The Sport Review’s weekly pick of ten of the best ‘tweets’ from some of the sporting world’s biggest stars.

1. “Turns out the Pope is staying in Wimbledon. I did not know this until I walked past the security guards with machine guns yesterday.”
The Papal visit catches tennis starlet Laura Robson by surprise.

2. “Going to sleep now hoping I don’t wake up having dreamt about talking to Derren Brown in the hotel car park!”
Our fingers are crossed for cricketer Jimmy Anderson.

3. “It’s the end of a really nice and busy day for me with tennis, sponsor commitments and I also made it to the hairdresser :)”
US Open semi-finalist Caroline Wozniacki tweets after a hard day’s work.

4.“Hey woz vote for me :)”
John Isner asks Wozniacki to help him win this poll. Sadly for the 6’9″ American, he only managed 12.95% of the votes.

5. “Wow….I been tweeting 4 fun 2day! Is there such thing as a tweetaholic?!”
Yes, Rio Ferdinand, there is.

6. (It’s the eve of Manchester United v Liverpool) “Who you got tomorrow bud??” Kevin Pietersen casually asks Rio Ferdinand, who promptly replies: “Liverpool! where u been?? Pluto? No TV in your house?! U should know who we got bro!”

7. “Hmm, a bit tired this morning. Just poured orange juice on my weetabix. Not what I’d call the ideal start.”
A stuttering start to the day for cricketer Graeme Swann.

8. “President of FIFA, world football’s governing body.”
Technically no tweet here – we just find it strange that Sepp Blatter, the anti-technologyasaurus himself, has his very own Twitter account.

9. “We have a meeting now with the Referees .. Who are gonna explain how they will deal with decisions this year .. It’s every year the same ..”
Poor old Ryan Babel. This particular meeting sounds insufferably dull.

10. “What were you doing when you dropped your phone in the toilet?” Andy Roddick asks Serena Williams. “I dropped mine in once, and i know what i was doing…”

Considering France’s shameful demise in South Africa, one would think there are better ways to begin an interview with Thierry Henry than asking: ‘So you’ve just won the World Cup?’

The error, made by by Rosanna Scotto—co-host of Fox’s Good Day New York television show, set the tone in this cringingly awkward interview with the France star following his transfer to the New York Red Bulls.

The broadcasters only make things worse by cutting to a looped clip of Henry’s now infamous handball as the striker ploughs on through the interview.

Watch the clip through your fingers here:

(Photo: dailyharrison.com)

Spain will become world champions on Sunday, according to a “psychic” octopus called Paul.

The creature boasting “supernatural powers” resides at the Sea Life Aquarium in the western German city of Oberhausen.

The two-year-old octopus decided that Spain would be victorious on Sunday night by choosing the food container marked with the Spanish flag as opposed Dutch one.

Paul’s flawless record is now in doubt after correctly predicting all of Germany’s World Cup games including the defeats to Serbia and Spain. The octopus also forecast a German victory over Uruguay in the third-place play-off on Saturday night.

Yesterday Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero candidly offered Paul state protection should he predict a Spanish victory. He said: “I am concerned for the octopus … I am thinking of sending him a protective team.”

The Spanish environment and fisheries minister, Elena Espinosa, added: “On Monday, I shall be at the European Council of Ministers and I shall be asking for a [fishing] ban on Paul the octopus so the Germans do not eat him.”

The study found that when England desperately needed a goal against Slovenia last week, Jermaine Defoe’s strike sparked the biggest emotional reaction of the tournament, with an astonishing 285,000 texts per minute sent in celebration—around 4,700 per second.

To put that into to context, less than half that number were sent in the same period the week before.

And as the nation was gripped just before the final whistle went, texts plummeted down to around 190,000 moments before the end of the match, before shooting up to just under 245,000 celebratory texts when the final whistle sounded.

Unsurprisingly, the England v Algeria match drew a lukewarm response from fans, although numbers shot up in response to Wayne Rooney’s rant after the final whistle, with 260,000 texts sent in response.

The Sport Review’s weekly pick of ten of the best ‘tweets’ from some of the sporting world’s biggest stars.

1. “OMG! There is a condom dispenser on the streets of paris? Am I being naïve to be shocked? Wowzers”
Some Parisian street furniture catches Serena Williams by surprise.

2. “Just round Rory D’s house, embarrassing the poor lad on FIFA 10, just bagged another hat-trick with myself lol.”
James Beattie is in impressive goalscoring form.

3. “Beats never beats me on FIFA. Last game we played I believe ended 2-0 to me!”
But just minutes later, his opponent Rory Delap discovers the long throw button.

4. “Am I the only one heading eastbound on Jubilee line not to be wearing a suit?”
Jamie Murray is feeling under dressed on the London Underground.

