As the normal world celebrated Valentines day on February 14th, things were quite different on the other side of the world - the football side. Coincidentally, this year's Valentines was celebrated on the same day as the return of the UEFA Champions League last season.
And with football fans all over the world starving from lack of European football since late last year, it was understandable this this event had to blend into the football world. Here is a quick look at some of the best valentines-football related posts on social media.
It all started with this epic post on Borussia Dortmund's official Twitter account. And the response from Benfica, the club they face in the last 16 today, was epic!
#valentines pic.twitter.com/9GLaXhqO94
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) February 14, 2017
Benfica responded with a date proposal. Let's hope they have a blast tonight, really!
Well, we do have a date tonight, @BVB... Just don't be late. #SLBBVB
— SL Benfica EN (@slbenfica_en) February 14, 2017
Then there was this epic Messi-Ronaldo bromance by cartoonist Omar Momani. Time to set the rivalry aside for a moment.
John Terry's wife, Toni Terry, received this special gift from her husband
Chicharito too wasn't left out in the Valentines frenzy
#mood #valentinesday pic.twitter.com/qK3cKls6IR
— Chicharito Hernandez (@CH14_) February 14, 2017
Neymar's got a sense of romance too!
How does the coolest man in football celebrate such a special day, you ask? Well, he's got the answer. 800 games on the pitch, 0 games off the pitch.
Douglas Costa chose to go cycling with his beau along the sunny coastline. Perfect theme for a special day!
And the relationship of the year award goes to....Alexis Sanchez and his dogs! Unbreakable!