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 August 15.
Football
Tributes were paid to Gerd Muller.
FC Bayern are mourning the passing of Gerd Müller. The FC Bayern world is standing still today. The club and all its fans are mourning the death of Gerd Müller, who passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 75. — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) August 15, 2021 Thank you, Gerd! Without this man, @FCBayern would not be like it is today and most of our careers would probably not have been possible. My thoughts are with his family, I am grateful to call him one of my coaches... pic.twitter.com/l9A0JdPV35 — Bastian Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) August 15, 2021 Very sorry to hear that Gerd Müller has passed away. Loved watching him as a child and learnt so much from doing so. The greatest penalty box goal scorer I've ever seen. #RIPGerd — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) August 15, 2021 RIP Gerd Muller. Gerd was one of the best goalscorers ever and a hero of mine when I was younger. So sad to hear this news 🙏 pic.twitter.com/QyLhVeK6rr
— Tony Cottee (@TonyCottee9) August 15, 2021
The best goalgetter of all time, Gerd Müller, has died.A Bayern- legend. A master of the art goals!I was so oft sitting in front of the video-recorder trying to understand how he always got to chances / goals RIP https://t.co/dk205j6kLW — Jan Aage Fjortoft 🏳️🌈 🇳🇴 (@JanAageFjortoft) August 15, 2021 The DFB is mourning the passing of one of the greatest German footballers of all time. Rest in peace, Gerd Müller. Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this time. pic.twitter.com/2kkIgiYtcO — Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) August 15, 2021 Football has lost one of its giants. We send our deepest sympathies to our friends at Bayern Munich and the Müller family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Gerd ❤️ https://t.co/QutjxPyxDQ — Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 15, 2021 From FC Barcelona, our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gerd Müller, one of the most emblematic figures in the history of football. — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 15, 2021 Paris Saint-Germain sends its condolences to the family and loved ones of Gerd Müller, the legend of German football who passed away earlier today. — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 15, 2021 FIFA is deeply saddened at the passing of Gerd Muller. 'Der Bomber' won the Golden Boot at the 1970 #WorldCup and scored the winner as West Germany lifted the trophy four years later. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the German football community. RIP Gerd. pic.twitter.com/b9vuLtGbxk — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) August 15, 2021
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane loved Liverpool's win over Norwich.
Harry Maguire woke up happy.
Three goals and four assists in one photo.
Gareth Bale was back on Madrid duty.
Starting the season with 3 points 👊🏼⚪️ @realmadrid pic.twitter.com/ttgjgJGXg1 — Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) August 15, 2021
Romelu Lukaku sent a message of thanks to Inter supporters.
— R.Lukaku Bolingoli9 (@RomeluLukaku9) August 15, 2021
Jose Mourinho was enjoying himself in Rome.
Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi were introduced to PSG's fans.
❤️💙 #WeAreParis ❤️💙🙌 Gracias por el recibimiento. 🙌 Thank you for the welcome.🙌 Merci pour l'accueil.@PSG_inside @PSG_espanol pic.twitter.com/ceKbsYC1f4 — Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) August 15, 2021
Ashley Young took the positives.
Disappointing result but felt so good to be back in the Premier League. Our Fans were amazing from Start To Finish 💜💙🤘🏾UTV pic.twitter.com/D4zB4XBDOk — Ashley Young (@youngy18) August 15, 2021
Steven Defour enjoyed an anniversary.
One of the best decisions i made on this day @BurnleyOfficial pic.twitter.com/bWbtIakGkR — Steven Defour (@StevenDefour) August 15, 2021
Cricket
Stuart Broad expected fireworks.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to today's Test Match cricket at Lord's.... 😤 pic.twitter.com/hBjTAzJ5sD — Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) August 15, 2021
And wished he could be involved.
I'd give anything to be strapping the boots on, pulling on my England shirt, plonking the floppy hat on my head & walking down those Lord's steps, through the long room out onto the outfield to the crowds roar knowing that 8-10 wkts today breaks this Test match right open... 🏴 — Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) August 15, 2021
Steve Smith was preparing for a big few months.
Matt Prior's cap was on display at Lord's.
Tennis
Andy Murray had a decision to make.
Shark tank or dragons den? — Andy Murray (@andy_murray) August 15, 2021
Boxing
Muhammad Ali's grandson wasted little time in making his mark.
And the pro career for the grandson of The Greatest is officially up and running 😤@NicoAliX74 (1-0, 1 KO) earns the first round stoppage!#FrancoMoloney3 | ESPN pic.twitter.com/kFOqPDZrSY — Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) August 15, 2021
Barry Hearn was happy to get his garden back!
Congratulations to the whole team involved in producing ,staging and organising Fight Camp 2021. Special thanks to the fighters involved – simply magnificent. This really is the beginning of a new golden era for the sport of boxing – now can I have my garden back please ? — Barry Hearn (@BarryHearn) August 15, 2021
Formula One
Ferrari turned the clock back.
#OnThisDay 50 years ago, a certain Niki Lauda started his first ever Grand Prix in #F1... We miss him a lot, what was your best memory of Niki? #essereFerrari 🔴 pic.twitter.com/KgYe1Z5mEO — Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) August 15, 2021
Valtteri Bottas was preparing to switch to competition on two wheels during the summer break.
Race day tomorrow 🚴🏼♂️🏁 I'll be taking part of the @sbtgrvl Red course and @tiffanycromwell the Black one. Should be fun 😁#VB77 #sbtgrvl #colorado 📷 @paulripke pic.twitter.com/BbP7NsqsZS — Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) August 14, 2021
