Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo could reportedly be protected by four bodyguards at this summer's World Cup in Brazil.

The request is said to have been made by the national team to organisers in South America, who will welcome 32 nations for the global tournament in June.

According to Brazilian newspaper Lance, Portugal have requested six bodyguards, four of which will be given the job of protecting Ronaldo alone, while the French national team have asked for all soap bars to be replaced with liquid gel.

The report has also claimed that Japan want jacuzzis installed in the room of every player, while Uruguay have requested silent air conditioning.