Haaland celebrates and F1 duo show mutual respect – Friday’s sporting social
Former team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas showed they still hold each other in high esteem.
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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 12.
Football
A busy day for Erling Haaland.
Diego Costa was roughed up.
Phew!
Paul Pogba was feeling the power.
Georginio Wijnaldum was looking forward.
Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas celebrated his 27th birthday.
Got hops!
Formula One
All love between Lewis Hamilton and former team-mate Valtteri Bottas.
Cricket
Birthday greetings from one cricket star to another.
NFL
How many could you name?
Motor racing
Martin Brundle scrubbed up well.
Romain Grosjean was ready for the weekend.