How The Stars of LALIGA Celebrate Christmas 2023

By Syed Ameenuddin

| Published: Wednesday, December 27, 2023, 22:32 [IST]

The Christmas period is one for celebrating with family, friends and loved ones. Footballers are no exception and they have shared their traditions with their followers on social media.

How The Stars of LALIGA Celebrate Christmas 2023

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Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) – Wear a Christmas jumper

At this time of year, it’s common to see people wearing colourful Christmas jumpers. Toni Kroos shared a photo of himself and his grandfather wearing one, with a special Real Madrid design.

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Yan Couto (Girona FC) – Prepare a meal

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a delicious dinner. This is one of the most important Christmas traditions and Girona FC’s Yan Couto enjoyed a lovely meal with his loved ones.

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Fede Valverde (Real Madrid) – Pose with matching Christmas pyjamas

Christmas pyjamas are the perfect counter to the cold Christmas weather and many families like to wear a matching set, as the family of Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde did this year.

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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 Iñaki Williams dressed up as Olentzero for a photo shared by Athletic Club.

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Joselu (Real Madrid) – Share a family photo

A very common Christmas tradition in Spain and around the world is to share a family photo, something Joselu and his family have done.

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Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona) – Pose next to the Christmas tree

The Christmas tree is one of the great symbols of this time of year and LALIGA EA SPORTS footballers often have particularly beautiful trees. This past week, Robert Lewandowski shared with his followers a photo of his family and his Christmas tree.

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Manu Trigueros (Villarreal CF) – Visit the local Christmas tree

Villarreal CF midfielder Manu Trigueros has spent time in Talavera de la Reina, his hometown. There, he and his family checked out the town Christmas tree.

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Jan Oblak (Atlético de Madrid) - Spend time in the snow

Christmas and snow go hand in hand and, even if it doesn’t usually snow much in Spain, Jan Oblak was able to find some snow this December during a trip to his native Slovenia.

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Vinícius (Real Madrid) – Take in an NBA game

The players of LALIGA EA SPORTS have been able to enjoy some time off this Christmas period, and some have flown abroad for a mini holiday. In the case of Vinícius, he watched some NBA action live.