Test triumph and Tyson’s trout toast – Saturday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 8.
Football
Former Germany and Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger woke up and smelled the coffee.
There is no better way to start a sunny Saturday ☀️☕Was für ein traumhafter Start in diesen sonnigen Samstag ☀️☕ pic.twitter.com/rZUdSFWBev
— Basti Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) August 8, 2020
Jack Grealish shared a throwback snap with Aston Villa team-mate John McGinn.
2 years ago today you legend 🤣❤️ @jmcginn7pic.twitter.com/6yVghzUr3g
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) August 8, 2020
Cricket
England one-day opener Jason Roy enjoyed watching the Test team’s dramatic win over Pakistan.
Yes boys what a win!
— Jason Roy (@JasonRoy20) August 8, 2020
And the match also had former England football star turned broadcaster Gary Lineker hooked.
What a win for @englandcricket. Test match cricket at its wonderful, gripping, inimitable best. 👏🏻👏🏻
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 8, 2020
Boxing
Tyson Fury celebrated feeling as “healthy as a trout” two years after reaching rock bottom.
Massive shoutout to my team every single member you know who you are. There was a time not so long ago where I was so unwell the only thing I could think of was death and how I didn’t want to be alive, just over 2 years later I’m loving life and healthy as a trout, & have reached pic.twitter.com/A37ALhlzyU
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) August 8, 2020
the pinnacle of sport again, this shows you no matter how bad things get you must continue as things will get better I promise you, you can get your life back. Seek help immediately #itsokaynottobeokay#mentalhealthawareness#staysafe#have a blessed weekend, much love to every1
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) August 8, 2020
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton was sending positive vibes.
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) August 8, 2020
Max Verstappen was all set for qualifying at Silverstone.
Quali day! 💪 Let’s #UnleashTheLion 🦁 #KeepPushing # F170 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/9s6nvGXtl3
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) August 8, 2020
But was a tad disappointed to finish 4th.
Can’t say I’m happy with P4, but starting on the hard tyre compound could make it an interesting race tomorrow #KeepPushing # F170 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/ClsqtTG78R
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) August 8, 2020
Alpha Tauri’s Pierre Gasly was very pleased with how qualifying went for him.
BAAAM P7 IN QUALI!!!🤘🏼That lap felt good. TOP JOB @AlphaTauriF1 – thanks guys! Lets finish the job tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/YzX0ghwPfM
— PIERRE GASLY 🇫🇷 (@PierreGASLY) August 8, 2020
Snooker
World Championship debutant Jamie Clarke was not backing down after a heated confrontation with opponent Anthony McGill.
You want to dance, let’s dance
— Jamie Clarke (@clarkej998) August 8, 2020
Earlier, Neil Robertson saw the funny side of a hot drink mishap.
Coffe gate! ☕️ Betrayed from one of my favourite refs @brendanmoore147 who hid it behind my ice bucket!😂😂😂 https://t.co/RgFlDsmmDL
— Neil Robertson🌱 (@nr147) August 8, 2020
Tennis
Simona Halep was pleased to be in Prague.
Stay safe and smile 😃 Happy to be here @tennispragueopnpic.twitter.com/BNL5HEuqQT
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) August 8, 2020
Sabine Lisicki was putting the work in.
🥵 #hot #workout #weekend #vibes #motivation
A post shared by Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) on Aug 8, 2020 at 8:20am PDT