Fond farewell to Klich but bonjour Benoit at Blues – Thursday’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 January 5.
Football
Mateusz Klich said goodbye to Leeds.
👏 Going out as an #LUFC champion! pic.twitter.com/iDHfzrWTIV
— Leeds United (@LUFC) January 5, 2023
Club Legend. Class on and off the field, I’ll be visiting you soon In DC. Tear it up! @Cli5hy https://t.co/4QaweeA4iG
— Tyler Adams (@tyler_adams14) January 5, 2023
You will be missed @Cli5hy 🤍🥺 pic.twitter.com/3fYOUev3bg
— Pascal Struijk (@StruijkPascal) January 5, 2023
I will really miss you, my friend. You helped me a lot here on and off the pitch - I will not forget it. Only the best for you and your family in your new chapter and I hope to see you soon, legend. 🤍 @Cli5hy pic.twitter.com/wNwYxhzkxY
— Robin Koch (@RobinKoch25) January 5, 2023
Chelsea welcomed new recruit Benoit Badiashile.
Take the mic! 🎤#BonjourBenoit 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/EpxCjqjiv5
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 5, 2023
A 🆕 Blue! #BonjourBenoit 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/wlN1kL1OOl
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 5, 2023
World Cup winner Emi Martinez got a warm reception as Aston Villa drew with Wolves.
Thank you so much to all the fans, the staff and my teammates for the incredible reception at Villa Park. It really means a lot. We couldn’t get the win but we keep going! 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/MysbvFE08T
— Emi Martínez (@emimartinezz1) January 4, 2023
Wilfried Zaha was hurting.
Last night really hurt after such a great start but once again… we need to pick ourselves up and go again!
Lost a battle not the war. pic.twitter.com/ixqU0Mu53j— Wilfried Zaha (@wilfriedzaha) January 5, 2023
Allan Saint-Maximin was thankful.
Starting off this new year, I wanted to thank everyone for the support & for always believing in me, through the good and the bad. As I begin a new chapter I will give my all as I always have for better days to come. I hope you guys are ready, the best is yet to come 🥷✝️ pic.twitter.com/nUepRviDwl
— Allan Saint-Maximin (@asaintmaximin) January 5, 2023
Leicester wished Christian Fuchs a happy retirement.
All the best in your retirement, @FuchsOfficial 🙌
Thanks for all the incredible memories 💙 pic.twitter.com/S644gUepJ0— Leicester City (@LCFC) January 5, 2023
📸 🥰
Some of our very favourite @FuchsOfficial images 👇 pic.twitter.com/XKBAVsfWSc— Leicester City (@LCFC) January 5, 2023
As did Charlotte, his final stop as a player.
Here's to you, #22 @FuchsOfficial 🤟 pic.twitter.com/eGAD9U4Nff
— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) January 5, 2023
Jordan Nobbs said an emotional goodbye to Arsenal.
Memories that will stay with me forever … I love you Arsenal! ❤️ https://t.co/jGvXW89QAt
— Jordan Nobbs (@JordanNobbs8) January 5, 2023
My family and home for 12 years… Arsenal will always be in my heart ❤️ https://t.co/ztBsCK2G4Z
— Jordan Nobbs (@JordanNobbs8) January 5, 2023
Colin Bell was remembered.
Two years ago today our beloved King of the Kippax, Colin Bell, passed away.
Forever a legend. 👑💙 pic.twitter.com/zAgUc4bHRX— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 5, 2023
Not a bad signing.
A warrior in defence ⚔️
📅 Manchester United signed Nemanja Vidic on this day in 2006!#UCL || #OTD pic.twitter.com/ajbvnR0DoF— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 5, 2023
Darts
Michael Smith was granted his wish.
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 🏆
Your wish is our command, Champ! 🏆
@Michael180Smith 🎯👑#COYS | @SkySportsDarts | @SkySportsRL | @SuperLeague | 📸 @plattyphoto https://t.co/i91O0VzVcM pic.twitter.com/vNynNJuEhh— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) January 5, 2023
Completed life it’s self now 😍 https://t.co/bRuThleM8n
— Michael Smith (@Michael180Smith) January 5, 2023
Cricket
Game recognise game.
This Zak Crawley bloke can play 🔥👏🏼 cc @KentCricket 😉 @BBL
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) January 5, 2023
That’s one way to get rid of the old ball.
Dean Elgar couldn't wait to throw the old ball in the bin! #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/MVmPkUA2gf
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 5, 2023
American Football
The Buffalo Bills shared a welcome update on safety Damar Hamlin after his on-field cardiac arrest.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 5, 2023
Sending all our love to Damar. ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/vKf0zbt8bC
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 5, 2023
