Hamilton and Nadal’s record-equalling exploits – Sunday’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 October 11.
Football
Marcus Rashford revealed special boots he would wear in Sunday’s Nations League clash with Belgium, featuring messages from children helped by his child food poverty campaign.
These children are our future. We must allow and encourage them to dream, because sometimes dreams are all they have. This month, I’ll carry their dreams with me, standing in Wembley stadium with their messages written across my boots. This is their moment to shine 🌟✨ pic.twitter.com/BnMrutUk4Z
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) October 11, 2020
Inspiring millions and giving a voice to the next generation.@MarcusRashford will wear a special pair of @nikefootball boots in today's game against Belgium 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VL67KsoMtz
— England (@England) October 11, 2020
Manchester United great and England World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton turned 83.
Wishing @SirBobby a very happy birthday ❤️#MUFC@CasilleroDiablopic.twitter.com/EzLR7Ej4Pq
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 11, 2020
🔝 He's one of the best this game has ever seen
🦁🦁🦁 Wishing 1966 #WorldCup winner with @England Sir Bobby Charlton a very happy birthday pic.twitter.com/IpARRqR5vC
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) October 11, 2020
Wishing a very happy 83rd birthday to #ThreeLions great @SirBobby! pic.twitter.com/voMUKPtFVR
— England (@England) October 11, 2020
Happy birthday @SirBobby Charlton 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾 I know it’s Sunday guys sorry 😳😳 actually not sorry 😂😂😂 #ilovethisgame#positive4evrapic.twitter.com/4i6aOQFSNB
— Patrice Evra (@Evra) October 11, 2020
Wolves’ Adama Traore was delighted after making his first competitive appearance for Spain.
Primer partido oficial y primera victoria. Deseando que sea la primera de muchas. 🇪🇸👣#NationsLeaguepic.twitter.com/BUpEYlybnr
— Adama Traoré Diarra (@AdamaTrd37) October 10, 2020
Second cap for @AdamaTrd37.
🇪🇸👊 pic.twitter.com/wGs3PcbODo
— Wolves (@Wolves) October 11, 2020
Spain captain Sergio Ramos was also pleased with his night’s work.
⛔ Access denied ⛔ pic.twitter.com/Moxa70p53R
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) October 11, 2020
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta was a tourist for the day.
Sunday afternoon at Windsor Castle 📸🏰 pic.twitter.com/FxfrwguBXr
— César Azpilicueta (@CesarAzpi) October 11, 2020
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is on the comeback trail.
Still active and focused baby. The comeback is near. 🙌🏾
A post shared by Daniel Sturridge – Dstudge (@danielsturridge) on Oct 11, 2020 at 7:39am PDT
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was also enjoying a workout.
Fresh air pic.twitter.com/YeZvEyPjVD
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) October 11, 2020
Cricket
Ben Stokes returned to action for the first time since the opening Test against Pakistan in August, appearing for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.
The 🦁 is 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠.#SRHvRR#HallaBol#IPL2020@benstokes38pic.twitter.com/SzrzoCODl5
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 11, 2020
Sunrisers Hyderabad did not read the script, however.
That's a short stay at the crease for Ben Stokes.
Khaleel Ahmed picks his first.
Live – https://t.co/uaylR8mH7g#Dream11IPLpic.twitter.com/UOPjEyaySO
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 11, 2020
Although it was the Royals who came out on top.
To every one that stood by us, this one's for you! 💓#SRHvRR#HallaBol#IPL2020#RoyalsFamilypic.twitter.com/OyHAhYNuYf
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 11, 2020
Formula One
Pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas was all set for the Eifel Grand Prix at the Nurburgring.
Race day 🇩🇪🏁#VB77#F1#EifelGP@MercedesAMGF1 📷 Etherington pic.twitter.com/yFn6tVZkZr
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) October 11, 2020
As was Frenchman Romain Grosjean.
