Koeman’s Barca return and Beckham behind the lens – Wednesday’s sporting social

Tennis stars are gearing up for the US Open.

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 August 19.

Football

Barcelona welcomed back Ronald Koeman to the Nou Camp as their new head coach.

Liverpool centre-back Virgil Van Dijk and Manchester City’s new recruit Nathan Ake expressed gratitude to their now former Holland coach.

Kylian Mbappe reacted to Paris St Germain reaching the Champions League final.

Claudio Bravo said goodbye to Manchester City.

As did Manchester United loanee Dean Henderson to Sheffield United.

Oli McBurnie will miss the keeper.

Arsenal centre-back David Luiz went for a run.

Reds skipper Jordan Henderson cannot wait for the new season to start.

It is not often you see David Beckham behind the camera.

Oxford teased their own supporters about their new kit.

Arsenal posted a flashback to their first competitive goal at their new stadium.

While striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shared a snap of his travels in Milan.

Burnley’s throwback was of a famous win over then champions Manchester United.

While Wolves’ also included a game against United.

Newcastle wished Ryan Taylor a happy birthday with a look back at a memorable Wear-Tyne derby moment.

Borussia Dortmund welcomed their palindrome signing.

Stuart Broad expressed his frustration with the weather.

Jason Roy showed off England’s new Twenty20 shirt.

Another former England batsman, Kevin Pietersen, found his latest box set.

England’s selection of #WorldPhotographyDay took some beating.

Andy Murray was shooting hoops.

And Britain’s Johanna Konta was also getting herself ready in New York.

Out!

Sir Dave Brailsford delivered the news that former winners Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas will not be part of Team Ineos’ Tour de France squad.

World Athletics marked the anniversary of Usain Bolt’s 200m world record.

Cathy Freeman reflected on 20 years since bringing home gold for Australia in the women’s 400 metres at the Sydney Olympics.

LeBron James’ new Space Jam jersey was revealed.

The comparison of old and new New England Patriots quarterbacks is well under way – and newbie Cameron Newton appeared to be enjoying it.

Conor McGregor enjoyed himself.