Instagram highlights from Wednesday in football…
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We start with AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, who was paying a reassuring amount of attention to the road in this selfie.
In the early hours of this morning, Bayern Munich confirmed they had sealed a deal for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
Tim Cahill and Thierry Henry prepared themselves for the MLS All-Star game with Bayern Munich, with this inspirational video montage.
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil was out enjoying himself.
Liverpool midfielder Lucas and former Arsenal man Robert Pires were competing over the ‘cutest child of the day award’.
Manchester United wished a Happy Birthday to Robin van Persie, who turned 31 today.
While Barcelona stars Neymar and Alex Song were competing over who had the best hat.
French giants PSG enjoyed a day of boasting.
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard trained with Manchester City for the first time.
Liverpool completed the loan signing of Atletico Madrid youngster Javier Manquillo on a two year deal.
The 20-year-old right-back became the club’s seventh summer signing.
More on Van Persie’s birthday. The Dutch striker received this special cake to mark the occasion.
And being that he was without a special cake for the day, Chelsea star Andre Schurrle attempted to eat his World Cup winner’s medal.
Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna was holding up a Manchester City shirt again.
Karim Benzema signed a contract extension at Real Madrid until 2019.
Jermaine Pennant’s WAG – Alice Goodwin – was attracting attention for this raunchy pic.
Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen got the chance to meet… himself.
Italian TV Presenter Melissa Satta, the former WAG of Aston Villa striker John Carew, posted this awesome snap.
And finally, Arsenal star Lukas Podolski was looking pleased with himself when he met actor Jason Statham.