Inter launch fundraising cup and Fury’s message – Tuesday’s goodwill stories
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to help their local communities – and find new ways to amuse themselves – during the coronavirus pandemic.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from May 19.
Football
Inter Milan launched the ‘European Solidarity Cup’ along with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to raise money for hospitals and healthcare facilities that are battling on the front line against coronavirus in Italy, Germany and Spain.
The trio will play against each other in 2021 in a round-robin group with one match in each city.
🏆 TOURNAMENT
Inter launch the European Solidarity Cup with @FCBayernEN and @realmadriden 🤜🤛
The proceeds will be donated to hospitals and healthcare facilities that are battling on the front line against Coronavirus 👉 https://t.co/dG0Db1qxVn#FCIM
— Inter (@Inter_en) May 19, 2020
Inter president Steven Zhang told the club’s official website: “The pandemic has hit people all over the world with great force.
“The great commitment of all healthcare workers has been essential to now allow us to look to the future.
“With this initiative we want to thank them and celebrate their work and at the same time send a message of unity and solidarity between nations.”
England captain Harry Kane put a smile on a young Three Lions fan.
It’s been a tough few months for young fan Jude and his family, so we loved being able to bring a smile to his face thanks to a surprise call from #ThreeLions captain @HKane ❤️ pic.twitter.com/VzgqRA8BgQ
— England (@England) May 19, 2020
Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand paid tribute to care workers across the country.
Thank you to all our care workers across the country who work tirelessly to support the most vulnerable adults in our communities 👏🏽❤ #ThankYouCareWorkers
Visit https://t.co/EmfUn9f4Zl to find out more! pic.twitter.com/Ft4ufRwTrE
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 19, 2020
England and Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli was delighted to get back training.
Feeling blessed 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/VCc9YmDiIb
— Dele (@dele_official) May 19, 2020
Real Madrid playmaker Eden Hazard and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois were enjoying training.
Training day @realmadrid #halamadrid
A post shared by Eden Hazard (@hazardeden_10) on May 19, 2020 at 1:37am PDT
Let's continue to stretch our boundaries 💪🏼 #HalaMadrid#TC13#RMCitypic.twitter.com/KGbkKlfcOs
— Thibaut Courtois (@thibautcourtois) May 19, 2020
Peter Crouch was in awe of former England colleague David Beckham’s team-mate XI!
Ffs 🤦🏼♂️ https://t.co/FBZ26nZjlz
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) May 19, 2020
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan delved back into the archives 26 years to find a picture from his third birthday party.
⏪ #throwback to my 3rd birthday party 🎈Looks like I've always been into cakes 🎂 ..and my fashion game has always been on point 😂👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/nEM3nGGzgP
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) May 19, 2020
City defender Nicolas Otamendi was keeping in shape.
🤪🤨 #training ✅💪🏻 #gym 👊🏻 vamo arriba 🎵🎶 pic.twitter.com/d8KRs5a4QB
— Nicolas Otamendi (@Notamendi30) May 19, 2020
Rugby Union
England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is well on the way to raising £1,000 for the Exeter Chiefs foundation via a marathon stint on gaming franchise Fortnite.
🎮 – The @Exe_Foundation benefit from 24-hour gaming event hosted by @ExeterChiefs and @EnglandRugby star @1_Dickie ⬇️https://t.co/261KAWzRrUpic.twitter.com/nNyf7GcsMR
— Exeter Chiefs at 🏡 (@ExeterChiefs) May 19, 2020
Boxing
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury sent a message to his followers during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Help is out there just ask?🙏🏻👍🏻
A post shared by Tyson Fury (@gypsyking101) on May 19, 2020 at 3:12am PDT
Cricket
Former Kent and England batsman Rob Key had not lost his sense of humour after his recent health scare.
A post shared by Rob Key (@robkey0612) on May 19, 2020 at 7:59am PDT