How did sports stars greet 2021?

This past year of 2020 was filled with challenges and experiences for the entire world. A holiday that many expected, most celebrated at home with family, and some even away from it. COVID-19 forced to give up mass festivities and trips abroad, but taught to appreciate loved ones and time spent with them. We tell you how sports stars met the year 2021.

Lionel Messi

Antonella Rocuzzo, wife of the famous footballer, published photos with her lover and children in Instagram. Messi met the year 2021 surrounded by loved ones at home. On the festive photos you can see them in the same red pajamas in a cozy home environment. From the whole family, they wished the subscribers love and health in the new year.

Maria Sharapova

And the former world number one Maria Sharapova met the winter holiday in hot and sunny California. On December 31, her Instagram posts were filled with ocean views and an orange sunset.

“2020, I envisioned you completely different. As did we all! But we have to admit that you’ve added a little bit of wonderment to a harsh and cruel reality. Personally, you have given me the courage to leave behind the only life and career I’ve ever known. I am amazed daily at how timely I did it. And you gave me a gift and a lifelong commitment, I wake up next to my best friend every morning. I am incredibly inspired by what 2021 has in store for me. Happy New Year!”, she summed up the past year.

Neymar

PSG striker shared New Year’s Eve photos in a bright silver outfit surrounded by loved ones. Recall that on December 27 there was information about the involvement of the footballer in the organization of a large party for 500 people, despite the coronavirus epidemic – she was interested in the prosecutor’s office of Brazil. But Neymar denied these speculations.

David Beckham

On the eve of the holidays, the Beckham family visited Lapland, the birthplace of Santa Claus. And on New Year’s Eve, the former soccer player published a short video of the best memories of the passing year. “Sending all my love wherever you are. It was a tough year that taught us a lot, especially what is truly important. Wishing the best for 2021. Happy New Year!” – Beckham wrote on his Instagram.

Cristiano Ronaldo

One of the most talented and sought-after soccer players in the world celebrated this special day with his family. He shared a photo with his children and his other half, Georgina Rodriguez.
“2020 was not an easy year, there is no doubt about that. No one can remain indifferent to the pain and suffering that COVID-19 brought to the world. But now it’s time to go back and show that together we can make a difference,” Ronaldo wrote in his Instagram.

Also, on December 31, the mother of the footballer celebrated her birthday, and Cristiano shared a joint photo with the birthday girl and congratulations.

Alina Zagitova

The Russian figure skater did not forget about work even on December 31. Alina performed in Tatiana Navka’s ice show “Sleeping Beauty”. And later posted a photo from home and a video with her favorite dog. Like many, she summarized the results of the outgoing year, which, despite many disappointments, became for the figure skater very rich.

Yulia Efremova

The Russian swimmer, like Maria Sharapova, met this holiday away from her homeland. She spent the New Year in the United States, in the state of California and shared the addition to the family – a puppy Jasper. She encourages subscribers to believe that dreams come true and wishes happiness in 2021.

Alexander Ovechkin

The wife of the famous hockey player Anastasia Shubskaya shared in stories in Instagram a holiday dinner with her husband, children and relatives.

The big family is not afraid of the pandemic and has been celebrating the beginning of the year for several days in various public places: in bowling, at New Year’s Eve festivities, in restaurants.