Alessandra Ambrosio takes a stream of selfies and poses for pal during Brazil’s World Cup match

She’s long been known for proudly waving the flag for her home country of Brazil since rising to fame as one of the world’s most coveted supermodels.

So it was inevitable that Alessandra Ambrosio was among the throng of supporters of the South American nation’s football players as they successfully faced off against Serbia during their final group stage game at the World Cup on Wednesday night.

But the retired Victoria’s Secret model, 37, appeared more keen on getting the right angles than cheering on her countrymen as she took a stream of selfies from the stands at Moscow’s Spartak Arena before posing for snaps for a pal. 

Cheerleader: Alessandra Ambrosio cheered on Brazil during their victorious World Cup match against Serbia at Moscow’s Spartak Arena on Wednesday evening

Wearing the team’s signature yellow and green jersey – which was autographed by the players she was there to cheer on – with a pair of tiny blue shorts, the brunette beauty made a glamorous addition to the stands as she soaked up the action.

But she appeared drawn to her modelling past while standing among the thousands of sports fans, pouting as she posed for selfies on her smartphone, before playfully flashing a peace sign as her equally stunning friend took snapshots of her.

With her dark tresses falling beyond her shoulders and shielding her eyes with a pair of tinted sunglasses, the star’s relaxed demeanour was likely for a good reason, as she watched Brazil romp home with a 2-0 victory during a nail-biting showdown.

Strike a pose: However, the retired Victoria's Secret model, 37, appeared more keen on getting the right angles than cheering on her countrymen as she posed for snaps for a pal

Strike a pose: However, the retired Victoria’s Secret model, 37, appeared more keen on getting the right angles than cheering on her countrymen as she posed for snaps for a pal

Peace: She flashed a peace sign as she pulled out her best model poses during the match

Peace: She flashed a peace sign as she pulled out her best model poses during the match

Selfie time: She also posed for a stream of selfies as the action between the teams intensified

Selfie time: She also posed for a stream of selfies as the action between the teams intensified

Hometown glory: The model wore the Brazilian team's signature yellow and green jersey, which was autographed by the players she was there to cheer on

Hometown glory: The model wore the Brazilian team’s signature yellow and green jersey, which was autographed by the players she was there to cheer on

Glam: The brunette star made a glamorous addition to the stands as she soaked up the action

Glam: The brunette star made a glamorous addition to the stands as she soaked up the action

Hat's the way to do it: As she took to her seat, Alessandra was seen sporting a green cap

Hat’s the way to do it: As she took to her seat, Alessandra was seen sporting a green cap

Glamming up her casual look, she accessorised with a large selection of gold jewellery, that included several necklaces and rings, a gleaming watch and a pair of oversized hoop earrings. 

Also at the game was Alessandra’s fellow supermodel Izabel Goulart, who is dating German footballer Kevin Trapp. 

The Victoria’s Secret model, who was also born in Brazil, model looked sensational in sheer lace trousers, revealing her pert posterior as she posed for snaps.

She paired the trousers with a canary yellow cropped Brazil shirt, revealing her impressive abs.

Waist not, want not: The runway veteran tied her football top at the waist, giving it a sexy touch

Waist not, want not: The runway veteran tied her football top at the waist, giving it a sexy touch

Shorts: She further displayed her enviably svelte frame by wearing a pair of tiny blue shorts

Shorts: She further displayed her enviably svelte frame by wearing a pair of tiny blue shorts

Snap: Even while enjoying the action from her seat, she couldn't resist whipping out her phone 

Snap: Even while enjoying the action from her seat, she couldn’t resist whipping out her phone 

Victory: The game proved to be nail-biting, although Brazil came out on top with a 2-0 victory

Victory: The game proved to be nail-biting, although Brazil came out on top with a 2-0 victory

Tinted sunglasses: With her dark tresses falling beyond her shoulders, Alessandra shielded her eyes with a pair of tinted sunglasses

Tinted sunglasses: With her dark tresses falling beyond her shoulders, Alessandra shielded her eyes with a pair of tinted sunglasses

Representing: She's long been known for proudly waving the flag for her home country of Brazil since rising to fame as one of the world's most coveted supermodels

Representing: She’s long been known for proudly waving the flag for her home country of Brazil since rising to fame as one of the world’s most coveted supermodels

Retired: She announced late last year that she was stepping down as a Victoria's Secret Angel

Retired: She announced late last year that she was stepping down as a Victoria’s Secret Angel

Looking every inch the glamorous model, Izabel wore her caramel locks in loose waves, tumbling past her shoulders to frame her face.

Adding even more glitz to her look was a pair of statement cat eye sunglasses, protecting her eyes from the Russian sun.

Talking about her romance with her goalkeeper beau to Matheus Mazzafera, Izabel says the pair have sex frequently.

