Sir Mo Farah heading for I’m A Celebrity – Monday’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 9.
Athletics
Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah is heading to Gwrych Castle in Wales for I’m a Celebrity, alongside the likes of showbiz star Shane Ritchie and Corrie’s Beverley Callard.
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Mo will also be joined by Paralympic javelin champion Hollie Arnold MBE.
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Football
After netting his first Manchester United goal on Saturday, Edinson Cavani was at one with nature.
Saturday: ⚽Sunday: ⛰️#MUFC@ECavaniOfficial
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 9, 2020
A post shared by Edinson Cavani (@cavaniofficial21) on Nov 8, 2020 at 11:51am PST
Aston Villa’s Ahmed Elmohamady was still basking in the glory of their win at Arsenal.
Monday morning feeling #UTVpic.twitter.com/9ZIShpLGON
— Ahmed Elmohamady (@Elmo_27) November 9, 2020
While John McGinn hoped to keep the good times coming ahead of Scotland’s Euro 2020 play-off against Serbia.
Some win for the boys 😍 big week ahead now 🏴 pic.twitter.com/Dfvo7Oau2W
— John McGinn (@jmcginn7) November 9, 2020
Jamie Carragher has a new book.
‘The Greatest Games’ My new book has arrived 📖 🎉 It’s out this week so I’ll be pushing it a lot on here 😬 I’ve analysed 1️⃣1️⃣ great ⚽️ games & spoken to the biggest names involved in those games 😉 to get a signed copy go to the link in my bio pic.twitter.com/72xJoyjJTQ
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 9, 2020
The Lionesses looked back on a record-breaking day.
#OTD 📆 2019
7️⃣7️⃣,7️⃣6️⃣8️⃣ of you came to watch the #Lionesses at @wembleystadium: a RECORD-BREAKING crowd. pic.twitter.com/nKdoBgnIWn
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) November 9, 2020
Steph Houghton received a sweet treat.
When @CadburyUK are full of surprises! 👀Thank you so much for these treats 😍💜 #Cadburypic.twitter.com/TpLWgBLzfY
— Steph Houghton MBE (@stephhoughton2) November 9, 2020
Remember Nani? He’s still pinging them in for Orlando.
Right on target from @luisnani! 🎯 // #DecisionDay by @ATTpic.twitter.com/Uvi5Ca8Yfy
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 9, 2020
Mesut Ozil is always ready.
💦 #AlwaysReady #StayInShape #privatesession #M1Ö
A post shared by Mesut Özil (@m10_official) on Nov 9, 2020 at 8:44am PST
Cricket
Michael Vaughan talked up young Australian talent ahead of new year’s Ashes.
Serious talent … Can’t wait for next years Ashes … Aussie young guns Pucovski,Green against Englands Crawley,Sibley & Pope … 👍👍 https://t.co/UsCIddHODL
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 9, 2020
KP has still got it.
1,2,3 or 4 shots from practice.
Your favourite?! #TheComebackpic.twitter.com/YmoD8ZrQIj
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 9, 2020
A big miss for India in their tour of Australia.
🚨 JUST IN: Virat Kohli will be granted paternal leave after the #AUSvIND Test in Adelaide. He will return to India after the first game. pic.twitter.com/EFQfajppbE
— ICC (@ICC) November 9, 2020
England’s Sophie Ecclestone took part in the Women’s T20 Challenge final.
Good luck, @Sophecc19! 💪
🌹 #RedRoseTogether#Trailblazershttps://t.co/jCTivK5Bum
— Lancashire Women (@LancsCricketWMN) November 9, 2020
Motor Racing
Jenson Button took part in the British GT at Silverstone.
A post shared by Jenson Button (@jensonbutton) on Nov 9, 2020 at 3:06am PST
Tennis
Judy Murray shared some Monday wisdom.
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) November 9, 2020
Wimbledon champion Simona Halep says she is “100 per cent recovered” after her positive Covid-19 test.
100%recovered. 😜✌🏼 pic.twitter.com/u1dRlIRU1J
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) November 9, 2020
Multumesc echipei de la Matei Bals pentru intreg suportul depus in aceasta perioada 🙏🇷🇴
Thanks to the Matei Bals’ team for your superb support during this time 🤗 pic.twitter.com/dtjksG89zJ
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) November 9, 2020
Golf
Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia revealed the news that he will miss this year’s event due to a positive coronavirus test.
After 21 years of not missing a Major Championship, I will sadly miss @themasters this week. The important thing is that my family and I are feeling good. We’ll come back stronger and give the green jacket a go next April 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/Ofpq1hBGYu
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) November 9, 2020
Dustin Johnson looked in good touch ahead of The Masters.
Fun getting out there and competing again. Congrats to @carlosortizGolf on a great win. On to @TheMasters! pic.twitter.com/rZl4a0uBo5
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) November 8, 2020
While Rory McIlroy was feeling peachy.
A new addition to my golf ball for the week🍑 @TaylorMadeGolfpic.twitter.com/Q7bSEV0g1q
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) November 8, 2020
And Gary Lineker is delighted there is no club football while the Masters is on.
For the first time that I can remember the international break has fallen on the same weekend as @TheMasters. I doubt you’ll give a toss, but this is great news. 🙌🏻
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 9, 2020
Augusta looks a picture.
Good morning from Augusta National Golf Club. pic.twitter.com/znfX9v0kQR
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 9, 2020
Rugby Union
All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith showed some serious power.
Big push from @Te_Nug 😤#NoPainNoGainpic.twitter.com/DhpraZ5EA2
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 9, 2020
Darts
Gerwyn Price celebrated winning the World Cup for Wales alongside Jonny Clayton.
To win a major is amazing but nothing will ever top the feeling of picking up this trophy, World Cup Champions hasn’t really sunk in yet, very proud to be Welsh and honoured to win this with such a nice guy and a genuine friend. This means the world to me @OfficialPDC 🏴 🏆 pic.twitter.com/1ldYSjOGoI
— Gerwyn Price (@Gezzyprice) November 9, 2020