Premier League fixture fun and cricket card school – Thursday’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 20.
Football
The Premier League announced their fixture list for the new season.
🚨 Announce 2020/21 #PLFixtures 🚨
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 20, 2020
Leeds delved into the archives to find footage of Tony Yeboah’s wonder strike against Liverpool after drawing Jurgen Klopp’s side in their first game back in the top flight.
🤔 Someone say Liverpool first game of the season? pic.twitter.com/OxpVCqbbiA
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 20, 2020
Nobody’s second-favourite team.
✅ @PremierLeague fixtures released😍 Dirty Leeds starts trending🔥 We're back baby! pic.twitter.com/ZURvlHYiSk
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 20, 2020
Another old rivalry will be renewed.
Who's pumped to see @LUFC 🆚 @ManUtd back in the PL?
19 Dec: 🔴 v ⚪️ 24 April: ⚪️ v 🔴#PLFixturespic.twitter.com/w4T8o3jdNx
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 20, 2020
Title deciders?
How important will these matches be? 🏆
7 Nov: @ManCity v @LFC6 Feb: @LFC v @ManCity#PLFixturespic.twitter.com/jzb3G5gSTh
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 20, 2020
James Milner was up against it in training.
Ganged up on by the left back union… guess my membership is up for review 🤷🏻♂️😜#alwayschecktheexpirydate#makenewfriendsbutkeeptheold#lfcpreseason 🇦🇹 pic.twitter.com/AywiqV2BXw
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) August 20, 2020
Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier has changed since the start of pre-season.
It’s crazy what a weeks pre season can do 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/g26JULy3w0pic.twitter.com/2NI2tNHxdB
— Liam Cooper 💙💛 (@LiamCooper__) August 20, 2020
Arsenal dropped their new away kit.
Steeped in history. Focused on the future.
Get #ReadyForSport with the new away kit from adidas x The Arsenal
Exclusively available in-store and online now 👇
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 20, 2020
With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has yet to commit his future to the club, modelling the shirt.
⚡️ A U B A ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/V4RjhuCWiG
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 20, 2020
Adam Lallana in his Brighton shirt again!
Media day ✅20/21 🔜#BHAFC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/Dxkoz4LgRa
— Adam Lallana (@officialAL20) August 20, 2020
Antonee Robinson said goodbye to Wigan after joining Fulham.
A post shared by Antonee Robinson (@antonee_jedi) on Aug 20, 2020 at 8:03am PDT
Ajax unveiled their third strip.
From blood, sweat and tears. To the golden years. We celebrate 02.06.71. #ForTheFuture
A post shared by AFC Ajax (@afcajax) on Aug 20, 2020 at 1:02am PDT
Former England skipper David Beckham was chilling with his sons.
My boys ♥️♥️♥️ @brooklynbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham @victoriabeckham #HarperSeven
A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on Aug 19, 2020 at 4:26pm PDT
Zlatan Ibrahimovic flexed his muscles.
I was born in the dark pic.twitter.com/ZjlEXL8Nuh
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) August 20, 2020
QPR missed Toni Leistner’s birthday again!
😳 Right, the intern's going to get it! Apologies Toni!
Now arguing in the office about who has to go and say sorry to the #BFG!
🎂 Belated happy birthday! https://t.co/Kfk6SNeuPwpic.twitter.com/mHR1N11zEY
— QPR FC (@QPR) August 20, 2020
And also had some advice for one of their fans!
👀 You might want to find the 🔑 Zack!#QPR2021https://t.co/HETbJhkHIa
— QPR FC (@QPR) August 20, 2020
International recognition for Adama Traore and Ferran Torres.
Congratulations Adama Traore on your first international call up! 🇪🇸
He's been selected by @LUISENRIQUE21 for @SeFutbol's UEFA Nations League fixtures in September.
— Wolves (@Wolves) August 20, 2020
Alegria absoluta! Muy feliz de mi primera convocatoria y de poder representar a mi país en los dos próximos partidos 👏🏻🙌🏻🇪🇸 – Pure joy! Super happy about my first senior team call-up, and to have the opportunity to represent my country in the next two games 👏🏻🙌🏻🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/mkOLEYBTPc
— Ferran Torres (@FerranTorres20) August 20, 2020
Spain boss Luis Enrique let his players know they were called up by hanging up their respective face masks.