Enthusiastic: Izabel Goulart, 33, also showed her love for football, as she cheered enthusiastically at the Serbia vs. Brazil match

Enthusiastic: Izabel Goulart, 33, also showed her love for football, as she cheered enthusiastically at the Serbia vs. Brazil match

Peachy: The Victoria Secret, who was born in Brazil, model looked sensational in sheer lace trousers, revealing her pert posterior as she posed for snaps

Peachy: The Victoria Secret, who was born in Brazil, model looked sensational in sheer lace trousers, revealing her pert posterior as she posed for snaps

Stylish: Izabel toted a white over the shoulder handbag as she enjoyed the game in Russia

Stylish: Izabel toted a white over the shoulder handbag as she enjoyed the game in Russia

Stylish: Izabel toted a white over the shoulder handbag as she enjoyed the game in Russia

Delight: She clasped her hands together during the game

Delight: She clasped her hands together during the game

Thumbs up: She playfully gave the thumbs up during the thrilling game

Thumbs up: She playfully gave the thumbs up during the thrilling game

Thumbs up: She playfully gave the thumbs up during the thrilling game

‘Kevin and I make love a lot — four or five times a week. But if he has played in an important game and his team loses, I can make myself beautiful, have my nails done and wear my best lingerie – and there still won’t be any sex.’

The Brazilian beauty began dating Kevin in 2015 after they met during a trip to Paris.

The pair have been pictured enjoying a number of romantic getaways over the years and frequently return to Izabel’s native Brazil for a sun-soaked break.

Toned: She paired the trousers with a canary yellow cropped Brazil shirt, revealing her impressive abs

Toned: She paired the trousers with a canary yellow cropped Brazil shirt, revealing her impressive abs

Passionate: Talking about her romance with her goalkeeper beau Kevin to Matheus Mazzafera , Izabel says the pair have sex frequently

Passionate: Talking about her romance with her goalkeeper beau Kevin to Matheus Mazzafera , Izabel says the pair have sex frequently

The Brazilian beauty showed off her luscious locks as she cheered on her home country

The Brazilian beauty showed off her luscious locks as she cheered on her home country

The star was discovered at age 14 and started modeling soon after in Sao Paulo.

The brunette looker – who is of Italian and Portuguese descent – made an impression in Europe at the fashion shows for Alberta Ferretti, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Chanel, and Dolce And Gabbana.

In 2005, Goulart appeared on the covers of the April edition of Marie Claire France and, in December, Vogue Brazil.

Brazilian beauty: Looking every inch the glamorous model, Izabel wore her caramel locks in loose waves, tumbling past her shoulders to frame her face

Brazilian beauty: Looking every inch the glamorous model, Izabel wore her caramel locks in loose waves, tumbling past her shoulders to frame her face

Brazilian beauty: Looking every inch the glamorous model, Izabel wore her caramel locks in loose waves, tumbling past her shoulders to frame her face

Glamour: Adding even more glitz to her look was a pair of statement cat eye sunglasses, protecting her eyes from the Russian sun

Glamour: Adding even more glitz to her look was a pair of statement cat eye sunglasses, protecting her eyes from the Russian sun

During the same year, she became a model for Victoria’s Secret, walking in their famed fashion show and starred in every show until 2016.

In 2008, she replaced fellow Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio as the face of A/X Armani Exchange.

She also graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011.

Sealed with a kiss: Izabel wore gold hoop earrings as she soaked up the atmosphere during the World Cup game

Sealed with a kiss: Izabel wore gold hoop earrings as she soaked up the atmosphere during the World Cup game

Talented: The brunette looker - who is of Italian and Portuguese descent - made an impression in Europe at the fashion shows for Alberta Ferretti, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Chanel, and Dolce And Gabbana

Talented: The brunette looker - who is of Italian and Portuguese descent - made an impression in Europe at the fashion shows for Alberta Ferretti, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Chanel, and Dolce And Gabbana

Talented: The brunette looker – who is of Italian and Portuguese descent – made an impression in Europe at the fashion shows for Alberta Ferretti, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Chanel, and Dolce And Gabbana

In awe: She looked animated as she watched the game intently

In awe: She looked animated as she watched the game intently

Her other big covers have been for Vogue, GQ, Marie Claire, Glamour and Elle.

Izabel doesn’t only model; she has also acted in movies as she appeared opposite The Rock, Alexandra Daddario, Kelly Rohrbach and Zac Efron in Baywatch.

She told HeyUGuys of her reaction when she discovered she had bagged the role: ‘I had so [many] butterflies in my stomach.

Star: Her other big covers have been for Vogue, GQ, Marie Claire, Glamour and Elle

Star: Her other big covers have been for Vogue, GQ, Marie Claire, Glamour and Elle

Svelte: Izabel's toned arms were on display in the short sleeved Brazil shirt

Svelte: Izabel’s toned arms were on display in the short sleeved Brazil shirt

‘All I wanted to do wanted to scream out loud, but I couldn’t, because I was right about 10 to 15 minutes away from hitting a runway.’

She said she had to channel her joyous adrenaline amid receiving the great news, adding:

‘It was very special – I walked that runway feeling very good.’

All smiles: The model showed off her pearly whites as she beamed for the camera

All smiles: The model showed off her pearly whites as she beamed for the camera



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