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JUE 02.01.2025
José María Giménez, Koke, Diego Simeone, Jan Oblak & Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid) -Toast to the New Year
One of the most common traditions at the beginning of the New Year is to share a toast, wishing each other all the best over the coming 12 months. Representatives from Atlético de Madrid’s men’s and women’s squads posed in a photo toasting to the fans.
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Iago Aspas (RC Celta) – Pose in front of 2025 ballons
A New Year’s party isn’t complete until there are ballons of the numbers of the new year. At RC Celta captain Iago Aspas’ family gathering, the 2025 ballons took pride of place.
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Gavi (FC Barcelona) – Celebrate with party horns
You’ll find many party horns at New Year’s Eve events, and that was the case at the party FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi attended. It’s certainly a fun, and noisy, way to bring in the New Year.
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Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona) – Swim in the sea
It has become something of a trend to take a dip in the sea on New Year’s Day, taking a literal and figurative plunge to start the year off with a challenge. That’s what FC Barcelona’s Ferran Torres did.
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Víctor Meseguer (Real Valladolid) – Take a trip
With LALIGA EA SPORTS pausing for the Christmas and New Year period, it’s a great time for footballers to enjoy a holiday. Several players took a trip during the festive period, such as Real Valladolid’s Víctor Meseguer, who visited Paris.
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Adrián Embarba (Rayo Vallecano) – See the Christmas lights
One of the most beautiful things about this time of year are the Christmas lights. Many footballers took photos posing in front of these lights, in a number of different cities. For example, Rayo Vallecano player Adrián Embarba shared a photo of the lights from Vienna, during a trip to the Austrian city.
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Julián Alvarez (Atlético de Madrid) – Spend Christmas with the extended family
For many, Christmas is a time to meet up with the whole extended family. That’s what Julián Alvarez, the Atlético de Madrid forward, did, and he shared a full group photo on social media.
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Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona) – Spend Christmas with the close family
Others decide to have a more intimate Christmas celebration, spending the day with just the immediate family, such as FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski.
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Endrick (Real Madrid) – Wear matching Christmas pyjamas
It’s the perfect time of year to wear cosy pyjamas, and if they’re Christmas-themed then all the better. That’s what Endrick, the Real Madrid striker, and his partner did this Christmas.
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Éder Militão (Real Madrid) – Dress in red
Even when the outfits aren’t matching exactly, it can be fun to all wear the same Christmas colour. This year, Éder Militão and his family all wore red to bring in Christmas Day.
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Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona) – Dine at a world-famous restaurant
After a brilliant start to the season, Lamine Yamal has been spending time in Dubai over the festive period and he visited the world-famous Salt Bae restaurant.
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Rodrygo (Real Madrid) – Put up a “Merry Christmas” sign
One way to make a household feel Christmasy is to put up decorations and signs, such as the huge “Merry Christmas” sign that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo posed in front of.
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Pedri (FC Barcelona) – Hanging out with a pet
Christmas is a time to be with your loved ones, and for many people that includes their pets. FC Barcelona midfielder Pedri has been hanging out by the Christmas tree with his dog.
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Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club) – Dress up as Olentzero
In the Basque Country, one Christmas tradition involves a character called Olentzero. It is said that this figure is the one who leaves gifts for the children, and Athletic Club shared a photo of Iñaki Williams dressed up as Olentzero.
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