⚠️ OFICIAL ¡Estos son los convocados por @LUISENRIQUE21 para los partidos de la UEFA Nations League ante Alemania y Ucrania!
😷 Las mascarillas ya están preparadas y el vestuario listo para recibir a los 24 elegidos.#SomosEspaña#SomosFederaciónpic.twitter.com/A4hu4K2NC3
— Selección Española de Fútbol (@SeFutbol) August 20, 2020
Aaron Ramsdale trained at Sheffield United after becoming a Blade again.
Straight into training. 🧤 pic.twitter.com/NwUYjtRYpy
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) August 20, 2020
Barnsley used a cool way to announce their new signing.
… so, we're putting it to a vote.
*Whatever you choose, we'll get.
—
*𝘝𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋.
— Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) August 20, 2020
You have spoken.
We have listened.
Option D it is…
— Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) August 20, 2020
New Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman thanked everyone for their support.
Thanks to everyone for giving me a warm welcome here, back in Barcelona.–Gràcies a tots per aquesta càlida benvinguda, en el meu retorn a Barcelona.–Gracias a todos por esta cálida bienvenida, en mi regreso a Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/D1w9WtYPus
— Ronald Koeman (@RonaldKoeman) August 20, 2020
Tottenham have a high-profile narrator for their new behind-the-scenes documentary.
🔊 Sound on
🎙 Can you guess the Hollywood star who will be voicing All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur?
Reply below! pic.twitter.com/JJinVcoRVS
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) August 20, 2020
Mohamed Elneny bid an emotional farewell to Besiktas before returning to Arsenal.
Yesterday was my last day in Istanbul & fans made it very emotional by the amount of love I witnessed..Besiktas fans: I was really touched & will always be grateful. Management & teammates: A memorable season with a superb ending by qualifying for the CL.Thank u for everything ♥️ pic.twitter.com/IvATMigCO0
— Mohamed ELNeny (@ElNennY) August 20, 2020
Tom Heaton put his injury issues behind him by returning to Aston Villa training.
Feels good to be on the grass 🎉 pic.twitter.com/pGzVYij8zq
— Tom Heaton (@TomHeatonGK) August 20, 2020
Cricket
Jos Buttler kept his cards close to his chest.
A post shared by Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) on Aug 20, 2020 at 8:36am PDT
Bairstow at his best!
A post shared by We Are England Cricket (@englandcricket) on Aug 20, 2020 at 2:06am PDT
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took safety precautions while travelling.
Hello world !! #travel#coronawaypic.twitter.com/qhuGC7YLJd
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 20, 2020
Tennis
Andy Murray was back in New York.
Back in the Big 🍏 🔥#AMC
Posted by Andy Murray on Thursday, August 20, 2020
Coco Gauff got the results she wanted.
i tested negative!!
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) August 20, 2020
Boxing
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury had a message for rival Deontay Wilder.
A post shared by Tyson Fury (@gypsyking101) on Aug 20, 2020 at 12:26am PDT
Fight Camp main event is almost here.
LET’S GO!!!! #WhytePovetkin#FightCamp@SkySportsBoxing@DAZN_USA@MatchroomBoxingpic.twitter.com/2oujSQ6aAM
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) August 20, 2020
UFC
Conor McGregor was riding the waves.
Work pays, trust it! ❤️🙏 @mcgregorfast @fondationprincessecharlene @reebok
A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Aug 19, 2020 at 2:36pm PDT
Athletics
Eleven years ago today Usain Bolt smashed the 200 metres world record at the World Championships in Berlin.
Born To Carry The Load⚡️⚡️⚡️ #GreatestHonour#CountryYute#AnythingPossible#DontThinkLimitpic.twitter.com/AYE2eXtuaC
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) August 20, 2020
Denise Lewis was watching a bit of morning telly.
Go Go @EamonnHolmes@RuthieeL 🕺🏻💃🏼 !!🎉🎉 @thismorning get down 🎶
— Denise Lewis (@RealDeniseLewis) August 20, 2020
