Happy Father's Day to Euro 2016 soccer dads
In lieu of ugly ties, we celebrate the day for dads with a little footy
Father's Day, the third Sunday in June, is a day for children to express their love and appreciation for their dad.
While most will celebrate with cards, cheesy gifts and, hopefully, watching sports, others are hard at work trying to bring home a championship.
Let's give a shout out to 10 soccer dads who will be celebrating Father's Day from the Euro Cup in France.
1. Gerard Pique
Spanish defender Gerard Pique is dad to three-year-old Milan Piqué Mebarak and one-year-old Sasha Piqué Mebarak. He is raising his boys alongside Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. The couple has been together since 2010, constantly posting heart warming family photos.
Els meus mites. <a href="https://t.co/WC2yw0R1dn">pic.twitter.com/WC2yw0R1dn</a>
—@3gerardpique2. Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese captain and Real Madrid phenom looks to have passed some skills to son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Based on the resemblance, name and talent, we may have another legend in the making.
Funny moments practicing penalties with my son ⚽️👦🏽👍🏼 <a href="https://t.co/Y2DfSqkqer">https://t.co/Y2DfSqkqer</a>
—@Cristiano3. Lukas Podolski
Though his roots are Polish, this left-footed striker plays for Germany. He is father to Louis Gabriel Podolski. From the looks of this tweet, posted on June 9, Louis became a big brother a day before Euro 2016 kicked off.
Big brother 💑💞❤️💪🏻 <a href="https://t.co/cjEtTcTGVp">pic.twitter.com/cjEtTcTGVp</a>
—@Podolski104. Iker Casillas
Spanish legendary goalkeeper is a father to two sons, Martin and Lucas Casillas Carbonero.
5. Wayne Rooney
The English footballer may have the next Man U back line on his hands. Klay Anthony, Kai Wayne and Kit Joseph are the Rooney boys and if they can play like their dad the world should watch out.
Another win today and 3 points. Back home now for a night with the family! <a href="https://t.co/E9yxoeZ2Ob">pic.twitter.com/E9yxoeZ2Ob</a>
—@WayneRooney6. Luka Modric
Croatian midfield mastermind Luka Modric will share Father's Day with his daughter Emma and son Ivano Modric.
After a great result today, now it's time for Christmas break with my family...❤️🎅🎄🙏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Family?src=hash">#Family</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Xmas?src=hash">#Xmas</a> <a href="https://t.co/EDAw1ACsmi">pic.twitter.com/EDAw1ACsmi</a>
—@lm19official7. Gianluigi Buffon
"Gigi" Buffon captains both the Italian national team and Serie A club team Juventus. He has the most game appearances for Italy with 159 caps. The keeper is dad to Leopoldo Mattia, David Lee and Louis Thomas Buffon.
8. Olivier Giroud
French footballer Giroud is home for Father's Day, the tournament being hosted in France. Better still, Father's Day falls on Game Day versus Switzerland. Will daughter Jade Giroud make it to the game?
9. Gareth Bale
Welsh footballer and Real Madrid powerhouse Gareth Bale joins his country for the country's first major tournament in over a half-century. Not only is he Wales' second all-time scoring leader, he's also dad to Alba Violet Bale who will likely be watching proudly from the stands.
Hope everyone's having a good Easter. Alba enjoyed her Easter egg hunt 🐣 <a href="https://t.co/GHQEc2oG9l">pic.twitter.com/GHQEc2oG9l</a>
—@GarethBale1110. Eidur Gudjohnsen
Icelandic attacking midfielder Eidur Gudjohnsen is the brains behind the operation of his international and club team. Iceland's current leading goal scorer will have sons Sveinn Aron, Andri Lucas and Daníel Tristan Gudjohnsen cheering him on as his team looks to advance to the Round of 16.