Ronaldo takes his family to Lapland for festive activities

Cristiano Ronaldo took full advantage of the Saudi professional league’s winter break by taking his family on holiday to Lapland.

At 39, the Portuguese icon continues to defy expectations, scoring 16 goals in 19 games this season for Al-Nassr.

However, despite his stellar form, Al-Nassr have struggled as a team under former AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli.

The club is currently fourth in the SPL table, 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad.

With the SPL on a mid-season break and matches not resuming until January 9, Ronaldo took the opportunity to enjoy the break with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and their children.

The family decided on a magical trip to Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland, known for its beautiful northern lights, winter resorts and reputation as the official home of Santa Claus.

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 pic.twitter.com/gK4iOm9gP3

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 24, 2024

Ronaldo shared snippets from his vacation on social media, including a striking photo of him standing in the snow in just shorts.

He captioned the post, “Merry Christmas everyone,” beaming with holiday cheer.

During their time in Lapland, the family explored a variety of activities, including visits with Santa and snowmobiling.

However, Ronaldo stayed away from skiing, as most footballers are usually banned from high-risk sports due to injuries listed in their contracts.

Instead, Rodriguez and the kids tried their hand at skiing while Ronaldo enjoyed other aspects of the winter magic.

The trip was a sharp contrast to their life in Riyadh, where December temperatures hover around 17 degrees.

In Lapland, however, the temperature can drop to -30 during the winter months, creating a completely different experience for the family.

Ronaldo will soon be back in action when Al-Nassr face Al-Okhdood in the SPL on January 9.