Ronaldo flaunts 8-packs during vacation in snowy Santa Claus' home

By Hoang An December 24, 2024 | 10:12 pm PT

Cristiano Ronaldo goes shirtless during his Christmas vacation in Lapland on Dec. 24, 2024. Photo by Instagram/@cristiano

Cristiano Ronaldo went shirtless in the snow and showed off his impressive fitness at 39 years old during his Christmas vacation with family in Lapland, the official home of Santa Claus.

Ronaldo shared a photo of himself standing shirtless in the snow on Dec. 24, proudly displaying his 8-pack abs and shredded body in the minus 8 degrees Celsius weather. With a smile, he captioned the post, "Merry Christmas, everyone!"

The photo quickly went viral, garnering over 41 million views on X within five hours and more than 7 million likes on Instagram.

Another post featured Ronaldo enjoying a sled ride with his children. The family Christmas vacation includes his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, and their five children: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., 14; Alana Martina, 6; twins Eva Maria and Mateo Ronaldo, 7; and Bella Esmeralda, 2.

Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodrigues with his five children during the vacation. Photo by Instagram/@georginagio

Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodrigues with his five children during their Christmas vacation in Lapland. Photo by Instagram/@georginagio

Rodriguez also shared moments from their holiday on Instagram, including a photo of her skiing with Eva Maria and Mateo. Ronaldo and his eldest son were absent from the skiing activities.

According to Daily Mail, professional football contracts typically prohibit players from engaging in extreme sports like skiing, which carry risks of serious injuries, such as leg or head trauma. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, for instance, broke his leg in a skiing accident two years ago. Ronaldo Jr., who is following in his father's footsteps in football and is currently training with Al Nassr's youth team, also has similar restrictions.

Ronaldo is taking full advantage of his winter break after an impressive year, scoring 43 goals in 51 matches across all competitions. He will return to action with Al Nassr in early 2025, facing Al Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League on Jan. 9. His major goal for the coming year is to edge closer to the remarkable milestone of 1,000 career goals, having already netted 916.

Lapland, located in the northern regions of Finland, Sweden, and Norway, is widely considered the official home of Santa Claus. The region experiences sub-zero temperatures throughout December, making it a winter attraction.