in hand: He gently held the busty beauty’s hand as he lowered himself into the water, as she gazed fondly up at the footballer’s face

Easy does it: He tentatively made his way down the steps, submerging his body a little at a time

One step at a time: He may well be one of the most feared attackers in world football, but he certainly wasn’t the quickest when entering the sea

The Madrid number seven appeared to be the centre of attention as he reclined in the middle of the group.

It’s been a season to remember for the Portuguese sensation, after he claimed yet another Champions League winners medal.

His side ran out victorious on penalties against city rivals Atlético Madrid at Milan’s world famous San Siro stadium last month.

Fun in the sun: The forward was joined by a bevy of bikini-clad beauties and male pals as he frolicked in the warm Mediterranean water

 

Going for a dip: Cristiano had a season to remember, after he claimed yet another Champions League winners medal

Happy! The group looked to be having a great time with smiles aplenty

Making waves: Once he touched the seabed he propelled himself into the water for a swim

Gal pals: The girls shared plenty of laughs as they watched their male pals in the sea

Following a 1-1 draw after extra time, the match went down to a penalty shootout, which saw Los Blancos (Real) seal their win thanks to Cristiano’s textbook fifth spot-kick – the final and decisive shot.

 

Ronaldo scored 51 goals in 48 Real games in all competitions last season, and will now be hopeful of netting for Portugal as they take to Group F at Euro 2016.

In their pool, Portugal will face Iceland, Austria and Hungary, with their first game against the Nordic island nation on June 14 at Saint-Etienne’s Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

Thirsty work: Cristiano took a sip of a drink which no doubt helped cool him down

Laughing out loud: The former Manchester United ace flashed a pearly white smile

Athlete: The star has previously said he believes he can perform at the top of the game for another nine years

Cheeky: One of Cristiano’s gal pals showed off her pert posterior in a black bikini

Bronzed: Cristiano’s already deep tan no doubt benefitted from his time in the sun

Soccer star: While other laid down around him, Cristiano sat up and gazed into the distance