Reina behind the mask and Robben retires again – 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 July 15.
Football
Bukayo Saka: “Love always wins”.
— Bukayo Saka (@BukayoSaka87) July 15, 2021
Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge provided a health update.
We’re right behind you, Ethers. 💙 pic.twitter.com/H2bGKcdDLh
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) July 15, 2021
Pepe Reina was behind the mask!
😂 Bravo, @PReina25 !! 👏 https://t.co/AtxFVg3Lmz
— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) July 15, 2021
Arjen Robben hung up his boots for the second time.
Beste voetbalvrienden,
Ik heb besloten om te stoppen met mijn actieve voetbalcarrière. Een heel moeilijke keuze. Ik wil iedereen bedanken voor alle hartverwarmende steun!
Groetjes, Arjen pic.twitter.com/aAEdxdL5tU
— Arjen Robben (@ArjenRobben) July 15, 2021
Enjoy your retirement, @ArjenRobben!
What a player. 👏 pic.twitter.com/RbBwQUcLRD
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 15, 2021
Dion Dublin gave everyone what they wanted!
“Stairs leading to the boardroom” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/MkkIP9gZlC
— Dion Dublin (@DionDublinsDube) July 15, 2021
Manchester United and West Ham unveiled their new home kits.
Welcome to a new era of possibility.Welcome to a world that works better.
Welcome, @TeamViewer 🤝#MUFC #BringingYouCloser pic.twitter.com/83y372oF62
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 15, 2021
🆕🔴 #mufc pic.twitter.com/YHP1awRO3X
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) July 15, 2021
Introducing our 2021/22 Home Kit… Inspired by the kit Di Canio wore when scoring our greatest ever goal ✨
🛒➡️ https://t.co/P7NltbDU2g#BringItOnWHU pic.twitter.com/BWEMUuY8tJ
— West Ham United (@WestHam) July 15, 2021
Tottenham turned the clock back.
🗓 #OnThisDay in 1997… @teamginola signed for Spurs! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Ph0ap1iY18
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 15, 2021
Dominic Calvert-Lewin got some new threads.
Cricket
David Warner knew how Cameron Bancroft felt.
Was asleep sorry, that I’m afraid is plumb. I know that feeling from broady 😂😂
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) July 15, 2021
Jos Buttler returned.
Great to be back with the lads. Big series to end our white ball summer! pic.twitter.com/UenUjEnKTi
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) July 15, 2021
England Women celebrated last night’s win.
This team ❤️
Well done for finishing off the multi-format series ladies!! #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/KSsbdCqsDe
— Kate Cross (@katecross16) July 15, 2021
Danni Wyatt loved the praise.
Thanks a lot Ashwin! Nice to receive kind words from a legend in the game. Good luck v our boys but not too much 😆 https://t.co/8kEme3tBuu
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) July 15, 2021
Last night was awesome! Love this team ❤️ Series winners 🏆🏴 @englandcricket @GettySport pic.twitter.com/QFe3pB5h3a
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) July 15, 2021
A record for Sophie Ecclestone.
The most wickets ever taken in a Women's multi-format series.
Congratulations @Sophecc19 👏 pic.twitter.com/cErorGK5Xa
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 15, 2021
Charlotte Edwards was ready for The Hundred.
Can’t wait for @thehundred with the Southern Brave 💚🖤 pic.twitter.com/OFNmyaEPLx
— Charlotte Edwards (@C_Edwards23) July 15, 2021
Formula One
A nice touch from Lando Norris with respect for key workers.
From us, to you: Thanks Key Workers ❤️ pic.twitter.com/28k9aobZwP
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) July 15, 2021
George Russell showed off his new British helmet.
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
New helmet for the #BritishGP. 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/LujFir4o0j
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) July 15, 2021
Max Verstappen arrived in true British fashion.
Traveling in style 🇬🇧 #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/lOZLlSukUH
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) July 15, 2021
Lewis Hamilton and his dog Roscoe walked the Silverstone track.
It's track walk and dog walk time at Silverstone! 🚶♂️🐶#BritishGP 🇬🇧 #F1 pic.twitter.com/h6IZzwq2eb
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 15, 2021
MMA
Conor McGregor gave a fitness update.
Boxing
Joe Joyce was put through his paces.
You don’t play Boxing.#THEJUGGERNAUT 👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/ll0QL5WbOp
— Joe Joyce (@JoeJoyceBoxing) July 15, 2021
Darts
Michael van Gerwen is ready for Blackpool.
Mind games from Mark Webster’s dog.
Look at him trying to goad me to put it to his right pic.twitter.com/OoJHaJxlsZ
— Mark Webster (@Webby180) July 15, 2021
Rugby League
Shaun Wane was delighted.
Great news https://t.co/h9YfLQyBTV
— Shaun Wane (@Shaun_waney) July 15, 2021
Leeds may have found a new kicker.
I’ve got you tomorrow @rhysemartin 😉🤣 pic.twitter.com/PjEK6wXtY2
— Konrad Hurrell (@konmanhurrell) July 15, 2021