Fond memories of a much-loved striker – Friday’s sporting social
There was also a milestone birthday for a former England manager.
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Football
Tributes were paid to Gianluca Vialli after the former Italy, Juventus and Chelsea striker died aged 58.
Jack Butland celebrated his move to Manchester United.
Jack Grealish toasted a big away win for Manchester City.
Gary Neville was out on the slopes.
Happy 80th Terry.
Cricket
Sam Curran was raring to go in Cape Town.
Formula One
Mercedes were training them up young.
Valtteri Bottas was conquering mountains.