Poulter up for Ryder Cup and Hamilton travels – 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 September 22.
Football
Jose Mourinho got hands on at Roma training.
Wayne Rooney spent time away from the day job.
Sergio Aguero had a trim.
Illan Meslier made friends at Fulham.
Making friends in London… 👀😂🥶 pic.twitter.com/YNtjUIQbwI
— Illan Meslier (@MeslierIllan) September 22, 2021
Alan Shearer met up with Geordie pal Steve Harmison.
Christian Benteke focused on Monday’s game against Brighton.
All smiles and all eyes on Monday 👊🏾🔜 pic.twitter.com/JLSnZZMC0Z
— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) September 22, 2021
Manchester City recalled Riyad Mahrez’s first goals for the club, which he scored on this day in 2018.
5️⃣ @Mahrez22 bagged his first City goals as we put five past Cardiff!
📆 #OnThisDay 2018🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/Eni8D0rcc3
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 22, 2021
Twenty-five years earlier, Robbie Fowler scored his first goal for Liverpool.
Start of special journey 👊🏻🔴 https://t.co/Slyqo2smHv
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) September 22, 2021
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton travelled.
Golf
Martin Kaymer found the perfect T-shirt for Ian Poulter.
Thanks for the shirt @MKaymer59 🤣🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/4jJlFyBKX7
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 22, 2021
Poulter was in high spirits with the Ryder Cup looming large.
Number 134, swipe for more🇪🇺🏆👊🏼 #MakeItCount @RyderCupEurope pic.twitter.com/rBVfDetlHF
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 22, 2021
No job too big for Europe vice-captain Graeme McDowell this week.
No job too big for our vice captains this week 🇪🇺🏆👊🏼@Graeme_McDowell @RyderCupEurope pic.twitter.com/TVhzDzY9Gj
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 22, 2021
Cricket
Sam Billings was game after a big weekend.
Vamos 💥😍 @EASPORTSFIFA pic.twitter.com/H3hgJC8q6B
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) September 22, 2021
Katherine Brunt reached a milestone.
Love you Katherine – never change ❤️ https://t.co/xnsOQPcpTB
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) September 22, 2021
Jason Roy was ready for the IPL.
Tennis
Rafael Nadal sent hugs to the people of La Palma.
Siguiendo las noticias y sufriendo con las terribles imágenes de la erupción del volcán en La Palma y las consecuencias para tantas familias afectadas. Enviarles un fuerte abrazo a todas y ojalá esto termine pronto. Intentaremos aportar nuestro granito de arena en su momento. pic.twitter.com/emarM826bS
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 22, 2021
Rugby Union
Danny Cipriani hailed a breakthrough in Premiership rugby.
Congratulations @SaraCoxRef 👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/0Wh9j0nshl
— Danny Cipriani (@DannyCipriani87) September 22, 2021
James Haskell went under the knife.
Operation day –Lets fix this back so I can walk properly and sleep properly 🥰 see you on the other side pic.twitter.com/7vcSkXvyZ6
— James Haskell (@jameshaskell) September 22, 2021
Just three old-timers having a coffee…
Just 3 old timers having a coffee! ☕️@ShaneWilliams11 @Jamiehuwroberts pic.twitter.com/VjlEisGOlC
— Sam Warburton (@samwarburton_) September 22, 2021
Boxing
Tyson Fury’s fight with Deontay Wilder moved closer.
Tick Tock ⏳ pic.twitter.com/EfQz8E0gMz
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) September 22, 2021
Anthony Joshua answered some of life’s big questions.
🔟 rounds with @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/fL5L7lLyDk
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) September 22, 2021
Eddie Hearn and AJ had a laugh.
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) September 22, 2021
Campbell Hatton was getting ready.
Another step closer to fight night 🌪🥊 #HurricaneHatton pic.twitter.com/dQclQMPQrn
— Campbell Hatton (@CampbellHatton) September 22, 2021
Swimming
Adam Peaty took some time out from the ballroom.
Only a small break from the dancing 🎥 pic.twitter.com/Xj6XoXVNyr
— Adam Peaty MBE (@adam_peaty) September 22, 2021
