Hectare Bellerin! The defender is gunner get planting – Monday’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 July 6.
Football
Hector Bellerin pledged to plant 3,000 trees for every Arsenal win between now and the end of the season. Work has started…
First set of seeding taking place. Ready to go into the rainforests in November! 🙏🏼
If you’d like to plant some trees with me please donate here https://t.co/ZRpMpNtFzU pic.twitter.com/skXctXRPQS
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) July 6, 2020
Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish responded to Graeme Souness’ criticism.
Can’t please everyone 🤷🏻♂️ https://t.co/Ozu0Tb8YTn
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) July 6, 2020
Nemanja Matic was delighted after signing a new contract with Manchester United.
A post shared by Nemanja Matic (@nemanjamatic) on Jul 6, 2020 at 5:06am PDT
Southampton striker Che Adams reacted to scoring his long-awaited first goal for the club.
Trust the process. ⏳ @SouthamptonFC pic.twitter.com/CQkClJJhP2
— Ché Adams (@CheAdams_) July 5, 2020
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was revelling in the Reds receiving another guard of honour.
🏆🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/NSaje30KDT
— Alisson Becker (@Alissonbecker) July 6, 2020
Cesc Fabregas was enjoying the Monaco sunshine.
— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) July 6, 2020
Cricket
Jos Buttler is looking forward to the return of Test cricket this week and revealed a tribute to NHS workers will feature on his bat.
Excited to get back to cricket this week and to use this one off @KookaburraCktUK bat to pay tribute and say thank you to our incredible NHS and Key Worker Heroes who have worked tirelessly through this unprecedented time with such courage and bravery. Happy 72nd Birthday NHS. pic.twitter.com/w7pjriqi6T
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) July 6, 2020
While James Anderson was keeping in good spirits ahead of Wednesday’s opening day.
A post shared by James Anderson (@jimmya9) on Jul 6, 2020 at 5:43am PDT
England got the juices flowing ahead of their series against West Indies by posting Andy Caddick’s heroics from 20 years ago.
Thowback to Andy Caddick taking 4️⃣ wickets in 5️⃣ balls against the Windies! 🙌#MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/2cTXJJbO3Y
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 6, 2020
Chris Woakes and Mark Wood provide an insight into life in lockdown.
🏏 ROAD TO RETURN 🏏
Watch @MAWood33 & @chriswoakes’ fascinating journey from lockdown to behind-closed-doors international cricket!
w/ @RL_Cricket
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 6, 2020
Former Australia paceman Jason Gillespie showed off some of his prized possessions.
A post shared by Dizzy (@dizzy259) on Jul 5, 2020 at 8:41pm PDT
Yorkshire all-rounder David Willey is also a coach.
A post shared by David Willey (@david_willey72) on Jul 5, 2020 at 11:18pm PDT
Golf
Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston launched a stirring defence of Bryson DeChambeau following criticism of the big-hitting American’s new power approach which helped him win the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.
I see that @b_dechambeau won last night. In my opinion people shouldn’t moan or complain. What this guy has done is absolutely amazing. I’ve never seen anything like it. So we should be 👏 him and enjoy watching someone who’s worked his socks off in doing it.
— Andrew 'Beef' Johnston (@BeefGolf) July 6, 2020
Formula One
It was quite a week for Lando Norris.
Can’t believe I went from a Full time @Twitch streamer to 3rd youngest ever F1 podium finisher in a matter of days….
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) July 6, 2020
Haas driver Romain Grosjean has his week mapped out before a second race in Austria.
Good morning everyone. Hope you are well. What are your plans for the day? I'm staying in Austria this week getting ready for next race. Some work with the engineers, some cycling, some Call of duty…
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) July 6, 2020
UFC
Conor McGregor set himself up for the day.
A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jul 5, 2020 at 3:45pm PDT
Rugby League
Former dual-code England international Sam Burgess launched his new clothing range.
A post shared by Sam Burgess (@samburgess8) on Jul 6, 2020 at 12:55am PDT
Tennis
Genie Bouchard revealed the inspiration behind her autograph.
i created my autograph at 9 yrs old in case i ever became famous, on those paper place mats at restaurants. haven’t changed it since. a tennis ball inside the ‘g’ https://t.co/pw33EFwaVP
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) July 6, 2020
Billie Jean King celebrated an important moment in Wimbledon history.
On this day in 1957, history was made when Althea Gibson became the first Black player to win a #Wimbledon singles title.
Thank you, Althea, for your tenacity, courage, and undeniable talent.
Your legacy lives on. #HistoryMatters #RememberHerName pic.twitter.com/T5mGEa6GHT
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 6, 2020
Darts
The PDC’s preparations for Wednesday’s return to action continued in Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes is Summer Series ready… ☀️ pic.twitter.com/H5mMpvQgv6
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 6, 2020
Five-time world champion Raymond Van Barneveld is a collectors item!
A post shared by Raymond van Barneveld (@raybar180) on Jul 6, 2020 at 1:56am PDT
Boxing
Carl Froch gave his views on drug cheats in boxing.
A post shared by Carl Froch MBE (@carlcobrafroch) on Jul 6, 2020 at 3:40am PDT
Athletics
Scottish middle-distance runner Jemma Reekie revealed an unusual dream.
I only got silver because the original 2nd place had they’re toe over the line 😭😂
— JemmaReekie (@JemmaReekie) July 6, 2020
Usain Bolt was also in the kitchen.
Sunday Chefing pic.twitter.com/TXprgUd8li
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) July 6, 2020