Carra hits Glasto and Frankie sings Frank – Friday’s sporting social
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 23.
Football
Jamie Carragher enjoyed Glastonbury.
#Glastonbury pic.twitter.com/v1aeMzJoyG
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) June 23, 2023
A landmark day for Newcastle’s women’s team.
Another huge milestone for north east women’s football 🤩
The staff and players (past and present) who have driven this charge deserve so much credit here 🙌
Absolutely outstanding. A very bright future ahead. Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey ❤️ https://t.co/3LfuBVVObW
— Becky Langley (@BeckyLangley4) June 23, 2023
John McGinn put pen to paper.
Signed and sealed. ✅@JMcGinn7 ✍️ 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/4zpnQ7thOL
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) June 23, 2023
Brendan Rodgers was back on familiar territory.
🟢 He came home to lead the Green & White! ⚪#CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/YxrhiaGHsM
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) June 23, 2023
Happy birthday to a pair of midfield maestros…
Happy birthday, Patrick 🥳 pic.twitter.com/nrX9k8ud6A
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 23, 2023
4️⃣ on the back, 4️⃣ Cups in the cabinet…
Happy Birthday to a true #EmiratesFACup GREAT, @OfficialVieira! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/rGEdVi8Qkt
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) June 23, 2023
One of the greats of the game ✨
Happy Birthday, Zinédine Zidane 🎈#UCL pic.twitter.com/r70dDM5n2N
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) June 23, 2023
…And a doyen of the dugout.
Happy birthday to Keith Burkinshaw — the manager behind our FA Cup wins in 1981 and 1982, and the 1984 UEFA Cup 🤍 pic.twitter.com/hi5Gl2Srnb
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 23, 2023
Sol Campbell likened himself to sprint king Usain Bolt.
Bolt hit a top speed of 24.04mp You have to remember I did this speed when I was 34 YEARS OLD imagine the pace I could generate at the age of 23 my friends facts and figures #invincible @easportsfifa @uefa_official @fifaworldcup @permierleague @arsenal respect is due! pic.twitter.com/2Z6oUPkIoh
— Sol Campbell (@SolManOfficial) June 23, 2023
Alan Shearer gave a warm welcome to Newcastle’s newest fan.
Congratulations 🙋🏼♂️🖤🤍 https://t.co/X7N32IAxyS
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) June 23, 2023
Tennis
Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas got reacquainted with Wimbledon.
Getting to do what you love with who you love is priceless @steftsitsipas 💚🤝 #team https://t.co/vXsJKz1GrI
— Paula Badosa (@paulabadosa) June 23, 2023
Reigning champion Elena Rybakina’s backhand was on point.
Looking sharp, Elena 🌱#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/RbDYPzy8jW
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 23, 2023
Billie Jean King marked a major anniversary.
51 years ago today, the 37 words of Title IX changed history for girls & women in the U.S.
Each of us must respect and protect the tenets of Title IX. It represents one very important way to build more inclusive spaces for the next generation.
Here's to continued progress! pic.twitter.com/cBnSxi8gOd
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 23, 2023
Racing
Frankie’s way.
… Regrets, I've had a fewBut then again too few to mentionI did what I had to doI saw it through without exemptionI planned each charted courseEach careful step along the bywayAnd more, much, much moreI did it, I did it my way.
— Frankie Dettori (@FrankieDettori) June 22, 2023
Cricket
Tammy Beaumont was on fire.
Absolutely glorious shots from Tammy Beaumont to open with 🔥#EnglandCricket #Ashes pic.twitter.com/q4doiL7gao
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 23, 2023
Cycling
Chris Froome found an upside to missing out on Tour de France selection.
Not where I expected to be but having a great time nevertheless 😁👍 @IsraelTourism pic.twitter.com/U4Tu5MQkbC
— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) June 23, 2023
Snooker
Rob Walker reached Land’s End.
Thank you, all.#miles4mates pic.twitter.com/La8inwJkU1
— Rob Walker (@robwalkertv) June 23, 2023
Baseball
London (Stadium) calling for the Chicago Cubs.
Cubbies in London!#LondonSeries pic.twitter.com/uZv5EUTLts
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 23, 2023
