David Ginola motivates, Kevin Sinfield inspires – 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 November 23.
Football
Motivation, David Ginola style.
Cricketer Rikki Clarke is backing Ginola for the I’m a Celebrity crown.
Picked my winner for @imacelebrity @teamginola pic.twitter.com/15CM4ulHqS
— Rikki Clarke (@RikkiClarke81) November 23, 2021
Three million followers for Three Lions’ Raheem Sterling.
+3M 🤟🏾 thank you to everyone for the love 💙 pic.twitter.com/boPiqNafFR
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) November 23, 2021
England were still celebrating after Gareth Southgate extended his deal on Monday.
The boss. 👔 pic.twitter.com/W6q9X5SJmy
— England (@England) November 23, 2021
Fun and games at Barcelona.
✊🤚✌️ Rock, paper, scissors pic.twitter.com/UbGGT1RrnY
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 23, 2021
Rugby league
Kevin Sinfield received a hero’s welcome at Headingley after completing his 24-hour 101-mile charity run from Leicester to Leeds. The rugby league great raised over £1million.
🙌 ONE MILLION POUNDS❗️
👏 Kevin Sinfield's fundraiser for @mndassoc and @LDShospcharity @Rob7Burrow Centre for MND has passed the million pound mark.
🏃 #TheExtraMile: https://t.co/AJQmqQGL03 pic.twitter.com/6fDH2WlG7u
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) November 23, 2021
Amazing support at Headingley Stadium today to welcome back Kevin Sinfield after he completes #TheExtraMile
📱Text Kevin to 70143 to donate £3 or visit https://t.co/zejGQgZDPY pic.twitter.com/r5gFcnty4b
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) November 23, 2021
The man who inspired #TheExtraMile – @Rob7Burrow – is given a standing ovation from the fans at Headingley.#OneRobBurrow 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/CjSrl6rPiF
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) November 23, 2021
A phenomenal achievement by Kevin Sinfield, running 101 miles in 24 hours to fundraise for motor neurone disease research.
A heartwarming moment to see him greet the man he is running for at the finish line. https://t.co/36e6Xt1gKU
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 23, 2021
Incredible effort Kevin 👏👏👏
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) November 23, 2021
1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ miles
2️⃣4️⃣ hours
1️⃣ Kevin Sinfield#TheExtraMile pic.twitter.com/MzllT4VPSD
— Leicester Tigers (@LeicesterTigers) November 23, 2021
He's only gone and done it 🥳 £1 million!
Kevin Sinfield's #TheExtraMile challenge has now raised over £1,000,000… and we've ran out of superlatives.
It's been an unforgettable day for the MND Association, @LDShospcharity and the #MND community.
💙 https://t.co/bO4Lh08IGk! pic.twitter.com/IKoGJdmhJy
— MND Association (@mndassoc) November 23, 2021
The praise poured in from other sporting stars.
What an achievement. 🥲🥲 #TheExtraMile #SirKev Well done Kevin Sinfield 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. https://t.co/Q73uje8Ie0
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) November 23, 2021
I know it’s been said a million times already, but doesn’t the friendship between Kev Sinfield and Rob Burrow give you faith in humankind.
— Chris Hoy (@chrishoy) November 23, 2021
Incredible 👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/d79pI39tPh
— Danny Cipriani (@DannyCipriani87) November 23, 2021
What a man❤️❤️ https://t.co/cNgrKvWnoe
— James Haskell (@jameshaskell) November 23, 2021
Cricket
A cool cat and Virat Kohli.
A quick hello from a cool cat at practice 😺 pic.twitter.com/0qeW9biUqo
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 23, 2021
KP was dreaming of better days.
Will be there soon, @UmganuLodge ❤️ pic.twitter.com/se8dicf2tQ
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 23, 2021
Tennis
Emma Raducanu was looking forward to her Royal Albert Hall gig.
So excited to be playing in front of a home crowd this weekend @ChampionsTennis, an event I would go to watch as a young kid. Also to see some legends go head-to-head at the @RoyalAlbertHall: https://t.co/Q8CuaxNnrx#atpchampionstour #championstennis pic.twitter.com/jVlV7jVCqx
— Emma Raducanu (@EmmaRaducanu) November 23, 2021
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t stop scoring.
Four straight. Finish the home stand strong Wednesday 💪🏾 #ZoomFreak3 pic.twitter.com/BxpgwUYz9l
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) November 23, 2021
Motor racing
The Spice Boys.
Bringing an extra bit of 𝕤𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕖 back to the grid 🔥⚽️ pic.twitter.com/Ne7FgMZGtJ
— Red Bull Racing Honda (@redbullracing) November 23, 2021
Respect between sports stars.
Becks and LH. 👌 pic.twitter.com/9qgLzmSAOJ
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) November 23, 2021
Romain Grosjean was shocked at his award nomination.
Hahaha. Never thought i could be competing for rookie of the year at 35 🤣😍💯 https://t.co/1Ybsr2eW2L
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) November 23, 2021
Rugby union
England turned the clock back.
A record day at Twickenham #OnThisDay in 2002 🌹
Relive all the action from that match on YouTube ⤵️#EnglandRugbyThrowback
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) November 23, 2021