Maradona remembered and Rooney’s message to England – 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 November 25.
Football
Gone but not forgotten.
Remembering the great Diego Maradona, who sadly passed away two years ago today.
You are always in our thoughts, Diego 💙🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/ZI5LCYhaKD— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) November 25, 2022
1960-♾
Siempre azul y oro.#DiegoEterno pic.twitter.com/6fgn0qzIPT— Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) November 25, 2022
Incanto
Estro
Genio
𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗼
💙 #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/3vZrrHWItJ— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) November 25, 2022
❤️ Forever United.
Today we spare a special thought for George Best and Bill Foulkes, who passed away on this day in 2005 and 2013 respectively. pic.twitter.com/tpeSLsv0KS— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 25, 2022
💙 Always in our thoughts.
Remembering 𝗞𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 on his birthday 🤍#QPR | @MarkPrinceOBE pic.twitter.com/YTu6um2QB3— QPR FC (@QPR) November 25, 2022
Wayne Rooney wished England luck.
My favourite memory from @England’s last big tournament. Watching as a fan with my family. Good luck to @HKane and the lads tonight. Come on England. 🏴🦁 #ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/EdKjwtBJD4
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) November 25, 2022
Jordan Henderson wants in on the goalscoring fun.
🔥 @JHenderson pic.twitter.com/lZxLrCDld5
— England (@England) November 25, 2022
Andy Carroll was up for the big game.
It’s coming home!! 🦁 🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/1ET0nlnPRP
— Andy Carroll (@AndyTCarroll) November 25, 2022
Wales fans’ pre-match singalong impressed FIFA.
When we come together it's a beautiful thing ❤️🏴 #ArBenYByd | #FIFAWorldCup | #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/sltdg9INmC
— Wales 🏴 (@Cymru) November 25, 2022
🎶👏
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 25, 2022
Richarlison enjoyed a fan’s artwork.
Que feraaa!!!!! https://t.co/i4VUzL6RYF
— Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) November 25, 2022
Thiago Silva celebrated Brazil’s win.
Very important victory, now is time to focus and keep the good work. Congratulations to my teammates 👏👏👏 @CBF_Futebol !! #ThiagoSilva #Brasil #FamiliaSilva #SeleçãoBrasileira #CBF #Qatar2022 #copadomundo #fifaworldcup #Qatar #Doha #BrasilXServia #Lusail #LusailStadium pic.twitter.com/DtkvPvU58j
— Thiago Silva (@tsilva3) November 25, 2022
Trevoh Chalobah committed his future to Chelsea.
Trev’s time at Chelsea: extended! 🤝 pic.twitter.com/96KQIeYuVf
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 25, 2022
Even with Wales in action, their FA took time to address an important issue.
On #WhiteRibbonDay, Wales is sending a clear message to the world.
Women have the right to live fear free.
If you think that you are experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence, @LiveFearFree is here for you.
Call 0808 80 10 800
Text 0786 007 7333@WhiteRibbon_UK pic.twitter.com/CpKUe0biwz— FA WALES (@FAWales) November 25, 2022
And they were not alone.
#WhiteRibbonDay 🤝 @NiRibbon pic.twitter.com/MbU7YNDWNz
— Irish FA (@IrishFA) November 25, 2022
Golf
Justin Rose was looking forward to England’s clash with Iran.
Big game tonight for @England 👊🏻
Whats everybody thinking on the final score? #ThreeLions #England #FIFAWorldCup https://t.co/PUltbi55nE— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) November 25, 2022
As was Ian Poulter.
Leaving work early to get a good spot in the pub for the @England game⚽️
Come on lads👍🏼🙌🏼👊🏼🏴 pic.twitter.com/C8IANuaTdV— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 25, 2022
Basketball
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is backing the big boys at the World Cup.
Jimmy Butler made his side in #FIFAWorldCup very clear 🇧🇷
📸 IG - jimmybutler pic.twitter.com/XS60ihbQnG— FIBA (@FIBA) November 25, 2022