Ronaldo takes the family to Lapland for festive activities

Cristiano Ronaldo made the most of the Saudi Pro League 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 their stellar form, Al-Nassr have struggled as a team under former AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli.

The club are currently fourth in the SPL standings, 11 points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad.

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

The family opted for a magical trip to Lapland, Finland’s northernmost region, famous for its stunning 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 pictures from the holiday on social media, including a striking photo of himself in the snow in just shorts.

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

During their time in Lapland, the family explored several activities, including visiting Santa Claus and riding snowmobiles.

However, Ronaldo steered clear of skiing, as most footballers are normally banned from high-risk sports due to injury issues outlined in their contracts.

Instead, Rodriguez and the kids tried skiing while Ronaldo enjoyed other aspects of the winter wonderland.

The trip marked a stark contrast to his 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 take on Al-Okhdood in the SPL on January 9.