Anthony Martial, Kevin de Bruyne, Sergio Ramos and football’s elite jet off on holiday as summer break kicks-off
After a long, hard season, footballers finally get the chance to spend some quality time to relax and unwind with their families
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THEIR reward for a hard season of toil in European football's top leagues is some rest and relaxation with their nearest and dearest.
Players are finally afforded the chance to hang up their boots - temporarily - and enjoy some time in the sun this summer.
For some, take for instance Manchester United's Anthony Martial, he probably wishes the season hasn't ended as he is desperate for more game time.
But he has still used the opportunity to unwind, sharing a photo of him in a swimming pool about to take the plunge.
Kevin De Bruyne, who has had a quiet season by his high standards, shared a tender moment with his son Mason Milian on social media, captioning it "Dream Team".
He also shared a photo with his family on the beach.
Over in Spain, the season isn't even over for Sergio Ramos, but he was allowed some downtime on the back of a boat proudly showing off the Spanish flag.
On Saturday, the defender will have to switch off holiday mode as he take to the field for the Champions League final against Juventus.
John Terry has the chance to possibly extend his holiday if he so wishes - he has not yet made up his mind as to his next move after ending his career at Chelsea.
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His wife Toni shared a photo to her Instagram page about to jet off with John and children for their summer break to Portugal.
But it appeared she was doing all the work, captioning it "Being a stewardess today serving Mr T".
John was then pictured relaxing by their villa pool, dangling his legs in the water, with a bottle of water next to him.
Manchester United fringe player Andreas Pereira has already had a summer to remember over in Las Vegas.
The midfielder, who spent this season on loan with Granada in Spain, met world renowned DJ David Guetta over in the US.
The Belgium footballer wrote alongside his photo: "Nice to meet one of the best DJs in the world".
Jordan Ibe, who has had a torrid campaign with Bournemouth after becoming their record signing, took away his girlfriend for the summer, which just happened to coincide with her birthday.
And Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu was clearly delighted to be "home sweet home" as he shared a photo of him in Ulldecona, a Spoanish town south of Catalonia.
Wilfried Zaha, who has just signed a new contract with Crystal Palace after they survived relegation, donned his shades for some time in the sun.
While Stoke keeper Jack Butland looked to be overjoyed to be away with his partner after an injury-ravaged season.
The England keeper was lucky enough to enjoy the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco.
West Brom's James McClean and Fabio Borini, who may be seeking a return to the Premier League following Sunderland's relegation, also shared photos of them away with their partners.
And McClean may bump into Leicester striker Jamie Vardy on his holiday. Both of them have decided on Dubai for their down time.
Robert Lewandowski is renowned for his calmness in front of goal that has made him one of the most feared strikers in the world.
And he looked just that as he shared a photo of him in an infinity pool, with a beautiful mountain range in the background.
Bojan was shunted out of Stoke to Mainz 05 on loan, but he looked as though he didn't have a care in the world in his ultra-relaxed pose on hols.
All the footballers will be hoping this summer provides the perfect time to recharge the batteries, ready to go again in August.