World of sport marks Remembrance Sunday – 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 November 8.
Sport
The world of sport marked Remembrance Sunday.
We will remember them. #RugbyRemembers#LestWeForgetpic.twitter.com/FgxXC10XPX
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) November 8, 2020
On #RemembranceSunday, we remember all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice – including six England internationals.#LestWeForget
— England (@England) November 8, 2020
We will remember them. #remembrancesunday#lestweforgetpic.twitter.com/x90DJofvgY
— Harry Kane (@HKane) November 8, 2020
Never forgotten ♥️ pic.twitter.com/19GuFM4gpz
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) November 8, 2020
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. pic.twitter.com/0QUJffBE5N
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 8, 2020
#WeWillRememberThempic.twitter.com/GmcVGgbCge
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) November 8, 2020
We will remember them pic.twitter.com/NkM7mXWgVI
— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) November 8, 2020
These troops would soon be heading to the beaches of Normandy. Lest we forget.
📸 Airborne Assault Museum/@I_W_M Duxford #RemembranceSundaypic.twitter.com/2tXUCmxHOE
— British Cycling (@BritishCycling) November 8, 2020
We will remember them.#RemembranceSundaypic.twitter.com/c5OAzwR0pi
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 8, 2020
LEST WE FORGET#RemembranceSundaypic.twitter.com/NirsfXMa2G
— Welsh Rugby Union 🏉 (@WelshRugbyUnion) November 8, 2020
Lest we forget. We will remember them. pic.twitter.com/b7TWTd3zlV
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 8, 2020
We will remember them #remembrancedaypic.twitter.com/UHmunS606u
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) November 8, 2020
At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #LestWeForgetpic.twitter.com/5POWeol0BC
— Jack Butland (@JackButland_One) November 8, 2020
#RemembranceSunday#LestWeForgetpic.twitter.com/OWoBcJxdRn
— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 8, 2020
Football
Jose Mourinho delivered another Instagram classic.
When you play with a new pair of shoes 😁
A post shared by Jose Mourinho (@josemourinho) on Nov 8, 2020 at 6:45am PST
Michael Owen welcomed Harry Kane to the Premier League’s 150-goal club, and wished the Tottenham better luck than he enjoyed after reaching the landmark.
Congratulations and welcome to the club! Unfortunately my 150th was my last – you’re very much #150 not out.👏👏👏
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) November 8, 2020
Toby Alderweireld was also pleased with Tottenham’s win
Sometimes you just have to find a way 💪 We dug deep for three points today! A great way to sign off going into the international break #COYSpic.twitter.com/G3OKJ8z2tG
— Toby Alderweireld (@AlderweireldTob) November 8, 2020
As was Moussa Sissoko.
8 days, 3 games, 3 wins. We end well this week 💪🏿. Now it’s time for @equipedefrance 🇫🇷 #COYS#MS17pic.twitter.com/TlAKfGwfrc
— Moussa Sissoko (@MoussaSissoko) November 8, 2020
Manchester City and Liverpool players felt it was one point gained following an entertaining 1-1 draw.
One point is better than nothing in a tense game like this but definitely could have claimed more today. Time for international break and we go again 💪🏾💙 pic.twitter.com/IX5yqcqboH
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) November 8, 2020
A tough fight as usual ✊🏻 pic.twitter.com/GFFXCM8a2R
— Aymeric Laporte (@Laporte) November 8, 2020
This picture sums up the match very well: A tough battle over 90mins – we wanted to win, but at least 1 point against an always very difficult opponent. We go again after the int. break ⚽🎱 #CmonCitypic.twitter.com/kLUj5Q3CUU
— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) November 8, 2020
Wanted more from the game but we’ll take the point and move on! Now it’s 🏴 time pic.twitter.com/An5z8LRvWy
— Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) November 8, 2020
We’ll take the point from a tough match tonight. We go again after the international break 💪🏾🔴 #YNWA#MCILIVpic.twitter.com/TwUV0NXsJi
— Gini Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) November 8, 2020
Very good point!! We keep on going 💪🏻🔴 https://t.co/Ow6D1TPH0Q
— Adrián San Miguel (@AdriSanMiguel) November 8, 2020
Although former City star David Silva was hoping for more.
