Words of wisdom, birthday greetings and fond memories – Friday’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 November 6.
Football
Arsenal players celebrated their 4-1 home win over Molde in the Europa League.
1 goal ⚽️ & 3points✅. Perfect night at the emirates @arsenal
A post shared by Child Of God (@joewillock) on Nov 5, 2020 at 4:10pm PST
A post shared by Nicolas Pepe (@nicolas.pepe19) on Nov 5, 2020 at 4:46pm PST
We all agree with James Maddison.
“ what a finish “ on the skippers goal against Sevilla & “we need fans back man” in case you were wondering 😂 https://t.co/jE41vKKSUd
— James Maddison (@Madders10) November 6, 2020
Goal✅ Assist✅ Great team performance ✅ 3 wins out of 3 in the @europaleague ⚡️#JM10pic.twitter.com/hsdzp4dGeX
— James Maddison (@Madders10) November 6, 2020
Some great strikes here.
🎼 Johnny Giles: The Original Wizard! pic.twitter.com/qQq7I9TGWj
— Leeds United (@LUFC) November 6, 2020
Trent Alexander-Arnold had an important message for the city of Liverpool.
#LetsGetTested ❤️@TrentAA with a message for the people of Liverpool…
Full information on the city's mass testing scheme: https://t.co/gHxwrfXr6wpic.twitter.com/oQzI45yEom
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 6, 2020
Look out Manchester United!
A post shared by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (@domcalvertlewin) on Nov 6, 2020 at 7:01am PST
Bastian Schweinsteiger wished wife Ana Ivanovic a happy birthday with some flowers.
Today’s a special one! All the best to my wonderful wife. May your day be as happy as you are making us, @anaivanovic ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jvhNCwu2Vc
— Basti Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) November 6, 2020
Cricket
From Dubai to Sydney.
A post shared by Sam Billings (@sambillings) on Nov 5, 2020 at 11:26pm PST
Frowback Friday?
The era before sport shirts fit
A post shared by Stuart Broad (@stuartbroad8) on Nov 6, 2020 at 12:48am PST
Jofra Archer was feeling the love.
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) November 6, 2020
Kevin Pietersen looked to return to winning ways on the golf course.
Hoping for a better result today…! Come on, @oursorai man! 💪🏽
A post shared by Kevin Pietersen 🦏 (@kp24) on Nov 5, 2020 at 11:43pm PST
Which he did.
I got that singles WIN today…! 💣 pic.twitter.com/RoC7oofnpI
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 6, 2020
Before switching sports
The Comeback! #Dubaipic.twitter.com/sIbo9BLvYL
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 6, 2020
Boxing
Stay positive. Stay focused.
End of the week goals 🙏 pic.twitter.com/wAXpCMK4Vs
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) November 6, 2020
Daniel Dubois is ready.
Just hungry.#DDD@ai_andycpic.twitter.com/pXLsGCI6GM
— Daniel Dubois (@DynamiteDubois) November 6, 2020
Tommy Fury is in peak condition.
Update – currently in the best shape I’ve been in for a very long time. Feeling fit and ready, 1 WEEK TO GO💣🔥 pic.twitter.com/3fjsDFvM2i
— Tommy Fury (@tommytntfury) November 5, 2020
Golf
Ace in the pack in Cyprus.
🚨 HOLE-IN-ONE! 🚨@JoelStalter21 on the 5th.#CyprusShowdownpic.twitter.com/zO8sd7bZZW
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) November 6, 2020
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton has always won trophies.
I was 6 years old here when I earned my first two trophies remote control car racing. These were some the best days of my life spending time with my dad out the back of the old car we had with our pot noodle soup and bacon sandwiches which was very much an English thing. pic.twitter.com/TwEvM5pzP3
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 6, 2020
Tennis
An interesting workout for a tennis player.
Did something new today as a workout. Foot volley drills 🔥🥵⚽️💦😱🙈 #legs#footwork#footvolley#dubaipic.twitter.com/mU0yLIjfyG
— Kristina Mladenovic (@KikiMladenovic) November 6, 2020
Roger Federer’s practice was a little more conventional.
Back to work😃🏋️♂️👨🏼🏫📚🍂🍁🎾 pic.twitter.com/zwljm17Rkv
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) November 6, 2020
Stan Wawrinka was creating bubble trouble.
Causing late night trouble in the bubble ! 💥🎾🌙💪🏻⏰ #latenight#paris#fight#enjoy#stantheman ©️ Philippe Montigny / FFT pic.twitter.com/Xipq1GOs6z
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) November 6, 2020
Athletics
You have not heard the last of Usain Bolt.
When I retired they thought it was over. ⚡️⚡️⚡️They thought this is the last of seeing the country yute “BOLT”. ⚡️⚡️⚡️Nobody told them I was born on GOAT Island 🇯🇲⚡️⚡️⚡️Finally they said!!! We no longer have to deal with him. ⚡️⚡️⚡️Breaking News I am just getting started!!!! pic.twitter.com/iZPpsG1IAf
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) November 6, 2020