Yahoo Sports Stars react as Saudi Arabian money makes waves – Tuesday’s sporting social
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 June 6.
Golf
A shock merger upended the sport’s world order.
The PGA TOUR, DP World Tour and PIF announce landmark agreement to unify men’s professional golf.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 6, 2023
Phil Mickelson toasted the news.
Awesome day today 😊 https://t.co/qUwVJiydym
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) June 6, 2023
But other players were not so impressed.
And everyone thought yesterday was the longest day in golf
— Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa) June 6, 2023
Was having quite the nice practice session this morning too pic.twitter.com/qWBKuM2yHO
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) June 6, 2023
I feel betrayed, and will not not be able to trust anyone within the corporate structure of the PGA TOUR for a very long time
— Wesley Bryan (@wesleybryangolf) June 6, 2023
Football
Burnley were back in pre-season training early.
Pre-season prep in progress 🏃 pic.twitter.com/GhRPWr4y5B
— Burnley FC 🏆 (@BurnleyOfficial) June 6, 2023
Karim Benzema said goodbye to Real Madrid…
Madridistas,Después de tantos años aquí, ha llegado el momento de despedirmedel club que se ha convertido en mi casa, el Real Madrid.He tenido el privilegio de vestir esta camiseta legendaria y de representar a este club emblemático. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/ygvnw8XV0Q
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) June 6, 2023
Estoy muy agradecidoa mi presidente, mis compañeros, a los entrenadores, alpersonal y a todos los que han participado en mi trayectoria en el Real Madrid.
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) June 6, 2023
…and hello to Al-Ittihad.
Benzema is here 🤩✍️A new tiger will roar 🐅Welcome to Ittihad!#Benzema2Ittihad#here2inspireKSA pic.twitter.com/I3GEm90fRB
— Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) June 6, 2023
Ander Herrera and Dejan Kulusevski hailed Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
One of the best in the history of football, you were a hard and demanding teammate but I feel so lucky to have played and win trophies alongside you, enjoy your retirement @Ibra_official pic.twitter.com/DIp5o1Z9dp
— Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) June 6, 2023
Former Crystal Palace striker Mark Bright was celebrating his 61st birthday.
Happy Birthday, Brighty ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/U9jP9pYsCP
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) June 6, 2023
Manchester City signed Brazil midfielder Fernandinho from Shakhtar Donetsk 10 years ago today.
🔟 years ago today, we signed former skipper and City legend, @fernandinho! 💙 pic.twitter.com/3fUY7Prjxi
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 6, 2023
While 21 years ago…
Back in 2002, Nicolas Anelka joined us at City! 🙌#ManCity | #OnThisDay pic.twitter.com/Xm5khuEBxi
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 6, 2023
The final countdown.
🇹🇷 Istanbul is ready 👊@TurkishAirlines | #UCLmurals pic.twitter.com/fw2Vhz2bPC
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) June 6, 2023
Cricket
Virat Kohli congratulated Man City.
Congratulations @ManCity & @PepTeam on sealing City’s seventh FA Cup! 👊🏆 Such an effortless display of game and grit by all the players. @pumafootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/Z9QEwRmYlY
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 6, 2023
Formula One
Valtteri Bottas was back on two wheels.
It’s FNLD GRVL week 🇫🇮https://t.co/2iaEg1Y2Ne#VB77 @tiffanycromwell 📷 @ThomasMaheux pic.twitter.com/QYTWZARlCJ
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) June 6, 2023
George Russell admitted he wasn’t the best at giving the weather forecast on Sunday.
Is that rain, sweat or champagne? 😉
Muchas gracias, Barcelona. 🇪🇸 🏆 pic.twitter.com/XkN20jHR98
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) June 5, 2023
