Stevenage’s Burger King sponsorship explained – Wednesday’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 September 23.
Football
Genius.
What a whopper of a campaign this was! 😎🍔 @BurgerKingpic.twitter.com/1qJkf1Gwxc
— Stevenage FC 🔴⚪ (@StevenageFC) September 23, 2020
Jose Mourinho marked his 20-year career anniversary.
20 Year Career Anniversary. Plenty More To Come…
A post shared by Jose Mourinho (@josemourinho) on Sep 23, 2020 at 1:49am PDT
A brilliant gesture from the Portuguese.
The heart-warming exchange between Jose Mourinho and a Macedonian journalist #THFC#COYSpic.twitter.com/mp8CKfRmzF
— Jonathan Veal (@jonathandveal83) September 23, 2020
Marcus Rashford showed off his ‘goal of the season’ trophy.
Nice one to add to the cabinet, thank you everyone ♥️ pic.twitter.com/bUUkIOIF6b
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) September 23, 2020
He also continued his campaign to end child food poverty.
It was good to talk @halfon4harlowMP thank you for taking the time. https://t.co/agKHDzdvLW
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) September 23, 2020
More determined than ever, thank you for your kind words @SadiqKhan
🗣 #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTYpic.twitter.com/Fzv401ipVh
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) September 23, 2020
Neymar got involved in the Everton player of the year award.
🇧🇷 After an assist from @neymarjr and @PSG_English, your 2019/20 Player of the Season @richarlison97 is excited about our future…#EFC 🔵 pic.twitter.com/RYgirqIFE8
— Everton (@Everton) September 23, 2020
Today is a very special day for me. Receiving the best player of the season award playing by one of the most traditional clubs in Europe, and from the hands of a guy who is my childhood idol, but who also became a team mate and a friend that the football gave me is kinda surreal.
— Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) September 23, 2020
Harry Kane reacted to Tottenham fans’ generosity.
— Harry Kane (@HKane) September 23, 2020
Roy has still got it! What a pass.
⚠️ Video also contains Roy Hodgson ping.#CPFChttps://t.co/utMcYSDkhbhttps://t.co/jJpwNuqz9T
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 23, 2020
Wolves unveiled their new big-money signing.
Last night at Molineux…
✍️🎥 pic.twitter.com/Iudr99aLXd
— Wolves (@Wolves) September 23, 2020
Arsenal took a trip down memory lane.
Iconic.
😎 @IanWright0pic.twitter.com/gA3241dMSN
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 23, 2020
Becks paraded his aftershave.
No better way to start the day #DavidBeckhamFragrances
A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on Sep 23, 2020 at 2:57am PDT
Xavi Alonso was loving his new trainers.
Vamos a probar las nuevas zapatillas de @adidasrunning #WTFAST #adizeroadiospro #creadoconadidas
A post shared by Xabi Alonso (@xabialonso) on Sep 23, 2020 at 1:36am PDT
YEBOAHHHH!
🔥 "Even by his standards… breathtakingly brilliant!" pic.twitter.com/gB7yQXoRwG
— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 23, 2020
The former England goalkeeper is ready.
A post shared by Joe Hart (@joehartofficial) on Sep 23, 2020 at 6:26am PDT
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois put in the work.
New day. No limits 📈💯 #HalaMadridpic.twitter.com/1qelusvfHC
— Thibaut Courtois (@thibautcourtois) September 23, 2020
As did PSG star Kylian Mbappe.
WORK, WORK & WORK 🔴🔵… pic.twitter.com/1A5sTBgnud
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) September 23, 2020
Rowing
Sir Matthew Pinsent, Sir Steve Redgrave and James Cracknell reflected on the 20-year anniversary of their Sydney Olympics triumph.
Day started with a grey run along the river. 20 years ago it started something like this. Happy 20th Anniversary gentlemen. @jamescracknell@SteveRedgrave5 Tim Foster Jurgen Grobler pic.twitter.com/qyLzVtqPl7
— Matthew Pinsent (@matthewcpinsent) September 23, 2020
I have missed many anniversaries over the years but this one is the exception. 20 years ago Sydney 2000 happened and @matthewcpinsent, @jamescracknell, Tim, and I won our final race by a mile! That win resulted in my fifth Olympic Gold, and this video. https://t.co/OJt4LUl74C
— Steve Redgrave (@SteveRedgrave5) September 23, 2020
Happy anniversary boys, only seems like y’day. 20yrs on & still learning about the human body. Just finished 5-day 100mile run. No calories in just using fat reserves. Not recommended for high perf sport, last 5 days have shown that calories in v calories out is wrong approach. pic.twitter.com/Clbs9ihNmK
— James Cracknell (@jamescracknell) September 23, 2020
Cricket
Kevin Pietersen was feeling chuffed.
That’s a happy smile and my smile was like this yesterday and also this morning. To hear so many of you loved our documentary is so cool! We loved making it and we probably need to make more in India, with how amazingly kind you’ve all been!
THANK YOU 🇮🇳! 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/jk1jmD3Fey
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) September 23, 2020
Andrew Flintoff spoke about his upcoming documentary.
