Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez celebrate with their families… Stars of sport bring in New Year

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez celebrate with their families while Jordan Henderson cooks a rare meal… Stars of the sporting world bring in the New Year

  • Sports stars have been wishing everyone a Happy New Year on social media
  • Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated with his girlfriend and children
  • Jordan Henderson cooked a rare meal as he had a quieter New Year’s Eve 

Sports stars from around the globe have been wishing everyone a Happy New Year as we say goodbye to 2020.

From footballing great Cristiano Ronaldo to Olympic gold medalist and record holder Usain Bolt, icons of the sporting world are enjoying the festivities at home with their loved ones as the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep many restricted with their celebrations.

The Juventus striker Ronaldo was pictured smiling alongside his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez and their children, plenty of balloons in the background as they celebrate isolated from others.

Ronaldo was pictured smiling alongside his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez and their children

Ronaldo was pictured smiling alongside his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez and their children

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson tucked into a cooked meal and an alcoholic free beer

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson tucked into a cooked meal and an alcoholic free beer

Luis Suarez smiled with his family after a turbulent year following his messy Barcelona exit

Luis Suarez smiled with his family after a turbulent year following his messy Barcelona exit

Elsewhere in football, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson appeared to be having a quieter evening as he tucked into a home cooked meal and an alcoholic free beer.

The England midfielder wrote: ‘New Year’s Eve meal… only time I cook happy new year to you all’

Jurgen Klopp’s Premier League champions have a few more days rest before their next match against Southampton on Monday.

Atletico Madrid striker and former team-mate to Henderson at Anfield Luis Suarez looked full of cheer as he posed for some festive photos with his family after a turbulent year for the Uruguayan. 

Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard posed in front of a large lit-up 'NYE' sign

Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard posed in front of a large lit-up ‘NYE’ sign

Olympic gold medalist and fastest man alive Usain Bolt was pictured with friends and family

Olympic gold medalist and fastest man alive Usain Bolt was pictured with friends and family

United midfielder Nemanja Matic posted a photo of him in a Father Christmas costume

United midfielder Nemanja Matic posted a photo of him in a Father Christmas costume

Suarez was frozen out at Barcelona upon manager Ronald Koeman’s arrival in the summer and had a frosty exit from the Nou Camp.

He wrote: ‘2020 is leaving, a difficult year for everyone. The year we suffered a global pandemic, but despite everything, let’s look to the future and be positive. In this 2021 I wish you all good health and a HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!! 

Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard looked to be having a little more of a party as he posed in front of a large lit-up ‘2021’ sign.

The 28-year-old captioned: ‘The Magic In New Beginnings Is Truly The Most Powerful Of Them All. Wishing Everybody A Happy New Year, May 2021 Bring You Health, Success And Happiness.’

Everton midfielder James Rodriguez kept it casual with a black shirt and ripped jeans

Everton midfielder James Rodriguez kept it casual with a black shirt and ripped jeans

Southampton attacker Theo Walcott cosied up with his two dogs and a wine glass

Southampton attacker Theo Walcott cosied up with his two dogs and a wine glass

His United team-mate Nemanja Matic posted a photo of him in a Father Christmas costume with his partner and children as he also wished his followers a happy new year. 

Everton midfielder James Rodriguez kept it casual with a black shirt and ripped jeans as he smiled in front of ‘2021’ balloons with his one-year-old son, Samuel. 

Southampton attacker Theo Walcott cosied up with his two dogs and a wine glass as he posted: ‘It seems strange to do a happy new year post given the situation we all find ourselves in…anyway here’s to 2021, let’s hope it’s a year full of hope, new beginnings and happiness. Cheers’ 

Olympic gold medalist and fastest man alive Usain Bolt was pictured with his friends and family as he welcomed in the new year.

The track star and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett are soon to become first time parents. 

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson looked sharp as he cuddled up with his wife, Lais Moraes

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson looked sharp as he cuddled up with his wife, Lais Moraes

Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo kept it classy !) as he gave two thumbs up

Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo kept it classy (as always!) as he gave two thumbs up

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson looked sharp as he cuddled up with his wife, Lais Moraes. 

The Brazilian also shared a photo of his three children by his Christmas tree they all enjoy the festive period. 

He posted: ‘Same house, more different environments. away from my babies. happy New Year. God bless 2021’

Meanwhile, Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo kept it classy (as always!) as he gave two thumbs up by his Christmas tree while enjoying some bubbly. 

source: dailymail.co.uk