Sports stars and clubs around the world continue to share a glimpse into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 8th.
Soccer
Liam Gallagher made an early prediction.
MCFC CHAMPIONS LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) August 7, 2022
Rio Ferdinand was already taking a stick.
Only 1 game in… walking down the street and being taunted about United by Wolves fans 😩
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) August 8, 2022
Robbie Fowler was delighted with a new book.
Cheers Pep… awesome @LFC pic.twitter.com/xChs5AjDzp
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) August 8, 2022
Bournemouth has her man.
We have our man 😍
Welcome to #afcb, @senesimarcos ✍️ pic.twitter.com/lscY9XqL9K
– AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) August 8, 2022
Commonwealth Games
Geraint Thomas reflected on the men’s road race.
Well, we threw everything at it yesterday. If you don’t try you never know eh 👍 Support was an amazing race on UK roads. It’s always a special feeling to drive for Wales #dyfaldonc #try pic.twitter.com/jNTJA70iwr
— Geraint Thomas (@GeraintThomas86) August 8, 2022
TV star Fred Sirieix celebrated another gold medal for daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix.
It’s gold in the mix #Dive #10m #Platform #synchronous 🥇 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m crying! Andrea 🦆❤️ and Noah all the best to you both 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/VWVfAUYwUu
— Fred Sirieix (@fredsirieix1) August 8, 2022
The 2022 Commonwealth Games were definitely not a flop for these guys this morning #Bring it home | #Birmingham2022 pic.twitter.com/toM1cahxrg
– Team England (@TeamEngland) August 8, 2022
medal selfie
Medal Selfie 🤳🥇🥇 – Grace Reid & James Heatly #TeamScot #TimeForHeroes #B2022 pic.twitter.com/xcLOjcuE5C
– Team Scotland (@Team_Scotland) August 8, 2022
Hockey star Hannah Martin was proud.
GOLD on home soil for the first time in history. 🥹
So proud of this group pic.twitter.com/tbGSYmaENI
— Hannah Martin (@hkmartin7) August 8, 2022
formula One
Lewis Hamilton celebrated his cover star existence.
ON THE SEPTEMBER COVER OF VANITY FAIR 💥💥💥 spoke about all things past, present and future. It’s an honor, thank you @VanityFair ~ pic.twitter.com/7fKiDdHmq2
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) August 8, 2022
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