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FOOTIE TWEETS: Nadal wins US Open as Podolski lends his name to stadium

Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina, on loan from Liverpool, was proud of fellow countryman Rafa Nadal ahead of his US Open final triumph over Novak Djokovic in New York on Tuesday.

Liverpool's Iago Aspas had a simple message…

Arsenal's Lukas Podolski was also getting into the US Open spirit.

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke was pledging his allegiance to the victorious Serena Williams in the women's final.

Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar loves getting addicted to scoring goals.

Former Aston Villa and Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov shared a touching moment from his #19 Legends Charity Match at Celtic Park on the weekend.

West Bromwich Albion and DR Congo midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu was feeling the effects of a bruising international affair with Togo on the weekend.

Norwich City's Martin Olsson was happy to come up against club teammates Anthony Pilkington when Sweden beat the Republic of Ireland on Friday night.

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, who is on loan from Chelsea, was revelling in Belgium's win over Scotland on Friday night.

Liverpool's Daniel Agger was enjoying Denmark's trip to Malta for their World Cup qualifier.

Another Liverpool player, Andre Wisdom, was also in international action. He captained the England U21s in their Euro2015 qualifier with Finland which ended in him being sent off and a 1-1 draw.

Arsenal new boy Mesut Ozil gave Germany fans a quick update regarding the fitness of injury team doctor Klaus Eder ahead of their trip to the Faroe Islands.

Whilst Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas and Spain were getting ready for a friendly with Chile in Geneva.

And he also wished teammate Alex Song a very happy birthday.

As Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand put some of his focus on his #5 clothing brand.

In addition, Podolski was delighted to be honoured by his former club in Bergheim.

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