Cristiano Ronaldo thanks fans and Kai Havertz hits the beach – Monday’s sporting social

Rangers welcomed a new signing and Memphis Depay was relishing a fresh start

Monday 23 January 2023 14:19 EST

Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo, right, fights for the ball during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq FC and Al Nassr FC at Mrsool Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo) (AP)

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Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here are some of the best examples from January 23.

Football

Cristiano Ronaldo got off to a winning start at Al Nassr.

Kai Havertz took his dogs for a trip to the beach.

Manchester United wished one of their old boys a happy birthday…

While the current crop prepared to face Nottingham Forest.

Southampton are also warming up for League Cup duty against Newcastle.

The Magpies enjoyed their last trip to St Mary’s though.

Rangers welcomed their new number 13 to Ibrox.

Memphis Depay is looking forward to making his mark at Atletico Madrid.

Don Hutchison had his say on Frank Lampard’s sacking.

Tennis

Nick Kyrgios was left feeling positive about the state of his game.

Holger Rune bid farewell to the Australian Open after losing a five-set thriller to Andrey Rublev.

Formula One

The tortoise and the hare…

McLaren were feeling the cold.

Golf

Jon Rahm had a message of thanks for his fans,

Snooker

Mark Allen celebrated picking up another trophy.

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