England stars reflect on World Cup final defeat – Monday’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 August 21.
Athletics
Katarina Johnson-Thompson celebrated her remarkable World Championship gold.
Two-time world champion!!!! 😭🥹
This one is for the underdogs 🫶🏽 pic.twitter.com/6IvZXka4ZX
— KJT (@JohnsonThompson) August 21, 2023
Football
Runners-up England were proud of their World Cup exploits.
Our best-ever finish at a @FIFAWWC.
History made. More to make.💪 pic.twitter.com/4ApUHPoM1w
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) August 21, 2023
This one hurts and will hurt for a long time but so proud of what we’ve achieved.
I’d like to thank all the amazing fans who travelled across the world and to everyone who supported our journey back home, it means so much. ❤️🏴 pic.twitter.com/GmKPHcMwIY
— Bethany England (@Bethany_Eng15) August 21, 2023
This one hurts a lot and will for a while 💔
To my team I am so proud of you all & enjoyed every minute of this journey with you❤️
Thank you to our fans who travelled & at home you have been incredible ❤️
Humble in victory, gracious in defeat. We will be back!! 🏴 pic.twitter.com/evwb8iVgUq
— Alex Greenwood (@AlexGreenwood) August 20, 2023
we came so close and gave it our all, proud to be apart of this inspiring team creating history! we all had the same dream but 2nd in the world is still a remarkable achievement! to the fans thankyou so much for all the support back home and to those who travelled! pic.twitter.com/arJqgye6Ie
— Hannah Hampton (@hannahhampton_) August 21, 2023
Well said, Mary! 👊
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) August 20, 2023
A new arrival for Jacob Murphy.
Congratulations, @JacobMurphy95! 🫶👶 pic.twitter.com/Um3SpZC9ta
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 20, 2023
Raheem Sterling was moving on from Chelsea’s defeat at West Ham.
Disappointed with the result… but we stick together 🔵 pic.twitter.com/r1CMjJKmG0
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) August 21, 2023
Tennis
Coco Gauff ended her week in style.
wow. what a week it has been! I won my biggest title to date two weeks ago and you know I had to double itttt😝 (tik tok joke) In all seriousness, I am so thankful for all the support cincy has given me this week. Thank you God for covering me. #WTA1000 pic.twitter.com/8A7pHipqv3
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) August 21, 2023
Novak Djokovic got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in another classic.
1️⃣👉 championship point saved⏰👉 3hrs 48mins3️⃣9️⃣th👉 Masters 1000 title 🏆
The longest match in tournament history, @DjokerNole prevails 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in a classic we'll never forget!@CincyTennis | #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/DZrVn0IfAW
— ATP Tour (@atptour) August 21, 2023
Golf
Joy for Viktor Hovland.
The moment Viktor Hovland became a winner @BMWChamps 😎 pic.twitter.com/megiBh3ZSk
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 21, 2023
Team USA is taking shape.
The first six are set for @RyderCupUSA 🇺🇸
Cantlay, Harman, Homa, Schauffele join Scheffler and Clark as the six automatic qualifiers. pic.twitter.com/M0SJtolxkd
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 21, 2023
Cricket
David Warner was still on the attack.
Sorry @TheBarmyArmy I didn’t see this post 😂 what was the score? https://t.co/USBCBXgGeK
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) August 21, 2023
Formula One
F1 is back!
How to re-emerge from the summer break, feat. @alo_oficial:
– Wake up 🙈– Check calendar 🤨– Realise it's RACE WEEK 😏– Celebrate! 😄#DutchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/S7Mm720VB2
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 21, 2023
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell enjoyed some time on the water.
Making the most of the summer break. 🌊☀️ pic.twitter.com/svWb4pGDEs
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) August 20, 2023
As did Alex Albon.
How we're jumping into race week: pic.twitter.com/Gu2LPukkJA
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) August 21, 2023
And Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon.
Summer break ✅
Time to get back into the second half of 2023 👊#Alpine pic.twitter.com/Uvh4V8Fbaa
— BWT Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) August 21, 2023
Valtteri Bottas put in some graft.
How was your Sunday?
I did 100miles @sbtgrvl. Cramped a lot in the end. Finished 20/1000. Had some fun pushing myself, sometimes beyond the limit, which just gives you new perspectives of life 😊#VB77 @canyon_bikes @SRAMroad📷 @ThomasMaheux pic.twitter.com/244EpHiuke
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) August 21, 2023
Breaking news: A change of driver at Alfa Romeo?
Confirmed: Duffman replaces Valtteri Bottas for the rest of the season 😅
📸 x @ValtteriBottas #F1 pic.twitter.com/2ELIVAzwkE
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 21, 2023
F1 turned the clock back.
Standing atop the podium for the 25th and final time ❤️
Niki Lauda won in fine style as we made what would be our final trip to Zandvoort for 36 years#DutchGP #F1 @McLarenF1 pic.twitter.com/PBIsnr9pF9
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 21, 2023