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Izzy Christiansen calls it a day – Thursday’s sporting social
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from May 25.
Football
Izzy Christiansen had some big news.
I have something I would like to share with you…
I am announcing my retirement from International and Club football at the end of the season.
To all of the football clubs that have trusted me; Everton, Birmingham City, Manchester City, Olympique Lyonnais and finally here
— Izzy Christiansen (@IzzyChr17) May 25, 2023
And so did West Ham.
Congratulations to Jarrod and Dani on the birth of their twins ❤️
Two new additions to the Hammers family ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/26zilyuMgd
— West Ham United (@WestHam) May 25, 2023
Kammy showed his love for Jeff Stelling.
This Sunday sees the last day at Sky for the best broadcaster I have ever met @JeffStelling . I am getting my tribute in early because Jeff has been a massive part of my life & I love him to bits. One of the things I do miss is working with the maestro 😢 There will never be… pic.twitter.com/qLhQpDwESd
— Chris Kamara (@chris_kammy) May 25, 2023
Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland looked fresh.
— Rúben Dias (@rubendias) May 25, 2023
🕶️🤙🏻 pic.twitter.com/dknMZLBM1a
— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) May 25, 2023
Ilkay Gundogan was impressed by Brighton.
1-1 in a very intense game. Congrats to @OfficialBHAFC on reaching the Europa League, they have been amazing this season, playing lovely football – respect what they are building there ⚽👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/iBQ9GAr8z7
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) May 24, 2023
Danny Welbeck and Billy Gilmour were celebrating Brighton’s achievement.
Europe League next season😍 Thank you to all the fans for your support 👏🏻💙 pic.twitter.com/oGVHXNsnCZ
— Billy Gilmour (@billygilmourrr) May 25, 2023
Happy memories for Thomas Muller.
10 years ago @ChampionsLeague 🏆 What an unforgettable day in Wembley stadium #ucl2013 #fcbbvb #derarjenhatsgemacht #fcbayern #esmuellert pic.twitter.com/Lq7OuSwXjD
— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) May 25, 2023
And for Liverpool.
1️⃣8️⃣ years ago today… The Miracle of Istanbul ✨ pic.twitter.com/zd8KCuVXxz
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 25, 2023
Cricket
Stuart Broad got his wish!
Someone has changed the Ashes records on Wikipedia, look at 2021/22 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/kSxtdrMoxL
— England’s Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) May 25, 2023
England looked back at Joe Root’s first Test century 10 years on.
🗓️ #OnThisDay in 2013…
A 22-year-old Joe Root scored his very first Test century 👏
Eventually going for 104, edging to Brendon McCullum behind the stumps 👀
📍 Headingley pic.twitter.com/UyndlDn7Tn
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 25, 2023
Rugby Union
England remembered the birthday of a World Cup winner.
Happy birthday to @JonnyWilkinson, a true England icon pic.twitter.com/cG5H8s8Xsc
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) May 25, 2023
Tennis
Roger Federer was enjoying life after tennis.
Wimbledon will soon be here.
Not a bad view 😍#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/H18BrfOEra
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) May 25, 2023
