Van Dijk glad to be back, PSG stars return - Monday's sporting social

| 22 June 2020

Virgil van Dijk was pleased to be back in Premier League action, while Paris St Germain star Neymar returned to the club's training ground.

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 June 22.

Football

Virgil van Dijk was delighted to be back on the pitch as Liverpool edged closer to their first league title in 30 years.

Great feeling being out there again, looking forward to our last 8 games! 😄 pic.twitter.com/iZYz7kj8SA

— Virgil van Dijk (@VirgilvDijk) June 22, 2020

While Everton's Yannick Bolasie – currently on loan with Sporting Lisbon – was happy to wind up Liverpool fans.

Love the Derby day banter but if your gonna @ me from an account made this year your VOID #GloryHunters 😂🔵

— Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) June 22, 2020

Sheffield United's Kieron Freeman shared an emotional message after his Premier League bow.

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— Kieron Freeman (@KieronFreeman23) June 22, 2020

Paris St Germain stars Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were back at the club's training ground with their team-mates.

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We are Back ✌🏽💙❤️

A post shared by ene10ta Érre 🇧🇷 👻 neymarjr (@neymarjr) on Jun 22, 2020 at 4:49am PDT

BACK ❤️💙... @PSG_inside pic.twitter.com/tKXSD9sDqW

— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) June 22, 2020

Inter Milan's Ashley Young was reflecting on a Serie A victory.

Good start to the season resumption 🤘🏾🔵⚫️ FORZA INTER pic.twitter.com/Ew9HAeqxy5

— Ashley Young (@youngy18) June 22, 2020

Brighton and Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy was feeling nostalgic.

Still one of the best feelings in my career what a night 💚 https://t.co/OwTF5Mvcn0

— Shane Duffy (@shaneduffy) June 22, 2020

Jamie Redknapp enjoyed a day on the golf course with Kent cricketer Zak Crawley.

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Fathers and sons golf . Zak Crawley and I took on @charley_redknapp and Terrance Crawley . We took the 💰 😊.

A post shared by Jamie Redknapp (@jamie.redknapp) on Jun 22, 2020 at 6:25am PDT

Ajax chief executive Edwin Van Der Sar was pleased with his business after the Amsterdam giants signed Maarten Stekelenburg.

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Welcome home Maarten, after 9 years abroad. I am happy to see you follow the example of many former players and I look forward to having you back at our beautiful club! #WelcomeBack @AFCAjax ❌❌❌

A post shared by Edwin van der Sar (@edwinvandersar1) on Jun 22, 2020 at 9:11am PDT

Golf

Andrew 'Beef' Johnston wants a new sport at the Olympics.

Is this normal? Gonna try and get it in the olympics 🤷‍♂️🤣🤣🤣. #laugh #cucumber #olympics pic.twitter.com/eY91ThyHD6

— Andrew 'Beef' Johnston (@BeefGolf) June 22, 2020

Tyrrell Hatton reflected on his strong performance at the RBC Heritage, where he finished in a share of third place on Sunday.

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T3 finish at @rbcheritage 💪🏻 . Enjoyed having a chance to win again and happy with how I played over the final round. Week off now before teeing up again in Detroit @rocketclassic 👊🏻 . . #rbcheritage #pgatour #adidas #adidasgolf #ping #apgolf #golf #sport

A post shared by Tyrrell Hatton (@tyrrellhatton) on Jun 22, 2020 at 5:31am PDT

Ian Poulter had a less successful week at the tournament.

Good week at @RBC_Heritage simply gutted to have had 4 three putts at the weekend. That just shouldn't happen. Onwards and upwards. Keep grinding, game is close. pic.twitter.com/QO7JcwNXIu

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) June 22, 2020

Rugby union

Two-time World Cup winner Dan Carter had an inspirational message.

Words to live by pic.twitter.com/8WjYqkXsJz

— Dan Carter (@DanCarter) June 22, 2020

Cricket

Kevin Pietersen was in planning mode.

Both Jess's and my 40th birthdays this week...wonder what we can do or where we can go to celebrate...?

Corner of Kitchen & Living Room Street might get a go!

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) June 22, 2020