Raheem Sterling enjoys victory over Fulham – Saturday’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 December 5.
Football
Raheem Sterling enjoyed Manchester City’s win against Fulham.
⚽️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/gZW2BapLLy
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) December 5, 2020
How Christmas trees look on Tyneside.
— Allan Saint-Maximin (@asaintmaximin) December 5, 2020
The offside/VAR debate rumbles on.
Anything that makes it simpler and more credible . Nearest foot to goal another .. https://t.co/GSiHRQqfOM
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) December 5, 2020
Sonny is ready for Arsenal.
Theo is ready for Brighton.
The day’s football birthdays and anniversaries…
Brilliance from the birthday boy 🌟#MUFC#GoalOfTheDaypic.twitter.com/7OKuxPNUFK
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 5, 2020
Enjoy your birthday as much as you enjoyed this goal, @rbarkley8! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/vGb3aHrmuk
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 5, 2020
Happy birthday, @CastagneTim 🦊🎂
Leicester's flying full-back turns 2⃣5⃣ today! pic.twitter.com/NHJtw3X6PN
— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 5, 2020
#OnThisDay in 1999…
Steven Gerrard's 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒃 first goal for us 🤩👌 pic.twitter.com/ffRNsWXbKe
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 5, 2020
Happy anniversary, boss! 🥳
Impossible to show them 𝙖𝙡𝙡, but just a little snapshot of our favourite Ralph Hasenhüttl moments ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vWi5gzICO4
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) December 5, 2020
Sol Campbell went back through the archives.
Dominic Calvert-Lewis was on target for Everton.
James Milner was buzzing for the return of fans.
Won’t quite be this full tomorrow, but will be great to have fans back with us 🔴🔴 #comeontheboys#YNWApic.twitter.com/4ONK1qjFG6
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) December 5, 2020
Wayne Rooney was delighted to get his first win as Derby interim boss.
Massive 3 points today. Delighted for the players, staff and our fans. #dcfcpic.twitter.com/9tkLaVu6fD
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) December 5, 2020
Cricket
Sam Billings was backing Manchester United.
Win tonight we go to 3rd, 2 points off the top 2…! Come on lads 🙏🏼 @ManUtd 🙌🏼
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) December 5, 2020
Coach Colly gives some tips.
New video on the website. A typical circuit training session I’d do back in the day….not so easy now! https://t.co/bf9KMmqgS6pic.twitter.com/c1S3KKpLS4
— Paul Collingwood (@Colly622) December 5, 2020
Happy birthday Shikhar Dhawan, lots of love… Sachin.
Wish you a very happy birthday Shikhar! Have a great one. pic.twitter.com/TbcjlINyId
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 5, 2020
Rugby League
Kevin Sinfield has two marathons left to run.
Why we do it 💙💛 5️⃣ down 2️⃣ to go. Thank you for your incredible support for our friend @Rob7Burrowpic.twitter.com/YjNnEJm137
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) December 5, 2020
Rugby World Cup winner Neil gave him his Back-ing.
Kevin Sinfield, an amazing challenge to run 7 marathons in 7 days all in under 4 hours to raise funds & awareness for @Rob7Burrow and @mndassoc 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 https://t.co/E92xxcPndS…Or Text MNDROB to 70085 to donate £7#RunKevinRun
— Neil Back MBE (@NeilBack) December 5, 2020
As did Ricky Hatton.
— Ricky Hatton MBE (@HitmanHatton) December 5, 2020
Rob Burrow was graetful.
They say a picture speaks a thousand words….. pic.twitter.com/2Kua6TjdaT
— Rob Burrow (@Rob7Burrow) December 5, 2020
Boxing
Eddie Hearn was keen to showcase the best bits from Friday night’s boxing.
Next up is the big one, Anthony Joshua v Kubrat Pulev.
7 Days & the Champ is back!!! (And crowds) #JoshuaPulev 🙌🔥👑 @SkySportsBoxing@DAZNBoxingpic.twitter.com/8fguH3KEym
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) December 5, 2020
Formula One
He might be sitting this weekend out, but recovering Romain Grosjean made a visit to the Haas garage.
Amazing to see Romain sat back in the car this afternoon ❤️
📸 x @RGrosjean#HaasF1#SakhirGPpic.twitter.com/btMzksJVCl
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) December 5, 2020
Tennis
Subtle!
Me dropping Christmas present hints… 💁♀️ pic.twitter.com/VYjSjJibys
— Johanna Konta (@JohannaKonta) December 5, 2020
Athletics
A retired Olympic champion STILL has the dedication to go for a run in the snow.
American football
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has an elf on the shelf rocking the ‘Connell from Normal People’ look.