Serena’s Disney tribute and Koepka’s moustache – Thursday’s sporting social
Sports stars 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 June 11.
Football
Marcus Rashford shared the news that his work with FareShare had meant they could provide three million meals a week to vulnerable people.
Guys, I have AMAZING news!! 😬😬😬 We had a goal that by end of June @fareshareuk would be able to supply 3million meals to vulnerable people across the UK. TODAY we have met the financial goal to provide these meals. Thank you all SO much for the support (1)
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 11, 2020
But the Manchester United and England forward is not finished yet.
And whilst I’m celebrating this, there is SO much more to do. Trust me when I say, I will keep fighting until no child in the UK has to worry about where their next meal is coming from. This is England in 2020 and families need help (2)
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 11, 2020
Wayne Rooney was excited for football’s return next week with a throwback photo of himself.
When you realise the football is back next week…..😁 #tbtpic.twitter.com/NXLreN7JNV
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) June 11, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo wished everyone a nice day.
Have a nice day 😉👌🏻 #thursdaystylepic.twitter.com/HC21fCptQI
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) June 11, 2020
Tennis
Serena Williams and her daughter went full Disney princess.
A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Jun 11, 2020 at 6:07am PDT
Golf
American Brooks Koepka has clearly been working on his facial hair during lockdown.
Super excited to be back on the course this weekend👨🏻
A post shared by Brooks Koepka (@bkoepka) on Jun 10, 2020 at 1:24pm PDT
Boxing
Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury switched sports.
A post shared by Tyson Fury (@gypsyking101) on Jun 11, 2020 at 6:11am PDT
Dillian Whyte called out Andy Ruiz Jr.
A post shared by Dillian Whyte (@dillianwhyte) on Jun 11, 2020 at 4:36am PDT
Carl Frampton mourned the death of his pet dog Manjeet.
This wee man was the first thing I bought with my professional signing on fee & became a huge part of the family. I've never known another person to love a dog as much as Christine loved Manny. The friendliest wee dog I've ever known and we'll all miss him so much. RIP Manjeet pic.twitter.com/D4JXBy5SWW
— Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) June 11, 2020
Formula One
World champion Lewis Hamilton admitted he felt “inspired” by “thousands of people across the globe using their voices to speak out against racial injustice”.
This week, I have felt so inspired by the thousands of people across the globe using their voices to speak out against racial injustice. Fighting for real change starts with us, whether peacefully protesting, showing support on social media or signing petitions.#blacklivesmatterpic.twitter.com/cb2On4t982
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) June 11, 2020
