Bald Declan Rice and snooker referee trips – Wednesday’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 January 27.
Football
Arsenal signed former Football Manager wonderkid Martin Odegaard on loan from Real Madrid.
✍️ It's øfficial… 😉 pic.twitter.com/4eV5gNjK3x
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 27, 2021
Odegaard was delighted to join the Gunners.
💬 "My name is…"
A message from Martin! 😅 pic.twitter.com/ElMED21Yxs
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 27, 2021
Aymeric Laporte was astonished by Ilkay Gundogan’s goalscoring form.
😂😂 Thanks for the comparison bro! But we all know Uncle Yaya's qualities stay unmatched 🇨🇮😘 @YayaToure@Laportehttps://t.co/1cB7EOlQdh
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) January 26, 2021
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice was still celebrating Tuesday night’s victory at Crystal Palace.
Morning Hammers😉⚒ pic.twitter.com/oDoZ2Kaoe6
— Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) January 27, 2021
Rice also mocked Hammers team-mate Michail Antonio.
Just catching up on MOTD and it’s safe to say @Michailantonio didn’t have his shooting boots on tonight🤣🤣🤣❤️
— Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) January 26, 2021
But Rice was not immune from banter at his expense.
Voldemort is that you ? https://t.co/EsvWMvNd2m
— Arthur Masuaku (@ArthurMasuaku) January 27, 2021
Our friendship is over😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/ib2TKr1J24
— Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) January 27, 2021
Mohamed Elneny dedicated Arsenal’s victory over Southampton to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who missed the game due to personal reasons.
This victory last night was for you Auba.. we love you bro and we are all behind you @Aubameyang7 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/adogHEyhZ1
— Mohamed ELNeny (@ElNennY) January 27, 2021
Aubameyang revealed the reason for his absence.
— AUBA⚡️ (@Aubameyang7) January 27, 2021
Thomas Tuchel’s new place of work.
Manager's office. 💼#CHEWOLpic.twitter.com/RWTwQYW2BE
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 27, 2021
Welcome to Stamford Bridge, Thomas! 🏡#CHEWOLpic.twitter.com/hERPFM4ALQ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 27, 2021
Stuart Dallas, Luke Ayling and Raphinha loved Leeds’ win at Newcastle.
Snooker
Steady!
Style it out, @RobSpencer147 😂
Juuust style it out.#BVEuroSeries@BetVictorpic.twitter.com/ja53fFqx57
— World Snooker Tour (@WeAreWST) January 27, 2021
Cricket
England arrived in India.
Paul Collingwood signed off from Sri Lanka.
Tennis
It’s almost time for tennis.
But some players are still in quarantine.
Formula One
Carlos Sainz tried out the Ferrari for the first time.
Red 55 ❤️@Carlossainz55 turns his first laps as a @ScuderiaFerrari driver!#F1pic.twitter.com/J12wf9Rwo0
— Formula 1 (@F1) January 27, 2021
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez thanked fans for yesterday’s birthday messages.
¡Muchas gracias por sus felicitaciones! ¡A seguir cuidándonos! #gracias#thankspic.twitter.com/sEYnv2opv5
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) January 27, 2021
Boxing
Nicola Adams became an ambassador to Make Veg Poverty History.
I’m really excited to announce my Ambassadorship for Make Veg Poverty History with @StrongRootsUK We launched a Frozen Veggie Food Bank in Hackney today to kick off our mission to get more veg to people who have to rely on food banks.#makevegpovertyhistory#strongsquad#adpic.twitter.com/yd6c58oBxM
— Nicola Adams (@NicolaAdamsOBE) January 27, 2021