Salah, Cristiano, Lewandowski: Football stars and their private jets

It is the ultimate accessory for the football stars heading off for their summer holidays.

It's only three weeks until some of the biggest clubs in Europe start training again for the 2022-23 season, so what better way to splash the cash than owning or hiring a private jet?

Yes, they might have huge pension funds, sprawling mansions, swimming pools and luxury at every turn. But a private jet is the must-have, as the pictures above show.

To see a collection of the world's top footballers who have enjoyed time on a private jet, see the gallery above. To view the next image, just click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.