Fury fighting talk and remembering Stokes century – 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 August 25.
Soccer
Gary Neville had an idea who could Phil in at left-back for United.
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) August 25, 2023
Prediction or concern from KP?
Chelsea CANNOT lose to Luton tonight
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) August 25, 2023
Boxing
Tyson Fury issued a warning.
When you come for the king you better not miss @francis_ngannou
They’ve all tried, they’ve all failed.
I am inevitable Francis. The outcome will be the Gypsy King having his hand raised in the Kingdom #Riyadhseason #FuryNgannou https://t.co/ufcDcDM48m pic.twitter.com/KHQO2YvvHv
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) August 25, 2023
Cricket
Four years ago today Ben Stokes hit his remarkable 135 not out at Headingley to level the Ashes series at 1-1.
4 years ago today…
HAPPY BEN STOKES DAY 🥳 pic.twitter.com/zey5bqZmzW
— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) August 25, 2023
And three years ago James Anderson also achieved something special.
⏪ England vs Pakistan, 2020🙌 #OnThisDay, history was made6⃣0⃣0⃣ for @jimmy9!@Laithwaites | #VintageMoments pic.twitter.com/K0dQFSvqqq
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 25, 2023
Snooker
The Rocket delved into the archives.
Where it all began! pic.twitter.com/COCSyTixGT
— Ronnie O'Sullivan (@ronnieo147) August 25, 2023
Formula One
Daniel Ricciardo hurt his hand during Dutch GP practice.
A nasty moment for our Aussie pair during FP2
Daniel Ricciardo is being checked at the local hospital after the collision#DutchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/RXdiSBLbtx
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 25, 2023
Lando Norris was fastest for McLaren.
We don't always pay attention to the timesheets in practice, but one look can't harm right? 😉#DutchGP 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/5W4sOd3C6B
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) August 25, 2023
Stroopwafels were proving popular.
Swapping tyres for Stroopwafels. 🧇 (We got hungry). 😆#ShotOnSnapdragon pic.twitter.com/jeRTmcTQJG
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) August 25, 2023
Stroopwafel anyone? 🇳🇱 #DutchGP pic.twitter.com/pBi0lUzNys
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) August 25, 2023
Fan zone fun, with a side of Stroopwafel! 🤩#DutchGP pic.twitter.com/fKvDTm9hJu
— Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) August 25, 2023
AJ was in attendance.
🤝 @Max33Verstappen pic.twitter.com/qRkrVp0IqY
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) August 24, 2023
Williams were ready for the race weekend.
Back in business 🤩 pic.twitter.com/HM96j6RjLb
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) August 25, 2023
As was Valtteri Bottas.
Practice 1 🇳🇱🏁#VB77 #DutchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/vVZC6k2cWp
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) August 25, 2023
Niki Lauda was remembered.
A tremendously missed individual ❤️#OnThisDay, Niki Lauda achieved his 25th and final victory in the Netherlands 🏆#DutchGP #F1 @MercedesAMGF1 pic.twitter.com/MLZ7hQPrd3
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 25, 2023
A fashion statement from Zhou Guanyu.
New threads for the #DutchGP. 👌 pic.twitter.com/7xBQbQutUd
— Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake (@alfaromeostake) August 25, 2023
Those boots. 😮💨#DutchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/9VapgBpuT6
— Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake (@alfaromeostake) August 25, 2023
