Remembering Ron Flowers and Shane Duffy pride – Friday’s sporting social

Flowers, a member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, died at the age of 87

Friday 12 November 2021 13:21 EST

Ron Flowers, right, played 49 times for England (PA) (PA Wire)

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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 12 November.

Football

The football world mourned Ron Flowers

Romelu Lukaku was itching to get back.

Shane Duffy was proud of his milestone.

Disappointment for Declan Rice.

Xavi still had it.

Ben Mee joined Twitter in the hope of helping others.

Fabinho was celebrating Brazil’s World Cup qualification.

Richarlison was a happy man too.

Patrice Evra caught up with a familiar face.

Cricket

Sunbathing was on the cards for Ben Stokes.

Boxing

Joseph Parker was hard at it in the ring.

MMA

Conor McGregor mocked a poor fancy dress effort.

Formula One

Valtteri Bottas was enjoying a Brazilian brew.

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