Liam Gallagher makes Champions League final plea – Friday’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 May 14.
Football
Liam Gallagher played the ‘do you know who I am?’ card in a bid to get into Manchester City’s Champions League final against Chelsea in Porto.
Porto it’s me wonderwall dude let me in
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 14, 2021
Jamie Carragher and Robbie Fowler are the new custodians of Liverpool’s former training ground at Melwood.
Honoured to be the new custodians of Melwood @Robbie9Fowler @thisismelwood@wearetorus pic.twitter.com/tC9urgGWCe
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) May 14, 2021
Fabinho and Thiago were pleased with a big Liverpool win.
Great one, boys. Big win for Jordan. Get in, Reds! 💪🏾🔴 pic.twitter.com/1DX1QWKxct
— Fabinho (@_fabinhotavares) May 14, 2021
Morning, Reds!That’s the way, lads. #YNWA pic.twitter.com/qwLzojUVjK
— Thiago Alcantara (@Thiago6) May 14, 2021
Tottenham took a trip down memory lane.
An unforgettable day ✨
Our last game at The Lane, #OnThisDay in 2017.#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/1RHtd76bx5
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 14, 2021
Dog training with David Beckham.
Beckham was also discussing a possible link-up between Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham and Inter Miami. As you do.
Just our co-chairman and David Beckham casually discussing Wrexham AFC, nothing to see here.
2021 🤯🤣
🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/6KiXg7CjyG
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) May 14, 2021
SIGNED | We’re delighted to announce our new number 7 😜
Enjoy your gifts, Becks!
[📽IG DavidBeckham]
🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/EFmAY0IZYK
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) May 14, 2021
Return of the cannon – Arsenal unveiled their away kit for next season.
Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho get their hands on the prize.
Words can’t describe this feeling! 🏆 @DFB_Pokal WINNERS! This is for you guys @BVB pic.twitter.com/j8ujmcMQpm
— Jadon Sancho (@Sanchooo10) May 14, 2021
Jesse Lingard was also celebrating.
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) May 14, 2021
As was Cesc Fabregas.
Happy Anniversary my life @daniellasemaan ❤️ Definitely the very best decision I made in my life was to marry you and create this beautiful family that you guide like a proper Captain.I would marry you everyday until my last one. I love you my baby. 💍❤️🙏🏻🥂 pic.twitter.com/TRNPdOi3PU
— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) May 14, 2021
Marcus Rashford wished Antonio Valencia all the best following his retirement.
Enjoy your retirement @anto_v25 what a career ♥️ pic.twitter.com/xNmNVDwTpj
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) May 14, 2021
‘Gareth Woodgate investigates’ why a reporter got his name wrong.
"You've just Gareth'ed me off!" 😂🤣
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) May 14, 2021
Cricket
Stuart Broad wished Harry Gurney well in retirement.
⤵️ Top man. Great team mate. All the best in the pub business @gurneyhf @tapandrunCW (When I say all the best I mean go smash it & be very successful.) 😂 https://t.co/JUpTBEmY1S
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) May 14, 2021
Golf
Sergio Garcia got the shot.
🎯 Love it when that happens! @attbyronnelson pic.twitter.com/FMkp9ZwZ1r
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) May 14, 2021
Formula One
Daniel Ricciardo marked a year since signing for McLaren.
The HONEY BADGER. 🦡 #OnThisDay last year, @DanielRicciardo signed for McLaren. Let’s keep the good times rolling, Daniel. 👊 pic.twitter.com/8QzOXrtsSQ
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 14, 2021
Valtteri Bottas enjoyed watching some racing on two wheels.
Race support ☕️#VB77 @tiffanycromwell @WMNcycling📷 @ThomasMaheux pic.twitter.com/5WoVkqNyqZ
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) May 14, 2021
Boxing
Frank Warren hailed Tyson Fury for conquering his mental health issues.
He went from being broken down and beaten by life to breaking down and beating the fiercest heavyweight puncher of this generation.@Tyson_Fury’s journey is motivation for anybody suffering.#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/kdmwqrwhYc
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) May 14, 2021
Manny Pacquiao was feeling spiritual.
The most important lesson that my mom taught me is how to pray from a young age and to thank the Lord for everything. pic.twitter.com/8mah1EqZMY
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) May 14, 2021
Mixed martial arts
No money no problem for Man Utd fan Conor McGregor.
We hadn’t got the money for the real jersey and kit but that was never going to stop me! Up the Red Devil’s! @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/WTWUuDv34U
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 14, 2021