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Tributes paid to retiring Gareth Barry – Thursday’s sporting social

PA Sport Staff
·7-min read

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 27.

Football

Gareth Barry’s country and former clubs paid tribute to the midfielder after he announced his retirement.

Manchester United wished Paul Pogba well after the midfielder tested positive for coronavirus.

Jordan Henderson got off the mark for Liverpool nine years ago today.

Real Madrid signed Luka Modric on this day in 2012.

8️⃣ years ago… @LukaModric10 🇭🇷 ¡Se cumplen ocho años de la presentación de Luka! – ⚽️ 343 matches / partidos 4⃣ Champions 4⃣ Club World Cup 3⃣ European Super Cup 2⃣ LaLiga 1⃣ Copa del Rey 3⃣ Spanish Super Cup #RealFootball #HalaMadrid

A post shared by Real Madrid C.F. (34🏆) (@realmadrid) on Aug 27, 2020 at 1:23am PDT

Joe Hart is already reaching new heights at Tottenham.

What a stadium 🤯#TheDareSkywalk

A post shared by Joe Hart (@joehartofficial) on Aug 27, 2020 at 1:30am PDT

James Maddison and Ricardo Pereira are on the comeback trail.

The smile of a man who has just signed a new deal at Manchester United.

John Terry has still got an engine on him.

Much needed morning run… 🏃🏻‍♂️💭 5k 22 minutes

A post shared by John Terry (@johnterry.26) on Aug 27, 2020 at 12:02am PDT

Zlatan was resting body and mind.

Manchester City unveiled their bold new third kit.

Leeds winger Ian Poveda is a big fan of JD Sports.

Sevilla highlighted a special day for their Europa League final hero.

While Josie Green spoke of her pride at being unveiled as the new captain of Tottenham Women.

Charlie Adam reflected on the start of his career.

Golf

Cameron Champ made a unique step with his statement against racial injustice.

Cricket

England wished Jason Roy a speedy recovery after the opener was ruled out of the Pakistan T20 series with a side strain.

🤞 for a speedy recovery @JasonRoy20! A side strain has ruled him out of the Vitality #ENGvPAK IT20 series #EnglandCricket

A post shared by We Are England Cricket (@englandcricket) on Aug 27, 2020 at 3:15am PDT

England skipper Eoin Morgan is up for the series.

Great to be back at it 🏏

A post shared by Eoin Morgan (@eoinmorgan16) on Aug 27, 2020 at 6:53am PDT

England managing director Ashley Giles thanked Pakistan for travelling to the country to play this summer.

Ollie Pope reflected on another successful summer.

What a bowler!

What a spell this was from Simon Jones 🔥 #OnThisDay in 2005, which wicket was your favourite?

Posted by England Cricket on Thursday, August 27, 2020

India skipper Virat Kohli had some news.

Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar remembered Australia great Sir Don Bradman.

KP was on the bike.

A bike, an iPad, an outfit & a smile! The daily schedule! 🚴🏻💨

A post shared by Kevin Pietersen 🦏 (@kp24) on Aug 27, 2020 at 2:45am PDT

AB De Villiers is ready for the IPL.

Final day of quarantine here in Dubai. Gear is ready, I’m ready, can’t wait to get out there with @royalchallengersbangalore ! Almost time for @iplt20 2020 @mrfcricketsouthafrica @pumasouthafrica

A post shared by AB de Villiers (@abdevilliers17) on Aug 27, 2020 at 1:42am PDT

Boxing

Leg day for the heavyweight champion of the world.

Leg day😂😂😂😂 @tommytntfury easy my boyyyyyyy!!!! Keeping it ready, @toprank @frank_warren_official @mtkglobal @marbella.co.uk @wowhydrate @btsport

A post shared by Tyson Fury (@gypsyking101) on Aug 27, 2020 at 2:53am PDT

Daniel Dubois is ready for war.

Tony Bellew shared some boxing insight.

Who knew Eddie Hearn played cricket for Essex?

Throwback Thursday! 😂 🏏 @essexcricket

A post shared by Eddie Hearn (@eddiehearn) on Aug 27, 2020 at 4:43am PDT

Darts

Judgement Night for Rob Cross.