The Los Blancos winger’s “child’s fantasy” came true on Christmas Day when he spent time with NBA great Lebron James and watched a Los Angeles Lakers game from the courtside. The two got together and signed messages, posed for pictures, and traded jerseys.

James is not only a minority investor in the English team Liverpool, but his passion for football is well known. The NBA throws a multi-game showcase on Christmas Day every year, drawing stars, fans, and celebrities to support their favourite team. USMNT player Gio Reyna spent his holiday watching basketball and was pictured courtside at a Brooklyn Nets game on Friday night, the 23rd.

The superstar from Madrid is still out as a result of an injury he received in November while playing for Brazil. It is, however, expected that he will be back on the pitch by the end of January. He is still undergoing recovery after missing ten weeks of action.