World Cup cuties - Players share tender moments with their kids

This year, Father’s Day coincides with the first weekend of the 2014 World Cup. Dads across the country will put their feet up, crack open a beverage and watch the planet’s best soccer players shoot for glory. Our gallery looks at the fathers plying their trade in the stadiums of Brazil. We’re used to seeing these superstars on the pitch, see them share a moment with their children.

Nick Rimando carries his son

Nick Rimando #18 of Real Salt Lake carries his son on the field at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. (Melissa Majchrzak/MLS via Getty Images)

Fabio Coentrao with his daughter

Fabio Coentrao of Real Madrid celebrates the victory with his daughter after the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio da Luz stadium on May 24, 2014 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Blaise Matuidi and daughter Myliane

Blaise Matuidi of PSG and his daughter Myliane Matuidi celebrate the 2014 Ligue 1 Champions title after the french Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Stade Rennais FC at Parc des Princes stadium on May 7, 2014 in Paris, France. (Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Arjen Robben and son Kai

Arjen Robben of Bayern Muenchen celebrates with his son Kai after the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on May 10, 2014 in Munich, Germany. (Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Neymar with his son Davi Lucca

Neymar of FC Barcelona with his son davi Lucca walk out the pitch prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Camp Nou on September 24, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (David Ramos/Getty Images)

Gerard Pique and his daughter Milan

Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona jokes with his son Milan prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Camp Nou on September 14, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (David Ramos/Getty Images)

Cesc Fabregas and daughter Lia

Cesc Fabregas of FC Barcelona holds his daughter Lia during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Elche FC at Camp Nou on January 5, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. (David Ramos/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo and son Cristiano Junior

Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his son Cristiano Ronaldo Junior watch Rafael Nadal of Spain against Jarkko Nieminen of Finland in their third round match during day six of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 8, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Daniel Sturridge

Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool with his children at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on May 11, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Dante

Dante of Bayern Muenchen of Bayern Muenchen poses with the Bundesliga championship trophy with children Sophia and Diogo after the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on May 10, 2014 in Munich, Germany. (Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Fernando Torres with his daughter

Fernando Torres with his daughter during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on May 19, 2013 in London, England. (Scott Heavey/Getty Images)

Frank Lampard and his daughters Luna and Isla

Frank Lampard of Chelsea and his daughters Luna and Isla appear on the pitch following the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on May 4, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Jack Wilshere with his daughter Delilah and son Archie

Jack Wilshere of Arsenal with his daughter Delilah and son Archie on the pitch following the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion at the Emirates Stadium on May 4, 2014 in London, England. (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Leighton Baines with his children

Leighton Baines of Everton walks on the lap of honour with his children at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park on May 3, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Luis Suarez and son Benjamin

Luis Suarez of Liverpool with his son Benjamin after the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on May 11, 2014 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool finish as runners-up in the Premier League. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Mamadou Sakho carries his daughter

Football player Mamadou Sakho of Liverpool delivers a speech to the fans of his former Paris Saint Germain, as he carries his young daughter during the Paris Saint Germain FC vs AS Monaco FC at Parc des Princes on September 22, 2013 in Paris, France. (Paul Hubble/WireImage)

 Mark Milligan with his daughters Maya and Audrey and his wife Rhia

Mark Milligan, newly appointed captain of the Victory poses with his daughters Maya and Audrey and his wife Rhia Milligan during a Melbourne Victory A-League Media Announcement at Crown Casino on September 17, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Martin Demichelis and son

Martin Demichelis of Manchester City poses with the trophy and his son at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on May 11, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Maxwell Scherrer and daughters

Maxwell Scherrer of PSG and his daughters celebrate the 2014 Ligue 1 Champions title after the french Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Stade Rennais FC at Parc des Princes stadium on May 7, 2014 in Paris, France. (Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Robin van Persie with his partner Bouchra, son Shaqueel and daughter Dina Layla

Robin van Persie and his partner Bouchra, son Shaqueel and daughter Dina Layla after the FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifier match between the Netherlands and Hungary at the Amsterdam Arena on Oktober 11, 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands(VI Images via Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard and his daughters

Steven Gerrard of Liverpool FC poses with his daughters before the Steven Gerrard Testimonial Match between Liverpool and Olympiacos at Anfield on August 03, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Thiago Silva and his son

Thiago Silva of Paris Saint-Germain and his son celebrate the victory after the French Ligue 1 between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Stade Rennais FC at Parc Des Princes on May 07, 2014 in Paris, France. (Xavier Laine/Getty Images)

 Tim Krul and his daughter

Tim Krul of Newcastle celebrates on the pitch with his daughter after the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Cardiff City at St. James' Park on May 03, 2014 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Richard Sellers/Getty Images)