Westwood marks son’s 21st and Stokes’ F1 dream ends – 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 April 12.
Football
Bobby Moore remembered.
81 years ago today, the one and only Bobby Moore was born.
A #ThreeLions legend ❤️ pic.twitter.com/MRb5L3LcpP
— England (@England) April 12, 2022
Bobby Moore would have turned 81 today.
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tzZe44XojK
— West Ham United (@WestHam) April 12, 2022
Patrice Evra overcame his fears.
The film was released 20 years ago.
Bend it like Beckham. 😎pic.twitter.com/PEF5GwmW6k
— England (@England) April 12, 2022
Fernandinho insisted he was fully focused.
My focus is 100% on winning all the titles we are playing for and I will only talk about my future at the end of the season. Let’s keep pushing! 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/MGVcf6VVz0
— Fernandinho (@fernandinho) April 12, 2022
Forty years since Paul Canoville became the first black player to represent Chelsea.
Forty years ago today Paul Canoville became the first black player to represent the Blues. ✊ pic.twitter.com/CY5Qq4zPtl
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 12, 2022
Chelsea went walkabout.
Taking in the surroundings! 🚶♂️#UCL pic.twitter.com/gOTj3EnTYt
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 12, 2022
Eric Bailly turned 28.
Happy birthday, @EricBailly24! 🎁#MUFC pic.twitter.com/CH5rpRe1rB
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 12, 2022
The trophy is just the start for Harry McKirdy.
An award, a @VertuMotors electric car and an iconic fashion moment.
Watch what happened when we met January's League Two Fans’ Player of the Month, Harry Mckirdy ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/1xoqqrU4F2
— Professional Footballers' Association (@PFA) April 12, 2022
Cricket
Ben Stokes got himself in a tight situation.
Danni Wyatt hit Hollywood.
Not impressed KP?
Hey world, this is County Cricket! https://t.co/esAYpk8oxX
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 12, 2022
Look out WWE!
New tag team champions coming your way @WWE 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/HmvY5z34pd
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) April 12, 2022
Boxing
Eddie Hearn was in confident mood.
Best I’ve seen @KatieTaylor look in camp – she is ready! 🇮🇪 🗽 https://t.co/c3wJSI3Auy
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) April 11, 2022
Mikaela Mayer showed off her belts.
AND STILL. 🧡 pic.twitter.com/W1HW6Hlvcy
— Mikaela Mayer (@MikaelaMayer1) April 12, 2022
Tennis
Nick Kyrgios applauded Denis Shapovalov.
This is awesome bro! ❤️ respect https://t.co/ZLPkcggYqx
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) April 11, 2022
Golf
Jon Rahm reflected on his Augusta experience.
It wasn’t the ending to the week I was looking for, but I loved my first Par Three Contest with Kelley and Kepa. Special thanks to all who make @themasters so special every year! pic.twitter.com/CSxq16sp18
— Jon Rahm Rodriguez (@JonRahmpga) April 12, 2022
Fresh rubber for Ian Poulter.
Fresh rubber for this week. If only it was this quick, I’d do it every week…👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/NEuW7goEKE
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) April 12, 2022
Lee Westwood marked his son’s 21st.
Happy 21st Birthday Sam pic.twitter.com/B7yikx4JQL
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) April 12, 2022
MMA
Conor McGregor let his hands do the talking.
Rowing
Helen Glover played second fiddle.
“Your boat might be faster but ours is cuter 💁♀️” pic.twitter.com/IK4FXlXXiZ
— Helen Glover (@Helenglovergb) April 12, 2022