‘One of the greatest’ Wayne Rooney hangs up his boots – Friday’s sporting social
Former team-mates were among those to pay tribute to England’s record goalscorer.
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 15.
Football
Wayne Rooney brought the curtain down on his glittering playing career to become full-time Derby boss.
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) January 15, 2021
Rio still wants that lift Wayne!
Benjamin Mendy was wrapped up warm for training.
Leyton Orient used Ross Kemp’s famous video to tease a new signing.
Cricket
The plaudits came in for Joe Root.
KP enjoyed the morning frost.
Watermelon boy!
David Willey and family loved the snow.
The tennis world arrived in Melbourne.
It’s so nice to see you again ??❤️#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/jf2KsTOrwj
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) January 15, 2021
And if you have to quarantine, this isn’t a bad room to have.
Athletics
Go Mo.
More practice needed.
Boxing
AJ had a hit out.
MMA
Conor McGregor means business.
Darts
Advice from one world champ to another.
Snooker
Do you agree?
The memes have started after Stephen Maguire’s laughing interview.
