Fury returns to roots as Fabregas talks to himself – 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 June 19.
Football
Liverpool’s James Milner continued his countdown to the Reds’ Premier League return in their derby clash against Everton.
Just 2 days to derby day… you ready, Reds? ✌🏻🔴 #countdowntokickoff#YNWApic.twitter.com/yrBEBBDHeq
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) June 19, 2020
Toffees striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was also looking forward to the Goodison Park clash.
It’s nearly time 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/XSzsDeu3KC
— Dominic Calvert-Lewin (@CalvertLewin14) June 19, 2020
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder, now at Monaco, interviewed himself.
I hope you enjoy one of the best interviews I’ve ever had… 😜🤗 pic.twitter.com/TmyCtAwSxm
— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) June 19, 2020
Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio reflected on his journey back to full fitness after his goalscoring display on Thursday night.
A post shared by Marco Asensio (@marcoasensio10) on Jun 19, 2020 at 12:54am PDT
Cricket
Stuart Broad continued to work towards England’s first Test of the summer.
A post shared by Stuart Broad (@stuartbroad8) on Jun 19, 2020 at 12:48am PDT
Meanwhile team-mate Ben Stokes has received another award nomination.
Delighted to be nominated for Sport Book of the year,was great to be able to write about a fantastic year for cricket in 2019@sportsbookaward
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) June 19, 2020
Jofra Archer offered to give some of his old kit away.
Giving away some old kit , anybody in Brighton or hove wants it?(not really old just colours have changed)
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) June 19, 2020
Chris Jordan was relaxing in fine company.
A post shared by Chris Jordan (@cjrjordan) on Jun 19, 2020 at 8:51am PDT
And England Women seamer Kate Cross was sporting fancy dress.
A post shared by Kate Cross (@crossy16) on Jun 19, 2020 at 6:30am PDT
Chris Gayle shared some inspirational words (and a stunning view).
A post shared by KingGayle 👑 (@chrisgayle333) on Jun 19, 2020 at 8:29am PDT
Boxing
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury took his fans back to where it all began – his uncle Hughie’s gym in Lancaster.
Where it all started 🙏
Unbelievable how time flies and to think where it would end up pic.twitter.com/mrhJCZfli6
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) June 19, 2020
Darts
Matchroom Sport chairman Barry Hearn, who suffered a minor heart attack earlier this year, revealed his staff had bought him a very appropriate birthday present.
Every year my staff buy me a great birthday present and this year they have surpassed every previous present with – a defibrillator! It’s the present you buy someone who has everything ! I LOVE these people !!! pic.twitter.com/rzzfWQpv29
— Barry Hearn (@BarryHearn) June 19, 2020
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton shared some sad news.
Rest in peace Coco 💔 pic.twitter.com/DGXB8BWiGH
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) June 19, 2020
McLaren’s Lando Norris is excited to be back behind the wheel as he ramps up preparations for Formula One’s return on July 5.
We’re back for more ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/kPBIjIYYrw
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) June 19, 2020
Neeee-owwww pic.twitter.com/rbBv3jgKr4
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) June 19, 2020
Tennis
Wimbledon champion Simona Halep’s live practice session fell foul of the weather.
Rain stopped play! Raining hard here in Bucharest. Unlucky timing but we’ll do another live practice again soon guys 🤗😘 pic.twitter.com/NSX3oEGO85
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) June 19, 2020
Athletics
Usain Bolt got on his bike.
Early morning tour de Jamaica 🇯🇲
A post shared by Usain St.Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) on Jun 19, 2020 at 7:28am PDT
