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Football
Erling Haaland celebrated his Premier League goals record.
Rio Ferdinand was enjoying his cake.
Aston Villa turned the clock back.
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton played some basketball as the F1 drivers took in different sports in Miami.
Lando Norris settled on a beachball helmet for this year.
Valtteri Bottas watched some baseball.
A golf helmet for Alex Albon.
Strike a pose!
Nico Hulkenberg was loving the palm trees.