From press association 2021
Max Verstappen (left) and David Ginola
Sports stars and clubs around the world continue to provide insights into their lives on social media.
Here the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from December 12th.
formula One
Max Verstappen became world champion.
Historian 
World Champion! @ Max33Verstappen 
#SimplyLovely pic.twitter.com/o0rAY9RaO6
– Red Bull Racing Honda (@redbullracing) December 12, 2021
Respect on the podium after an epic title race that will be remembered forever
# AbuDhabiGP 
# F1 @ Max33Verstappen @LewisHamilton pic.twitter.com/EDgKox9AoJ
– Formula 1 (@ F1) December 12, 2021
Max is an absolutely fantastic driver, who has had an amazing season and I have just great respect for him, but what just happened is absolutely unacceptable. I can’t believe what we just saw.
– George Russell (@ GeorgeRussell63) December 12, 2021
Congratulations to @ Max33Verstappen on his first world championship. He is not to blame for the decisions. He’s an absolutely great driver and has given us the most incredible season.
– Gary Lineker 
(@GaryLineker) December 12, 2021
World Champion. Congratulations to Ole Schack, Max Verstappen and the rest of the Red Bull Team
pic.twitter.com/8zsl5yPZBn
– Peter Schmeichel (@ Pschmeichel1) December 12, 2021
This guy is a total weirdo, but what a brilliant racing driver. Whatever your opinion on what happened, this last lap maneuver was just sensational. Congratulations @ Max33Verstappen – a worthy champion in the greatest F1 season of all time. pic.twitter.com/k1E4DacswE
– Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 12, 2021
| WORLD CHAMPION
Dutch pride 
@ Max33Verstappen pic.twitter.com/g2lAzWQadZ
– Int
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(@Inter_en) December 12, 2021
Carlos Sainz finished on the podium.
What a conclusion to my first year at Scuderia Ferrari! Podium today, P3 in the constructors ‘championship and P5 in the drivers’ championship. I really want to thank the entire team and all Tifosi for welcoming me. I’m already looking forward to 2022. FORZA FERRARI!
https: //t.co/7KfrXmnhhY#CarlosSainz pic.twitter.com/hXfywmg4BV
– Carlos Sainz (@ Carlossainz55) December 12, 2021
McLaren celebrated fourth place this season.
It’s P4 for the team in the Constructors’ Championship.
We can be so proud of what we achieved in 2021 including this incredible day in Monza.
Thank you for your support, bring 2022 with you. pic.twitter.com/qQed1aJtJ7
– McLaren (@ McLarenF1) December 12, 2021
It was a farewell day as the drivers were ready to switch teams.
Once again
# VB77 #AbuDhabiGP # Thank youMercedes @ MercedesAMGF1 @ F1 
@ThomasMaheux pic.twitter.com/THmuzp0usm
– Valtteri Bottas (alValtteriBottas) December 12, 2021
#KiitosValtteri
A special occasion deserves a special suit. pic.twitter.com/DdcJCmylTe
– Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@ MercedesAMGF1) December 12, 2021
One last time in 2021. Let’s go, team pic.twitter.com/289tevNlGP
– Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) December 12, 2021
Ferrari honored its 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen before his final F1 race.
Kimi Raikkonen for @ScuderiaFerrari
151 starts (2nd place all time) 10 race wins52 podiums7 pole positions1 World Championship
And the team had a special presentation for him before his last F1 race 
# AbuDhabiGP
#KiitosKimi pic.twitter.com/995uwARdiD
– Formula 1 (@ F1) December 12, 2021
Honda was also preparing to say goodbye to the sport.
One last dance. Thanks F1, thanks everyone. #PoweredByHonda pic.twitter.com/aEg6FfoeDg
– Honda Racing F1 (@ HondaRacingF1) December 12, 2021
Lando Norris was going nowhere.
4⃣ pic.twitter.com/ItIEsEIsJf
– Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) December 12, 2021
Mick Schumacher’s face said it all.
Hopes for a final lap in the last five minutes of this race 
# HaasF1 #AbuDhabiGP pic.twitter.com/TKBPG6L1Rv
– Haas F1-Team (@ HaasF1Team) December 12, 2021
cricket
It was a dream start from Ashes for Captain Pat Cummins.
Great start to the series at Gabba, a real team effort. Next stop Adelaide. #Asche pic.twitter.com/bOTGaNSKbv
– Pat Cummins (@ patcummins30) December 12, 2021
Soccer
For David Ginola, the castle tour was over.
Family time for Michael Owen.
Winter wonderland with the kids last night
pic.twitter.com/bWIvHgkPwp
– michael owen (@themichaelowen) December 12, 2021
Raheem Sterling was still celebrating his landmark.
Congratulations to @ sterling7 who became the 20th Englishman to score 100 goals in the Premier League today! pic.twitter.com/nGie289k2l
– England (@England) December 11, 2021
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