Dyche’s lookalike love recognised and Jota’s back – Wednesday’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 February 3.
Football
Sean Dyche loves a lookalike!
We have updated our Media section accordingly. 👍 https://t.co/zGB4dg7kuC pic.twitter.com/LTrTEOVkyW
— Nat. Football Museum (@FootballMuseum) February 3, 2021
Diogo Jota stepped up his recovery.
As did team-mate Virgil Van Dijk.
— Virgil van Dijk (@VirgilvDijk) February 3, 2021
Harry Maguire reflected, the morning after the night before.
Back to winning ways 🤩🔴 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/jCacOJMT8X
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) February 3, 2021
A rare goal for Gary Cahill to celebrate.
Well that was long overdue! Buzzing with my first Palace goal and more importantly, back to back wins for the team! Lets keep it going 📈 🦅 @CPFC #50up pic.twitter.com/aTnBI4bTxi
— Gary Cahill (@GaryJCahill) February 3, 2021
Billy Sharp is more used to celebrating.
❤️⚽️⚔️😁 https://t.co/NgofaVbOiQ
— billy sharp (@billysharp10) February 3, 2021
Peter Crouch was dreaming of summer.
Remember fellow dog walkers there will be a time when the mud is not knee deep 👍🏻
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) February 3, 2021
David De Gea and Eric Bailly said goodbye to Marcos Rojo.
Thank you for giving your best for the team. Mucha suerte, amigo! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3oeFiyr6yA
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) February 3, 2021
Leeds’ new pitch was ready for action.
🤩 A pitch fit for this #LUFC side pic.twitter.com/38fBvk6AY0
— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 3, 2021
Elland Road finally made its FIFA debut.
Shkodran Mustafi thanked the Gunners.
Thank you, @arsenal 🔴⚪️ #SM30 pic.twitter.com/8RRvj05CFy
— Shkodran Mustafi (@MustafiOfficial) February 3, 2021
Tennis
Katie Boulter stayed positive after a hard-fought loss to Naomi Osaka.
Stan the Backhand Man.
Stan the Backhand Man 👌@stanwawrinka pic.twitter.com/wo0ch2MiNh
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 3, 2021
Cricket
Joe Root paid tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore.
A truly remarkable man. Rest in peace, Captain Tom. https://t.co/HhSZ7CtYtP
— Joe Root (@root66) February 3, 2021
The Yorkshireman also prepared for his 100th Test.
Training hard and enjoying our preparation here in India 🔫 pic.twitter.com/T5eoEKh57a
— Joe Root (@root66) February 3, 2021
It was thirsty work in India for Ben Stokes.
Ollie Pope was cleared to join Stokes and Co in the England Test squad.
Jonny Bairstow’s dog took him for a walk.
England Women were back in the bubble.
Hello Christchurch 🙋🏼♀️ Quarantine training ✔️ #bubblegroup1 😄☀️ 🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/qqWc7SCvBe
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) February 3, 2021
Formula One
Romain Grosjean is taking on Indy Car this year after recovering from his horror fireball crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
New year, new challenge! Super excited to go racing with @DaleCoyneRacing this year in @IndyCar .I'll be racing the Dale Coyne racing #51 with @RickWareRacing#r8g #indycar @MindMazeTech pic.twitter.com/Zhjcn3kgsN
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) February 3, 2021
Valtteri Bottas showed off his Santa beard.
🧔🌨️❄️
Just a casual run in -22°C conditions for VB 😅
📸 x @ValtteriBottas pic.twitter.com/lbInu4KVD2
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) February 3, 2021
Cycling
Geraint Thomas started another season.
Basketball
Brooklyn’s ‘big three’ had another night to remember.
Scary Hours! pic.twitter.com/l8qboxjVDX
— James Harden (@JHarden13) February 3, 2021
MMA
Conor McGregor lived the high life.
Snooker
Neil Robertson took a leaf out of Judd Trump’s book.
I’m sure he had many kids around the world try this green. Thanks @judd147t for making me try to do @jimmywhite147 exhibition shots like I was a kid again. 1st attempt obviously😁😝😝😝 and in a cuetips hoodie @SHendry775 😜 pic.twitter.com/9aiAS6dIDd
— Neil Robertson🌱 (@nr147) February 3, 2021