Buttler gets iconic shirt and Foster’s on his bike – Tuesday’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 20.
Football
Jamie Carragher loved Conor Coady’s post-match interview on Monday Night Football.
Even if his team aren’t playing on MNF, would it be possible to get Conor to make an appearance on every show please @Wolves ? 😂😂😂
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) October 20, 2020
#NewProfilePicpic.twitter.com/Tw6pmupmhl
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) October 20, 2020
Rio Ferdinand was buzzing for the Champions League.
Champions League is Back Tonight & so are @ManUtd!
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) October 20, 2020
As were Rennes and Manchester United.
Que résonne la musique sacrée ! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/OV4RqXGKDG
— Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) October 19, 2020
🔉 Open for a surprise 👀#MUFC#UCLpic.twitter.com/VxgxTpxYFG
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 20, 2020
Thomas Muller was gearing up for Bayern’s title defence to get under way.
I am ready for the @ChampionsLeague! 😀You too? ✌️🤔#UCL#FCBAtleti#FCBayern#esmuellert#PACKMASpic.twitter.com/lPmgSLyEM1
— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) October 20, 2020
Former Chelsea star Oscar has not lost affection for the club.
Good luck! 👊 https://t.co/HOR4C4B5wA
— Oscar (@oscar8) October 20, 2020
A robot had fun with the PSG players.
A fake robot controlled by @GonzagueTV🤖 with @layvinkurzawa and @IGanaGueye recording sentences… this was a little special! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/wNdfkPZoQA
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) October 13, 2020
Is John Terry’s Premier League record safe?
Can this or will this be beaten ? @premierleague ⚽️
A post shared by John Terry (@johnterry.26) on Oct 20, 2020 at 2:10am PDT
Liverpool wished Ian Rush a happy 59th birthday.
Have a great day, @Ian_Rush9! 🥳🙌 pic.twitter.com/BXgF0NoOWF
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 20, 2020
Claudio Ranieri turned 69.
Happy birthday, Claudio! 💙 pic.twitter.com/o9fRNaesOd
— Leicester City (@LCFC) October 20, 2020
🎉 Happy 69th birthday to the mastermind of one of football's greatest miracles. We hope Claudio Ranieri is smiling as broadly today as he was when guiding @LCFC to the @premierleague title or winning #TheBest FIFA Men's Coach award 🏆 pic.twitter.com/i9GUrWbkaL
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) October 20, 2020
James Maddison and Luke Ayling looked to the future.
Long season ahead. 😀 #JM10pic.twitter.com/th9WLq8XCu
— James Maddison (@Madders10) October 19, 2020
Learn from last night and move on to Friday. #mot 💙
A post shared by Luke Ayling (@luke_ayling2) on Oct 20, 2020 at 4:43am PDT
Newcastle reflected on a memorable win on this day 24 years ago.
🗓️ #OnThisDay 1⃣9⃣9⃣6⃣#NUFC beat Manchester United 5-0 at St. James' Park, with goals from Darren Peacock, @teamginola, Les Ferdinand, @alanshearer and Philippe Albert. pic.twitter.com/cwpVS0MPgT
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) October 20, 2020
Rafael Van Der Vaart was feeling nostalgic.
A moment that meant so much. My first goal for @afcajax after coming through their famous Academy. There were many bumps in the road to reach this moment that often go unseen, but my advice to any young player is never give up on your dreams and keep working hard! #OnThisDaypic.twitter.com/hMYzlDDnbC
— Rafael van der Vaart (@rafvdvaart) October 20, 2020
Manchester United looked back fondly on their last visit to Paris.
There's no forgetting our last trip to Parc des Princes ✨🇫🇷#MUFC#UCLpic.twitter.com/6aRIC5DyXX
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 20, 2020
Roberto Soldado was feeling fine despite testing positive for coronavirus.
A post shared by Roberto Soldado (@r9soldado) on Oct 20, 2020 at 3:41am PDT
Toby Alderweireld was championing the emergency services.
Our police and emergency services do an amazing job and deserve more respect! Who's with me? 👍 pic.twitter.com/OB92NuzXT0
— Toby Alderweireld (@AlderweireldTob) October 20, 2020
Ben Foster provides an insight into his life, on and off the pitch.
New video dropping this afternoon👀👀 only on #TheCyclingGK YouTube channel https://t.co/DiZO40WGISpic.twitter.com/SDOf98uzUy
— Ben Foster (@BenFoster) October 20, 2020
Cricket
Jos Buttler was feeling upbeat.
Great win last night. We keep fighting!#IPL2020pic.twitter.com/JUCd1010wM
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) October 20, 2020
And was delighted to collect his hero’s shirt.
A prized possession for @josbuttler as he picked up @msdhoni's shirt from his 200th IPL appearance! 🤝👕#IPL2020pic.twitter.com/QCiXmIhrgy
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 20, 2020
Kevin Pietersen revealed the secret to success.
Stick this up in any school, university, sports academy, office, EVERYWHERE! pic.twitter.com/oK7fOm5gq7
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) October 20, 2020
Jason Gillespie was loving life back in his homeland.
Great to be back in South Australian colours!😍😍 https://t.co/Yr5W9DGXkp
— Jason Gillespie 🌱 (@dizzy259) October 20, 2020
Tennis
A big day for Andy Murray this time last year.
🏆#OnThisDay last year @Andy_Murray won his 1st @atptour title in over 2 years pic.twitter.com/daaDo0v6vu
— LTA (@the_LTA) October 20, 2020
MURR-ACULOUS 🙌
The emotional moment @andy_murray won the #EuropeanOpen2019 title! pic.twitter.com/Jwj39n5hvA
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 20, 2019
Rafael Nadal went for a hit indoors.
It’s indoor season time… this picture was earlier today practicing at the @rnadalacademy … And yes… getting ready for #ParisBercy 😉💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/SajEB4JMEW
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 20, 2020
Boxing
Under two weeks to go before Derek Chisora takes on Oleksandr Usyk.
👀 #UsykChisorapic.twitter.com/Bd3y5axkaf
— Derek Chisora 🥊 (@DerekWarChisora) October 20, 2020
🤪 @DerekWarChisora#UsykChisorapic.twitter.com/JlM6ADCgg4
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) October 20, 2020
Tyson Fury is ready for his next assignment.
Can’t wait for my UK return!!! 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/tAPSKAbf5d
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) October 20, 2020
UFC
Conor McGregor was fighting.
A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Oct 19, 2020 at 4:07pm PDT
Cycling
Chris Froome was preparing to start his last race for Ineos Grenadiers.
Ready to take on the 2020 @lavuelta, my last race for the @INEOSGrenadiers! Let’s do this 👍 pic.twitter.com/wjLcBmJttv
— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) October 20, 2020
Swimming
Sharron Davies was hanging free.
Sometimes you just have to be a kid again …. pic.twitter.com/VAKfugQhEa
— Sharron Davies MBE (@sharrond62) October 20, 2020
Adam Peaty was looking forward to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Excited to support @birminghamcg22 in the build up to the Commonwealth Games! Head to https://t.co/qBmaAmD5aR to find out about tickets and volunteering opportunities. #B2022pic.twitter.com/67ejKf1YJf
— Adam Peaty MBE (@adam_peaty) October 20, 2020