It was New Year’s Eve and the world’s top sporting stars were celebrating – some by partying and some by going to bed early.
Here’s how some of the best known faces in sport saw in 2018.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane had eight balls to keep him occupied.
2017 has been good to me. Bring on 2018! #Hattrickballs #Goldenboot #HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/WuKBBmP7B6
— Harry Kane (@HKane) December 31, 2017
It was a family affair for Eden Hazard.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain enjoyed a glass of orange juice with his pop star girlfriend Perrie Edwards.
Galera, já estou aqui me preparando pra virada do ano. Confiante por um 2018 ainda melhor! pic.twitter.com/4TgemeQKzz
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) December 31, 2017
Spare a thought for UFC star Connor McGregor, whose party plans were ruined by family illness.