Come on city💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/rQ9AMwjhzm
— David Silva (@21LVA) November 8, 2020
Jamie Vardy was toasting Leicester’s recent success.
— Jamie Vardy (@vardy7) November 8, 2020
Marcus Rashford pledged “fight for the rest of my life” to end child hunger in the UK after forcing another Government U-turn.
🇬🇧#ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTYpic.twitter.com/qT6bUH28zM
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) November 8, 2020
Ademola Lookman vowed to score his next penalty.
After yesterdays mistake, I take full responsibility and onus for it. To my teammates, manager and the supporters I vow to put the next one in. I will not let one failure hold me back. @FulhamFC pic.twitter.com/LpI0Z3pqk8
— Ademola Lookman (@Alookman_) November 8, 2020
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a strong connection with his dog.
Animals understand each other pic.twitter.com/GQbzCDhahy
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) November 8, 2020
Connor Roberts was feeling nostalgic.
What I’d give to rewind time and play infront of the north bank. 🦢 https://t.co/5zWnfDr5MX
— Connor Roberts (@ConnorRobs) November 8, 2020
Oriol Romeu decided to take a step back from social media.
Hi, I've decided to close my Instagram and Facebook accounts. Here's the reason. Thank you for your support!
Hola, he decidido cerrar mis cuentas de Instagram y Facebook. Aquí os cuento el motivo. Gracias por vuestro apoyo! pic.twitter.com/yLAf0g6XuK
— Oriol Romeu (@OriolRomeu) November 8, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo was preaching positivity.
Head up and believe in the work we’re doing! 💪🏽 #finoallafinepic.twitter.com/jyfc8WpaFX
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 8, 2020
There was no plain sailing for either team at Plainmoor.
🤯 @TUFC1899 𝟱 – 𝟲 @crawleytown 🤯
This game has to be seen to be believed!#EmiratesFACuppic.twitter.com/hWhlFgmA8c
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) November 8, 2020
Golf
Augusta National usually hosts the Masters in April, but Ian Poulter revealed that the course still looks a picture in November.
This is what heaven looks like in November 🌺@TheMasters#Augustapic.twitter.com/US4ZzukP3Q
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 8, 2020
Triathlon
Alistair Brownlee celebrated his second place at the Valencia World Cup.
Very happy with 2nd at the @worldtriathlon Valencia World Cup yesterday. There’s life in the old legs yet! pic.twitter.com/6ClVK6ijev
— Alistair Brownlee (@AliBrownleetri) November 8, 2020
Cycling
Chris Froome finally got his hands on the 2011 Vuelta a Espana trophy.
Thank you to @lavuelta for giving me the opportunity to celebrate my 2011 win today. I first learnt about it while in ICU in June last year not knowing if I’d ever be able to compete again. pic.twitter.com/3Bamcg3q41
— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) November 8, 2020
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton was urging people to keep following their dreams.
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 8, 2020
Darts
Australia team Simon Whitlock and Damon Heta were ready for their clash with Wales on the final day of the World Cup.
Looking forward to it 🇦🇺🏆🥇 https://t.co/pFcoZ9Wj1o
— Simon Whitlock (@SWhitlock180) November 8, 2020
Tennis
Stan Wawrinka was feeling grateful.
End of the 2020 season! Grateful to have been able to compete this year and thankful for everyone involved for making the events possible at such a challenging time. Thank you all for the constant support and see you next year ♟👋🏻🙏🏼❤️ #2020 #staysafe#seeyousoonpic.twitter.com/WmWWCUZMlz
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) November 8, 2020
Cricket
KP was turning his arm over in the nets.
The Comeback pic.twitter.com/suZpHosSg4
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 8, 2020
