While setting their expectations for the 2023-24 season or trying to define what's next in their careers, players of the most relevant leagues in Europe are squeezing out their last days of vacation before returning to reality.
With family or friends, beach towns around the world seem to have been the favorite destination among them, and here we give you a glimpse of their holidays.
Soccer players on vacation
Lionel Messi
The Argentine star already landed on U.S. soil to be presented as Inter Miami's new face.
Messi llegó a Estados Unidos #MLS #InterMiami https://t.co/vfwu0mEs7w
— The18Fútbol (@The18Futbol) July 11, 2023
However, prior to his trip to America, the player recharged his energy spending some time in Rosario and the Bahamas with his wife and three kids.
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Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé spent a few days in the United States, where he attended a highly exclusive all-white party. At the event, the French talent rubbed elbows with several celebrities, including Jay-Z and Kim Kardashian.
⚪️️ Kylian Mbappé x Kim Kardashian pic.twitter.com/pxaZc46iT6
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 6, 2023
The PSG forward also visited Cameroon, his dad's homeland.
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Erling Haaland
Kylian Mbappé was not the only soccer player sharing time with Kim Kardashian. Erling Haaland also got a pic with the influencer during his trip to Italy.
Erling Haaland x Kim Kardashian pic.twitter.com/82ov1tEWg5
— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) July 11, 2023
Haaland also did some sponsored posts with Dolce Gabbana.
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Who said you can't wear slides with a suit?
Vinícius
Vini went to Rio de Janeiro and invited his Real Madrid teammate Eduardo Camavinga. They had parties and also visited the famous Christ The Redeemer.
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The Brazilian was also seen next to Mexican influencer Kenia Os, sparkling some romance rumors.
Vinicius Júnior,e a rainha do México Kenia Os,chegando juntos para visitar o Cristo redentor.
Rio de Janeiro pic.twitter.com/FGS9zpNHnE— Planeta Vini Jr (@PlanetaVini) July 10, 2023
Finally, Vini Jr. spent a couple of days with his childhood idol and Brazilian national teammate, Neymar.
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Neymar
Speaking of Neymar, the PSG star is experiencing a turbulent summer. The forward is still recovering from an injury sustained last March while facing public scrutiny for being unfaithful to his pregnant girlfriend.
At least his dogs provide him with unconditional love.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
I might be wrong, but it seems like all of Cristiano Ronaldo's vacations involve sunbathing on a yacht and riding jet skis alongside his partner, Georgina Rodríguez.
Here's the 2023 postcard:
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Kevin de Bruyne
Assisting master, KDB, had a low-key vacation with his wife, Michèle Lacroix, and their kids. They celebrated their six-year marriage anniversary and Kevin's 32nd birthday.
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Thibaut Courtois
The goalkeeper wed Israeli model Mishel Gerzig in Cannes and has been enjoying their honeymoon in different locations, including Ibiza, Spain.
Kids included.
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Frenkie de Jong
Another player taking a romantic and idyllic holiday is Frenkie De Jong. The Dutch midfielder is with his girlfriend, Mikky Kiemeney, and they are both celebrating the fact they are expecting a baby.
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Marcus Rashford
The Manchester United talisman spent a couples of weeks in the United States, visiting New York, California and Las Vegas.
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Robert Lewandowski
Tuscany, Italy was the spot chosen for Lewa to spend his vacation. There, the Polish star renewed his vows with his wife, Anna Lewandowska.
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Harry Kane
The Tottenham captain hasn't shared a lot of his vacation online, but he filmed an episode of the famous YouTube show "Hot Ones." The episode will air next Thursday, July 13.
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Mo Salah
We don't have the exact coordenates of Salah's vacations, but beach and sun are part of it.
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He seems happy, right?