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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 20.
Football
Never get in the way of Michail Antonio!
— Michail Antonio (@Michailantonio) January 20, 2021
Manchester United remembered Sir Matt Busby, 27 years on from his death.
On this day in 1994, we lost one of the most revered figures in the history of English football.
Remembering the late, great Sir Matt Busby. pic.twitter.com/xnWNOJXXzC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 20, 2021
Manchester City reflected on a Sergio Aguero treble on this day three years ago.
Three years ago today, @aguerosergiokun helped himself to another hat-trick against Newcastle! 🔥
📆 #OnThisDay 2018🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/KQ7pL2E4MG
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 20, 2021
Calum Chambers turned 26.
Happy birthday to you, @CalumChambers95! 🎈 pic.twitter.com/x1tevh4I4s
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 20, 2021
Sokratis waved goodbye to the Gunners.
One of the most enjoyable times in my career ended today. It has been an honour to wear the Arsenal shirt and I want to thank all the coaches, team-mates, staff and fans around the world for the love and respect they have given me. pic.twitter.com/F5p3VEXX2i
— Sokratis Papastathopoulos (@SokratisPapa5) January 20, 2021
Guinness World Records were busy looking into whether goalkeeper Tom King’s goal for Newport on Tuesday set a new marker for distance.
Could Tom King's goal be entering the @GWR books?🧐#OneClubOneCounty https://t.co/LYElxzLMGD
— Newport County AFC (@NewportCounty) January 20, 2021
Sergio Ramos made the UEFA team of the year, again.
Thank you to all the football fans for once again selecting me for the #TeamOfTheYear. 🙌🙌@ChampionsLeague https://t.co/hYEfYSvzZ6
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) January 20, 2021
Thiago was grateful for his accolade.
Thanks for voting 🙌🏽#TeamOfTheYear https://t.co/mdJ1AM1F7x
— Thiago Alcantara (@Thiago6) January 20, 2021
Jamie Vardy and James Maddison revelled in Leicester’s victory over Chelsea.
A performance that had just about everything last night. Proud of the boys! We keep moving forward and improving. 🤝🦊 #JM10 pic.twitter.com/g3E8ReCnKp
— James Maddison (@Madders10) January 20, 2021
Wise words from Wilfried Zaha.
“You don’t win by just being good. You win with hard work and sacrifice. Without that, skill is just potential” pic.twitter.com/TtBem3MEJi
— Wilfried Zaha (@wilfriedzaha) January 20, 2021
The cold weather in Madrid is snow problem for Toni Duggan.
🙊❄️ pic.twitter.com/WRyO9GRrCP
— Toni Duggan (@toniduggan) January 20, 2021
Georginio Wijnaldum stayed safe.
Mask up 😷 #StaySafe 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/XUF7hJSrIc
— Gini Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) January 20, 2021
Tennis
Novak Djokovic enjoyed some positive spin in a week which saw him criticised in the Australian media.
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 20, 2021
He also had one or two things to say in his defence regarding the Australian Open quarantine situation.
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 20, 2021
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 20, 2021
Heather Watson was busy keeping fit in quarantine.
Quarantine made me do it #Day6 pic.twitter.com/i1MKThzgfn
— Heather Watson (@HeatherWatson92) January 20, 2021
Katie Boulter celebrated Leicester’s rise to the Premier League summit.
Cricket
England continued their prep for the second Test in Sri Lanka.
Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes were retained by Rajasthan Royals for the Indian Premier League.
Retained & revealed. ✅
From 2020 to 2021, these Royals are going nowhere. 😍#HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #IPL2021 | #IPLRetention pic.twitter.com/fdGwsMAY4D
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) January 20, 2021
Rishabh Pant, India’s very own superhero.
🎶Spider-Pant, Spider-PantDoes whatever a spider canHits a six, takes a catchGuiding India to the matchLook out!Here comes the Spider-Pant🎶@RishabhPant17 🕷️ | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/3MbmEozLQ2
— ICC (@ICC) January 20, 2021
Formula One
New Red Bull driver Sergio Perez showed off his colours.
¡Feliz de compartirles la primera imagen con mis nuevos colores! 🙌
Happy to share with you the first pic wearing my new team colors! 👏👏#f1 #RedBullRacing #HolaCheco pic.twitter.com/fPMe4uWxZc
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) January 20, 2021
Valtteri Bottas enjoyed the view during winter training.
❄️#VB77 #WinterTraining @VisitLahti @GreenLahti2021 @PolarGlobal pic.twitter.com/hCZjtUDcXK
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) January 20, 2021
Boxing
Ricky Hatton rolled back the years.
On this day 10yrs ago on January 20th 2007 i made my Las Vegas debut and defeated Juan urango on a unanimous points decision capturing the IBF light welterweight title to win my 4th world title.🥊 pic.twitter.com/kssayuE9HC
— Ricky Hatton MBE (@HitmanHatton) January 20, 2021
Tony Bellew was feeling helpful.
Helping people leaves you with such a satisfying and happy feeling! Give it a go people.. #HelpOthers 💙👊
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) January 20, 2021
Golf
Shane Lowry hung out with Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington.
Great fun with @padraig_h here @ADGolfChamps pic.twitter.com/aTFhiuHsud
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) January 20, 2021
MMA
Like father, like son.
Like father, like son 🖋 #UFC257 pic.twitter.com/uis5WepPOT
— UFC (@ufc) January 20, 2021
Jake Paul called Conor McGregor a chicken.
Swimming
Adam Peaty was feeling motivated.
Never had a bigger motivation, a big year ahead boy 🏆⚡️ pic.twitter.com/a2tSQX7k3J
— Adam Peaty MBE (@adam_peaty) January 20, 2021
