Tuesday's sporting social: Ronaldo, Messi, the oche and coffee

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 15.

Football

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi received yet more accolades.

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Premier League left-backs Alex Telles and Aaron Cresswell celebrated their birthday, as did midfielder Jesse Lingard.

Feliz aniversÃ¡rio, @AT13Oficial! ðŸŽ#MUFC @CasilleroDiablo pic.twitter.com/2cdF28mUti

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 15, 2020

Happy birthday, @Aaron_Cresswell! ðŸŽ‚ ðŸ¥³ pic.twitter.com/IqsaD0vL60

— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 15, 2020

Cricket

Cricket's latest innovation was put to use in the Big Bash League.

Both X-Factors activated!!

Johan Botha ðŸ” Mac Wright (@HurricanesBBL)

Danny Briggs ðŸ” Matt Short (@StrikersBBL) #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/9u20j5fbJE

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 15, 2020

Formula One

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso stepped inside the Renault car ahead of his F1 return at the 'young drivers' test' in Abu Dhabi.

Fernando Alonso, READY â˜‘ï¸#RSspirit pic.twitter.com/6Kf9VGs80x

— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) December 15, 2020

This new guy Alonso has made a promising start ðŸ˜‰#F1 #F1Testing pic.twitter.com/T1mDgkftdH

— Formula 1 (@F1) December 15, 2020

It's laps, laps and more laps for @alo_oficial at Yas Marina!#RSspirit pic.twitter.com/jWGQMIY7cl

— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) December 15, 2020

Golf

Eddie Pepperell is a man of simple tastes.

Few things make me happier. pic.twitter.com/rYq5yOuTLi

— Eddie Pepperell (@PepperellEddie) December 15, 2020

Darts

Eyes down!

ðŸ’¥THE BIG ONE STARTS TONIGHTðŸ’¥

It may not be how we'd hoped but 16 days of pure darting drama starts this evening.

To add to the entertainment across the event we've devised our @WilliamHill World Darts Championship Bingo Card â€“ simply print it off and look out for these gems. pic.twitter.com/xzGffVFuWY

— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 15, 2020

Today is the day.

Happy World Champs day everyone! ðŸŒŽ ðŸŽ¯ #LetsGo #AfricanWarrior ðŸ‡¿ðŸ‡¦ ðŸ’ªðŸ½ pic.twitter.com/Y414m41QMe

— Devon Petersen (@devon_petersen) December 15, 2020

And former Southampton manager Nigel Adkins could not be more excited.

Curious ? Day 15 â¦@PhilTaylorâ© â¦â¦@SkySportsDartsâ© #coffeewithnige #smile pic.twitter.com/xrQKHw3Ir2

— Nigel Adkins (@TheNigelAdkins) December 15, 2020

But 2018 world champion Rob Cross was gutted that fans have been prevented from attending.

Hugely disappointing that there will be no fans at Ally Pally after tonight. Gutted after all the hard work from @OfficialPDC. But stay strong & safe & hopefully OK after Xmas. Please also checkout my new website! âš¡ï¸https://t.co/BC9hPFy7mk pic.twitter.com/FrbjwfKRaP

— Rob Cross (@RobCross180) December 15, 2020

Boxing

Tyson Fury has a new shirt.

Tyson Fury had a message for Anthony Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn (Tyson Fury/Instagram)