Jota’s heartbreak and Higuain’s tears – Tuesday’s sporting social
In contrast, the celebrations continued for the winners at Monday night’s Ballon d’Or awards.
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Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from October 18.
Football
Diogo Jota heartbreak.
Gonzalo Higuain played his final match.
The day after the Ballon d’Or awards.
Luis Suarez was also celebrating.
Cricket
KP felt for those affected by Wasps’ plight.
MMA
Conor McGregor a ‘God to Gorillas’.
Formula One
A new helmet design for Lando Norris ahead of this weekend’s US Grand Prix.
Esteban Ocon scrubbed up well to deliver the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.
F1 looked back to Jenson Button’s title victory.
Athletics
Training while taking in the sunset.
Boxing
Jake Paul counted down.
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