Summer in Europe brings about many things, most notably holidays for players and offseason transfers.
It is also cricket season in the UK and nothing is bigger than the Ashes between England and Australia which kicked off on Wednesday.
Former Manchester United and Everton midfielder Phil Neville, a star cricketer in his youth, was getting into the spirit by wishing star batsman Kevin Pietersen all the best.
Good luck @KP24 and the boys today lets keep these ashes were they belong! — phil neville18 (@fizzer18) July 10, 2013
Whilst Neville's former United teammate Rio Ferdinand used Twitter for some harmless self-promotion.
To anyone who wants to share my Testimonial with me against Sevilla on Aug 9th Go To http://t.co/lkFDPoaTjv to get your tickets!! #RioTesty — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) July 9, 2013
Additionally, Premier League clubs take off to all corners of the glove for preseason trips during this time of year. Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany was eagerly anticipating the clubs preseason journey to South Africa.
Can't wait to set foot on South African soil! @eddzeko#Hartdog#MCFChttp://t.co/2gdNvS3eGf — Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) July 10, 2013
Barcelona and Brazil star Daniel Alves was enjoying some offseason time with his children Dani and Victoria and actor girlfriend Thaissa Carvalho.
"Estilo modelo de praia" rsrs foto by @carvalhothaissahttp://t.co/C5uWxS6mLY — Daniel Alves (@DaniAlvesD2) July 10, 2013
Translation: "Style beach model" lol photo by @ carvalhothaissa."
Schalke and USA midfielder Jermaine Jones was thrilled with the work done on his pimpin' wheels.
Thanks to jkplatinum for pimping my Escalate!!! Amazing work bro. http://t.co/K8IvZ1eGAd — Jermaine Jones (@Jermainejunior) July 10, 2013
Everton winger Bryan Oviedo was delighted to welcome two new additions to the club.
Welcome to @Everton@joelroblesb and Antolin Alcaraz#COYB
— Bryan Oviedo (@Bryan_Oviedo) July 9, 2013
Romelu Lukaku had a pleasant dining experience with some of his Chelsea teammates.
Me and the boys had a great dinner.. @Andre_Schuerrle and @ryanbertrand3#novikofpic.twitter.com/MHiM8oUgZ7 — Romelu Lukaku (@RomeluLukaku9) July 10, 2013
Former Norwich City loanee Kei Kamara, now back with Sporting Kansas City, was quick to give a little bit of weather advice to those back in England.
This one to my people in Norwich and all around England. U say its hot in UK. I hope u Rethink that : pic.twitter.com/TfQ8A1A0Mo — KEI KAMARA (@keikamara) July 9, 2013
Reading midfielder Jem Karacan has been fairly busy recently, checking out the latest comedies from Vince Vaughan and Seth Rogen.
Internship and this is the end are amazing! Classic vinny v and rogen! — Jem Karacan (@JemKaracan4) July 9, 2013
Barcelona's Gerard Deulofeu was showing plenty of excitement after joining Everton on loan.
Estoy con muchas ganas e ilusión para poder afrontar este reto! pic.twitter.com/u7ZIhaiUae — gerard deulofeu (@gerardeulofeu) July 10, 2013
Translation: "I'm really really happy and excited to meet this challenge!"
US star Jozy Altidore was over the moon after signing a four-year deal with Sunderland.
Excited! #SAFChttp://t.co/mmcge8Wfso — Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) July 9, 2013
He then made an immediate impact, scoring in the preseason friendly against a local XI.
Stoked to score today for @safcofficial in our preseason match. Excited to be part of this organization! #hawaythelads
— Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) July 10, 2013
And our favourite Twitter contributor Joey Barton was at it again, suggesting he was one of very few loathed sports fans getting around these days following Andy Murray's victory at Wimbledon.
This pool of sportsman that are despised is shrinking with that victory by Murray. I'm starting to get lonely... #comebackandy — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) July 7, 2013
