While players across Europe are happy to be back with their team-mates to begin preparations for the new season, Cristiano Ronaldo is delighted to be reunited with another familiar face.
The Real Madrid star has enjoyed a lavish summer holiday, meeting Jennifer Lopez and lying in the sun with beautiful women.
A photo posted by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) onAug 6, 2016 at 10:11am PDT
But the European champion was all smiles as he received kisses from one of the loves of his life... his dog.
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Ronaldo posted a picture on Instagram of him holding his dog as he relaxes by a swimming pool, with the caption: "My baby miss me."
The Portugal ace is still on holiday after winning Euro 2016 with his country.
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