When you’re in the public eye, you can’t always just come out and say what you’re feeling.
The life of a professional footballer is pretty alright we’d imagine but club contracts, endorsements and a little thing called sensitive fans mean they’re pretty censored on social media.
If you do want to say something real, you’d better make damn sure it’s subtle but Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea, has managed to master the trick with the art of sarcasm.
Here’s a list of what some modern day footballers – and Willy Caballero – are saying on their Twitter accounts and what we think they really mean.
David De Gea
An honour to be nominated for the @PFA awards Many thanks to all my teammates for making it possible #PFAawards pic.twitter.com/fwsCx0yJ2Y
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) April 16, 2015
What he actually means:
“Many thanks to all my team mates for being so shit and making it possible for me to shine.”
Joey Barton
Can't beat BBC's coverage of The Masters… ⛳️👍
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) April 11, 2015
What he actually means:
“And I tried, but I hurt my hand on the television.”
Christian Benteke
Mixed feelings about this game. Dissapointed about the results because we deserved more but very proud for another hattrick at Villa park.
— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) April 7, 2015
What he actually means:
“Mixed feelings. Disappointed I’m still f**king here but delighted I got the goals to attract bidders.”
Eden Hazard
Bentegoallllll again 😍😍😍😍
— Eden Hazard (@hazardeden10) April 11, 2015
What he actually means:
“They make me play with Drogba when Costa is injured.”
Raheem Sterling
Way up !!!
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) February 23, 2015
What he actually means:
“Up. Up some more. Higher. Keep going. Keep going. Nah, not enough, sorry.”
Alexis Sanchez
Feliz por la victoria y por mis compañeros ⚽️👍. Happy for the win and for my team mates pic.twitter.com/CnK1prUPHs
— Alexis Sánchez (@Alexis_Sanchez) January 18, 2015
What he actually means:
“We did it! We f**king did it! We beat a fourth-placed team.”
Wayne Rooney
Don't know how liverpool and arsenal are level at ht. That's football
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) December 21, 2014
What he actually means:
“That’s football.”
Willy Caballero
Vamos City hoy es nuestro día. Dia de ganar nuestro Derby. Come on City it's time Derby day.
— Willy Caballero (@willy_caballero) April 12, 2015
What he actually means:
Emmanuel Frimpong
Hoping for a massive win Today for Wolves and Arsenal ❤️❤️❤️
— EMMANUEL YAW FRIMPONG (@IAMFRIMPONG26) April 18, 2015
What he actually means:
“Remember me?”
Cristiano Ronaldo
Good news about my #CR7Underwear. Microfiber fabric is now available, making it very comfortable, light and soft. pic.twitter.com/byLv3055V7
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) April 9, 2015
What he actually means:
“I’m being serious, too.”
Morgan Schneiderlin
Great point today and great spirit ! Thanks to our fans for the support! 9 games left to achieve something special !
— Morgan Schneiderlin (@SchneiderlinMo4) March 15, 2015
What he actually means:
“Sixth? Sixth? I could’ve been up in bloody fifth if they had let me join Liverpool.”
Andros Townsend
Not bad for a player that should be 'nowhere near the squad' ay @PaulMerse ? 🐸☕️ pic.twitter.com/kQyFcZdY9N
— Andros Townsend (@andros_townsend) March 31, 2015
What he actually means:
“Yep, it really doesn’t get any better than this.”
Andy Carroll
My New Toy!!! #Lambo 🚗 https://t.co/ZFCfFR75h1
— Andy Carroll (@AndyTCarroll) April 15, 2015
What he actually means:
“I used to play football. I tried it. It wasn’t for me.”
Stephen Ireland
don't believe everything you read.
— Stephen Ireland (@StephenIreland) March 4, 2011
What he actually means:
“I won’t be coming back to Ireland.”
Yannick Bolaise
Countinho 🙈
— Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) April 13, 2015
What he actually means:
O’Shea :’D
Aaron Lennon
Even though i may not look it in the pics 🙈 I'm buzzing to be here,enjoyed my 1st day at training and everyone made me feel really welcome,
— Aaron Lennon (@AaronLennon12) February 3, 2015
What he actually means:
Is that it? Is that everything you told me to write?
Freddy Adu
Goal is to get the smile back in my game and enjoy the game like I used to. Have missed being out there. Thanks for the continued support!
— @FreddyAdu (@FreddyAdu) March 30, 2015
What he actually means:
Goal is to get the talent in my game and enjoy the game like I used to at pee wee soccer. Have missed those days when I was bigger and faster than everyone. Thanks for the support. Yours truly, the next Pele.
