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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 30.
A former 20-goal Blackburn striker applauded the newest member of the club.
Keep up your great work @benbreo ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป https://t.co/4THQRnkwhx
โ Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) December 30, 2021
Thanks @alanshearer ๐๐ป๐ https://t.co/asr1Oettug
โ Ben Brereton (@benbreo) December 30, 2021
The World Cup account remembered one of the competitionโs great goalkeepers.
โญ๏ธ Remembering the great Gordon Banks, who was born 84 years ago today ๐งค@England | #WorldCup | #TBT pic.twitter.com/KT2ZjPmCkD
โ FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 30, 2021
Son Heung-min was the subject of a work of art.
๐ Heung-Min Son. ๐ Chuncheon, South Korea.
๐๐ฐ๐ท pic.twitter.com/SjcPClxAIi
โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 30, 2021
Friends stick togetherโฆ
We're off! The BRAND NEW Official Premier League 2022 Sticker Collection is OUT NOW!Shop here ๐https://t.co/ymZ9EzD339
Have you found @_DeclanRice yet? ๐#GotGotNeed@premierleague pic.twitter.com/dztQEbLJaK
โ Panini UK & Ireland (@OfficialPanini) December 30, 2021
Stoke were glad to be back in action for the first time in nearly three weeks.
It feels good to say it again ๐
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ช
๐ดโช๏ธ v ๐#SCFC #STKDER pic.twitter.com/EsIEz9t47Y
โ Stoke City FC (@stokecity) December 30, 2021
See ya later!
Jordan Ayew was having fun out there ๐ฌ๐ญ#CPFC pic.twitter.com/okyQU50vB7
โ Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 30, 2021
Birthday wishes.
Happy birthday, Ollie Watkins! ๐ pic.twitter.com/Ab5pw3Sc9u
โ Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 30, 2021
A true SAINT ๐
Wishing #SaintsFC Club Ambassador @FrannyBenali a very happy birthday! ๐ pic.twitter.com/v3pa1r1Hxc
โ Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) December 30, 2021
Wishing a very happy birthday to Charlie Nicholas! ๐ pic.twitter.com/xCrWytvOEe
โ Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 30, 2021
Daniel Sturridge went in search of fantasy NFL help.
I have playoff Lenny on ir and big Darren Waller too. Absolutely gutted theyโre out but itโs a big week. Im going for back to back titles. I have to leave no stone unturned to get this W. Sorry to bother you gentlemen on this fine evening @FieldYates @MatthewBerryTMR
โ Daniel Sturridge (@DanielSturridge) December 30, 2021
Ross Taylor called time.
Today I'm announcing my retirement from international cricket at the conclusion of the home summer, two more tests against Bangladesh, and six odiโs against Australia & the Netherlands. Thank you for 17 years of incredible support. Itโs been an honour to represent my country #234 pic.twitter.com/OTy1rsxkYp
โ Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) December 29, 2021
True legend of @BLACKCAPS .What a fine career. Very special for the Nz fans to watch you finish your career this summer. pic.twitter.com/XgXHAddx3D
โ Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) December 30, 2021
You're a legend, ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ ๐
๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ #LUTERU ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ #ROSSTAYLOR ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ #LOVETHESTAGS @RossLTaylor @BLACKCAPS https://t.co/Ejz0jOtOyf
โ Central Districts Cricket Association๐ (@CDCricket) December 30, 2021
As did Quinton de Kock.
BREAKING: #Proteas wicket-keeper batsman, Quinton de Kock has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, citing his intentions to spend more time with his growing family.
Full statement: https://t.co/Tssys5FJMI pic.twitter.com/kVO8d1e0Ex
โ Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) December 30, 2021
Kevin Pietersen soaked in the sunset.
The evenings that dreams are made of! โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/84TalnnHtN
โ Kevin Pietersen๐ฆ (@KP24) December 30, 2021
Two of Englandโs chief tormenters nearly gave them an unexpected reprieve.
Presentingโฆ
๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐บ๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐๐๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐
Staring: @stevesmith49 ๐คฉ
And featuring @marnus3cricket ๐
Pure drama. pic.twitter.com/KSLnjVTnmI
โ Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) December 30, 2021
Tiger Woods turned 46.
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ 1993 โก๏ธ 2020 ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
Happy birthday, @TigerWoods. pic.twitter.com/8lTlSRxCRn
โ PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 30, 2021
Time to celebrate ๐พ๐พ
Happy 46th Birthday to the legend himself โ @TigerWoods! pic.twitter.com/kuijyJouFM
โ Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) December 30, 2021
LeBron James was 37.
Happy birthday to the ๐, LeBron James ๐#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/HRk2UYAPI6
โ Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 30, 2021
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