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 16.
Football
Chris Wilder set a journalist straight.
“Sheffield United, Per.” ? pic.twitter.com/Rvj7scvBNt
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) December 16, 2020
Nigel Adkins saluted the goalkeepers’ union.
Curious ? Day 16. @daisaveswales #coffeewithnige pic.twitter.com/atrTZtZBu8
— Nigel Adkins (@TheNigelAdkins) December 16, 2020
Tottenham remembered a memorable day at Anfield…
A ??????? encounter at Anfield ✨ @IWC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/csjt5IagmV
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 16, 2020
…as did Liverpool.
A second-half fightback from the Reds ?
Highlights from our clash against @SpursOfficial at Anfield last season ⏪⚽️ pic.twitter.com/p4PyD1cTSl
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 16, 2020
Wolves offered a solution to the problem of how to celebrate when there are no fans.
When you can’t celebrate a winner in front of the South Bank, ???? is the next best thing…
— Wolves (@Wolves) December 16, 2020
Chelsea wished their former captain a happy 54th birthday.
Happy birthday, @DennisWise! ? pic.twitter.com/E3xh2d09xo
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 16, 2020
Leicester marked midfielder Wilfred Ndidi’s 24th birthday.
Happy birthday, Wilf! ? pic.twitter.com/XSIxU7bPRu
— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 16, 2020
Former Barcelona star Andres Iniesta, now at Vissel Kobe in Japan, is starting the road to recovery after surgery.
??❤️ pic.twitter.com/uNK5wobIiv
— Andrés Iniesta (@andresiniesta8) December 16, 2020
Ilkay Gundogan urged City to move on.
It’s been a disappointing result in the end after we’ve created so many chances in yesterday’s game. But let’s stay positive & confident – next crucial matches are just around the corner ???⚽ @premierleague @ManCity pic.twitter.com/nnez6NgHlf
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) December 16, 2020
Cricket
Some happy news for New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.
? Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Mahela Jayawardene … picking up international wickets!
Here’s a video you don’t want to miss ? pic.twitter.com/IkROsA3tew
— ICC (@ICC) December 16, 2020
Darts
A different costume but the same result for Peter Wright.
??? ???? ?????…
Peter Wright’s winning darts last night were almost identical to his World Championship winning visit 349 days ago ?
Some things never change… pic.twitter.com/r2Sx0XHMD8
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 16, 2020
Karel Sedlacek is a Max and Paddy fan…
New AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda knows he will be carrying the hopes of a nation next year.
Yuki Tsunoda will become the 18th Japanese driver to race in F1 – and the first since 2014 ??#F1 pic.twitter.com/AASsF6D8Fs
— Formula 1 (@F1) December 16, 2020
Lewis Hamilton reflected on 2020.
Another big fight night this weekend.
?? A Grand Arrival different from the previous ones, but feeling everyone’s support from afar. ? #CaneloSmith pic.twitter.com/oYkmZ4FlQ2
— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) December 16, 2020
Wise words from The Hitman.
This story touched me as a boxer Loneliness comes as part of the training however this man a war hero married for 70 years & now very lonely after the death of his wife I am sending him a Xmas card today why don’t you also do the same? https://t.co/SpRCXd7Hax pic.twitter.com/r6bdMrtwoM
— Frank Bruno MBE ?? (@frankbrunoboxer) December 16, 2020
MMA
Conor McGregor kept in top shape.
Golf
Justin Thomas is heading to Abu Dhabi.
Can’t wait for my first trip to Abu Dhabi. Thanks for having me @EuropeanTour! https://t.co/harDhP4KXM
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) December 16, 2020
Ian Poulter reflected on Ferrari’s Formula One campaign.
Harsh but true… role on 2021 #F1 #Formula1 pic.twitter.com/9UMeWr5VbX
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 16, 2020
Lee on a tee.
You’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf, how about…@PingTour @PINGTourEurope #G425 pic.twitter.com/GSFEngsZWF
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) December 16, 2020
Poults… not sure on that one.
How about… pic.twitter.com/M6d3x1ddKJ
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 16, 2020
