Messi Ronaldo and Mbappe among the stars who enjoy their

Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappe, among the stars who enjoy their summer breaks

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Both Euro 2020 and the Copa América have already gone down in history, and the call for pre-season training has not yet arrived. This is why professional footballers from around the world take the opportunity to get away and enjoy a week or two of rest and relaxation.

Players who participated in tournaments in Europe and South America had to wait a little longer for their chance to enjoy the beach. Members of the Italy team continue to celebrate their brand-new European championship, while England’s internationals try their best to forget how close they came to glory in the final at Wembley. Lionel messi He is one of the figures of the Argentina team who is enjoying his vacation after ending his country’s 28-year wait to once again become CONMEBOL kings.

The footballers who were in action this summer without reaching a decisive instance have at least the possibility of leaving earlier with friends and family, while other great soccer stars have had the whole summer off in search of a well-deserved rest.

Here’s a rundown of how football’s biggest stars are taking it easy this summer.

Italy

The Italian team continues to celebrate after their immense performance at Euro 2020, beating England on penalties in a tense and grueling final. The veteran team of defenders made up of Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chellini continues to defy his old age, attacking the summer with youthful vigor. The gray ones they took the trophy to bed after the final, promising the Azzurri fans that they would protect him while the entire nation slept the night before. The Juventus player duo continued their joke, happily sharing a plate of pasta while enjoying the holidays together.

The goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma He wasted no time in finalizing his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain after the final. Later, he set out on a journey to enjoy a well-deserved rest in the sun, accompanied by his partner Alessia.

Ciro Immobile Y Lorenzo Insigne they flew to Ibiza to enjoy a few days of recovery under the shining Mediterranean sun. The pair chartered a yacht to happily travel along the coast sharing a jet ski.

Having made a positive impression with a series of decisive performances at Euro 2020, Jorginho paraded the trophy across Rome before heading to the beach, where he met up with his Chelsea teammate Thiago silva.

His midfielder colleague Marco Verratti He celebrated twice, not only due to the victory in the Eurocopa, but also he married his fiancee Jessica in Paris a few days later. The wedding was the typical star-studded event. Even his partner at PSG Kylian mbappe He was the author of some snapshots.

England

Despite suffering a heartbreaking defeat in their own backyard, the England national team was able to celebrate their fantastic performance in the tournament with a group holiday on the Greek island of Mykonos. Several members of the staff gathered for dinner at a restaurant and once again serenaded with “Sweet Caroline,” the same song that haunted them all summer. This time, Kyle walker took it upon himself to lead the team in (another) rendition of this Neil Diamond classic.

Ben chilwell Y Jack grealish they were also present. The duo posed for multiple photos, evoking members of an unsuccessful boy band from the 1990s.

After failing in a penalty shootout against Italy, Marcus rashford Y Jadon sancho They decided to get away from it all to enjoy the holidays in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The new teammates at Manchester United bonded by singing aboard their private plane, accompanied by rapper Chibz.

Don’t settle for playing basketball Mason Mount Y Declan rice they enjoyed a lively shooting session on the aft deck of a luxury yacht.

For its part, Dominic Calvert-Lewin she was able to enjoy her favorite hobby again: strutting in absolutely exceptional couture outfits.

Argentina

Lionel Messi also triumphed internationally, lifting his first major trophy with the Argentine team by beating Brazil in the Copa América final. After celebrating this momentous achievement with his Albiceleste teammates, the Barcelona figure fell back to spend some quality time with his family, enjoying the holidays in an exclusive villa on the shores of Miami’s beaches. The presence of Messi has caused a phenomenon similar to a storm among the locals, constantly attracting groups of fans who love “La Pulga” who congregate around the different restaurants and cafes frequented by the player during his stay in Key Biscayne. . Fortunately, the crowd thinned out when the Messi family ventured out on a day trip through South Florida, and the entire gang posed for several photographs outside the Hard Rock Hotel, built in the shape of a guitar.

