The year’s most globally celebrated festival Christmas is a day old now and the whole world is still covered with the shed of yesterday’s light. Christmas is a period of bliss, fellowship, and bubbly festivals for individuals all over the planet, including competitors who frequently have requests for preparing plans and serious responsibilities. Regardless of their thorough schedules, numerous competitors find innovative and endearing ways of praising the Christmas season. Let’s look at how athletes from different sports celebrated Christmas.
Athletes from around the globe were busy celebrating Christmas Day after taking a break from their busy schedules. Players spend time with their family and friends on Christmas Eve and then enjoy the festive day. In this article, we’ll dig into the celebration day of different athletes from different sports around the globe.
Christiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, now a prominent figure in the Saudi Pro League, celebrated Christmas in Riyadh with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez. Despite Saudi Arabia not observing Christmas, the Ronaldo household embraced festive traditions, exchanging lavish gifts, and enjoying an outdoor Christmas dinner. Louis Vuitton, associated with both Ronaldo and Rodriguez, sent generous gifts, including bags and purses. The family experienced a chaotic moment due to strong winds, with gifts scattered, humorously termed a “tornado in the home.” The couple also prepared for a grand BBQ dinner and shared moments of the winter solstice full moon. Despite the festive break, Ronaldo is set for work the next day.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rishabh Pant
Former India captain MS Dhoni celebrated Christmas with family and friends, including star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. The viral photo on social media shows the group, including Rohit Sharma, wearing Christmas hats in front of a tree. Pant, absent for over a year due to injury, participated in the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai as part of the Delhi Capitals. Later, he played tennis with Dhoni, surprising fans with an overhead smash that caught the former captain off guard. The video of their game has become popular on social media.
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal’s return to competitive tennis is eagerly anticipated by fans, as the Spanish player, part of the ‘Big Three,’ gears up for the Australian Open. Amid rigorous training in Spain and Kuwait, Nadal took a break to join the Christmas Eve festivities at the Rafael Nadal Academy. The event featured a party, awards, and a speech from Nadal, expressing holiday wishes to his tennis ‘family.’ Having halted training only on Christmas Eve, Nadal faces a challenging comeback after a season-long hiatus. With the rise of young talents like Alcaraz and Sinner, Nadal confronts a new generation of tennis stars.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, the soccer icon, demonstrated his support for Ukraine’s Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, Valery Zaluzhnyi, by sending him a personalized Inter Miami kit on Christmas Eve. Messi’s gesture aimed to show solidarity amid Ukraine’s conflict with Russia. Zaluzhnyi, impressed by the gift, reciprocated by sending Messi a signed Time magazine featuring his brave defense efforts. Businessman Yuriy Sopranov facilitated the exchange during an Inter Miami training session, with the assistance of Ukrainian defender Sergiy Krivtsov. Messi’s compassionate act adds to his reputation not only as a soccer legend but also as a humanitarian figure.
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