The stay at home challenge – how sports stars passed the time on Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic has left sports stars with time on their hands with matches postponed and many training at home.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what some of them were doing on Wednesday to keep themselves busy.
AC Milan’s former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic decided to use his down-time to raise money for the medics fighting Covid-19 in Italy, and did so in inimitable style.
In this dramatic moment for Italy, we created a fundraiser for Humanitas hospitals.I count on the generosity of my colleagues and of those who want to make even a small donation. Let’s together kick the CoronaVirus away and win this match! https://t.co/6o2cvUwEK6pic.twitter.com/xhwECFFNTA
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 18, 2020
Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite was in Champions League action despite football’s shut-down.
Champions League day, working from home edition.#StayAtHome#UCL#Barcelonapic.twitter.com/aSoKoUvPeQ
— Martin Braithwaite (@MartinBraith) March 18, 2020
Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard decided a shopping trip was in order, posting on Instagram: “Off to get supplies and essentials for the family. Stay safe everyone.”
Off to get supplies and essentials for the family. Stay safe everyone ❤️
A post shared by JLingz👑 (@jesselingard) on Mar 18, 2020 at 6:51am PDT
Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin, however, appeared to have beaten Lingard to it, becoming one of a host of sports stars to take on the #stayathomechallenge doing keepie uppies with a toilet roll.
😎🔥 @asaintmaximin#StayAtHomeChallengepic.twitter.com/MZ4eKAs6Ti
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) March 18, 2020
England and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford also got in on the act.
On a roll 🧻 Wanted to get in on the action…#stayathomechallenge (recovery version 😉)
A post shared by Marcus Rashford (@marcusrashford) on Mar 18, 2020 at 4:01am PDT
Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic opted for a real ball, but ultimately perhaps less success.
.@cpulisic_10 has joined TikTok! ⚽️😬😂 pic.twitter.com/SfY2duluGw
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 18, 2020
Oxford United Women’s player Amber Roberts brought a little more grace to proceedings.
Day 2 of #OxStayHomeChallenge ⚽️
Can you dance like @OfficialOUWFC very own @_amberrroberts? 💃
We look forward to seeing your attempts 👊#OUWFCRTC#OUWFCpic.twitter.com/t0fr7rxtsJ
— Oxford United Women Regional Talent Club (@OUFCGirlsRTC) March 18, 2020
Olympic gold medallist and major winner Justin Rose managed to work on his short game despite not leaving the house.
Morning practice ✅🎱 pic.twitter.com/wMAwMuCheD
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) March 18, 2020
Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington was filling his time by offering golfing tips on social media.
Indoor swing drill(be nice to your neighbors and don’t do it at night).Filmed yesterday,I swear I washed and changed my clothes today.I lose height at the start of the downswing to create pressure down which then pushes left hip up and open @EuropeanTour @PGATOUR pic.twitter.com/CaknIrAxi7
— Padraig Harrington (@padraig_h) March 18, 2020
Devon Petersen was one of a series of darts players to take on the three bull challenge after being nominated by Luke Woodhouse.
My attempt of the 3 bull challenge @OfficialPDC@TRiNiDADinfo Thanx @lukewoody180 for the nomination….. I nominate @rockstar_13_@DavidPallett9@SWhitlock180 if they haven't been nominated already #3bullchallenge#IsolationGames#staysafepic.twitter.com/zOgXPT3EtE
— Devon Petersen (@devon_petersen) March 18, 2020
Woodhouse has earlier thrown down the gauntlet after admitting he had suffered a series of earlier failures.
#ThreeBullChallengehttps://t.co/VGpXfP482K
— luke woodhouse (@lukewoody180) March 18, 2020
