Yahoo Finance Lijnders’ assist and Konta calls it a day – Wednesday’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 December 1.
Football
A special assist for Pep Lijnders.
Pep Lijnders with a special assist in the staff match 👀⚽️ pic.twitter.com/JOkckxqA7W
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 1, 2021
Record-breaker Ellen White felt grateful.
Where do I even start 😅 I don’t think any words can describe how I am feeling right now! 100 caps & breaking the record! I have always idolised the legend that is @kelly_smith10 🥰I literally couldn’t love this team & our fans anymore!Thank you ❤️#lionesses pic.twitter.com/s2V8PC61YM
— Ellen White (@ellsbells89) December 1, 2021
Manchester United reflected on Marcus Rashford’s debut.
A #PL debut we could never forget 🤩🔥
⚡️ @MarcusRashford #MUFC | #MUNARS pic.twitter.com/Guev7sT0cz
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 1, 2021
Well said, Liam Cooper.
Great win under the lights. Football is for everyone 🌈 MOT pic.twitter.com/Yr64UH1VSR
— Liam Cooper (@LiamCooper__) December 1, 2021
Leeds’ players were happy with their last-gasp win.
Massive win 🤩 well battled from the lads and another step in the right direction. Let’s go! #MOT pic.twitter.com/JE1Jduasks
— Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) December 1, 2021
This team and these fans never give up. We had faith until the end and together we achieved 3 important points.MOTEste equipo y esta afición nunca se rinden. Ayer tuvimos fe hasta el final y juntos conseguimos tres puntos importantísimos. pic.twitter.com/KfINyytV6v
— Diego Llorente (@diego_2llorente) December 1, 2021
— Illan Meslier (@MeslierIllan) December 1, 2021
Alan Shearer looked back on a worldie.
My best, I think…. Not my fav though. Against Pompey my fav 🙋🏼♂️
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) December 1, 2021
Jamie Carragher had a laugh.
It was more than five! @Osman21Leon 😂😂 #EVELIV https://t.co/t4Gi3yp7gh
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) December 1, 2021
Mason Mount reflected on precious time with “little legend” Tony.
What a little legend. Loved that time with you, Tony 💙
There is no room for child abuse of any kind… we’ll continue to keep fighting against this crime.
➡️ https://t.co/LvNS7Ly5Ls https://t.co/6KNfDKBhdQ
— Mason Mount (@masonmount_10) December 1, 2021
Happy birthday.
Happy Birthday, Neil Warnock 🎈#CPFC pic.twitter.com/slQ8ICseGO
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 1, 2021
Liverpool recalled the appointment of Bill Shankly as manager, on this day in 1959.
On this day in 1959, the great Bill Shankly was appointed manager of the Reds ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vmL3BHLAue
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 1, 2021
Cricket
Virat Kohli stayed put.
A special bond with this amazing team. The journey continues ❤️ @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/8GohpQzlyf
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 1, 2021
“The amazing journey at RCB continues. 3 more years with this franchise that means so much to me. I believe the best is yet to come.” – @imVkohli
We and the RCB fans love you too, King Kohli. ❤️#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPLRetention pic.twitter.com/63rkMcPcCO
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) December 1, 2021
Michael Vaughan’s trip Down Under was delayed.
I've had to delay my flight to Australia until next week because of a positive Covid test, which is frustrating. But at least I'll avoid the rain in Brisbane for a few days! And I'll be no more under cooked than both teams when I get there.!! #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 1, 2021
Tennis
Johanna Konta announced her retirement from tennis.
A little update from me 👋 pic.twitter.com/L1tpjDHW1o
— Johanna Konta (@JohannaKonta) December 1, 2021
Congratulations on a wonderful career @JohannaKonta 🙌 https://t.co/0wFS0bpqFi pic.twitter.com/a9E9DLSO2Q
— Team GB (@TeamGB) December 1, 2021
Thanks for the memories…
Join us in celebrating @JohannaKonta's incredible career#BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/ik7JebfK4P
— LTA (@the_LTA) December 1, 2021
Golf
Lee Westwood worked on his swing.
Swing specific speed work⏱#GolfSwing #Speed #Workout #GolfWorkout #GolfTrainingAid #Exercise pic.twitter.com/wxAWJgLnJ6
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) December 1, 2021
