Wednesday's sporting social: Ajax melt down trophy and Keane puts in the miles

| 12 May 2021

Manchester City celebrated and Jofra Archer bemoaned the weather.

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 May 12.

Football

Ajax melted down their Eredivisie trophy in order to share the title with supporters who missed out on the success because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Our success is your success.#XXXV pic.twitter.com/2l6bVtt0Pv

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 12, 2021

Piece of victoryPiece of historyPiece of Ajax

Literally. For you. 🎖#XXXV pic.twitter.com/Bllbh9M4tA

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 12, 2021

Roy Keane got his walking boots on for a good cause.

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Manchester City, their players and fans were celebrating events of the night before.

Morning, champs! 💙

🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/7vW0Lq8CVH

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 12, 2021

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🏆 CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND 🔵 pic.twitter.com/E1MXFDctRk

— Bernardo Silva (@BernardoCSilva) May 12, 2021

Oh what a beautiful morning oh what a beautiful day City are CHAMPIONS of England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 la la la la la la

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 12, 2021

What a moment!

𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀'𝙎 𝙃𝙊𝙂𝙂...

Happy @T_Deeney Day! 🙌#OnThisDay pic.twitter.com/x7riMJhh7U

— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) May 12, 2021

Virgil Van Dijk was feeling good after reflecting on tough times.

Feeling strong, feeling good! 😁 pic.twitter.com/ZyjKqeJyaV

— Virgil van Dijk (@VirgilvDijk) May 12, 2021

We're all with you every step of the way, @VirgilvDijk 🔴🙌 pic.twitter.com/nTOvO5BNXO

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 12, 2021

Harry Maguire looked glum.

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Jordan Henderson continued the fight against online abuse.

A massive thanks to @CybersmileHQ for taking over my channels for the last month. I hope we've helped as many people as possible.

Online abuse hasn't stopped and I'll be continuing my work with @CybersmileHQ to fight for change until we make the internet a safer place for all. pic.twitter.com/cN1Uv6AUcO

— Jordan Henderson (@JHenderson) May 12, 2021

David Beckham enjoyed a beautiful morning.

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Serge Aurier surprised a young Spurs fan.

💙 @Serge_aurier calls Daniel, a young Spurs fan and autograph collector, to present him with a special surprise 😊#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/R4CoyZro4N

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 12, 2021

Another award for Steven Gerrard.

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Wayne Rooney helped out Warrington Rylands.

Good luck to @RylandsFC in the FA Vase semi-final this Saturday. Great to meet the lads and watch them prepare for the game 👍 @TripleSSports https://t.co/gE7hLjSNhH

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 12, 2021

Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld looked ahead to the Euros.

One month to go ⏳ #EURO2020 #COMEONBELGIUM pic.twitter.com/xfYqlicS1q

— Toby Alderweireld (@AlderweireldTob) May 12, 2021

The debate continued.

Ahem. Speaking on behalf of all GKs, let's not even have any debate on the hardest part thanks.👋

— Robert Green (@Robert1Green) May 12, 2021

Cricket

Jofra Archer bemoaned the weather.

Can it not rain in Manchester for once ?

— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) May 12, 2021

He will want no rain tomorrow!

Back in @CountyChamp action tomorrow!

Good luck @JofraArcher 💪 pic.twitter.com/Xv3LwkJ1xF

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 12, 2021

Rugby Union

Jonah Lomu was remembered, on what would have been his 46th birthday.

He would have been 46 today. Happy birthday Jonah, forever in our hearts. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Cnyf8SMHMr

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) May 12, 2021

Formula One

McLaren turned the clock back.

King of the streets. 👑🇲🇨#OnThisDay in 1991 Ayrton Senna reigned supreme in Monte Carlo, winning the third of his five consecutive #MonacoGP victories with McLaren. pic.twitter.com/Ju027aA8cK

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 12, 2021

UFC

Conor McGregor stood with India.

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Tennis

Serena Williams played her 1,000 career match.

And the hunger is still there.

Congratulations on an outstanding achievement, @serenawilliams 🎉#Serena1000 pic.twitter.com/ZtuuznVG50

— wta (@WTA) May 12, 2021

Continuing to inspire both the men's and women's tours 🤝@serenawilliams | @DjokerNole | #Serena1000 pic.twitter.com/Uq6sjhV4qp

— wta (@WTA) May 12, 2021

Genie Bouchard was in the gym.