Djokovic challenges LeBron to basketball match – 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 June 20.
Football
Liverpool midfielder James Milner’s countdown is almost over.
One more day Reds… ☝🏼🔴 #countdowntokickoff#ynwapic.twitter.com/wjD8EWh2sB
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) June 20, 2020
Reds defender Virgil Van Dijk is relishing a return to action.
A post shared by Virgil van Dijk (@virgilvandijk) on Jun 20, 2020 at 4:50am PDT
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was delighted to play again on Friday night.
No words to describe the happiness of playing football again 🙏🏾⠀ #BlackLivesMatter #WeWillBreathe ✊🏾
A post shared by Paul Labile Pogba (@paulpogba) on Jun 20, 2020 at 6:52am PDT
Ben Chilwell scored a stunning goal for Leicester on Saturday and is pleased with the shape the Foxes are in.
Would of loved it to be the winner but we looked fit and deserved more. Move onto tuesday 💙 @LCFCpic.twitter.com/pq9AWt2POh
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) June 20, 2020
Leicester and England team-mate James Maddison was delighted to be back on the pitch.
Felt soooo good to be back out there.
A post shared by James Maddison (@madders) on Jun 20, 2020 at 9:19am PDT
Manchester United keeper David De Gea sent a message of support to Arsenal’s Bernd Leno after the German suffered a serious-looking injury at Brighton on Saturday afternoon.
Stay strong 🙏🏼💪🏼 https://t.co/aq4PvhoNYx
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) June 20, 2020
Lockdown has been hard on the pundits too.
Looking forward to being back in the studio today 🙌🏽🎙
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 20, 2020
Cricket
Somerset seamer Jack Brooks hasn’t wintered well!
Waiting for Cricket like… pic.twitter.com/Knwx2VZyhW
— Jack Brooks (@BrooksyFerret) June 20, 2020
Formula One
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc posted a picture of himself a child on the shoulders of his father, who died three years ago today.
A post shared by Charles Leclerc (@charles_leclerc) on Jun 20, 2020 at 1:29am PDT
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is auctioning off some of his racing memorabilia to raise money in the fight against coronavirus.
Time is running out to bid on this lot with my signed boots, racing suit and rear wing endplate ⏳ All proceedings go to the #RaceAgainstCovid so make your bid a good one 👊🏻 Check: https://t.co/AUQopZoRBd#redcross@fia@f1pic.twitter.com/wxazvdU8ee
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) June 20, 2020
Tennis
It was a busy day for Novak Djokovic.
A post shared by Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) on Jun 20, 2020 at 4:39am PDT
He even had time to challenge NBA star LeBron James…
Am I ready for a 1:1 @KingJames? 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/78MwBZaAiS
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) June 20, 2020
And he got the Los Angeles Lakers star’s attention
Ha! I’m going to say I think you are!! Beautiful follow-thru on that shot buddy! 💪🏾🙏🏾👑 https://t.co/fMUocbVMRL
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 20, 2020
Rugby Union
England prop Joe Marler made a plea to television chiefs.
Can we get Superstars and The Generation Game back on TV please 🙏🏻
— Joe Marler (@JoeMarler) June 20, 2020
Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith was working hard on the track.
⠀ Not asleep⠀ Not sunbathing ⠀ Just finished ☠️
A post shared by Dina (@dinaashersmith) on Jun 20, 2020 at 4:56am PDT
