The month of December is one of festive mood as people all around the world unite and try to get into the festive spirit. The world of football has been no different with players from around Europe taking time off on Sunday to celebrate the festival with their families and their loved ones.
It is a festival that unites people from around the world and is one that is one of the most awaited in the year. It brings with it joy and hope to even the battered making this festival an important one for most people in the world
Football stars across the whole world were busy in celebrating this occasion and they managed to share their moments on social media which has sent the fans into a frenzy.
A number of star players were readily celebrating the festival and here are a few of the pictures of football stars celebrating the festival:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Manchester United):
Unlike most players who decided to post pictures of themselves, Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who headed back to Sweden for the festival, posted a video of him making a snow angel in his underpants:
Cesc Fabregas & Mathieu Flamini (Chelsea/Crystal Palace):
The duo were playing together in the midfield for Arsenal till 2008 and the old friends reunited for this festival as the Spaniard visited Flamini, who was dressed as ‘Santa Claus’
Toni Kroos (Real Madrid):
While many players decided to spend their holidays with their families, German midfielder Toni Kroos was seen holidaying in London and he posted a picture of himself on the streets of the capital on the eve of Christmas.
Neymar Jr (Barcelona):
The Barcelona superstar was quick to post his picture on social media where he was seen embracing the festive spirit while also showing of his Christmas tree.
Liverpool:
The Liverpool family, who were at Melwood for a training session were pictured as the coach and the whole of the squad sported Santa Hats as they posed for a picture wishing their fans a Merry Christmas.
Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool):
The Brazilian midfielder is currently out injured and he was pictured enjoying the holidays with his wife and his child. He posted a picture with his family, also showing off his Christmas Tree.
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United):
The Manchester United skipper was one of the first people to wish his fans a Merry Christmas. He posted a collage of pictures of him, his wife and his kids, embracing the festive spirit as he took a moment to wish his fans on the eve of the festival.
Ashley Young (Manchester United):
Another Red Devil who decided to show off his celebrations on social media was Ashley Young. The versatile winger sported a colorful Christmas jumper to stay in the spirit as he wished his fans a Merry Christmas.