Laura Robson retires and Jake Daniels receives praise – sports social Monday
Sports stars and clubs around the world continue to give insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the best examples from May 16.
Soccer
Alisson Becker celebrated.
✝️=❤️ pic.twitter.com/mMJbGCmeOs
— Alisson Becker (@Alissonbecker) May 15, 2022
Angelo Ogbonna hailed Mark Noble.
Everything is perfect for a legend like you @Noble16Mark . West Ham will always be your home. It was a pleasure to play with you. 👊#AO21 #COYI #MarkNoble #MN16 pic.twitter.com/S362YMbSzD
— Angelo Ogbonna (@OgbonnaOfficial) May 15, 2022
Blackpool’s Jake Daniels has received many messages of support following his decision to come out as gay.
A message from Jake Daniels. https://t.co/R2wEsniXKV pic.twitter.com/dcznYKtSaD
— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) May 16, 2022
Good work @Jake_Daniels11 Have a wonderful career! It’s great to see the support from @BlackpoolFC and @stonewalluk to make this possible! https://t.co/5C4Uwv2801
— Thomas Hitzlsperger (@ThomasHitz) May 16, 2022
Great respect for this courageous decision. Let’s all help create a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ people in football and beyond! 👏🏽 https://t.co/KUpCaYPap7
—Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 16, 2022
Jake, you are an inspiration to all of us and we fully support your decision to be open about this part of yourself.
Football is a game for everyone, with diversity at its heart, and this is a hugely positive step as we strive to build an inclusive game that we can all be proud of. https://t.co/1Zm8RMeMbw
— The FA (@FA) May 16, 2022
Ben Foster has bid farewell to Watford.
The ups, downs, good, bad and ugly…it’s all part of the journey!
My time @WatfordFC is up, but a big thank you for all the support and love Iv has received from fans, players and staff over the 6 years with the club, it’s been awesome!
Looking forward to what next season will bring👌😘 pic.twitter.com/GCBuGsaI6b
— Ben Foster (@BenFoster) May 16, 2022
Christian Benteke has enjoyed his return to Aston Villa.
Always good to be back at Villa Park. Two to do. @CPFC pic.twitter.com/0An09saSAU
— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) May 16, 2022
Tennis
Heather Watson has sent her best wishes to Laura Robson after the latter revealed she was retiring from the sport.
Here is the next chapter @laurarobson5 🥂✨ pic.twitter.com/YurfdIho5v
— Heather Watson (@HeatherWatson92) May 16, 2022
https://twitter.com/the_LTA/status/1526215901799800834?s=20&t=5loOaPzKYHnYonvP22gbDA
Golf
Tiger Woods was preparing for the US PGA Championship.
Compound 💪 pic.twitter.com/bT5c6hrPUq
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 16, 2022
Brilliant in Southern Hills 🐅 pic.twitter.com/2orPVYaR66
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 16, 2022