On the occasion of International Dog Day, we take a look at some of the sports stars from across the globe who like to spend time with their favourite `best friend`! From the likes of Leo Messi to Virat Kohli, every top athlete has his/her own pet. Let`s take a look some of th international dog day images from the athletes themselves. Photo courtesy/Instagram and Twitter

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Virat Kohli with is pet dog Bruno who sadly passed away
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PSG forward and Argentine superstar Lionel Messi posing with his furry friend named `Hulk`

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Former Team India captain MS Dhoni poses with his `best friend`
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F1 star Lewis Hamilton seen here with his dog Roscoe

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Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo posing a selfie with his pet dog
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Tennis star Serena Williams with her pet dog, Chip
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