From #DavidSaves to AGUEROOOOOO - how the football world used 280 characters on Twitter

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Twitter has extended its character limit to 280 - and football clubs are taking full advantage...

Twitter has doubled its character limit from 140 to 280 and banter is inevitably flowing on the social network.

Football clubs never want to miss out on all the fun and Tottenham, Manchester United and Manchester City were all getting in on the action.

And here's an example of how not to use 280 characters from basketball team the Philadelphia 76ers...