Lionesses celebrate reaching World Cup final – Wednesday’s sporting social
England beat Australia in the semis.
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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 August 16.
Football
England’s players celebrated reaching their first Women’s World Cup final.
The country celebrated the Lionesses reaching the World Cup final.
A tennis great was privileged to be there.
Jurrien Timber has a long road to recovery.
Jose Mourinho counted down to the new Serie A season.
David Beckham reflected on a big night for Inter Miami.
Jude Bellingham responded to some teasing.
Cricket
Ben Stokes came out of retirement.
Golf
Justin Rose thanked the Chicago Cubs for a fun evening.
Tennis
Ridiculous from Carlos Alcaraz.
Chris Evert enjoyed some tennis.