Svitolina hikes and Pudsey Bear joins McLaren – Thursday’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 12.
Football
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit back at Toni Kroos.
Hmm i want to answer but First @ToniKroos i just want to be sure if it was really you? 🤔🤔
— Aubameyang P-E (@Aubameyang7) November 12, 2020
By the way Does this @ToniKroos have Kids?Just to remember i did it for my son few Times and i will do it again I wish you have Kids one day and make them happy like this Junior School pupils Talk 🙏🏽👊🏽 and don’t Forget #maskon#staysafe 🤡bis https://t.co/J4ZF1XGlsU
— Aubameyang P-E (@Aubameyang7) November 12, 2020
Gareth Southgate paid tribute to England World Cup-winner and former Ireland boss Jack Charlton.
We’ll be thinking of you today, Jack.
Gareth Southgate pays tribute to an @England and Ireland legend: pic.twitter.com/NLy2hGlFTN
— England (@England) November 12, 2020
Two nations. One legend.
You’ll never be forgotten, Jack ❤️ pic.twitter.com/N30oMirt29
— England (@England) November 12, 2020
Ahead of England’s friendly against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday, Michael Owen looked back at another Three Lions game in 2005.
I’ve never wanted to win a friendly so much in my life……. https://t.co/MZe7wCkhhb
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) November 12, 2020
Owen also enjoyed Jamie Carragher’s book.
Love it @Carra23 That’s the second best book I’ve ever read #Reboot 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/rXOUxdRDgj
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) November 12, 2020
Gianluigi Buffon congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo on another record.
A post shared by Gianluigi Buffon (@gianluigibuffon) on Nov 12, 2020 at 4:50am PST
Unbelievable.
Årets mål er lige blevet scoret 🔥@NKGeertsen 🔥🔥#SammenForPuskaspic.twitter.com/yp3rry7RGh
— Lyngby Boldklub (@LyngbyBoldklub) November 11, 2020
Mesut Ozil continued to work hard.
work 🔥! work 💥! work 〽️! #YaGunnersYa#M1Ö@Arsenalpic.twitter.com/BsRA5f0yFn
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) November 12, 2020
Tennis
Caffeine boost for Elina before hiking.
Life begins after coffee 🤫😑🧚🏼♂️
A post shared by Elina Svitolina (@elisvitolina) on Nov 12, 2020 at 12:57am PST
Such a beautiful hike 😍P.S. I definitely deserve a drink after this 🍷🧀 😁🙋🏼♀️ pic.twitter.com/lVz5gyVbu1
— Elina Svitolina (@ElinaSvitolina) November 12, 2020
Formula One
McLaren had a new team member.
Got someone new on the team this weekend #ChildrenInNeedpic.twitter.com/WJgL0xQI06
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) November 12, 2020
Golf
The 84th Masters got under way.
Time for practice is complete. The 84th Masters begins in the morning. #themasterspic.twitter.com/go59TRZAex
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
Ian Poulter was ready.
Let’s get this show on the road boys and girls. 8.06am if the weather allows us to play.🤞🏼 #TheMasterspic.twitter.com/av3xyrhMUH
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 12, 2020
A lovely setting.
After the rain comes beauty. #themasterspic.twitter.com/JT77OuU93E
— The Masters (@TheMasters) November 12, 2020
Cricket
Jason Roy got in the Christmas spirit.
A post shared by Jason Roy (@jasonroy20) on Nov 12, 2020 at 4:17am PST
KP rolled back the years.
A post shared by Kevin Pietersen 🦏 (@kp24) on Nov 12, 2020 at 4:11am PST
Boxing
Deontay Wilder wanted another chance at the heavyweight champ.
Hey @Tyson_Fury ,Don’t worry about me I am Fine, Blessed.The only thing I want from you is for you to honor your agreement and fight me. I gave you 2 shots when I didn’t have to and it changed your life. Now it is time for you to be a man and give me my shot as you agreed to.
— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) November 12, 2020
Eddie Hearn continued to count down the days until AJ’s return.
1. MONTH. 2. GO #JoshuaPulev @skysportsboxing @daznboxing
A post shared by Eddie Hearn (@eddiehearn) on Nov 12, 2020 at 12:16am PST
MMA
Conor McGregor delved into the archives.
A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Nov 12, 2020 at 4:00am PST
