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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 April 5.
Wayne Rooney and Timothy Fosu-Mensah sent their best wishes to Louis Van Gaal.
Gutted to hear the sad news about Louis van Gaal. Sending best wishes and hope for a speedy recovery. Get well soon Boss ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IKG0f497uX
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) April 5, 2022
❤️🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/P81h3aRWAr
— Timothy fosu-mensah (@tfosumensah) April 5, 2022
Leeds remembered Chris and Kev.
🤍 No one should ever go to a football match and not return home. 22 years ago today, we tragically lost Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight. They will forever be in our hearts.
— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 5, 2022
We remember them. Sending all our love to Chris & Kev’s family and friends 🤍 pic.twitter.com/aFFlPKy2SO
— Liam Cooper (@LiamCooper__) April 5, 2022
We will never forgot. 🤍💙💛 https://t.co/AM66SnXsJk
— Luke Ayling (@lukeayling_8) April 5, 2022
Steph Houghton signed off as England captain.
It’s been an honour 🦁
2/2 pic.twitter.com/7FqMK43i9B
— Steph Houghton MBE (@stephhoughton2) April 5, 2022
Wilfried Zaha celebrated an impressive Palace win.
Hard times made me suffer but pressure made tougher 🤧🙏🏿 Glory to God always! pic.twitter.com/cuoUElqVgS
— Wilfried Zaha (@wilfriedzaha) April 4, 2022
Leicester have come a long way in eight years.
8️⃣ years ago today, Leicester City secured promotion to the @premierleague! 🤩
Some great memories since then! 💙 pic.twitter.com/WbjbRr6Wv9
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 5, 2022
Lee Selby retired.
After 27 years of boxing it’s time to hang up the gloves.
Welsh, Celtic, British, Commonwealth, European & IBF World Champion.
I exit the ring with no regrets, happy, healthy and my family financially secure.
Thank you for all your support. https://t.co/7sgcokQZYZ pic.twitter.com/0BKXCkIf4a
— lee selby (@leeselby126) April 5, 2022
Michael Vaughan set out his predictions for the new cricket season.
County Cricket predictions .. I fancy @lancscricket to win the Championship & Vitality blast .. @BraveHundred to win the Mens & Womens 100 .. Morning all 👍
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 5, 2022
Danni Wyatt reflected on the winter.
What a rollercoaster 3 months with this group of legends. Wasn’t to be on Sunday but we have so much to be proud of. Congrats to Australia. Thanks for all the support back home, you’ve been amazing! See you in the summer 🏏 👋🏼 🏴 #CWC22 pic.twitter.com/mf33wv4YuI
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) April 5, 2022
Simone Biles was wedding-planning.
planning all things wedding pic.twitter.com/f9A5I8A0uq
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) April 5, 2022
Formula One headed Down Under.
Happy to be back in the land of kangaroos and Danny Riccs. G’day Melbourne! 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/eIz1WDrPTv
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) April 5, 2022
🇦🇺
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) April 5, 2022
No tan lines, please. 2020 @LandoNorris is a vibe. 🤣#AusGP pic.twitter.com/803xQZOP4Y
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) April 5, 2022
Phil Taylor raised a glass to Eric Bristow on the fourth anniversary of his death.
Still think about my buddy Eric will raise a glass to you later pal.Never forgotten.
— Phil Taylor (@PhilTaylor) April 5, 2022
Rob Burrow got his MBE.
Leeds Rhinos legend @Rob7Burrow said he was honoured to receive his MBE having attended the investiture today at Windsor Castle.
Read more➡️https://t.co/PVG5MUUjv6#OneRobBurrow #MND pic.twitter.com/7k50wFSva2
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) April 5, 2022
Purple week for Serena.
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