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 December 23.
Football
Michael Owen saw the funny side.
Haven’t tweeted for a few days as been busy reading all the hilarious replies to my tweet to @EmmaRaducanu 😂🤣😂
— Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) December 23, 2021
Roy Keane got his hopes up.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham celebrated Carabao Cup victories
I hope you enjoyed that as much as me 🤪Merry Christmas Reds 🎅 pic.twitter.com/ORgZsXTq93
— Diogo Jota (@DiogoJota18) December 23, 2021
Impact. 🔝 pic.twitter.com/MAgnEnrpu0
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 23, 2021
Morning, everyone! 👋 pic.twitter.com/GdAQKXmoHs
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 23, 2021
Semi’s ✅😃 pic.twitter.com/tDNFRTrsfJ
— Eric Dier (@ericdier) December 23, 2021
Manchester United remembered a rather special goal
Paul Scholes doing Paul Scholes things ☄️#MUFC | #OnThisDay pic.twitter.com/oVm4Fp5mRt
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 23, 2021
Alexis Sanchez was ‘training’.
Cricket
Scenes!
HE'S DONE IT! The @ndcricket Brave win a thriller at @BayOvalNZ. See the scorecard at https://t.co/AfrV290kYN or the NZC App 📲#SuperSmashNZ pic.twitter.com/ICi1uD4kwj
— Dream11 Super Smash (@SuperSmashNZ) December 23, 2021
Stuart Broad felt proud.
Andrew Flintoff paid tribute to retiring commentator David Lloyd.
Cricket will never be the same for me now the 🐐 has retired @SkyCricket . Whether as coach , mentor , broadcaster or friend he’s always been there for me Love you @BumbleCricket ❤️ #thankyou https://t.co/ikAAxPGs7L
— Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) December 23, 2021
Kevin Pietersen gave his thoughts on England’s batting.
Can I just say, that to beat Australia, you have to be aggressive, play without fear & not stand down in any situation. In ‘05 we were told to go out and smack the bowlers. I’m hearing ENG players are talking about not leaving the ball well enough! 🤮#Ashes
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) December 23, 2021
And on how solstices work.
The days are now getting longer!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) December 23, 2021
David Warner finally answered.
Sorry how are you https://t.co/JvjnPjtfgw
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) December 23, 2021
Virat Kohli was getting ready.
🥊day 🏏..⏳ pic.twitter.com/kV3tbqlQdp
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 23, 2021
Boxing
Eddie Hearn sent his best wishes to David Diamante after his crash.
Jake Paul was ambitious.
My boxing bucket list:
1) Canelo Alvarez2) Floyd Mayweather3) Mike Tyson4) Tyson Furry5) Dana White
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 23, 2021
Positive energy from the Bronze Bomber.
Golf
Lee Westwood got a treat in the post.
Christmas has come early🎄#TheMasters pic.twitter.com/ecK3puxVyn
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) December 23, 2021
Darts
History made!
3⃣0⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱!
A new World Darts Championship milestone has been reached in that last match…
1st points – Dennis Priestley 140 vs Jocky Wilson30 millionth point – Callan Rydz 125 vs Brendan Dolan pic.twitter.com/EI8DzNeG25
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 23, 2021
Barney was ready for a clash of former champions.
I’ve had a good 2 days of rest and practice preparing for my match against Rob Cross tonight 9pm GMT.
Looking forward to it. Feeling good.
Thank you for the continued support #BarneyArmy #PDCWorldDartsChampionship #Darts pic.twitter.com/TOPTIwfUTT
— Raymond van Barneveld (@Raybar180) December 23, 2021
Tennis
Petra Kvitova was driving home for Christmas.
Driving home for a family Christmas with @AudiCzechRep 🎄🎅🏻 pic.twitter.com/Q3aAP1eZJq
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) December 23, 2021
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