Sir Mo Farah passes the baton and birthdays galore – Thursday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from October 22.
Football
Tottenham marked their newest signing’s 23rd birthday.
🎂 Happy birthday, Joe Rodon!#THFC ⚪️ #COYSpic.twitter.com/R6mM9sczGP
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 22, 2020
There were more birthday wishes in the England Women camp.
Happy birthday, @jade_moore20! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/dnDceYM38g
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) October 22, 2020
And from Arsenal to a former manager who won them a trophy or two.
Happy birthday, Arsène! 🎈 pic.twitter.com/PZTTHwM8UO
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 22, 2020
His current employers offered their congratulations too.
🏆 One of the greatest managers of his generation 👏
⚽️ Now growing the beautiful game as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development 🌱
🎂 Happy birthday, Arsene Wenger! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/ZAXHLZQZ0u
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) October 22, 2020
Perhaps Cristiano Ronaldo’s dinner plates provided the inspiration for Manchester United’s ‘zebra’ kit.
Thursday style! 😉 pic.twitter.com/OlNhOit0vh
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) October 22, 2020
Cricket
Kevin Pietersen had some large visitors eyeing up his swimming pool.
Ummmmm, no you CANNOT come and drink out of my pool. @umganulodge 🐘
A post shared by Kevin Pietersen 🦏 (@kp24) on Oct 22, 2020 at 5:44am PDT
Formula One
It was all change at Haas.
The 🔚#r8gpic.twitter.com/cegx0UqGDl
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) October 22, 2020
— Kevin Magnussen (@KevinMagnussen) October 22, 2020
And a former world champion announced a new venture.
I’m proud to announce the launch of my own racing team: Rosberg Xtreme Racing ⚡ Follow @rosbergxracing & #RXR for all updates✌️ Joining the new @ExtremeELive series we are committed to using our platform to draw attention to the increasing effects of environmental damages 🌎 pic.twitter.com/SEL2D1MWj2
— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) October 22, 2020
Rugby Union
Wales looked forward to Alun Wyn Jones’ landmark appearance against France this weekend.
When nothing's going to get between you and a world record-equalling 148 caps. pic.twitter.com/nWPdlt3Wy2
— Welsh Rugby Union 🏉 (@WelshRugbyUnion) October 22, 2020
Golf
Matt Wallace was amused during the opening round of the Italian Open… or maybe not.
Ben told a joke – it wasn’t funny…but look at the size of him😳
A post shared by Matt Wallace (@mattwallacegolf) on Oct 22, 2020 at 10:13am PDT
Athletics
The Farah running dynasty looks to be in good hands when Sir Mo eventually hangs up his spikes.
like father like son…!!! #tbt #husseinknows #run
A post shared by Sir Mo Farah🇬🇧🥇🥇🥇🥇 (@gomofarah) on Oct 22, 2020 at 6:58am PDT
Tennis
Serena Williams and her daughter went full superhero at the beach.
Not all Superhero women wear capes…. but we do. @olympiaohanian
A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Oct 22, 2020 at 5:58am PDT
Boxing
Anthony Joshua was working hard – unlike the gentleman in the background.
A post shared by Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) on Oct 22, 2020 at 3:05am PDT
