Global stars celebrate Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA title – Monday’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 October 12.
Football
Brilliant from Jurgen Klopp.
This is beautiful to see ✍️
Jurgen Klopp wrote a letter to an 11 year old child who wrote to him about the stress and anxiety he was experiencing over starting secondary school this term.
👏⚽️
Image via @LFCTransferRoompic.twitter.com/25wuUJccG3
— Royal Mail (@RoyalMail) October 12, 2020
Gareth Bale is ready.
Meanwhile, at Hotspur Way… 👀#THFC ⚪️ #COYSpic.twitter.com/EXmtjoABal
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 12, 2020
A big night for Kylian Mbappe.
A post shared by Kylian Mbappé (@k.mbappe) on Oct 11, 2020 at 2:30pm PDT
Marcus Rashford received a portrait off a Liverpool fan, capping off a fine week for the Manchester United forward.
Ah bless him, tell him I said thank you ♥️ https://t.co/m9o9pxINg1
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) October 12, 2020
Friday: 🎖Sunday: ⚽️
It's been a memorable few days for @MarcusRashford! 👏 pic.twitter.com/MYGTv6EwxX
— England (@England) October 12, 2020
Rashford also continued his fight against child food poverty.
Today, 490,000 children across the UK are sitting in class worried to death about not being able to access food during October Half-Term.
490,000 vulnerable children.
Worried sick about going hungry when the school closes.
Let that sink in.
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) October 12, 2020
Inspirational.
How it started: How it's going: pic.twitter.com/JP2iphXIc9
— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 12, 2020
2015 ➡️ 2020
Never. Give. Up. @IngsDanny#MondayMotivationpic.twitter.com/Y5xwimyfW0
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) October 12, 2020
Paul Pogba is ready for the next game.
Tough game let’s go again 🇫🇷 @equipedefrance
A post shared by Paul Labile Pogba (@paulpogba) on Oct 12, 2020 at 3:11am PDT
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard continued his preparations for a return to Premier League action.
A new week. Back in action soon. 💪 pic.twitter.com/Q3ePSS4jXe
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 12, 2020
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is in high spirits.
Takeoff 🛫🛫🛫 pic.twitter.com/mDORGU8ALi
— Dominic Calvert-Lewin (@CalvertLewin14) October 12, 2020
Kalvin Phillips is also loving life in international football.
Spirit and ambition as high as ever. ❤️🏴
A post shared by Kalvin Phillips (@kalvinphillips) on Oct 12, 2020 at 6:32am PDT
Joe Hart was working hard.
A post shared by Joe Hart (@joehartofficial) on Oct 12, 2020 at 6:26am PDT
Christian Eriksen was feeling generous.
Its all yours 😉 https://t.co/r8oO1u1xS1
— Christian Eriksen (@ChrisEriksen8) October 12, 2020
Jay Rodriguez joined in with the ‘How it started v How it’s going’ trend.
How it started How it's going pic.twitter.com/xXnIBBvfx0
— Jay Rodriguez (@JayRodriguez9) October 12, 2020
John McGinn was delighted to mark his 25th Scotland cap with a victory.
Proud to top this off with a good win 😍🏴 https://t.co/6kDwweHH4H
— John McGinn (@jmcginn7) October 12, 2020
Basketball
The Los Angeles Lakers earned congratulations from across the sporting world as they wrapped up the NBA title.
Congratulations, @Lakers 👏Great performance!! 🏀#NBAFinals#basketball#BubbleChamps#esmuellert#LALakershttps://t.co/G9YBMaAV3B
— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) October 12, 2020
Congrats on historic #17 .Well deserved @lakers
— Kaka (@KAKA) October 12, 2020
Congrats to @KingJames & the @Lakers!! #NBAFINALS2020
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) October 12, 2020
My lakers 💜💛 congratulations on this championship @Lakers .
— R.Lukaku Bolingoli9 (@RomeluLukaku9) October 12, 2020
Congratulations LeBron James on winning your 4th @NBA title!
Being chosen the MVP in the Finals for each of these titles is an incredible achievement and a testament to your hard work and perseverance.
Keep Inspiring! pic.twitter.com/URBtFoX0dr
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 12, 2020
Congrats la lakers @ACFresh21@KingJamespic.twitter.com/wDkqRPU6Ly
— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) October 12, 2020
Four-time NBA Finals MVP LeBron James celebrated his fourth title.
“ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED” 👑 What We Do In Life, Echoes In Eternity! #ThekidfromAKRON🤴🏾
A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Oct 12, 2020 at 8:04am PDT
Boxing
Conor McGregor fight incoming?
Excited to have officially partnered with @ParadigmSports 🥊👊🏼Grateful for the support of my family, team, and fans as I continue my professional boxing journey. Big things coming! Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/bawoPAGv4H
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) October 11, 2020
Tyson Fury is set for a homecoming fight later this year.
#KINGRETURNSHOME#UK@frankwarren_tv@trboxing@WBCBoxing@ringmagazine@MTKGlobal@BTSportBoxing@ESPNRingsidepic.twitter.com/twszJjPmkc
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) October 12, 2020
The work never stops for Katie Taylor.
The work continues.. #November14thpic.twitter.com/FNcvjk7SMG
— Katie Taylor (@KatieTaylor) October 12, 2020
Cricket
Ben Skokes!!!
David Warner is Jofra Archer’s bunny.
☝️ @jofraarcher has dismissed David Warner 5️⃣ times in 6️⃣ innings in 2020! 🤩 #englandcricket
A post shared by We Are England Cricket (@englandcricket) on Oct 12, 2020 at 4:18am PDT
KP’s daily routine.
A post shared by Kevin Pietersen 🦏 (@kp24) on Oct 12, 2020 at 12:25am PDT
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton reflected on an historic day.
✌🏾😊#91 pic.twitter.com/rNW8oaiVH0
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 12, 2020
Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Hamilton’s achievement.
Since the time you’ve taken up the sport, you’ve been very special.I have always liked your grit and balanced aggression while driving the @F1 car.
Congratulations on your 91st GP win equalling Schumacher’s record. Wishing you the very best for the future. pic.twitter.com/iPMKsiqshU
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 12, 2020
Tennis
Andy Murray looked forward.
Great to be in Cologne, can't wait to get started tomorrow. #LetsGo #Bett1HulksIndoors2020
Posted by Andy Murray on Monday, October 12, 2020
Rafael Nadal showed off the French Open trophy for the 13th time.
Wanted to share a nice picture with you 😉 @rolandgarros 👉🏻 #Paris #13 #Vamos 💪🏻😘 pic.twitter.com/SNgy5YYWCa
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 12, 2020
Golf
Justin Rose shared a picture from his youth.
how it started how it’s going pic.twitter.com/QLikVD8bkI
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) October 12, 2020
Tyrrell Hatton was still living the dream.
When a dream becomes reality 🏆#BMWPGA#RolexSeriespic.twitter.com/AkSH23052V
— Tyrrell Hatton (@TyrrellHatton) October 12, 2020
Darts
Stephen Bunting is getting the practice in during isolation.
Just a quick update from my isolation. Stay safe guys. Thanks for all the positive messages and texts. It really does help. pic.twitter.com/PUBizh1hZy
— Stephen Bunting (@sbunting180) October 12, 2020
