Wise words from Usain Bolt and Katie Taylor’s dream – Tuesday’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 16.
Football
Liverpool midfielder James Milner continued his countdown to the Reds’ Premier League’s return.
5 days to go 🖐🏻 #countdowntokickoff#happybirthdaygaffer#YNWApic.twitter.com/kmBKwCKcG9
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) June 16, 2020
Former England striker Jamie Vardy had fond memories of this day in 2016, when he netted in the Three’ Lions victory over Wales at Euro 2016.
What a day…what a feeling. Let me know if you were there. 🏴 @england #OnThisDay #Euro2016
A post shared by Jamie Vardy (@vardy7) on Jun 16, 2020 at 1:19am PDT
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was all smiles in training.
A post shared by Harry Maguire (@harrymaguire93) on Jun 16, 2020 at 2:02am PDT
Manchester City midfielder David Silva is ready for Wednesday’s game with Arsenal.
Ready 🔋⚡️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/2UOxwbxIx3
— David Silva (@21LVA) June 16, 2020
And so was City team-mate Kyle Walker.
Matchday -1! Can't wait to be back out there on the pitch in the @premierleague tomorrow 💙 pic.twitter.com/8z5vEob2Jh
— Kyle Walker (@kylewalker2) June 16, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo has some new throwback boots.
A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on Jun 16, 2020 at 5:50am PDT
Odion Ighalo was adding style to his 31st birthday.
+1🎂🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/qgdwymNexH
— Odion Jude Ighalo (@ighalojude) June 16, 2020
Cricket
David Warner enjoyed seeing his children able to train together.
Girls are very happy they can train together. Just beautiful 👏👏
A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Jun 15, 2020 at 11:30pm PDT
Athletics
Usain Bolt shared some words of wisdom.
A post shared by Usain St.Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) on Jun 16, 2020 at 5:10am PDT
Boxing
Katie Taylor told fans to chase their dreams.
Never underestimate the conviction of a dream in a child. Even then, I knew what I was made for. pic.twitter.com/DGdJGvkfTZ
— Katie Taylor (@KatieTaylor) June 16, 2020
Golf
Ian Poulter enjoyed his competitive return to golf last week.
Extremely strange with no fans last week, but getting the buzz to compete again after 3 weeks off was awesome. Hope all golf fans enjoyed the coverage. 👍🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼 #CharlesSchwabChallengepic.twitter.com/QGE4teISq6
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) June 16, 2020