
Celebrity backing —
Cristiano Ronaldo, who says he admires Barack Obama's communication skills and honesty, has scored 16 goals in just 12 games for Real Madrid this season.

Red Democrats —
Ronaldo and former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney have both revealed their support for Barack Obama in the U.S. Presidential race, with neither previously known for their political leanings.

Get in the ... House —
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus believes Mitt Romney's business acumen will provide a brighter future for his children and grandchildren in the financially-troubled United States.

King James anoints Obama —
NBA star LeBron James has shrugged off concerns he could damage his raft of endorsements by packing one of the candidates. The Miami Heat small forward tweeted his backing for President Obama.

A Question of faith —
Basketballer Carmelo Anthony, seen here celebrating 2012 Olympic gold, is in no doubt as to who he can trust, helping Obama during a fund-raising day in New York in August.

Youthful backing —
Golfer Rickie Fowler, 23, recently declared his support for Romney, so earning the ire of some of his 400,000 followers on Twitter.

Mays the best candidate win —
Willie Mays, one of baseball's all-time greats, has thrown his backing behind Obama, along with Hank Aaron, a fellow legend of the sport.

Miracle Man —
Michael Eruzione, who captained the United States' ice hockey team to their stunning 'Miracle on Ice' victory over the Soviet Union in 1980, is introduced at the Republican National Convention in August, when he gave his backing to Romney.