England revel in reaching Euro 2020 semi-finals – 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 July 4.
Football
Not sure Declan Rice enjoyed these celebrations.
Why always me🙃🤣 https://t.co/4YZC6eRZsd
— Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) July 3, 2021
A proud skipper.
Time to recover.
That feeling when you score your first international goal.
What a feeling….. thank you @masonmount_10 🤝 pic.twitter.com/djvIy7RQNQ
— Jordan Henderson (@JHenderson) July 3, 2021
And a well done from his club-mate.
Hendo and the boys delivered 🔥🔥 Always love seeing the passionate celebration of the skipper #getoffmestonesy#threelions pic.twitter.com/qBziQO73QK
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) July 4, 2021
England’s defensive duo.
Jack Grealish enjoyed meeting Andriy Shevchenko.
Thank you for the nice words legend! ❤️ what a player he was and what a man! ⚽️❤️ pic.twitter.com/hot8rTnnGa
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) July 3, 2021
Saka for Sancho for the semi-final?
Same team but Saka back in https://t.co/naS0L1DOht
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) July 4, 2021
Jesse Lingard will be watching the last-four clash from home.
would love to but i have to quarantine. But for the final i’ll see what i can do 🤝 https://t.co/vrFqsb1IgG
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) July 4, 2021
There’s a new boss at Crystal Palace.
Proud and excited to be part of this new journey. I want to thank the @CPFC board for their trust & thank the fans for the amount of support I've been getting for the past few days. I can't wait to see you there, back where it all started @premierleague. Come on you Eagles 🦅❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/fa8BO6LZgW
— Patrick Vieira (@OfficialVieira) July 4, 2021
Twenty-two years of Posh and Becks.
West Ham’s Czech duo reflected on a quarter-final loss.
I feel disappointed. I am proud of every member of our team. One chapter ends and the other begins again. We have shown great quality and I believe that it will be another motivation for our future. I love to wear the Czech jersey of the national team 🇨🇿 Thanks for your support👍 pic.twitter.com/ywVbA3dZpS
— Tomáš Souček (@tomassoucek28) July 4, 2021
After every defeat you have to get up and play again to be a winner next time …very proud of our team and stuff …thank you to everyone for good tournament 🇨🇿🇨🇿🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/bbvp4oXKs8
— Vladimír Coufal (@Coufi5) July 4, 2021
Spain’s David De Gea is missing home.
Argentina progressed at the Copa America.
Todos juntos! Vamos 🇦🇷!! pic.twitter.com/3AaWwGaki7
— Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) July 4, 2021
Family time for Cristiano Ronaldo.
It’s time to rest with my loves ⚓️💙 pic.twitter.com/maxx9zsUYR
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 4, 2021
Liverpool turned the clock back.
On this day in our history, @Torres (2007) and @PReina25 (2005) joined the Reds 🙌🔴 pic.twitter.com/yl7RRydDEn
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 4, 2021
Tennis
Roger Federer can’t wait for Monday.
🔜Manic Monday pic.twitter.com/YK8d7sv5Ov
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) July 3, 2021
It doesn’t sound like Andy Murray is ready to stop playing tennis.
Tennis geek question…anyone got any knowledge of the best tennis ball machine on the market or one that they would recommend? #tennisgeek
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 4, 2021
Maria Sharapova looked back on her Wimbledon win.
baby cheeks ☺️ https://t.co/oQ6jaopsBa
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) July 4, 2021
Cricket
Lauren Winfield reacted to England’s ODI defeat.
Kevin Pietersen again highlights the poaching problem.
F1
Lewis Hamilton was disappointed in the Austrian weather.
Came in my rain suit and wellies hoping for rain but it’s still hot af 🤣 pic.twitter.com/PYHBwCaEy4
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) July 4, 2021
Motor racing
Magneto was in Porsche action in Austria.
A very special @PorscheSupercup driver lines up on the grid…
None other than Hollywood's Michael Fassbender! Let's see if he puts in a blockbuster performance 😉#AustrianGP 🇦🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/tuqpkRCGxE
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 4, 2021
UFC
Conor McGregor enjoyed his Stateside welcome.
The United States Of America 🇺🇸 What a country ❤️ pic.twitter.com/iQNqie9GOr
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 4, 2021
Boxing
Nicola Adams is getting swept up in football fever.
Me: woke up this morning! And watched every football match possible involving Denmark so I can give #eng good advice.Also me: 5mins in to the match. Just SCORE 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/BT4hUJAkMm
— Nicola Adams (@NicolaAdamsOBE) July 4, 2021
Tyson Fury celebrated Independence Day in the US.
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 #July4th #LivinginAmerica Posted by #TeamFury pic.twitter.com/IzKK81P05W
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) July 4, 2021
Olympics
Next stop, Tokyo!