Ronaldo sunbathing and cheeky Becks – Sunday’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 September 5.
Football
Patrick Bamford marked his 28th birthday with his England debut.
Leading the line in the number 9️⃣
👏 @Patrick_Bamford pic.twitter.com/YqQJbVvcI3
— England (@England) September 5, 2021
Jesse Lingard got the ball rolling against Andorra.
JLINGZ! 😍 pic.twitter.com/6tbsd78KSY
— England (@England) September 5, 2021
Mrs Beckham enjoyed a happy Sunday…
Cristiano Ronaldo basked in the Manchester sunshine.
The stars reflected on Soccer Aid.
Back home, back to work, back to reality. Thank you to @socceraid for letting me live out boyhood dreams once again. As ever more importantly thank you to everyone who donated to make it a record breaking night for @UNICEF_uk til next time ❤️🙌 pic.twitter.com/DadGh2s7vK
— martin compston (@martin_compston) September 5, 2021
Great to be back at the Etihad Stadium last night for @socceraid and @UNICEF_uk £13M raised , AMAZING!!!!! 👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/RSoygD1NHq
— Pablo Zabaleta (@pablo_zabaleta) September 5, 2021
Tottenham went back to the very beginning.
Onwards for Shane Duffy.
Picture sums up last nights result disappointed we didn’t win the game which is on us as players . What a feeling playing back in front of our home fans we have missed you ! Happy to score another goal for my country ⚽️ on to Tuesday night now let’s go 🇮🇪☘️ @faireland pic.twitter.com/e7FCiSX3zX
— Shane Duffy (@shaneduffy) September 5, 2021
Paralympics
Great Britain rounded off their Games with two bronze medals on the final day.
SCENES🥉
What a moment 🏀 #ImpossibleToIgnore pic.twitter.com/TsAT0fxa1L
— ParalympicsGB (@ParalympicsGB) September 5, 2021
What a way to round off the action at Tokyo 2020 🏸 #ImpossibleToIgnore pic.twitter.com/WhN4pIwUAa
— ParalympicsGB (@ParalympicsGB) September 5, 2021
The final count. pic.twitter.com/ksXnvQglpL
— ParalympicsGB (@ParalympicsGB) September 5, 2021
Cricket
Sam Billings enjoyed getting involved with England at the Oval.
Shane Warne and Brett Lee marked Father’s Day in Australia.
Happy Father’s Day Dad and to all the great fathers out there ! Hope you’re being spoilt ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xZXjtfoTJX
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) September 5, 2021
Happy Father’s Day to the worlds greatest Dad. You’ve taught me many things over the years none more significant than my post wicket celebration #chainsaw🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/3jj0oevYWw
— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) September 4, 2021
Motor racing
There was double Dutch delight for Max Verstappen.
ɴᴏ ᴡᴏʀᴅs 🔥 I’m so happy to win my home Grand Prix and the Orange Army, just incredible 🙌 🧡 It was an amazing team performance, thanks a lot, @redbullracing and @HondaRacingF1 🤘 A day to remember #KeepPushing 🇳🇱 #DutchGP pic.twitter.com/WI1gDEkVUI
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) September 5, 2021
Tennis
The pack-life for Johanna Konta.
The pack-life. 👀 pic.twitter.com/33jPTRRMWA
— Johanna Konta (@JohannaKonta) September 5, 2021
Rugby Union
Sam Warburton was making the most of having summers off.
The novelty of having summers off still hasn’t worn off. Loved the time with the gang. They will only be little once! 😍 pic.twitter.com/lII1FzoyGf
— Sam Warburton (@samwarburton_) September 5, 2021
Boxing
Josh Warrington reflected on Saturday night.
About last night … pic.twitter.com/tyY5SDGioh
— Josh Warrington (@J_Warrington) September 5, 2021
David Haye continued preparations for his return to the ring.
Just over a month ago I never thought I'd be saying this again, but another Fight Week is closing in. I can't wait!!! #HayeFournier @triller @trillerfight @FiteTV 👇🏾
— David Haye (@davidhaye) September 5, 2021
Golf
Justin Rose got the band together.
Rehearsals going well for the new boy band hey @NiallOfficial 🎤 pic.twitter.com/BXd34MWBY4
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) September 5, 2021