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Ashes fever and Ian Poulter gets in Christmas spirit – 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 7.
Football
Cristiano Ronaldo felt proud.
𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔! 🙏🏽👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/R4OSJ84VqO
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 7, 2021
Tomas Soucek savoured a special connection with West Ham’s fans.
I’m so lucky to have such a close connection with our fans! ⚒😍 Such a great feeling! pic.twitter.com/AnMvUDJugY
— Tomáš Souček (@tomassoucek28) December 7, 2021
Richarlison delighted Everton supporters.
I'm learning! Thanks for being patient 😁😁😁😜 https://t.co/75e3xy01aV
— Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) December 7, 2021
Leeds marked 24 years since the death of Billy Bremner.
🤍 #OnThisDay in 1997, a legend passed away. Our greatest ever player, Billy is always in our thoughts. pic.twitter.com/TV3l6eqxqM
— Leeds United (@LUFC) December 7, 2021
Just the 27 years since David Beckham’s first goal for Manchester United
𝗕 𝗘 𝗖 𝗞 𝗦 🎯
David Beckham scored his first United goal #OnThisDay 2️⃣7️⃣ years ago ✨#MUFC | #GoalOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/0QCw6rYq80— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 7, 2021
Cesc Fabregas sought fitness feedback.
CrossFit lovers. Give me your thoughts please 🙏🏻💪🏻🏋🏻♂️ 23’ 02” pic.twitter.com/VHSvIvqguA
— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) December 7, 2021
John Terry celebrated his birthday.
41 Today
Thank you for all your Birthday messages. 🎉💙 pic.twitter.com/u6tQterKdg— John Terry (@JohnTerry26) December 7, 2021
Cricket
Joe Root made a promise.
A great honour to lead England in an Ashes series in Australia.
We'll give everything to make you proud back home. pic.twitter.com/gH5ewu73pZ— Joe Root (@root66) December 7, 2021
Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler were raring to go.
Ready for the big one 🏏🏏 pic.twitter.com/dQdtCgsRx5
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) December 7, 2021
Excited and privileged to play my first away Ashes series! Can't wait to get out there at the Gabba 🏴🏏 pic.twitter.com/9vzVLH6vVT
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) December 7, 2021
Sam Curran wished his team-mates luck.
Best of luck to all the lads out in Australia, I’m sure it’s going to be a great series. Bring it home lads @englandcricket 🏴
— Sam Curran (@CurranSM) December 7, 2021
What a catch!
Jake Fraser-McGurk plucks an INSANE grab!! #BBL11 pic.twitter.com/YT18EE0BBR
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 7, 2021
Golf
Christmas arrived in the Poulter household.
How do you decorate your tree? The Poulter clan are starting to feel festive🎄🎅🏽 pic.twitter.com/Jndxm4Ljb4
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 7, 2021
Formula One
McLaren added some colour ahead of the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi.
Every angle of our striking #AbuDhabiGP livery. 🤩🇦🇪 #DrivenByChange pic.twitter.com/SqEY7b6Sjs
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) December 7, 2021
Happy 37th birthday to Robert Kubica.
Happy b-day Robert! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/QHma4fA2GX
— Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN (@alfaromeoracing) December 7, 2021
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