Messi is no stranger to tattoos; however, his teammate Angel Di Maria probably outdid him after stamping a huge piece of body art on his thigh, specifically a representation of the America’s Cup trophy. After all, “El Fideo” scored the winning goal in the final.

Not only do the finalists enjoy some sun and sand between seasons. With the elimination of the Portuguese national team in the round of 16 of the European Championship, Cristiano’s dream of winning two consecutive European titles could not come true despite finishing the tournament lifting the Golden Boot. Regardless of what happened on the pitch, The Juventus forward did not look exactly desolate upon his return home, spending his days relaxing in the sunlight accompanied by his family aboard a luxury yacht and posing for his army of supporters. The gunner Bianconero made sure that his immense legion of followers on Instagram learned of his happiness by chatting with his partner Georgina Rodríguez, apart from making a somewhat enigmatic publication that set the rumor mill rolling at full speed.

After finishing a Euro 2020 below expectations with the French national team, Mbappé enjoyed a discreet summer vacation, minimizing his publications on social networks. However, the young forward had time to attend a teammate’s wedding, in which Mbappé shared with several PSG graduates, including the Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The 22-year-old star shared a photo of both taken at the reception held in the open air in Paris, with a caption that barely saw elegant emoticons. Much later, and now far from the glamor and elegance of a Parisian wedding, Mbappé took time to enjoy a moment of quiet reflection in front of an illuminated pool.

Pogba began his emotional recovery process after the elimination of the French team from Euro 2020 in the round of 16 at the hands of Switzerland, heading to Miami to celebrate with Ronaldinho. The Manchester United midfielder was accompanied by his former teammate at Juventus Paulo dybala, as well as by Nigerian rapper Burna Boy. Likewise, Pogba played a bit of basketball, flaunting his three-point basket in a video posted on Instagram, even asking Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler to praise him.

Despite having achieved his best goalscoring production in an important tournament wearing the shirt of the Polish national team, Lewandowski did not prevent his early elimination from Euro 2020, after his team was out of the tournament at the first obstacle. After having loaded with his selection, it is understandable that the Bayern Munich striker would be seen in a cap and sandals strolling through the streets of Palma de Mallorca, before riding his mountain bike through trails when the Mallorcan heat subsides a bit. Of course, the 32-year-old fitness buff has also had time to do some “acrobatic yoga” (which seems as dangerous as it sounds) on the beach alongside his wife Anna.

After being left out of Luis Enrique’s call to the Spanish team that played the Eurocup, Sergio Ramos spent the first weeks of his summer break finalizing the details of a free transfer that led him to wear the Paris Saint-Germain shirt, putting thus an end to his 16-year association with Real Madrid. At 35 years old and preparing to write a new chapter in his career, the veteran center-back appears to have spent the last month making sure he was in his best physical condition to report to Ligue 1. Ramos has frequently shared videos of his sweaty weightlifting sessions. and beachy workout routines, almost as strenuous to watch as to do. And what better way to cool off after a hard day of endless sit-ups, squats and push-ups than to get the family together for a dip in the pool.

After failing to qualify for Euro 2020 with the Norwegian national team, Haaland spent part of the summer in Mykonos, relaxing on the Greek island with his entourage as the tournament continued its march across Europe. Likewise, the Borussia Dortmund forward sensation has hit the streets wearing a variety of quirky-designed garments, from silk pajamas, a flamingo-themed outfit to a Boca Juniors t-shirt. Haaland was also seen partying with Riyad mahrez, who joked about promising to try to convince the forward to sign for Manchester City.

However, all good things come to an end. The 20-year-old put away his luxurious clothes and sunglasses to return to Dortmund and start the annual preseason, but not before getting some time to feed his cows on the farm.

Salah never had plans to play soccer tournaments this summer. For this reason, he returned to his native Egypt during his summer holidays, spending a long time resting in the sun. Whether on board a yacht or swinging slowly in a hammock, the Liverpool forward appears to be enjoying his break to the fullest, recharging batteries in preparation for the 2021-22 season.

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