Rice’s rehab and football unites against racism – 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 April 5.
Football
Declan Rice was taking his rehab in his stride.
Rehab has started💪🏼Gutted to be missing the game tonight. Overwhelmed by all the support but I’ll be back in no time. Come on the boys!🤞🏼⚒ pic.twitter.com/GHr4F2TODu
— Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) April 5, 2021
Valencia called for more action against racism.
Today, tomorrow and always:
𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗠! 🖐🖐🏻🖐🏼🖐🏽🖐🏾🖐🏿
Our full backing to @Diakhaby_5.
We’ll fight until the end to clarify what happened, defend our player and eradicate racism! #JuntsAnemAmunt #AllToPlayFor pic.twitter.com/RygaquFZlN
— Valencia CF 🦇🍊🌊 (@valenciacf_en) April 5, 2021
AC Milan also showed their support to victims of racist abuse over the weekend.
We are saddened to hear of yet more racist incidents shaking the world of football. We stand with @daosanchez26, @SpursOfficial, @Diakhaby_5 and @valenciacf. Together, we must keep on fighting to build awareness in the name of tolerance and inclusivity.#WeRespAct pic.twitter.com/UFzYOoKu7z
— AC Milan (@acmilan) April 5, 2021
Toby Alderweireld called for action after Davinson Sanchez was racially abused.
Unacceptable.. something needs to change! We stand with you @daosanchez26 👊 #NoRoomforRacism https://t.co/QV38bHRhP8
— Toby Alderweireld (@AlderweireldTob) April 5, 2021
James Milner was ready for action.
Back to Champions League action tomorrow, ready for a big night in Madrid 🔴 #YNWA #allezallezallez pic.twitter.com/EUEVRnXohh
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) April 5, 2021
Manchester United players celebrated a valuable win.
Yessir!! Returning with a win! 💪🏾😁 pic.twitter.com/O6hnp7sW8G
— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) April 4, 2021
Happy with the perseverance shown by the team last night. We keep going! 💪🏻🥋 #mufc pic.twitter.com/uQ1rDIbt1E
— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) April 5, 2021
Proud to reach 100 appearances for this great club and 3 points to top it off nicely 🙌🏼🔴 #mufc pic.twitter.com/cMUNpe9ftK
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) April 4, 2021
Let’s goooo ✅ important 3 points pic.twitter.com/7JTQJlGOd6
— Mason Greenwood (@masongreenwood) April 4, 2021
We lost a good family friend this week. That one was for you Budda ♥️ pic.twitter.com/e5l009qNEr
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) April 4, 2021
Alisson Becker saw a familiar face or two.
— Alisson Becker (@Alissonbecker) April 5, 2021
Birthday wishes!
Happy birthday @JohnHartson10! 🎈🎉 pic.twitter.com/lr2r5NAjwY
— West Ham United (@WestHam) April 5, 2021
Happy birthday to former forward @JohnHartson10! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/j8Jr96DEGs
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) April 5, 2021
Happy birthday to our 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟐 European Cup-winning captain, Dennis Mortimer! 💜 pic.twitter.com/2hxDyQJA1E
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) April 5, 2021
Happy birthday, @ThomasHitz! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/v2bHjqZIAw
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) April 5, 2021
🎈 Happy Birthday, Nathaniel Clyne!#CPFC | https://t.co/utMcYSDkhb pic.twitter.com/I15Q4jRVph
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) April 5, 2021
Happy 73rd birthday to Derby County legend, Roy McFarland 🖤
Have a great day, champion! 🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/El9zMr02st
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) April 5, 2021
Charlie Austin was ready to do battle.
Game day pic.twitter.com/zPVZPH2Uq6
— Charlie Austin (@chazaustin10) April 5, 2021
Family time for Mario Gotze.
First easter with our little 🐣 Hope you all had a good one pic.twitter.com/3M95LKQ7ct
— Mario Götze (@MarioGoetze) April 5, 2021
Kieran Trippier issued a rallying call to Atletico Madrid after defeat.
Gutted with tonight’s result.
Our destiny is still in our hands and we go again next week with a good weeks training. 🔴⚪️#AupaAtleti #LaLiga pic.twitter.com/l7qG9QRy6o
— Kieran Trippier (@trippier2) April 4, 2021
Fond memories for Luis Garcia.
Memories, moments, games that I'll never forget. #OnceaRedAlwaysaRed https://t.co/8zltTSqn3a
— Luis Garcia (@luchogarcia14) April 5, 2021
Easter greetings.
Happy Easter everyone 🐰 pic.twitter.com/2w6pzX7IE1
— Toby Alderweireld (@AlderweireldTob) April 5, 2021
Happy Easter everyone 🐣❤️ pic.twitter.com/j4KRZALiAa
— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) April 5, 2021
Gymnastics
Happy Easter from Simone Biles.
🐰🤍🌸 pic.twitter.com/0bmZF7P0pA
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) April 4, 2021
Cricket
The morning after for KP.
Took this guy down last night! First drink in a long time. Ouch! #AboutLastNight pic.twitter.com/i88Hpia2Qb
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 5, 2021
Hockey
Sam Quek introduced her daughter.
We are so happy to finally introduce you to our gorgeous Daughter – Molly Doris Mairs.
After a 27hour labour she finally arrived weighing 7lb14oz.You can read all about it in this weeks @ok_mag
Also big love to the amazing team at @wuthnhs You were just amazing ❤️👨👩👧🥰 pic.twitter.com/IUrtP2joXd
— Samantha Quek (@SamanthaQuek) April 5, 2021