Good morning everyone, it's race day 🏁💯💪#r8g#f1#EifelGPpic.twitter.com/5BvPZtrP1d
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) October 11, 2020
While Red Bull’s Max Verstappen predicted an exciting race!
R A C E D A Y 🚀 A sparkling race or even a rollercoaster, we’ll see! #FullSend 🦁 #UnleashTheLion 🇩🇪 #EifelGPpic.twitter.com/gtsa76cXAY
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) October 11, 2020
But Mercedes had a cunning plan…
LEAKED 👀 Our #EifelGP race strategy… pic.twitter.com/AIzkWU85ca
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 11, 2020
Verstappen was happy with how it finished.
YES BOYS! 👏 Very happy with P2 and the fastest race lap, a great team effort 💪 #KeepPushing 🇩🇪 #EifelGPpic.twitter.com/iFpXzWCX43
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) October 11, 2020
Nico Hulkenberg could not get over his eighth-placed finish.
from a coffee in cologne to P8 in a never expected HomeGP 2020 .. wtf happened this weekend?! 🤠#hulkenback #2.0 #f1pic.twitter.com/WYPPt2cKI0
— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) October 11, 2020
Lewis Hamilton shared a video after equalling Michael Schumacher’s record for F1 wins.
Feeling really honoured to be mentioned in the same likeness as a driver like Michael. What happened today is beyond my wildest dreams. I can’t express how grateful I am to all the fans, and to my amazing team for being with me on this journey. This is for us #91 pic.twitter.com/ZXaq17qd06
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 11, 2020
Schumacher’s son, Mick, paid tribute to Hamilton.
Records are there to be broken. Well done, Lewis! @LewisHamilton#F1#EifelGP 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/0eJy0Kwt1H
— Mick Schumacher (@SchumacherMick) October 11, 2020
Tennis
Rafael Nadal is king of Roland Garros once again.
1️⃣5️⃣ years, 4️⃣ months, 7️⃣ days since his first #Roland-Garros title, @RafaelNadal does it again…#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/ftR0JoI89O
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020
Roger Federer was quick to congratulate the Spaniard.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) October 11, 2020
And so was 2018 French Open women’s champion Simona Halep.
Congratulations Rafa. You’re an example to everyone in our sport and the best we’ve seen. Most importantly, a great person. Huge respect. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @RafaelNadal
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) October 11, 2020
Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a five-set defeat to Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the French Open, but took time to find the romantic side of Paris.
Roses in Paris 🌹 pic.twitter.com/L7nAZjxjgD
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@StefTsitsipas) October 11, 2020
New French Open champion Iga Swiatek welcomed high praise from one of the game’s greats.
Thank you very, very much. I appreciate it!😊 https://t.co/ZcGWKABqB6
— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) October 11, 2020
And Swiatek congratulated Nadal after his 13th French Open title.
🙈Congratulations @RafaelNadal! It's amazing to kind of share this experience with you. Am I even allowed to say this?🙈
— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) October 11, 2020
Sabine Lisicki was stunned by Nadal’s record at Roland Garros.
100:2!!! Roland Garros Title no 13 😱😱😱 @RafaelNadal 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆King Rafa pic.twitter.com/p9wsHwQcHk
— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) October 11, 2020
Darts
Dirk Van Duijvenbode reflected on his shock win over Gary Anderson at the World Grand Prix.
A post shared by Dirk van Duijvenbode (@duuive) on Oct 10, 2020 at 10:59pm PDT
Boxing
Tyson Fury was looking to motivate the nation.
Sunday motivation! 👊 pic.twitter.com/p3Fx1c87If
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) October 11, 2020
Golf
Albratross’ do not come around very often in golf and Jordan Smith was inches from adding his name to the exclusive list at Wentworth.
THIS close to an albatross on 18 for @Jsmithgolf 🤯#BMWPGA#RolexSeriespic.twitter.com/3amn0UilLQ
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 11, 2020