5. “I think I’m in love with Rice Krispie treats.”
Laura Robson reveals the dietary secrets of a tennis starlet.

6. “I’m off to find a pedalo!”
Graeme Swann looks to celebrate England’s ICC T20 World Cup triumph—Flintoff-style.

7. “At my match today this guy’s phone kept ringing in the stands. Don’t know if that or the fact that he was 68 with a techno ringtone bothered me more.”
Andy Roddick left unimpressed by one crowd member’s mobile phone antics.

8. “Haters are just fascinated by your life.”
Ryan Babel hates the haters.

9.“Every time someone hates on you it’s just a cry for help.”
That’s right, he REALLY hates the haters.

10. “I’m alive. Fell face first and banged elbow pretty good. Xrays on the elbow were neg. Extremely disappointed not to be able 2 continue.”
Lance Armstrong reassures his followers after his Tour of California crash.

Actors Matt Lucas and David Walliams appear alongside the likes of Theo Walcott, Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch in the light-hearted clip.

The commercial is for Nationwide Building Society, the England national team’s main sponsor.

“The new TV ads are iconic, full of humour, and their extreme nature is a natural foil for the common sense approach Nationwide has,” said Nationwide’s James Boulton.

Watch the clip:

The Sport Review’s weekly pick of ten of the best ‘tweets’ from some of the sporting world’s biggest stars.

1. “The doctor of my team got fired today…poor dude worked here for 8 years and without notice, they fired him…thats messed up.”
Villarreal’s Giuseppe Rossi is left unimpressed by the powers that be at the El Madrigal.

2. “I’m so tired that I am considering going to bed. I must be getting old. Especially when it’s actually only 6.15pm!”
27-year-old Jimmy Anderson’s final tweet of the evening before putting his feet up by the fire with a pack of Werther’s Originals.

3. “Guys a good match today again. But now I want a steak.”
Venus Williams gives her Twitter fans an insight into the strict nutritional regime of a tennis star.

4. “I’m spoiling you all with tweets today but think you should all know that I can fit into my suitcase, it’s that big.”
Laura Robson is inexplicably keen to prove she can fit into her suitcase. Well done, Laura.

5. “Just an hour before I leave my hotel room to go to WAR!! I’m feeling cool, calm and fully ready to destroy”
David Haye not exactly lacking in confidence ahead of his bout at the MEN Arena.

6. “Sorry guys for yesterday.. I let the team down.. But I’m confident we pull it straight second game ..”
Ryan Babel offers his followers, presumably mainly Liverpool fans, an apology following his sending off against Benfica on Thursday.

7. “I play tennis.”
Technically not a ‘tweet’ but instead Andy Murray’s astonishingly descriptive Twitter page ‘Biography’.

8. “At the coldest airport in europe! Possibly the smallest too! Total of 6 people on my flight!”
Meanwhile Andy’s brother Jamie Murray is feeling secluded at Dinard airport, France.

9. “Never been to Corsica? Imagine France, Ireland, Texas, and the Carribean all colliding in the Mediterranean. What a badass place.”
Has Lance Armstrong just signed a lucrative sponsorship deal with the Corsica Tourism Board?

10. “I don’t think @SteveHarmison10 is real. As bad as he is at spelling, I don’t think the real Stephen would get his name wrong.”
You’re probably right, Jimmy Anderson, but you never know.

The Sport Review’s weekly pick of ten of the best ‘tweets’ from some of the sporting world’s biggest stars.

1. “Great effort from the US in the davis cup, wow, it was amazing, we played so well.”
Praise from Venus Williams. If only us Brits could say the same about Team GB’s efforts.

2. “The U2 song Sunday Bloody Sunday really encapulates the frustrations of a Sunday…You have the Sunday papers to get through, mow the lawn, the kids are running round and you just think, ah Sunday bloody Sunday.”
A pro bono tweet from cricketer Jimmy Anderson.

3. “Dropped in on matty little at NTC earlier. World class fitness trainer. His hand looks borderline plastic though.”
Andy Murray makes a somewhat odd obsevation about his fitness trainer’s photogenicity.

4. “Does anyone else think that alastair cook runs like woody from toy story?”
No, Graeme Swann. It’s just you.

5. “Swanny’s chin is taller than me. In fact, if Swanny was in proportion with his chin he’d be 10ft 6″”
Paul Collingwood sends some unprovoked abuse in Graeme Swann’s direction.

6. “Back feels better today but I might have to get a long massage before training to get me through, normally that’s dani’s job lol”
It’s tough being a Premier League footballer, isn’t it Jamie O’Hara?

7. “Attitude is EVERYTHING, Never put a period where God put a comma”
Words of wisdom from Freddy Adu.

