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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 July 1.

Football

They may already have the Premier League title in the bag, but there is no easing up for Liverpool as they get ready to take on Manchester City.

Their current strikers are not doing too badly right now, but Manchester United still found time to remember one of their best.

Harry Maguire cannot believe Mason Greenwood is only 18 years of age.

When you realise he’s only 18 🤩🔥 @masongreenwood

A post shared by Harry Maguire (@harrymaguire93) on Jul 1, 2020 at 1:07am PDT

Former United defender Gary Neville was encouraged by the Red Devils’ current side.

Manchester United ❤️

A post shared by Gary Neville (@gneville2) on Jun 30, 2020 at 11:31pm PDT

As was Paul Pogba.

Another very good result, let’s keep it up 🙌🏾

A post shared by Paul Labile Pogba (@paulpogba) on Jul 1, 2020 at 7:59am PDT

Chelsea unveiled their new home strip.

Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka was all smiles after putting pen to paper on a new Arsenal contract.

While the club’s women’s team celebrated their newly-crowned FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year.

Former Gunners midfielder Cesc Fabregas was not having any of Piers Morgan’s opinion in the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo debate.

Former England striker Gary Lineker praised both of them.

Extraordinary numbers. Boy oh boy, we’ll miss these 2 footballing super humans when they’re no longer playing. 🙌🏻

A post shared by Gary Lineker (@garylineker) on Jul 1, 2020 at 8:11am PDT

Preston were celebrating a milestone.

But Derby midfielder Wayne Rooney did not get the memo…

Formula One

F1 drivers were also gearing up for a return to competition.

But McLaren’s Lando Norris was a bit preoccupied.

Golf

Ian Poulter showed off his dancing skills.

Cricket

England’s first day of competitive cricket since March 13, as a Ben Stokes XI faced a side captained by Jos Buttler, got under way, albeit in less than glorious fashion.

Stuart Broad was relishing the challenge.

Swapping the training kit for whites for 3 days. A warm up practice ‘match.’ All about miles in the legs & finding a rhythm outside of a net. All helping building to the 1st Test Match next week 🏏💥

A post shared by Stuart Broad (@stuartbroad8) on Jul 1, 2020 at 12:22am PDT

While his new-ball partner James Anderson was back in the swing of things.

And had to get used to the new wicket celebrations.

Wicket celebrations, 2020 😅 #englandcricket

A post shared by We Are England Cricket (@englandcricket) on Jul 1, 2020 at 7:37am PDT

Up in Manchester next week’s Text opponents West Indies were watched by a solitary Phil Simmons, self-isolating after attending a family funeral.

England batsman Jason Roy needs better concentration levels.

Pay attention 👀

A post shared by Jason Roy (@jasonroy20) on Jul 1, 2020 at 2:18am PDT

Somerset seamer Jack Brooks was adjusting to the ‘new normal’.

Same same but different 🏏👍🏼

A post shared by Jack Brooks (@brooksyferret) on Jul 1, 2020 at 6:46am PDT

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting showed off some prized possessions.

Lord’s continued its makeover.

😍 The progress continues. ⁣ ⁣ #LoveLords

A post shared by Lord's Cricket Ground (@homeofcricket) on Jul 1, 2020 at 7:09am PDT

Tennis

Rafael Nadal was out on the court.

Darts

Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor had a signing session.

My signed small Ultimate Darts Cards are now available !! For more information please contact Lisette through email at PhilTaylorUDCsigned@outlook.com thanks @UltimateDarts for these fantastic cards

A post shared by PHIL TAYLOR OFFICIAL (@phil_taylor_official) on Jul 1, 2020 at 5:41am PDT