Covid concerns, snow surprise and improved India – Tuesday’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 29.
Football
Raheem Sterling echoed Gary Lineker’s concerns about the hastening spread of coronavirus.
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) December 29, 2020
The cancellation of Salford’s match at Mansfield was snow joke for Ammies part-owner Gary Neville.
That’s what it’s like here too. I’m surprised it was called off that early 🤷🏻♂️ https://t.co/p3y65HrJ8w
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) December 29, 2020
They didn’t have to do this in Portugal.
It's that time again,, @AT13Oficial 😅❄#MUFCpic.twitter.com/TbpethJC4Y
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 29, 2020
🧊🧊🧊 @ManUtdpic.twitter.com/0KcQBgHa56
— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) December 29, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo was deep in thought.
Caption… 🤔 pic.twitter.com/cIFxiPr6CC
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 29, 2020
Thomas Muller backed Andres Iniesta to make a swift recovery from injury.
Get well soon, @andresiniesta8 👍 https://t.co/W3ZEB6Js7t
— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) December 29, 2020
Newcastle goalkeeper – and boyhood fan – Mark Gillespie remembered Pavel Srnicek.
🙏🏼 #RIPPav#NUFChttps://t.co/5wjF76EWidpic.twitter.com/SbiMoGWpuG
— Mark Gillespie (@markjgillespie) December 29, 2020
A warning for Chelsea’s future opponents.
Not happy about yesterday's result, but now it’s time to keep our head up and to prepare for the next fight. 👊🏾 #Hustle#AlwaysBelieve@ChelseaFC@premierleaguepic.twitter.com/oTIjAp2qYI
— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) December 29, 2020
Richarlison is inspiring the next generation.
🤩🤩💙 pic.twitter.com/2FkjTji50q
— Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) December 29, 2020
Cricket
Ravindra Jadeja was celebrating India’s victory over Australia in the second Test.
Boxing day challenge conquered 🇮🇳💪
Together we stronger 🇮🇳Soaring On 🙌💪
Nice way to end the year 🇮🇳😉 Well done team 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hhPUWiCKbn
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) December 29, 2020
As were Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.
What a win this is, absolutely amazing effort by the whole team. Couldn't be happier for the boys and specially Jinks who led the team to victory amazingly. Onwards and upwards from here 💪🇮🇳
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 29, 2020
To win a Test match without Virat, Rohit, Ishant & Shami is a terrific achievement.
Loved the resilience and character shown by the team to put behind the loss in the 1st Test and level the series.
Brilliant win.Well done TEAM INDIA! 👏🏻 #AUSvINDpic.twitter.com/64A8Xes8NF
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 29, 2020
Kevin Pietersen took the liberty of praising his wife Jessica on Instagram.
Kevin also fulfilled a lifelong dream of seeing a cheetah in the wild.
Hales and Thunder proved a potent combination in the BBL.
Well played, @AlexHales1 👏👏👏 71 from just 29!
SCORE Thunder 1-89 after 7.2 overs #ThunderNation#BBL10pic.twitter.com/p9vZJ7AGk4
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) December 29, 2020
Golf
Justin Rose was all at sea with his son Leo – but that wasn’t a bad thing.
Fun day looking for 🦈 with Leo and his friends! 🇧🇸 pic.twitter.com/1PWq7fnWJq
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) December 29, 2020
And check out Leo’s shooting skills!
A few days ago… Leo working on his left foot drills… @HKane ⚽️🇧🇸 pic.twitter.com/YvbdzCwlV4
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) December 29, 2020
Those graphics look decent…
If only golf was as simple as video games…🤣 pic.twitter.com/dyZe3Fn7qt
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 29, 2020
Tennis
She may be retired, but Caroline Wozniacki wants to know the WTA schedule.
Question? Since the @wta will no longer have an app. Where do people check live scores and tournaments? Also maybe a schedule for 2021?
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) December 29, 2020
Basketball
Steph Curry isn’t finished yet.
Much Respect @ReggieMillerTNT! Always looked up to you and Ray. Hopefully many more to come 💪🏽 https://t.co/f5fXJJokKz
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) December 29, 2020
Another season, same LeBron James.