Manchester City say goodbye to Leroy Sane and Willian a history maker – Friday’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 July 3.
Football
Fleetwood had plenty of support for their play-off game with Wycombe.
The new look Ultra de Cods ready for tonight’s play-off semi-final first leg with @wwfcofficial. #OnwardTogether 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/0Z09L9vu8e
— Fleetwood Town FC (@ftfc) July 3, 2020
Bayern Munich gave an insight into new signing Leroy Sane’s first 24 hours in the German city.
🎬 @LeroySane19's first 24 hours in Munich 🤩
🔗 https://t.co/fJuZjGmKTv#ServusLeroy#MiaSanMiapic.twitter.com/YJ6o1Zx0VO
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) July 3, 2020
Ilkay Gundogan, Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero were among the Manchester City players saying goodbye to Sane.
Leroy, I'm wishing you all the best on your next chapter in Munich. You've always been more than just a teammate for me. Will miss the time on and off the pitch together. I hope you will find such a friendly neighbour in Munich like you've had in Manchester😂🏡👌🏼 See you soon Bro pic.twitter.com/9WEuhl0hZk
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) July 3, 2020
Strike force ❤️ Will miss u bro !! The best for you in the future, keep killin it 🔥🔥🔥 @leroysane19
A post shared by Raheem Sterling x 😇 (@sterling7) on Jul 3, 2020 at 4:37am PDT
Buena suerte en tu nueva etapa, amigo//Good luck on this new chapter, lad @LeroySane19#ThankYouLeroypic.twitter.com/hKsW6OMwrr
— Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) July 3, 2020
Real Madrid paid tribute to Sergio Ramos after the defender made his 450th LaLiga appearance for the Spanish giants.
A post shared by Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) on Jul 2, 2020 at 4:35pm PDT
Two years ago today, England beat Colombia on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Where were you when this went in? 🤩
A post shared by England (@england) on Jul 3, 2020 at 12:24am PDT
Chelsea forward Willian is a history-maker.
✔ January✔ February✔ March✔ April✔ May✔ June✔ July ✔ August✔ September✔ October ✔ November ✔ December@willianborges88 👏
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 3, 2020
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was delighted with the hammering of Liverpool.
Great game 💙 pic.twitter.com/wIXN2OX6Zv
— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) July 3, 2020
Reds defender Virgil Van Dijk reacted to the defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
Always a tough one against this top side, we’ll take it on the chin and focus on Sunday! 👏
A post shared by Virgil van Dijk (@virgilvandijk) on Jul 3, 2020 at 4:14am PDT
A post shared by Virgil van Dijk (@virgilvandijk) on Jul 3, 2020 at 4:31am PDT
Cricket
England paceman Mark Wood belted out a rendition of Jerusalem before the final day of Team Stokes v Team Buttler at the Ageas Bowl.
A rousing rendition of Jerusalem from @MAWood33! 🎶
Wait for the “Oh Jimmy, Jimmy” at the end 😂
Live Stream: https://t.co/nqtr9tEgoLpic.twitter.com/bOlc3vFbfx
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 3, 2020
Paul Collingwood has got some coaching competition!
A post shared by Paul Collingwood (@paulcollingwood5) on Jul 3, 2020 at 4:14am PDT
Andrew Flintoff made fun of former Lancashire and England team-mate James Anderson’s book cover.
I’m getting this book just for the cover why is it not called “jimmys real deal” @jimmy9 🤷🏼♂️ #orangeisthenewjimpic.twitter.com/vfNzrZX8CQ
— Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) July 3, 2020
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen was back in the swing of things.
A post shared by Kevin Pietersen 🦏 (@kp24) on Jul 3, 2020 at 2:55am PDT
Tennis
Serena Williams had a new doubles partner.
Caption this (MUST SWIPE RIGHT)
A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Jul 2, 2020 at 3:00pm PDT
Formula One
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen showed off his new helmet design as the Formula One season got under way with practice in Austria.
Finally, 2020 is on! 🦁 #UnleashTheLion#KeepPushing 🇦🇹 #AustrianGPpic.twitter.com/rDEOEBf9Mb
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) July 3, 2020
World champion Lewis Hamilton was ready for action.
Excited to be back! Let’s do this 👊🏾
A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton) on Jul 3, 2020 at 1:48am PDT
Boxing
Heavyweight Joseph Parker recreated a scene from another famous film.
“We all have that one best friend that gets us” John Parker my brother is mine. Who is yours? #Forestgump 🎥🎞: #KerryRussellTV 🔫: @ZURUToys 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/fnUGp2GHpq
— Joseph Parker (@joeboxerparker) July 3, 2020