Yahoo News Leeds pay tribute to former great Jack Charlton – 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 July 12.
Football
Leeds’ players paid tribute to club great Jack Charlton by wearing t-shirts with ‘RIP Big Jack’ printed on the front ahead of their clash at Swansea.
🤍 RIP Big Jack! pic.twitter.com/iHuk3vZkeb
— Leeds United (@LUFC) July 12, 2020
Both teams held a minute’s silence before kick-off at the Liberty Stadium.
🙏 A minute’s silence for Jack pic.twitter.com/GVEJna9kH2
— Leeds United (@LUFC) July 12, 2020
Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul was gutted by the club’s relegation.
Feel sick and disappointed that we haven’t been able to achieve our target to stay up this season and give the fans and everyone involved with @NorwichCityFC more performances to be proud of.. 🔰#ncfc pic.twitter.com/q04rHoDMuf
— Tim Krul (@TimKrul) July 12, 2020
Kyle Walker made fun of Manchester City team-mate Raheem Sterling’s headed goal against Brighton.
No look header practice this week worked well @sterling7! pic.twitter.com/adbha3i3dy
— Kyle Walker (@kylewalker2) July 11, 2020
Former England striker Daniel Sturridge was enjoying the UFC.
Swear down man @josealdojunior leg kicks are special. They’re back in full effect tonight boy #UFC251
— Daniel Sturridge (@DanielSturridge) July 12, 2020
Patrick Vieira relived France’s World Cup victory in 1998.
22 years ago… ⭐️🇫🇷 @equipedefrance pic.twitter.com/C326l2dtJ5
— Patrick Vieira (@OfficialVieira) July 12, 2020
England Women forward Toni Duggan was enjoying her day off.
Day off – Top up the vitamin D 😎✌️☀️
A post shared by Toni Duggan (@toniduggan) on Jul 12, 2020 at 8:08am PDT
Darts
You just can’t get the staff!
🖊Next time you have to mark in the pub, remember that even the World Champ has to do it sometimes! pic.twitter.com/aYa5fQUdBr
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 12, 2020
Boxing
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was ready for the catwalk!
Have a fantastic Sunday. Remember happiness is the answer to everything. Stay blessed 🙏🏻
A post shared by Tyson Fury (@gypsyking101) on Jul 12, 2020 at 6:09am PDT
UFC
A successful night on Fight Island.
The sun has risen on #UFCFightIsland 🌅
🏝 Tune in on ESPN+ PPV ➡️ https://t.co/2F9xYFPYfP now to watch the main card. #UFC251 pic.twitter.com/QOeY5bsfVu
— UFC (@ufc) July 12, 2020
Tennis
Tim Henman recalls a tale from his playing days.
Tim vs. Tabloids 😅 🗞️ #TennisUnited | @Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/QYPczNnJOG
— ATP Tour (@atptour) July 12, 2020
Two-time grand slam champion Garbine Muguruza was soaking up the rays.
Little moments like this 💛 #sundayvibes #domingosalsol
A post shared by GАЯВIÑE МUGUЯUΖΑ (@garbimuguruza) on Jul 12, 2020 at 5:01am PDT
Formula One
Max Verstappen was happy with his podium finish in the Styrian Grand Prix.
I gave it my best and pushed as hard as I could. To score a podium is good, but we still have a lot of work to do #KeepPushing 🇦🇹 #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/rKeoPfBHLp
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) July 12, 2020
