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 8.
Football
Harry Kane took his daughters to Lapland UK.
Liverpool recalled THAT Steven Gerrard strike against Olympiacos.
Stevie's ICONIC late strike against Olympiacos 😍 1⃣6⃣ years ago today ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/FHniSly0Xl — Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 8, 2020
Rio Ferdinand went all in for Mason Greenwood.
🎙"He's the guvnor... he's the man!" We Are LIVE 👇🏽https://t.co/2My4viOGlb pic.twitter.com/J7RE4BQpvz — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) December 8, 2020
So many birthdays...
Happy birthday to the only player to ever score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final, @TheGeoffHurst! 🎂🎉 pic.twitter.com/5wbkQgzUS4 — West Ham United (@WestHam) December 8, 2020 🎵 "Du du dudududu..." 🥳 Let's make it a good one, @McTominay10! 💪❤️#MUFC pic.twitter.com/laYbxRcRaw — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 8, 2020 A very happy birthday to former #NUFC striker Les Ferdinand! 🎉🎁 Have a great day, 'Sir' Les! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/KGmIASkOam — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) December 8, 2020 Have a great birthday, @TerryMac777 🥳 pic.twitter.com/1a8fhpxqrb — Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 8, 2020 Wishing Choccy a happy birthday from everyone at United! 🎂#MUFC @CasilleroDiablo pic.twitter.com/YqZiMFR5vz — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 8, 2020 Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes 🙏🏽❤️ more life to us all — Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) December 8, 2020 You didn't have to do me like that bro 🤦🏾♂️😂 https://t.co/HZVgmdQkCi — Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) December 8, 2020 Another year. Another blessing. #21 pic.twitter.com/BupQghpTpt — Reece James (@reecejames_24) December 8, 2020
Nathan Redmond was pleased to be back.
Great to be back out there last night after time on the sideline with injury. 3 points on the road & @IngsDanny back with the winner! Lovely way to start the week 🤝⚡️ pic.twitter.com/fuwMw16FHW — Redz (@NathanRedmond22) December 8, 2020
Kalvin Phillips is ready for a return to Elland Road.
Gabriel Martinelli returned from injury.
Good luck back out there tonight, Gabi! 😄 pic.twitter.com/tDYOQtrIBY — Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 8, 2020
Boxing
AJ put the work in.
Complex simplicity ✨ pic.twitter.com/5bTNP3ZguP — Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) December 8, 2020
And entered the bubble ahead of Saturday's fight.
Bubblin' ⚗️ pic.twitter.com/h1UqXMujgB — Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) December 8, 2020
Wise words from Tyson Fury.
Work hard for what you want pic.twitter.com/njwIYSIwyb — TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) December 8, 2020
Lennox Lewis took a trip down memory lane.
Lennox #TheLion Lewis #undisputed #champion https://t.co/qs7ZVeZRN5 pic.twitter.com/uvbPHWa0GA — Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) December 8, 2020
That would be something.
if i win that makes you the best fighter on the planet 👍🏼 https://t.co/vr7Mh1enqe — Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) December 7, 2020
Formula One
A recovering Lewis Hamilton thanked his well-wishers.
Love and appreciate you all🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Y4qs5sYlYg — Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) December 8, 2020
Romain Grosjean was home celebrating his wife's birthday during his own recovery.
Happy birthday @marionjolles Wasn't supposed to be home this week, but I'm 🙏❤🙏 pic.twitter.com/FBJiEaK4TX — Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) December 8, 2020
Cycling
Sir Chris Hoy showed he has really let himself go since retiring!
Cricket
Run, Stuart, run!
How's your touch, Nasser...
😂😂😂😂😂😂 — Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) December 8, 2020
Freddie turned on Rob Key, though!
I'm embarrassed for you @robkey612 stop click baiting Harry Kane , who are you 🤷🏼♂️ https://t.co/68BQF6VdmH — Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) December 8, 2020
Any excuse to watch these again!
December 8️⃣th? We may as well enjoy all 8️⃣ sixes from THAT @benstokes38 innings at Headingley in 2019 🤩 pic.twitter.com/eElyEuRzVJ — England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 8, 2020
What a stop!
Flying Smith ✈️ pic.twitter.com/0DnDqbwbAJ — ICC (@ICC) December 8, 2020
Mind your head, umps!
So that's why Gerard Abood wears the helmet! 😂 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/CGbYDiZkaW — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 8, 2020
The Queen's Gambit cricket edition...
𝓛𝓮𝓽'𝓼 𝓟𝓵𝓪𝔂 pic.twitter.com/MATdlhSawF — ICC (@ICC) December 8, 2020
We are ready.
India captain Virat Kohli praised his side in defeat.
Tough outing but remarkable fighting spirit shown by the boys 💪. On to the tests now 🇮🇳. pic.twitter.com/d9v6EACpc0 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 8, 2020
KP had his own struggles.
The more I try and wrap presents, the WORSE I get. Why? 🤷🏻♂️ — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) December 8, 2020
Rugby League
Kevin Sinfield's heroics continued to generate money.
WOW! Your support has helped raise over £2 million to help @Rob7Burrow and families likes his through the @mndassoc – thank you 👏 https://t.co/z64psBW7iZ @BBCBreakfast @sallynugent pic.twitter.com/2urEV10Hpa — Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) December 8, 2020 What a fantastic effort. This is what Rugby League is all about. A real team effort and an outstanding achievement. Well done — Shaun Wane (@Shaun_waney) December 8, 2020
Tennis
We see it!
Who else sees the rainbow? pic.twitter.com/VcG44mTLNH — Karolina Pliskova (@KaPliskova) December 8, 2020
Darts
Wayne Mardle dog trained.
Watson giving High 5's and kisses! pic.twitter.com/cbrBRyAPzt — Wayne Mardle (@Wayne501Mardle) December 8, 2020