Discussing this with the brilliant @TherealNihal on @bbc5live today around 3pm 👍🏻 https://t.co/M1K4HFPakc
— Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) September 23, 2020
Virat Kohli is ready.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 23, 2020
Jofra Archer felt the love.
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) September 23, 2020
Jonny Bairstow is loving the IPL.
Loved being back out there for @sunrisershyd #orangearmy we reflect and go again Saturday! #ipl
A post shared by Jonny Bairstow (@jbairstow21) on Sep 23, 2020 at 6:51am PDT
What a catch!
What a catch! 🙌
Spectacular take down the legside by @EssexCricket's Adam Wheater!
Watch it LIVE 👉 https://t.co/G7RUPhOThjpic.twitter.com/UT4Ui6mBW2
— County Championship (@CountyChamp) September 23, 2020
Tennis
Nick Kyrgios’ challenge was accepted by Andy Murray.
Great photo… but did it go in @NickKyrgios? 😂 Thanks for the #MessFreeChallenge nomination… I'll be upping the difficulty for mine… 🙃 Stay tuned… 🌯😁🌯 @oldelpasouk#TortillaPockets#adhttps://t.co/1wZofztKg9
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) September 23, 2020
Things you love to see.
Oh, how things have changed since that semi-final in 2017…
Great to have @andy_murray & @stanwawrinka back on Chatrier 😊#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/d49Y9vwT4Y
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) September 23, 2020
Recovery is key.
A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Sep 23, 2020 at 7:18am PDT
Bubble life.
Now daddy is in a REAL bubble 😂😂😜🤪.. hahahaaaha #daddytime#bubblelife#familyfunpic.twitter.com/s2wgPSepp7
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) September 23, 2020
The players are arriving in Paris.
i’m back in my favorite city in the world🥰 pic.twitter.com/HpEqILucsU
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) September 23, 2020
Bonjour Paris 🇫🇷👋 pic.twitter.com/zCo78TlXFh
— Johanna Konta (@JohannaKonta) September 23, 2020
Love being back @rolandgarros ☺️ #RolandGarros#RG2020pic.twitter.com/KpuSy1Fztp
— Sofia Kenin (@SofiaKenin) September 23, 2020
Jamie Murray is going to be hard to beat at the French Open.
We think @jamie_murray may have a groundbreaking new tactic ahead of the #FrenchOpen…
📸 @hamburgopenpic.twitter.com/sEwc7gsHUg
— LTA (@the_LTA) September 23, 2020
Boxing
Sarcasm?
Dereck Chisora against Oleksandr Usyk is on.
Hello @usykaa I’ve been ready for you all year #warchisorapic.twitter.com/tdaT7JQcVl
— Derek Chisora 🥊 (@DerekWarChisora) September 23, 2020
Let’s go!!! #UsykChisorapic.twitter.com/lb9cZwCY8q
— David Haye (@davidhaye) September 23, 2020
Halloween is sorted.
The fun and games are over… It's 𝙒𝘼𝙍 on October 31 🧨 #UsykChisorapic.twitter.com/JUHEMGybPs
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) September 23, 2020
The Hitman showed off his back tattoo.
A post shared by Ricky Hatton MBE (@rickyhitmanhatton) on Sep 23, 2020 at 7:00am PDT
The new normal.
Today’s press conference pic.twitter.com/iPFWB8vrUg
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorBoxer) September 23, 2020
Athletics
Dame Kelly Holmes marked National Fitness Day.
HAPPY NATIONAL FITNESS DAY Striding out with purpose…@FitnessDayUK#startrac#freerunner@CoreHandFpic.twitter.com/GpkVoGkwJT
— Kelly Holmes (@damekellyholmes) September 23, 2020
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill was celebrating her daughter’s third birthday.
Happy 3rd Birthday to our beautiful, fierce, and independent girl!
A post shared by Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill (@jessicaennishill) on Sep 23, 2020 at 4:04am PDT
Golf
Luke Donald returned to the scene of arguably Europe’s greatest Ryder Cup victory.
A post shared by Luke Donald (@lukedonald) on Sep 22, 2020 at 6:16pm PDT
Tiger Woods was excited to be opening his first public golf course.
Thank you @JustinThomas34, @JustinRose99 & @McIlroyRory for playing in the #PaynesValleyCup and to Johnny Morris for making this possible. I've been excited to open my first public golf course at @golfbigcedar with @tgrdesignbytw and you all made it even that much more special. pic.twitter.com/7GELZy8Jvg
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 23, 2020
Cycling
Chris Froome was on his bike.
Sunshine & mountains 👌☀️⛰ #cycling#andorrapic.twitter.com/ZhvCtcyW26
— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) September 23, 2020
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton was recognised by TIME.
🖤✊ @LewisHamilton has been named in @TIME’s list of the 💯 most influential people of 2020!
We’re proud of you, LH. 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/rkGlvf5FEM
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) September 23, 2020
Red Bull sent a reminder than they would be once again missing fans at the circuit ahead of this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix, hours before Formula One confirmed that 30,000 fans were expected for the race.
One thing that we are definitely missing this season 😦👋 #ChargeOn 🤘 pic.twitter.com/OJjVE4NRBI
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) September 23, 2020
Rugby League
Great to see.
Mose ❤️💪 https://t.co/ZmOPRH0ru3
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 23, 2020