Phil Mickelson lauded after US PGA Championship win – Monday’s sporting social

Mickelson became the oldest winner in major championship history with his victory at Kiawah Island.

Pa Sport Staff
Monday 24 May 2021 17:54 BST
Phil Mickelson celebrates his triumph
Phil Mickelson celebrates his triumph (AP)

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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 24.

Golf

Phil Mickelson became the oldest winner in major championship history.

And he was in good spirits.

Tiger Woods paid tribute to Mickelson.

As did others, including runner-up Brooks Koepka.

Football

Ruben Dias revelled in City’s title win.

And his City team-mate Ilkay Gundogan paid tribute to Sergio Aguero.

Thiago Alcantara said goodbye to Georginio Wijnaldum.

Tottenham dropped their new home kit.

Luis Suarez celebrated Atletico Madrid being crowned Spanish champions.

Alexis Sanchez was also celebrating.

Maty Ryan was grateful to the Gunners.

Sergio Ramos took his Euro 2020 omission on the chin.

Gary Lineker was shocked to see no Real Madrid players in Spain’s squad.

This is a strong Euros squad.

Carl Frampton saluted Leeds’ Stuart Dallas.

Leeds mocked Patrick Bamford’s critics.

Cricket

The Barmy Army were pumped.

Formula One

What a view for Serena Williams!

Tennis

Denis Shapovalov pulled out of the French Open.

A great week for Cameron Norrie.

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