Maradona remembered and Rooney’s message to England – Friday’s sporting social
Diego Maradona died on November 25, 2020.
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Here are some of the best examples from November 25.
Football
Gone but not forgotten.
Wayne Rooney wished England luck.
Jordan Henderson wants in on the goalscoring fun.
Andy Carroll was up for the big game.
Wales fans’ pre-match singalong impressed FIFA.
Richarlison enjoyed a fan’s artwork.
Thiago Silva celebrated Brazil’s win.
Trevoh Chalobah committed his future to Chelsea.
Even with Wales in action, their FA took time to address an important issue.
And they were not alone.
Golf
Justin Rose was looking forward to England’s clash with Iran.
As was Ian Poulter.
Basketball
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is backing the big boys at the World Cup.