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 11.
Cricket
England collapsed to defeat in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
AUSTRALIA WIN #Ashes pic.twitter.com/RWwDOL1kn6
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 11, 2021
Winning moment ?#AUSvENG | #WTC23 | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/YIFti1YnOw
— ICC (@ICC) December 11, 2021
A milestone for Nathan Lyon.
The 17th man to reach 400 Test wickets.
Nathan Lyon joins elite company ? pic.twitter.com/5J2Q19pXJA
— ICC (@ICC) December 10, 2021
And a record for Alex Carey.
Most catches in a match by a wicket-keeper on Test debut:
Seven: Dunusinghe, Knott, Nevill, Pant, Read, TaberEIGHT: Alex Carey
Australia’s newest record-holder enjoyed the first #Ashes match! pic.twitter.com/tZzygmrWSE
— ICC (@ICC) December 11, 2021
The Barmy Army found something to cheer in London.
Lead ?#Ashes pic.twitter.com/J2hzhTv0oD
— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) December 11, 2021
While the select few in Brisbane had some fun!
Josh Hazlewood just signed this on the boundary, we knew it ?#Ashes pic.twitter.com/Nvx5Llz7ut
— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) December 11, 2021
The final Test has been moved to Hobart.
Rapt for Hobart and everyone in Tasmania that we get an Ashes Test. Can’t wait to get back to my home state next month for what should be a great week and hopefully a quality game.
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) December 11, 2021
Football
Raheem Sterling joined the 100 club with his winning goal against Wolves.
Massive 3 points and honoured to join the ? club ⚽️? pic.twitter.com/AGmtx2vobl
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) December 11, 2021
Welcome to the club, @sterling7! ?#ManCity pic.twitter.com/fmDxn192aA
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 11, 2021
Jamie Carragher had fun at Brentford.
Love #FNF at @BrentfordFC #BREWAT ?? pic.twitter.com/r8K9Ok7u1C
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) December 10, 2021
But was trumped by Robbie Fowler and Peter Crouch.
Shall I show him @petercrouch …. go on then did you say ? https://t.co/3zcsoMZNOd pic.twitter.com/lrOOBMTtFn
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) December 11, 2021
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) December 11, 2021
As did matchwinner Bryan Mbuemo.
Late goal, win, best feeling ✨? pic.twitter.com/FexSaRAKQz
— Bryan Mbeumo (@BMbeumo19) December 11, 2021
Smile, you’re on camera!
? ? @Carra23 @KellyCates pic.twitter.com/RWyyLeJ4ZG
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) December 11, 2021
Liam Gallagher found Boris Johnson’s replacement.
Raheem for PM
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) December 11, 2021
Michael Owen was ready for Steven Gerrard’s Anfield return.
Arguably Liverpool’s greatest ever player returns to Anfield today. A special occasion and one I’m looking forward to covering on the @premierleague world feed. pic.twitter.com/bUtlCFpnd0
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) December 11, 2021
The wait for a return to action was getting to Lucy Bronze.
Waiting for my return to the pitch be like pic.twitter.com/jE43utzgX5
— Lucy Bronze (@LucyBronze) December 11, 2021
Formula One
The final Saturday of an extraordinary season.
P2 on the front row tomorrow, not bad since I prefer the battle. We’re looking strong and feeling focused — we’ve got to dig deeper than ever before. LET’S GO ‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/3Pd3tjHQsp
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) December 11, 2021
AMAZING! Pole is simply the best way to start the final race? Great team effort?Thank you, @SChecoPerez, @redbullracing and @hondaracingf1 for the push ? #AbuDhabiGP?? pic.twitter.com/1p1vUCdvLx
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) December 11, 2021
?? “Max did a great lap today, we just couldn’t compete with that time at the end there.
“We’re in a good position, I’d like to think, with our tyres tomorrow and I hope that we can have a good race.”@LewisHamilton is still smiling ? pic.twitter.com/LhdIZq40J9
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) December 11, 2021
Last lap @LandoNorris ? This guy might just have the best seat in the house for tomorrow’s F1 finale. ? pic.twitter.com/aogYfxYubW
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) December 11, 2021
Lando Norris secured third on the grid before a family celebration.
Proud Mum moment. ? @LandoNorris#AbuDhabiGP ?? pic.twitter.com/hpYY0hNbRj
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) December 11, 2021
Valtteri Bottas was ready for his final qualifying session with Mercedes.
Qualifying day ???#VB77 #F1 #AbuDhabiGP @MercedesAMGF1 @F1 ? @ThomasMaheux pic.twitter.com/WI1OM7nncC
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) December 11, 2021
While his 2022 team were given a heads-up.
Porridge, beard survival kit, chocolate, TikTok manual, salmiakki, Finnish lifestyle book, hot sauce, Moomin mugs… ??
Thanks @MercedesAMGF1 for the Valtteri care package! ?? pic.twitter.com/27Xmf6dNdS
— Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN (@alfaromeoracing) December 11, 2021
The grid united for a vaccine message.
Protect our communities. Protect each other.
Please, if you’re able – get vaccinated. pic.twitter.com/Cdl2rBqX2m
— Formula 1 (@F1) December 11, 2021
Nico Rosberg was living the dream.
Nice Dubai quality time holiday (without the kiddies). Excited for the #AbuDhabiGP title showdown on Sky F1: Who is going to win this championship? Lewis is favorite also with the Free Practice pace he showed ~0.3 faster. But we’ve all understood that you can never count out Max! pic.twitter.com/au96ovMOi6
— Nico Rosberg (@NicoRosberg) December 11, 2021
Boxing
Tyson Fury got excited.
“TELL ALEXANDER I’M COMING!”
The Gypsy King @Tyson_Fury had a message for @Usykaa on FaceTime today ? pic.twitter.com/MC793peTZt
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 11, 2021
Athletics
Usain Bolt was living his best life.
Rolling with my Day Ones #DesertLifeStyle #CY ?⚡️@SimmsRicky pic.twitter.com/kUscABAo0R
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) December 11, 2021
Snooker
A dream team.
My new pool doubles partner for the next comp in Tredegar . #nowtjeycaneaticjoit pic.twitter.com/J5hwKiZXsW
— MARK WILLIAMS M.B.E (@markwil147) December 11, 2021
