Bale as a boy and Liverpool on song in training – Thursday’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 January 12.
Football
Recently retired Gareth Bale was in reflective mood.
What a journey! Thank you football for memories that will last a lifetime ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vkqMtl6ifA
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) January 12, 2023
The Liverpool players were celebrating – and singing – in training.
A special birthday song for Melkamu ahead of training today 🥰🎶 pic.twitter.com/JUaxChVPpe
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 12, 2023
James Milner was back at it.
Nice to be back with the boys.#YNWA pic.twitter.com/3ngoELrVGg
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) January 12, 2023
Aston Villa were quick to congratulate keeper Emiliano Martinez.
Congratulations to @EmiMartinezz1, who has been nominated for #TheBest FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper award! 👏 pic.twitter.com/apXFg1f8mI
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 12, 2023
Barcelona looked back at how it all started for Pedro.
G⚽AL OF THE DAY
1️⃣5️⃣ years ago today, @_Pedro17_ made his official Barça debut 🍿 pic.twitter.com/LY2d4Bjo7k— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 12, 2023
Barca’s fellow European giants Juventus were also remembering good times.
👑 @ClaMarchisio8 from way, 𝙬𝙖𝙮 out! ☄️#GoalOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/FXknTuckEk
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) January 12, 2023
Mateusz Klich was excited.
Cricket
It’s not often Ben Stokes gets caught out.
Australia cancelled their one-day series with Afghanistan following concerns over “further restrictions” on women’s rights in the Taliban-ruled country.
Cricket Australia is committed to supporting growing the game for women and men around the world, including in Afghanistan, and will continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country. pic.twitter.com/cgQ2p21X2Q
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) January 12, 2023
Which did not go down well with Rashid Khan.
Cricket! The only hope for the country.
Keep politics out of it. @CricketAus @BBL @ACBofficials ♥️ 🇦🇫 ♥️ pic.twitter.com/ZPpvOBetPJ— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) January 12, 2023
Virat Kohli was proud of India’s performance.
Top effort from the boys. We keep fighting. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/TvNFJjCQfY
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 12, 2023
Gary Ballance made his Zimbabwe debut.
Congratulations to Gary Ballance, who is making his T20I debut for 🇿🇼 🧢#ZIMvIRE | #VisitZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/OrvZfMA7SS
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) January 12, 2023
Tennis
Australian Open disappointment for Jodie Burrage.
Basketball
NBA star Ja Morant was living up to his billing as a Memphis Grizzlies fans’ favourite.
nothing but love @JaMorant 🫶 pic.twitter.com/vFlPDFylXM
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 12, 2023
Snooker
Ronnie O’Sullivan was ready for business.
Right, let’s get to work !! pic.twitter.com/R36b9mqbk8
— Ronnie O'Sullivan (@ronnieo147) January 12, 2023
