Thursday's sporting social: Football remembers on Hillsborough anniversary

| 15 April 2021

Manchester United and Rangers were among the clubs to pay tribute.

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 April 15.

Football

Football remembered.

32 years ago today, 96 children, women and men lost their lives at Hillsborough.

Our thoughts, as always, are with all those affected by the tragedy at Hillsborough and the 96 fans who will never be forgotten.

You'll Never Walk Alone. pic.twitter.com/GyIKZblPKa

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 14, 2021

#JFT96 pic.twitter.com/T8aaPkt7uu

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) April 15, 2021

Today, the EFL remembers the 96 fans who tragically lost their lives at Hillsborough in 1989.

Our thoughts are with their loved ones and all those affected by the disaster.

Never forgotten. pic.twitter.com/6OEUlNxdc2

— EFL (@EFL) April 15, 2021

Remembering the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster, 32 years on from the tragic events of that fateful day.

We stand with you, @LFC.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 15, 2021

Today, #RangersFC remembers the 96 @LFC supporters who lost their lives in the Hillsborough tragedy 32 years ago.

❤️ #AbsentFriends https://t.co/8FqtjRO6xv pic.twitter.com/baigUxXwpK

— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) April 15, 2021

Remembering the 96.

— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) April 15, 2021

Never forgotten. pic.twitter.com/DL2rqXsFLJ

— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) April 15, 2021

Spurs' new sponsor painted a poor picture of the club with teasing tweets.

What a prize!

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 😎@AndreasLuthe & Rob Andrich with the award from @zwwdf. #fcunion pic.twitter.com/fspewbwWt9

— 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion_en) April 15, 2021

Liam Gallagher revelled in Manchester City's win.

Great kip mad dreams we were all in EUROPE rite ......................

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) April 15, 2021

Oh what a beautiful morning oh what a beautiful day City are into the semis la la la la la la la MCFC LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) April 15, 2021

Ruben Dias saluted City.

We're in the Semifinals! Well done team! Step by step! 👊🏼🦈 pic.twitter.com/GEmMSINaXz

— Rúben Dias (@rubendias) April 15, 2021

James Milner reflected on Liverpool's Champions League exit.

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A post shared by James Milner (@jamesmilnerofficial)

JLingz had moves.

J Lingz delivering the sauce yet again 🕺

🎥 @_DeclanRice pic.twitter.com/a0OyoGymOr

— West Ham United (@WestHam) April 15, 2021

Peter Crouch sarcastically weighed in on the social media debate Gary Neville feels so strongly about!

Disappointed today, fans were terrific. #backstronger next week, we go again

— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) April 15, 2021

Pedro Neto had good news.

the surgery went well, already focused on my recovery thanks for the messages🙌🏻🐺🙏🏻✨ pic.twitter.com/YDXJRBXKAi

— Pedro Neto (@pedrolneto7) April 15, 2021

Michail Antonio joined TikTok.

https://t.co/bljoARvjcl pic.twitter.com/HT5ADfMcec

— Michail Antonio (@Michailantonio) April 15, 2021

Cricket

Twilight golf at Wentworth for KP.

Twilight golf last night ❤️#Wentworth pic.twitter.com/gmGrJZPEgL

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 15, 2021

David Warner remained positive.

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A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31)

Golf

Ian Poulter enjoyed the mood lighting at Hilton Head.

Storms have cleared...ready to go here at Hilton Head👊🏼@RBC_Heritage @PGATOUR pic.twitter.com/bTOTVMVeVz

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) April 15, 2021