Thursday In Pictures: Chelsea Manager Mourinho Takes On The Ice Bucket Challenge, Manchester United’s Van Persie Steps Up Training, Tottenham Win In Cyprus And Hot WAGs In Underwear

Footballing highlights from the day on Instagram.

Neymar and Adriano had a chuckle ahead of facing Elche on the opening weekend of the La Liga season.

Former Arsenal duo Alex Song and Thomas Vermaelen have been reunited at the Nou Camp.

Nora Segura, WAG of Everton ‘keeper Tim Howard, was looking great in a g-string.

As was Alice Goodwin, WAG of Jermaine Pennant, in something only slightly less revealing.

Big Sam took on the ice bucket challenge.

As did Carlton Cole, not taking it quite so well.

Oh, and Jose Mourinho.

Robin van Persie was stepping up his training with Manchester United.

Angel di Maria trained for Real Madrid despite transfer speculation surrounding his future.

Tottenham took on AEL Limassol in the Europa League.

Eden Hazard was unveiled as a cover star of FIFA 15.

Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez had his operation after a serious injury.

Roberto Soldado scored for Spurs in their comeback win over AEL in Cyprus.

Robert Lewandowski was treated to a lovely candlelit dinner for his birthday.