This December 24, like every year, athletes around the world have redoubled their efforts to wish their fans happy holidays. A tradition that is always eagerly awaited and which offers beautiful photos, sometimes classic, sometimes daring, sometimes hilarious. And the prize goes to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who dressed up as Santa Claus bringing the Champions League trophy. A reference to his title gleaned last year and to his objective this year: the double.
Teddy Riner has decided to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the sun, far from the gray Parisian atmosphere. Surrounded by his partner, Luthna, and his children, Eden and Ysis, the triple Olympic champion posed in the swimming pool with a Christmas hat. “We wish each of you a wonderful Christmas,” the judoka wrote alongside his photo. A Christmas filled with joy, love and precious moments with your loved ones, enjoy every moment, laugh a lot, and make unforgettable memories. »
Mauro Icardi was less dashing than Teddy Riner. Starting with Galatasaray on the Fenerbahçe pitch just a few hours before New Year’s Eve, the Argentine striker sported a beautiful black eye. The match, which ended in a draw (0-0), was indeed eventful for the former Paris Saint-Germain player, who hit the post with his face. His wife, Wanda, did not lack humor. In solidarity, she made a similar mark on her husband’s cockade.
But for the majority of athletes, Christmas is above all an opportunity to get together with family and share a beautiful photo, full of love and tenderness. This is particularly the case of Olivier Giroud, who posed with his partner and his four children in front of a giant fir tree and a reindeer. Jonathan Clauss brought out matching outfits with his partner and his dog for the occasion.
The holidays will, however, be short-lived for these athletes. In full preparation for the Olympic Games, Teddy Riner will quickly get back to work, just like Erling Haaland who faces Everton with his Citizens this Wednesday. Mauro Icardi will have a little more time to digest his festive meal and make his eye injury disappear since he will not return to the field until January 7.
