Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox They are the top dogs of European football but when they are off the pitch, they have some top dogs of their own.
As we build up to the excitement of the UEFA Euro 2021 tournament, which kicks off on June 11, we take a look at the four-legged friends who get to cuddle some of the world’s biggest footballing stars.
When he’s not leading his country to victory at the Euros, the most famous footballer in the world can be found hamming it up on Instagram with his Labrador, Marosca.
In March, the Juventus star’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez showed off Antonia – a Chinese-crested dog – that joined them in their luxury Italian home.
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