8. “I’m a little speechless after Sunday afternoon’s send-off. I can’t thank you all enough for making me feel a part of your family. We’ll have more info soon about whether I get to play a few more games before I leave.”
Landon Donovan thanks the Goodison Park faithful for their support.

9. “Nadal is going to be in Shakira’s new video. Should be… Interesting. My mind is blown”
Laura Robson is lost for words at the prospect of seeing Rafael Nadal in Shakira’s new ‘Gypsy’ video.

10. “I think I’ve just figured out how to send pictures from my phone, I’m not the best technically so hope it works ;-)
Kim Clijsters gets to grips with the Twittersphere.

The Sport Review’s weekly pick of ten of the best ‘tweets’ from some of the sporting world’s biggest stars.

1. “The england team need a new song to take the field this summer. suggestions pls! ps this is genuine!”
England’s football team may not have an official song this summer but Greame Swann is determined the cricket team shall.

2. “Fair play to Ireland. chances appear, grab them, win the game!! bowe line for his try sheer genius.”
Will Greenwood is gracious in defeat.

3. “What a shocker today. Don’t really know how england lost but then Ireland prob deserved to win. How does that work. Off to drown in Guinness !”
Meanwhile Matt Dawson decides if you can’t beat the Irish, why not join them?

4. “I am not looking forward to working out tomorrow… Ugh”
It’s tough being an international tennis star isn’t it, Serena Williams?

5.“My baby going away today gonna miss her so much, who’s gonna make me my perfect dinners and give me kisses?”
Dear oh dear. Did Jamie O’Hara really post this on Twitter?

6. “Totally gutted for aaron ramsey, what a player he’s going to be!! Hope he recovers as quickly as possible.”
Andy Murray pays tribute to Arsenal’s crocked midfielder.

7. “The training seems to be paying off. Lumps resembling muscles are appearing on my legs. I’ve waited 27 years for muscles!”
Jimmy Anderson reaps the rewards of a fresh training regime.

8. “Friendly tomorrow in Ireland, anyone going to make the trip? Lol”
Jozy Altidore calls on die-hard Hull City fans to travel to Galway for their friendly last Friday.

9. “Met Ian bell and a few of the england cricket boys at the player party last night. Decent magician. The magician, not ian bell.”
Andy Murray clears up any confusion surrounding Ian Bell’s slight of hand.

10.“Monday is the best day to start the week… a new opportunity to raise the bar!”
If only TSR felt as enthusiastic as Edgar Davids about Monday mornings…

The Sport Review’s weekly pick of ten of the best ‘tweets’ from some of the sporting world’s biggest stars.

1. “Everton 1 Man Utd 2..Wolves 0 Chelski 2…Crsenal 3 Sund 0..Blackburn 2 Bolton 0..Wigan 1 Spurs 1… Man City 1 Liverpool 1…Fulham 1 Birm 0…Pompey 2 Stoke 1..West Ham 2 Hull 0″
Tennis player Jamie Murray tries to predict the weekend’s results with mixed success.

2. “Won my match today 6-2 7-6 after being down 5-1 in the second set. But kept fighting and it payed off!”
Caroline Wozniacki demonstrates fighting spirit to overcome Cilbulkova in three sets.

3. “Good nite ya’ll .. Tomorrow we’ll try some Magic.. !!!”
Ryan Babel ultimately breaks his Twitter promise as Liverpool see out a dull 0-0 draw with Manchester City.

4. “Aching after the gym. About to sit down to flick between everton v man u and the t20. Once down I can’t see me getting up! Ever!”
While his team-mates play their Twenty20 match against Pakistan, James Anderson enjoys Saturday afternoon in front of the television.

5. “I can’t believe I was out of the UK for pancake day. My eating comps with my brother when we were kids were epic..record 26. Violent puke”
Greame Swann reveals the dieting secrets of an international cricket star.

6. “What is Cipriani doing!!!!?”
Matt Dawson questions Danny Cipriani’s move to Australia.

7. “Body is aching, every muscle after last nights explosive power punching session is hurting!!Ruiz wont last 12 rounds with what i got planned!”
Fighting talk from David Haye in the wake of his upcoming bout with John Ruiz.

8. “First time I have ever watched Ski Cross — wow what an exciting sport to watch!”
Will Carling enjoys watching the Winter Olympics in Vacouver.

9. “Hosted first show on Sky last night, super 14 round up. loved it. 52 tries in one weekend!”
Will Greenwood proves there is life after rugby as he enjoys hosting Sky’s rugby show.

10. “I putted so badly today I threw my putter in the lake on 18. It hit a tree and bounced back in bounds. Give me a break!!”
Matt Dawson should stick to rugby after a turbulent session on the golf course.