And while it's long overdue and VERY well deserved...
We feel like People is ignoring legions of hot soccer players.
Unless you live under a rock, you already know who the fine Portuguese specimen named Cristiano Ronaldo is.
Here are 14 other soccer players whose sexiness you *may* not be aware of yet...
Look at the way he walks.
And the way he, ahem— SLIDES.
Those eyes, that beard, that smile.
Is this a "hottest man in Europe" award orrrrrrr
WHO DOESN'T LOVE A MAN WHO CAN SALSA DANCE?!
See? Lots of great options. Take your pick for next year's cover, People!