Laura Robson retires and Jake Daniels receives praise – Monday’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 May 16.
Football
Alisson Becker celebrated.
✝️=❤️ pic.twitter.com/mMJbGCmeOs
— Alisson Becker (@Alissonbecker) May 15, 2022
Angelo Ogbonna hailed Mark Noble.
All perfect for a legend like you @Noble16Mark . West Ham will always be your home. It's been a pleasure playing with you. 👊#AO21 #COYI #MarkNoble #MN16 pic.twitter.com/S362YMbSzD
— Angelo Ogbonna (@OgbonnaOfficial) May 15, 2022
Blackpool’s Jake Daniels received a lot of supportive messages following his decision to come out as gay.
A message from Jake Daniels. https://t.co/R2wEsniXKV pic.twitter.com/dcznYKtSaD
— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) May 16, 2022
Well done @Jake_Daniels11 Have a wonderful career! Great to see the support of @BlackpoolFC and @stonewalluk to make this possible! https://t.co/5C4Uwv2801
— Thomas Hitzlsperger (@ThomasHitz) May 16, 2022
Massive respect for this brave decision. Let's all help create a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ people in football and beyond! 👏🏽 https://t.co/KUpCaYPap7
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 16, 2022
Jake, you are an inspiration to us all and we fully support your decision to be open about this part of yourself.
Football is a game for all, with diversity at its heart, and this is a hugely positive step as we strive to build an inclusive game that we can all be proud of. https://t.co/1Zm8RMeMbw
— The FA (@FA) May 16, 2022
Ben Foster said farewell to Watford.
The ups, downs, good, bad & ugly…it’s all part of the journey!
My time @WatfordFC is up, but a huge thanks for all the support & love Iv received from fans, players & staff in the 6 years with the club, it’s been a blast!
Looking forward to what next season will bring👌😘 pic.twitter.com/GCBuGsaI6b
— Ben Foster (@BenFoster) May 16, 2022
Christian Benteke enjoyed his return to Aston Villa.
Always good to be back at Villa Park. Two to go. @CPFC pic.twitter.com/0An09saSAU
— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) May 16, 2022
Tennis
Heather Watson gave Laura Robson her best wishes after the latter revealed she was retiring from the sport.
Here’s to the next chapter @laurarobson5 🥂✨ pic.twitter.com/YurfdIho5v
— Heather Watson (@HeatherWatson92) May 16, 2022
https://twitter.com/the_LTA/status/1526215901799800834?s=20&t=5loOaPzKYHnYonvP22gbDA
Golf
Tiger Woods was getting ready for the US PGA Championship.
Dialed in 💪 pic.twitter.com/bT5c6hrPUq
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 16, 2022
Shining at Southern Hills 🐅 pic.twitter.com/2orPVYaR66
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 16, 2022