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 March 8.
Football
Footballers marked International Women’s Day.
✍️ 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒚…
“Women around the world have been repressed for years, and even today, we’re still lightyears away from where we want – and deserve – to be.” #IWD2021
— Lucy Bronze (@LucyBronze) March 8, 2021
Marcus Rashford had some advice for those returning to the classroom.
Back to school memo: remember, you are only in competition with yourself. Everyone has their own journey.
Have a great day ♥️
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) March 8, 2021
Rio Ferdinand was glad to see the back of home schooling.
As was Peter Crouch.
Schools in 🎉🕺🏼
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) March 8, 2021
Harry Maguire reflected on victory in the Manchester derby.
Trent Alexander-Arnold put in the work.
Matt Doherty urged Tottenham to build on their win against Crystal Palace.
Palace striker Christian Benteke was also keen to look forward.
Gutted with last night’s result but we have to turn our attentions quickly on to Saturday. Straight to work 👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/Z2S3znVk4k
— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) March 8, 2021
Erling Haaland turned his attention to the Champions League.
Tennis
Serena Williams voiced her support for Meghan Markle following the highly publicised interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Novak Djokovic broke the record for most weeks at world number one.
Cricket
England’s players celebrated their successful tour of New Zealand.
But there was more to mark than just a series win for skipper Heather Knight and bowler Kate Cross.
Everyone in this team challenged the system to get to where they are today. We didn’t have female coaches, we didn’t really have female role-models. Women before us challenged to get to where we’re at, and we can’t stop now. #ChooseToChallenge #IWD pic.twitter.com/SRkuSYqCzO
— Kate Cross (@katecross16) March 8, 2021
Sachin Tendulkar celebrated IWD.
Kevin Pietersen was glad to get his kids off to school.
8 March 2021
A historic day for all the children in England. Returning to school after almost a year of homeschooling.
To all the teachers who were so brilliant, THANK YOU!
To all the parents who got it done, WELL DONE!
Kids need school! Kids needs their friends! 🙏🏽
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) March 8, 2021
Ben Stokes was pleased to see Scott Borthwick handed the Durham captaincy.
Athletics
A golden night for Keely Hodgkinson.
IWD a family affair for Jessica Ennis-Hill.
Tennis
An IWD message from Katie Boulter
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo was the NBA All-Star Game’s MVP.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points on 16-16 shooting in the 2021 #NBAAllStar game.
That is the most makes without a miss over an entire All-Star game. The previous record was held by Hal Greer going 8-8 in 1968. pic.twitter.com/Rr4AV38coS
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) March 8, 2021
Winning captain LeBron James was in a celebratory mood.
And enjoyed being on the same team as Steph Curry for once.
Curry was the three-point king.
American football
Tom Brady may not even be the best Brady.
Off season hiking for Drew Brees as he contemplates his future.
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