Cena follows York while Joshua and Fury show off – Wednesday’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 June 16.
Football
The power of water.
Bruno Fernandes praised his record-breaking team-mate.
Romelu Lukaku and Rio Ferdinand caught up on the NBA.
Kevin Durant ….. 🤯🤯🤯🤯
— R.Lukaku Bolingoli9 (@RomeluLukaku9) June 16, 2021
We are all loving the #EURO2020 football… but please please please appreciate what @KDTrey5 is doing in the #nba playoffs right now 🤯🤯🤯🤯
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 16, 2021
While Antoine Griezmann watched it live.
KD est INCROYABLE !
— Antoine Griezmann (@AntoGriezmann) June 16, 2021
Jermaine Jenas got his mates making predictions.
Gary sympathised with Lineker.
Poor lad, I’m sure he’ll get it over it. 🤣 https://t.co/aLqIwA41et
— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) June 16, 2021
In the Three Lions’ den.
In the Lions den 🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/F9sXc4OCx0
— Jordan Henderson (@JHenderson) June 16, 2021
An anniversary for Eric Cantona and Rachida Brakni.
Happy 54th birthday Jurgen Klopp.
Have a 𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐬 birthday, Jürgen! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/w4XYgo5p6I
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 16, 2021
You’ve been an inspiration to me these last five years and a fantastic boss. Thanks for always believing in me and supporting me in the amazing way you did! Wishing you a happy birthday and all the best 👊🏾❤️#JürgenKlopp pic.twitter.com/1a8Iu3YBYG
— Gini Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) June 16, 2021
FIFA turned the clock back for some Messi magic.
⏪ 15 years ago today an 18-year-old came on for his World Cup debut 🔁
⏱️ Astonishingly, within 13 minutes, Lionel Messi had provided his first assist and scored his first goal in the competition to help @Argentina to a 6-0 win 🤩
📸 #WorldCup Moments | #OnThisDay pic.twitter.com/UxQ1YGRL89
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 16, 2021
Barcelona unveiled their new kit.
#MoreThan the colors that unite us💥 @AntoGriezmann 💥 pic.twitter.com/MEqbOH6RRY
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 16, 2021
Cricket
A proud day.
A Test debut 😍
Congratulations @dunkleysophia ❤️ 👏 pic.twitter.com/qKynT2AkBw
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 16, 2021
Just a couple of trailblazers ❤️ @dunkleysophia | @ejrainfordbrent pic.twitter.com/WZZssQnyFn
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 16, 2021
Old Trafford turned the clock back.
#OnThisDay in 2019, @EmiratesOT hosted the biggest fixture in world cricket! 🏏🙌
What an atmosphere! 🔥 @cricketworldcup
🇮🇳 #INDvsPAK 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/8EXAfj9DD4
— Emirates Old Trafford (@EmiratesOT) June 16, 2021
Michael Vaughan headed for London.
Rugby League
York City Knights had a new follower.
🙌 Contrary to rumours that have emerged in the last 24 hours, we can confirm that @JohnCena is a Knight!#WeAreYork⚔️ pic.twitter.com/EysOeSAyNy
— York City Knights⚔️ (@YorkKnightsRLFC) June 16, 2021
Formula One
McLaren got into the spirit of Euro 2020.
Five-a-side, @MercedesAMGF1? ⚽️👀 pic.twitter.com/yjHXTOlliS
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) June 16, 2021
And Charles Leclerc responded to their request.
.@Charles_Leclerc is always ready for when you challenge us 😉 pic.twitter.com/gBTXchwXxB
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) June 16, 2021
Alpha Tauri’s Pierre Gasly was vaccinated ahead of his home grand prix.
Vaccinated, prepared, excited.😁Time to go to the French GP! 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/cMz8bstcrP
— PIERRE GASLY 🇫🇷 (@PierreGASLY) June 16, 2021
Ferrari were looking towards claiming some podium finishes this weekend.
One of the best parts of the #FrenchGP?
The trophies. There’s no other Grand Prix like it 😁#essereFerrari 🔴 pic.twitter.com/GMKjiMJPD8
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) June 16, 2021
Boxing
Tyson Fury meant business.
"I’m building my weight up, trying to get up to 300lbs, because I’m looking for a big knockout straight away." 🥊👑——Posted by #TeamFury pic.twitter.com/rfbYIpkEKT
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) June 16, 2021
Anthony Joshua showed off his current shape.
Nicola Adams enjoyed the weather while it lasted.
And it’s another nice sunny day in London 🙌🏾
— Nicola Adams (@NicolaAdamsOBE) June 16, 2021
The Juggernaut is back.
Save the date. 🗓 I’ll be returning to the ring July 24th @ssearena fighting Carlos Takam.Tune in LIVE on @btsport!#THEJUGGERNAUT 👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/fgPw3SLgA4
— Joe Joyce (@JoeJoyceBoxing) June 16, 2021
Tennis
Wise words from Nick Kyrgios.
You can’t talk life goals around people who don’t have the same hunger as you, it’ll just sound like you are bragging pic.twitter.com/o8xpQiSqKz
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) June 15, 2021
MMA
Conor McGregor worked hard.
Basketball
LeBron James enjoyed the Kevin Durant show.
GREATNESS!! Appreciate it while you can people! #KD
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 16, 2021