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 3.
Roy Keane was on his best behaviour.
Phil Jones returned.
🗓 Phil Jones makes his first start in the #PL for @ManUtd since 22 January 2020#MUNWOL pic.twitter.com/7l7syc9Thz
— Premier League (@premierleague) January 3, 2022
Marcelo Bielsa was a relieved man.
Not just a game. Not just a club.#LUFC means everything. pic.twitter.com/CK6Upcuqpr
— Leeds United (@LUFC) January 3, 2022
Luke Ayling made a young girl’s day.
😍 The wholesome content you need today! Hero! @lukeayling_8 pic.twitter.com/Ue6iLwpdBh
— Leeds United (@LUFC) January 3, 2022
Ben Chilwell was back at Chelsea’s training ground after his op.
Back in the building 🤩 pic.twitter.com/HoBU0UxxJ9
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) January 3, 2022
Barca unveiled their new man.
🆕❗️ pic.twitter.com/dZvEt5HJeF
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 3, 2022
Thiago Silva vowed to fight on.
We will never give up, together, we will keep pushing forward 👊🏽 @ChelseaFC #ThiagoSilva #ChelseaFC #NewSeason #CFC #Chelsea #OhhhThiagoSilva #NeverGiveUp pic.twitter.com/dURcHONaOP
— Thiago Silva (@tsilva3) January 2, 2022
And then celebrated a new deal.
Another year together! 🤝 @ChelseaFC #ThiagoSilva #ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/4ljDJ5SKzR
— Thiago Silva (@tsilva3) January 3, 2022
Jack Harrison was pleased with Leeds’ start to the new year.
John Terry was on the move.
✈️ ⛷🇨🇭🏴 pic.twitter.com/xKU82fbpPh
— John Terry (@JohnTerry26) January 3, 2022
Gary Neville was modest…
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) January 3, 2022
Andres Iniesta was enjoying the high life.
#ravapas💫 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tipTUIGBgF
— Andrés Iniesta (@andresiniesta8) January 3, 2022
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, Boss! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/mafbZL4FDY
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) January 3, 2022
James Wade and Gary Anderson reflected on their semi-final defeats at Ally Pally.
Unfortunately wasn’t to be last night. Well played Michael.Good luck in the final tonight. Would also like to say a huge thank you to all my fans and sponsors for the support means so much @UnicornDarts @Jewson @teamVistavis @ZafireLtd @macelkin180 @therealbullsite pic.twitter.com/mLJb2fpzXh
— James Wade (@JamesWade180) January 3, 2022
Well played tonight @snakebitewright must admit I really enjoyed that game! thanks for all your support hope this year is better than the last. Good luck to Micheal & Peter in the final it’s going to be a cracker 🎯
— Gary Anderson (@GaryAnderson180) January 3, 2022
Michael Schumacher turned 53.
We’re all with you, Michael.
Today and all days ❤️ #essereFerrari 🔴 @schumacher pic.twitter.com/Chmy53QzFc
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) January 3, 2022
KP was impressed.
Leopard Creek is just on a different level of fantabulous! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZybMKUguw6
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 3, 2022
Ian Poulter was having tree trouble.
Pre-season workout was slightly different today🎄🤣 pic.twitter.com/LaxGEOkrwq
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) January 3, 2022
Gareth Thomas keeps getting mistaken for another Welsh rugby great.
A common mistake is people knowing I’m Gareth, but end up asking am I Gareth Edwards. I say no, they apologies. No need for an apology, it’s the greatest compliment I could get👍👍
— Gareth Thomas (@gareththomas14) January 3, 2022
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