Football's star break: Messi, Benzema, the Ox

Lionel Messi posted this Instagram snap as he enjoyed some family time with son Thiago and his parents. (Instagram)

Karim Benzema board a plane to Los Angeles. (Instagram)

Benzema and Drake (Instagram)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain takes a selfie with a well clad monkey. (Instagram)

The baby tiger cub looks delighted with Oxlade-Chamberlain's feeding assistance. (Instagram)

Oxlade-Chamberlain on his post-season holiday break. (Instagram)

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