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 January 16.
Cricket
Joe Root took centre stage again in Sri Lanka.
Sam Billings and Ben Stokes enjoyed Root's efforts.
Roooooooooot 🔥 — Sam Billings (@sambillings) January 16, 2021 Masterclass!!! 😍 https://t.co/NExtVIMo8Z — Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) January 16, 2021
Moeen Ali emerged from isolation.
And he had some support from a former skipper.
Great to see Moeen Ali back from isolation ... whatever happens this next few days i would play him in the next Test ... England are going to need him this year and it's a perfect chance to get him back in against Sri Lanka before the Indian trip ... #SLvENG — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 16, 2021
You've spelled my name wrong, son!
It's, Kevin Pietersen, FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/srQ61NeLHG — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 16, 2021
Kevin Pietersen soon turned his attention back to his recent safari adventures.
I took this on our final evening in SA. How many species can you see and name them? pic.twitter.com/eXce5kKYWV — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 16, 2021
Football
Michail Antonio's goal celebration was a talking point...
WHO ELSE?@WestHam's sole frontman doesn't take long to get on the scoresheet ⚽️#PLonPrime #WHUBUR pic.twitter.com/feCDxjco2T — Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) January 16, 2021 What @_DeclanRice wants, @MichailAntonio provides! 😅#PLonPrime #WHUBUR pic.twitter.com/VzPwrNyAAi — Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) January 16, 2021 Ally McCoist on Michail Antonio's celebration 😂❤️#PLonPrime #WHUBUR pic.twitter.com/rO86bnD53T — Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) January 16, 2021
Wayne Rooney definitely won't be picking Rio Ferdinand up for training any more after retiring as a player to take permanent charge of Derby.
Morning Wazza...Enjoy ya breakfast x pic.twitter.com/Oa7eBsTGkY — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) January 16, 2021 "This kid inspired a generation of young footballers." 🤩 "He's a great person and a great teammate." 🤝 "He was a top talent but he was prepared to play for the team." 🙌@rioferdy5 and @GlennHoddle praise Wayne Rooney, after he announced his retirement from football... pic.twitter.com/2OFlpOZJLH — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 16, 2021
Mesut Ozil and Rooney crossed paths in the Premier League a few times.
Little did he know...
Honestly , I thought he was Geography and History student ! Until he trained. https://t.co/mYN9EY37Oj — Gary Neville (@GNev2) January 16, 2021
Free agent Daniel Sturridge is 'ready'.
Working every day baby!! #ready pic.twitter.com/2XDxOHljSE — Daniel Sturridge (@DanielSturridge) January 16, 2021
Mauricio Pochettino gave an update on his health after testing positive for Covid-19.
Tim Krul returned from isolation in style!
Back home with my girls after 10 days isolation.. Thank you for all the well wishes feeling much better today.. Good luck @NorwichCityFC this afternoon vs Cardiff. Can't wait to be back 💪🏻⛄️🔰#StaySafe pic.twitter.com/m37lRqMx2E — Tim Krul (@TimKrul) January 16, 2021
Colourful scenes (or not) in Turkey.
It was snowing in Istanbul during the Basaksehir – Sivasspor game and Sivasspor thought wearing white would be a good idea. Yes, there are actually two sides in this photo – look closely and Sivasspor players are there. 💆🏻♂️💆🏻♂️💆🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/LBV1Zi14Fp — Çetin Cem Yılmaz (@cetincem) January 16, 2021
Tennis
Heather Watson was one of those having to self-isolate ahead of the Australian Open.
One person on the flight I was on from Abu Dhabi tested positive. So now everyone else who was on that flight has a 14 day quarantine where we are NOT allowed out our rooms. The same happened on one of the chartered flights from Los Angeles. 2 flights... so far pic.twitter.com/3JfkjqETwu — Heather Watson (@HeatherWatson92) January 16, 2021
Laura Robson eyed up a move.
Anyone else spending a ludicrous amount of time on rightmove at the moment? — Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) January 16, 2021
Yulia Putintseva had company for her quarantine...
Been trying to change the room for a 2 hours already ! And no one came to help due to quarantine situation🤦🏼♀️ pic.twitter.com/LAowgWqw58 — Yulia Putintseva (@PutintsevaYulia) January 16, 2021
Serena Williams was in selfie mode.
Formula One
Mercedes celebrated four years since Valtteri Bottas signed up.
#Announce... ✍️ #OnThisDay in 2017 @ValtteriBottas joined the Team 💙 pic.twitter.com/zgvEY9SXL6 — Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) January 16, 2021
Max Verstappen was training ahead of the 2021 season.
Just hanging around 💪 #KeepPushing pic.twitter.com/huyFMYeXeE — Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) January 16, 2021
Jenson Button issued a come-and-get-me plea to Formula One teams on behalf of his son.
Boxing
Evertonian cruiserweight Tony Bellew also paid tribute to Rooney.
Was there watching from the start and now as a friend I'm wishing you as much success in retirement as you've had in your playing days! Good luck lad! 💙👊💙 @WayneRooney pic.twitter.com/7CScpzntiw — Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) January 16, 2021
Campbell Hatton's debut is on its way.
Putting in the weekend work . 7 weeks to go 🥊 pic.twitter.com/0lPlmfQOsp — Campbell Hatton (@CampbellHatton) January 16, 2021
Darts
Gerwyn Price loved his morning on Soccer AM.
What a way to celebrate!
"Went back to the room, doughnuts, Kebab and sleep" 🥙🍩 The way @Gezzyprice celebrated becoming a World Champion 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Fi2GbqTXVN — Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) January 16, 2021
Rugby player, darts player, footballer player?
One of the best performances we've had in the JAR Arena for some time! 💪@Gezzyprice just smashes any sport he does 👏 pic.twitter.com/arAQbrgMwu — Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) January 16, 2021
MMA
Conor McGregor looked in fantastic condition ahead of his upcoming fight.
