Rafael Nadal Crowned Laureus Sportsman of the Year

Rafael Nadal Crowned Laureus Sportsman of the Year

Being honored for his on-court dominance, Rafael Nadal was among the winners at the 2011 Laureus World Sports Awards in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday (February 7).

Looking dapper in a black and white tux, the Spanish tennis ace took to the Emirates Palace venue to collect the prize for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.

Upon being named as the top winner, Rafael Nadal then headed to the winners studio where he wrapped his teeth around the trophy while joining up with fellow attendee Edwin Moses.


With many other top athletes being toasted, the complete list of Laureus winners is as follows:

Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: Rafael Nadal
Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year: Lindsey Vonn
Laureus World Team of the Year: Spain World Cup Team
Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year: Martin Kaymer
Laureus World Comeback of the Year: Valentino Rossi
Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Verena Bentele
Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year: Kelly Slater
Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award: Zinedine Zidane
Laureus Spirit of Sport Award: European Ryder Cup Team
Laureus Sport for Good Award: May El-Khalil

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Megan Fox sizzles for new season Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans!

Actress Megan Fox positively sizzles in the stunning new spring/summer 2011 campaign shots for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans...

Showing off her toned physique in these brand new photographs from the SS11 campaign, Megan looks super svelte as she models the gorgeous lace underwear set from the new Emporio Armani Underwear collection.

The second sizzling shot reveals Megan wearing nothing but her Armani jeans as she poses seductively, showing off her famous tattoos.

Taking over the campaign from Victoria Beckham back in 2010, Megan was the perfect fit for designer Giorgio Armani, who said: 'Megan is young and sexy and has a lot of spirit. Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans are all about a youthful attitude making her the perfect choice for the collections.'

Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, world No.1 tennis player Rafael Nadal joins Megan in the campaign which will be rolled out to mags come February.

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Rafael Nadal Takes Off Shirt for New Armani Ad

Rafael Nadal has followed the footsteps of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo in modeling for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans. In a new ad campaign for the brand, the world's number-one-ranked tennis player takes off his shirt to show off his chiseled torso and model a pair of jeans.

This is the first time that the label has chosen a tennis player to be the company's new face. The 24-year-old's black-and-white ads was shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot. The images were taken for the promotional effort of the spring/summer 2011 collections, which will be launched in February and appear on billboards everywhere.

On the women's side, Megan Fox has turned up the heat with her new Armani ads. The big screen beauty has once again showed off her curvy figure for the brand. One ad has her laying on a leather couch on in a black lacy two piece lingerie, while another one captures her baring her back and exposing her tattoos as she poses for a pair of Armani jeans.

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