Queen’s Park’s quirky kit and a soaked Finals Day – Saturday’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 3.
Football
Amazed.
"Woah, look at this." 😍
Our third kit has Sander's approval 🙌 pic.twitter.com/fMbVGmXSkT
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) October 3, 2020
What a kit!
Our new away kit has a green, orange or red dot for every win, draw or loss we've had in the league since 1900 – reflecting every step of our club's unique and proud league history.#MostHistoricKit
— Queen's Park FC (@queensparkfc) October 3, 2020
Zlatan Ibrahimovic turned 39 in style.
Happy Birthday to Zlatan pic.twitter.com/xgq2cTgmok
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) October 3, 2020
Micah Richards and Liam Gallagher could not wait for Leeds against Manchester City.
The team who released me at nine years old @LUFC vs the team that give me my first team debut at 17! @ManCity I have huge respect for both and should be a cracking game! Pep vs Bielsa. Tactics in abundance join us if you like.. from 5pm @SkySportspic.twitter.com/e4Gj4sCz1b
— Micah Richards (@MicahRichards) October 3, 2020
Absolutely buzzing for this game tday
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) October 3, 2020
Raul Jimenez and his dogs are staying at Wolves.
Four more years for @Raul_Jimenez9 (and 🐶🐶)…
🇲🇽🐺 pic.twitter.com/I4w32KpR6W
— Wolves (@Wolves) October 3, 2020
Everton have got some moves.
👑 If the King says dance, you dance. 🕺
Yerald. 💙 #EVEBHApic.twitter.com/twx4dF0UDt
— Everton (@Everton) October 3, 2020
Ben Chilwell enjoyed a dream Chelsea debut.
Premier League debut for this great club. Goal, assist and can’t beat a clean sheet. Let’s gooo! 💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/JuRHmZbzdV
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) October 3, 2020
Despite speculation about his future, Antonio Rudiger was happy for Chelsea.
Happy for the team 🔥👏🏾💪🏾💙 @Chelseafc#CHECRY
— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) October 3, 2020
Always follow your dreams.
Dreams do come true kids 🙌🏻💙 https://t.co/fJD9EHADh1
— Luke Ayling (@lukeayling_8) October 3, 2020
Atletico Madrid’s Toni Duggan was delighted to be back in action.
WE. ARE. BACK –ESTAMOS. DE. VUELTA 🥳
Let’s go @atletifemenino 💪⚽️😍 pic.twitter.com/T2mgtjDriN
— Toni Duggan (@toniduggan) October 3, 2020
A wonder-strike from the Australian women’s second tier.
A rabona chip goal from the edge of the area 🤯🤯🤯
That is INSANE from Katarina Jukic!
🎥: @FootballWestpic.twitter.com/oTVp4zrKLO
— National Premier Leagues (@NPLAustralia) October 3, 2020
Juan Mata received an accolade.
Thanks to everyone 🙏❤️. Let's go with everything tomorrow boys! 💪🔴 @ManUtdhttps://t.co/EK4SJCAsHH
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) October 3, 2020
Chelsea fan and golfer Justin Rose can not keep up with the hectic schedule.
Feels like all the @premierleague teams are playing everyday at the moment!! Another big game for @ChelseaFC today! 🔵⚪️ #CFC
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) October 3, 2020
Or is he an Aldershot fan? Looks like Rose has plenty of clubs on and off the course!
Good luck for the season ahead @OfficialShots 🔴🔵
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) October 3, 2020
Not your usual bench!
The York City subs bench for today.#YCFC 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/RKY4vTE8VG
— York City FC (@YorkCityFC) October 3, 2020
Erling Haaland enjoyed another successful day on the pitch for Borussia Dortmund.
A post shared by Erling Braut Haaland (@erling.haaland) on Oct 3, 2020 at 9:25am PDT
Cricket
Makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
For those we lost ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WEgSdtxjbt
— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) October 3, 2020
Family farewell.
Goodbye’s never get easier ❤️❤️
A post shared by Ben Stokes (@stokesy) on Oct 2, 2020 at 2:46pm PDT
Royal welcome.
Stoked. 😁✈️#HallaBol#RoyalsFamily@benstokes38pic.twitter.com/pcAvyIcaaF
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 3, 2020
Race day for KP.
Setup for this morning race…! 6 laps of the Champs-Élysées in a race!
Hopefully place better than yesterday’s horror placing! 🚴🏻💨 pic.twitter.com/Xebjp0F1Rt
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) October 3, 2020
It did not go well…
Cricket – I could play and compete.
Golf – I’ve learnt to play and with the handicap system, I can compete.
Cycling – I just can’t compete and get belted everyday. No handicap system, no nothing. Just me and a bike! 🤣
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) October 3, 2020
It must be Finals Day…
👋 Edgbaston!
It's wet 😥 #FinalsDay#Blast20pic.twitter.com/TbOmXYSCBY
— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) October 3, 2020
The mascots are not happy!
Rain = no mascot race 😤
Lanky fancied his chances this year! 🦒
⚡ #LightningStrikespic.twitter.com/6KjdQx2xcr
— Lancashire Cricket (@lancscricket) October 3, 2020
Stuart Broad went back through the archives on Finals Day.
A post shared by Stuart Broad (@stuartbroad8) on Oct 3, 2020 at 12:45am PDT
And was reminded of the dolly he dropped earlier this summer.
Also…
1️⃣ run out 🤬😬 https://t.co/a3CjnlWGnK
— James Anderson (@jimmy9) October 3, 2020
Kate Cross felt the love on her birthday.
Thank you ❤️🏏 https://t.co/aSgdGUNGAZ
— Kate Cross (@katecross16) October 3, 2020
Formula One
A stylish Saturday for Lewis Hamilton.
Weekend vibes!! Sending you all positive waves 🌊 pic.twitter.com/AWrCej0sRY
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 3, 2020
Athletics
A proud mum celebrated a year since Katarina Johnson-Thompson’s World Championship glory.
One year since this incredible performance and fantastic 2 days of heptathlon 💖🌟 pic.twitter.com/E3AHEn2nvT
— Tracey Johnson (@mothertjohnson) October 3, 2020
Basketball
Tribute.
To the Bryant Family: "We're with you guys. We love you guys." pic.twitter.com/JtZ2p6AtqI
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 3, 2020