Aguero, Nadal, Ronaldo & more: Twitter gets into the Christmas spirit
Sergio Aguero, Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo lead the festive cheer on Twitter ahead of Christmas Day
With Christmas now just hours away, The Sport Review brings you the best of the Twitter festive cheer from a host of household names from across the sporting world.
French Open champion Rafael Nadal (@RafaelNadal) is getting in the festive spirit despite a tough year: “Feliz Navidad a aquellos que la celebran y felices fiestas a todos!! Happy Holidays to all and ENJOY!!!!”
Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius (@OscarPistorius) reflects on a special 2012: “As Christmas is dawning upon us, I would like to thank all of you who made 2012 as special as it was for me! Have a blessed and special day.”
Aston Villa defender Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) has enjoyed a fun year on Twitter: “Wish all my followers a Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. Thanks for all the fun tweets this year .catch you all in 2013 :-)!”
England legend Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) has got lots to learn in the wrapping department: “I am officially useless at wrapping presents. They look as stylish, well-fitting and neat as Lawro’s shirts.”
Darts star Phil Taylor (@PhilDTaylor) takes a break from the World Championship to send all his followers the best: “Sorry I cannot reply to everyone but have a great Christmas and new year lots and lots of love and pressies ha ha Phil xxx”
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) is looking forward to family time with the Maradonas: “Merry Christmas, everybody! I hope you can enjoy the holidays with your loved ones, it’s the best there is.”
Former Southampton defender Claus Lundekvam (@SaintSkipper5) is a natural at playing Father Christmas: “Merry Christmas everyone. Christmas wishes from Santa Claus!”
Celtic manager Neil Lennon (@OfficialNeil) has already got his perfect present with a Champions League draw against Juventus this week: “Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas when it comes…I hope Santa is good to you!”
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) is typically professional in his greeting: “Merry Xmas for everyone.”
Liverpool midfielder Suso (@suso30fernandez) won’t be heading home for Christmas: “Spending Christmas at Liverpool. Really happy to be here and I wanna wish you all Merry Christmas. Have a great time with your families.”
Former Celtic star John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) tells his followers the present he got his wife: “Just reminded my wife that she won’t be getting a present off me this year, told her living with me is like Xmas every day!!”
Finally, England wicketkeeper Matt Prior (@MattPrior13) is looking forward to some festive drinks: “It’s nearly 5pm everyone!!! Hope ur all ready for crimbo drinks to start…23 mins and counting! #5pmsomewhereintheworld”
