BATA LA MASTAA WASOKA WAKATI WA MSIMU WA KUMALIZIKA KWA MSIMU LAENDELEA FUATILIA KAMA KAWAIDA KUPITIA MTANDA WAKO WA ROCKERSPORTS SAFARI HII NI NGONGOTI CROUCH, DEFOE, LUIS NANI, MASCHERANO NA BRIGDE. FUATILIA........................

Fancy seeing you here? Kevin Nolan, left, talks to Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch.

 Crouch and Defoe catch up in Ibiza, Nani cools down in Miami, Mascherano's Balearics visit and Bridge whisks his pop star fiancé away to France

After a long, gruelling season, the world of football will now be able to kick back and enjoy a long, hot summer as the game's brightest stars head off on their holidays.

Sportsmail will be there every step of the way, bringing you the very best snaps from Las Vegas, to Dubai, Ibiza (and back to Las Vegas) on a daily basis.

 

PETER CROUCH AND JERMAIN DEFOE (IBIZA)

Peter Crouch and Jermaine Defoe have been team-mates at Portsmouth and Tottenham Hotspur so it comes as no real shock that the pair's paths have crossed in Ibiza.

The Stoke striker and his model/TV presenter wife Abbey Clancy were at the exclusive beach-side resort Ocean Beach Ibiza and chatted to Defoe, who was accompanied by two friends, as he looked like he was clearly enjoying being surrounded by the array of bikini-clad women.

Crouch also bumped into West Ham's Kevin Nolan as the trio enjoyed the downtime ahead of the new Premier League football season.

Holding court: Clancy talks to Defoe, left, and Crouch at Ocean Beach Ibiza.

All smiles: Clancy looked like she was enjoying her time at Ocean Beach Ibiza.

Milking the attention: Defoe poses for a picture with guests at Ocean Beach Ibiza 

Fun in the sun: Clancy and Crouch enjoy a drink at Ocean Beach Ibiza.

NANI (MIAMI)

Speculation over Nani's future at Manchester United has been rife since the season ended but the winger seemed to not have a care in the world as he hit the Miami beach with fiancee Daniela Martins.

The 26-year-old wore a pair of blue camo shorts and looked to be enjoying the sunshine as he took in some Stateside rays and cooled off in the clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Martins sported a reptile print bikini with bright pink piping as the pair took a dip to cool off from the heat. 

However, Nani should be wary of picking up injuries while holidaying in Miami after Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia sustained an Achilles tendon problem visiting the same destination recently.

Cooling off: Manchester United's Nani and his fiancé Daniela Martins take a dip during their holiday in Miami.

Making waves: Nani and his fiancé Daniela Martins.

Welcome to Miami: Martins, left, and Nani.

Nani is about to enter the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and he has yet to decide whether he will leave United.

Arsenal, Juventus and Monaco are all reportedly monitoring the Portuguese's situation.

JAVIER MASCHERANO (IBIZA)

Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano swapped the Nou Camp for a beach in Ibiza as he looks to recharge his batteries ahead of the new season.

The 29-year-old, who recently had to apologise after appearing to kick a medic during Argentina's 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with Ecuador which saw him receive a red card, looked totally relaxed as he walked along the beach with wife Fernanda.

Barcelona will be looking to defend their La Liga title in the upcoming season and Mascherano has been an integral part of why they were able to wrestle the crown back from Real Madrid - his adaptability proved key to the success.

Gentle stroll: Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano takes a walk with wife Fernanda in Formentera, Ibiza com.

Water break: Mascherano takes a dip in the sea with his wife on holiday in Ibiza

WAYNE BRIDGE (SOUTH OF FRANCE)

While most footballers opt for more far-flung holiday destinations, former Chelsea and Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge chose a country more close to home for a break with his pop star fiancé Frankie Sandford.

The 32-year-old whisked away his pregnant Saturdays singer to the South of France for some rest and relaxation earlier this month.

Sandford took in some rays before going on a stroll with Bridge later on, taking in the sights and sounds with her husband to be.

Sunshine break: Wayne Bridge took his pop star fiancé Frankie Sandford to the south of France

Ice cool: Bridge and fiancé Sandford take a walk, left, and she enjoys the sun

Resting up: Sandford during her holiday in the south of France

Bridge spent last season on loan at Championship side Brighton and enjoyed a fine season on the south coast but he will not plying his trade for the Seagulls this campaign.

After his contract expired at City earlier this month, the former England international decided to join Championship Reading on a one-year deal as they bid to make an immediate return to the Premier League following their relegation last season.