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 6.
Olympics
Lauren Price added 'Olympic finalist' to an already-impressive sporting CV.
Laura Kenny โ most successful British woman in Olympic history.
GB Hockey won another Olympic medal.
The McColgans were impressed with Laura Muir's run in the 1500m final at Tokyo 2020.
What an incredible run! National Record too!! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ @lauramuiruns https://t.co/1YP39zvnWH โ Eilish McColgan (@EilishMccolgan) August 6, 2021 OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST!! Honestly speechless right now, thank you so much for all the support ๐ฅฐ pic.twitter.com/gWV9kqzSK9
โ Laura Muir (@lauramuiruns) August 6, 2021
Holly Bradshaw reflected on her Olympic medal.
OLYMPIC MEDALIST ๐ฅ๐ฑ I don't really know what to say right now other than my heart is full. I am overwhelmed with joy, pride & elation. I am SO grateful to every single person who has helped me along my journey, your support got me to this moment & I am eternally thankful ๐ pic.twitter.com/nBGmHLqofC โ Holly Bradshaw (@HollyBradshawPV) August 6, 2021
GB celebrated bronze in the women's 4ร100 metres relay.
๐ซ๐ฅOLYMPIC MEDALLISTS๐ฅ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ pic.twitter.com/1WkpU6z24h โ Asha Philip (@MissAshaPhilip) August 6, 2021
Keely Hodgkinson looked back on her Tokyo experience.
Tokyo you were cool!!Thankyou for all the messages of love&support, it has been amazing &overwhelming to see & I couldn't be more grateful for the incredible team I have around meโค๏ธ special shout-out to the man behind the magic, wouldn't be where I am without you & the squad ๐ช pic.twitter.com/5NKzNrrS8R โ KnH (@keelyhodgkinson) August 6, 2021
Simone Biles returned home.
As did Jack Laugher.
Just touched down from Tokyo. Can't wait to be home!๐ธ โ Gareth Ziyambe pic.twitter.com/PT5T4O1hZs โ Jack Laugher (@JackLaugher) August 6, 2021
Italy winning once again hurt Adam Gemili.
Had to be Italy too after what happened at the Euros ๐๐ซ โ Adam Gemili (@Adam_Gemili) August 6, 2021
Football
Aston Villa offered an exchange to fans who bought this season's shirt with Jack Grealish's name and number on the back.
Aston Villa would like to offer the opportunity of a shirt exchange to those supporters who purchased this season's shirt printed with Jack Grealish's name and number on the back. โ Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 6, 2021
James Milner pokes fun at Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson.
Come on little man, let's go for a cycle, we'll look after you #canyoureachthepedals#landofthegiants pic.twitter.com/jsWI62gd1b โ James Milner (@JamesMilner) August 6, 2021
The mocked up photos of Lionel Messi's next club, or new career path, have started to appear.
Apparently this fella can play a bit... Welcome to the Bannsiders, Lionel ๐ค #COTB https://t.co/bnZG0sr4fC pic.twitter.com/KDRXVZa0Bf โ Coleraine FC (@ColeraineFC) August 5, 2021 If you spam "Announce Messi" enough, you can manifest this into existence. Thems the rules. ๐ pic.twitter.com/TJwiSk2PKQ โ Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) August 5, 2021 Wonder how Messi feels about hockey? ๐ค https://t.co/MVCyPpK6tS pic.twitter.com/tVIvcqL4mM โ Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) August 5, 2021 BREAKING NEWS: Lionel Messi is bringing his talents to SWFL on a record breaking deal. pic.twitter.com/ZhXz93zSpA โ Florida Everblades (@FL_Everblades) August 5, 2021 CODE SWITCH | Leo Messi is on the search for a new club ๐ฅ Where would he slot in on the footy field? โก๏ธ pic.twitter.com/zKWBhtZB7W โ Speight's Highlanders (@Highlanders) August 6, 2021 A new chapter for #Messi pic.twitter.com/uEBCa4Zylb โ Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) August 6, 2021 We heard Messi needs a new day job. pic.twitter.com/vbY7Z0OJu7 โ NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 5, 2021
Although non-league clubs Marine and Taunton Town have ruled themselves out of signing the Argentina star.
๐จ We can announce that Leo Messi will not be joining the Mariners for the 2021/22 season.#COYM pic.twitter.com/gHyzhPUMTo โ Marine Football Club (@MarineAFC) August 5, 2021 โ๐ป | ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐... We can announce that Leo Messi will not be joining the Peacocks for the 2021/22 season. #UpThePeacocks pic.twitter.com/bVxzOs0KV2 โ Taunton Town FC (@TauntonTownFC) August 5, 2021
Michael Dawson became a club ambassador at Tottenham following his retirement.
Just two Club Ambassadors enjoying a visit to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium! ๐คฉ pic.twitter.com/Q1dBUj0fpb โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 6, 2021 Cheers! ๐ป pic.twitter.com/WL691cT4at โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 6, 2021 What a fantastic player to have had by your side when you were still learning the game! An amazing player and an even better person. Enjoy retirement big guy ๐โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/EnwpUSNSzj โ Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) August 6, 2021
Fair to say Jack Grealish was happy with his squad number at Manchester City.
"That's made my day...it's made my year actually!" ๐คฉ ๐ท #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/lg4hqdyfBQ โ Manchester City (@ManCity) August 6, 2021
Raheem Sterling welcomed his England team-mate to Manchester.
Welcome to Manchester ๐ 7๏ธโฃ๐ค1๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ @JackGrealish pic.twitter.com/E3jpEzq8Fh โ Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) August 6, 2021
New hairstyles for Thiago Silva and Jorginho.
Oh Thiago Silva! ๐ถ https://t.co/u1SgkFDta6 pic.twitter.com/Q7Hsg107Za โ Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 6, 2021 A new look for Jorgi too! ๐โโ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/uGygLBqqb0 โ Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 6, 2021
Boxing
Tyson Fury had an important message.
