Peter Crouch’s big day and creative transfer reveals – Monday’s sporting social
Former England striker Peter Crouch turned 42 on Monday.
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Your support makes all the difference.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 January 30.
Football
Clubs got creative to announce transfers.
Bruno Guimaraes celebrated a Newcastle milestone.
Jose Mourinho was proud of Roma despite defeat to Napoli.
Happy birthday Crouchy!
Cricket
Stuart Broad touched down in New Zealand.
David Warner asked the important questions…
Lancashire got in the spirit.
Golf
Rory McIlroy won in Dubai.
Rugby Union
Joe Marler helped out in the kitchen.
Boxing
Monday morning inspiration from Deontay Wilder.
Tennis
Laura Robson signed off from Australia.
Motor Racing
Race of Champions, Finnish style.
Mick Schumacher had some fun on the snow.
Carlos Sainz was preparing for the new season.
Darts
The Premier League line-up was announced.