Wayne Rooney soaks up sun and Arsenal continue party – 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 August 2.
Football
Rio Ferdinand proves that you never lose it.
Pre gym warm up with the ⚽️ #football
A post shared by Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) on Aug 2, 2020 at 2:16am PDT
Derby midfielder Wayne Rooney was enjoying the scorching Sunday sun with his sons.
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) August 2, 2020
Tottenham recalled the signing of England international Eric Dier on this day in 2014.
🗓️ ✍️ On this day in 2014, @ericdier15 joined the Club!
A post shared by Tottenham Hotspur (@spursofficial) on Aug 2, 2020 at 2:00am PDT
Hector Bellerin was reflecting on another successful FA Cup campaign at Arsenal.
3 different trims. Same FA CUP. pic.twitter.com/Ea2WmAehDm
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) August 2, 2020
And his fellow Arsenal players were continuing their celebrations into Sunday…
A post shared by Alex Lacazette (@lacazettealex) on Aug 2, 2020 at 4:30am PDT
A post shared by Granit Xhaka (@granitxhaka) on Aug 2, 2020 at 4:24am PDT
Me and the Big fella just hanging out with the @emiratesfacup 🏆
A post shared by Calum Chambers (@calumchambers95) on Aug 2, 2020 at 5:10am PDT
😍🥇🏆⚽️🙏 #LT11 🔴 #ARSENAL pic.twitter.com/KItPJP2Iwx
— Lucas Torreira #LT11 (@LTorreira34) August 2, 2020
After @Aubameyang7 almost broke the @EmiratesFACup Trophy, I have now found a bodyguard! The Trophy is safe, trust me 💪🏼 #SM20 #BosnianHulk #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/3OmfZmgrCK
— Shkodran Mustafi (@MustafiOfficial) August 2, 2020
Champions 🏆🍾 14 pic.twitter.com/TRTbAkLCsr
— Aubameyang P-E (@Aubameyang7) August 2, 2020
… and goalkeeper Emi Martinez even had time to poke fun at himself during a controversial moment at Wembley.
Catching pikachu at Wembley pic.twitter.com/133WB3S9OR
— Emiliano Martínez (@emimartinezz1) August 2, 2020
Formula One
Lewis Hamilton was relieved to hold on for victory after a puncture in the British Grand Prix.
That last lap almost had me 😅 We still got this 🏆🏁 I can’t express how grateful I am to all the fans, and to my incredible team. To think this is the 7th home win is just insane. Thanks for the positive energy everyone, we did this together. #BritishGP #TeamLH #StillWeRise @F1 pic.twitter.com/PyAPZ6SZrI
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) August 2, 2020
The climate change protest group Extinction Rebellion hung a banner at Silverstone before the race.
Today at the #BritishGP we sent a message: #ActNow this is a #ClimateEmergency and we're way off track. Join #ExtinctionRebellion from September 1st #WeWantToLive @F1 @LewisHamilton @SilverstoneUK @BorisJohnson @GOVUK pic.twitter.com/7LLDJqkGfB
— Extinction Rebellion UK 🌍 (@XRebellionUK) August 2, 2020
Cricket
The Bob Willis Trophy continued on Sunday there was a new norm for the fielders.
The new normal: players getting the ball from the stands 😂#BobWillisTrophy pic.twitter.com/73v2YxTtAc
— County Championship (@CountyChamp) August 2, 2020
Kevin Pietersen was enjoying the August sun with a South African-style barbecue.
Sunday is braai day! pic.twitter.com/bnLOmcjnyF
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) August 2, 2020
Golf
Ian Poulter was still celebrating Arsenal’s FA Cup victory.
FA Cup Winners🔴⚪️ @Arsenal #arsenal #gunners #coyg #epl #PremierLeague #FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/DI3zpxeOzP
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) August 2, 2020
Netball
England international Helen Housby enjoyed her first match in 322 days.
A post shared by Helen Housby (@helenhousby1) on Aug 2, 2020 at 12:28am PDT