Conor McGregor ready for war and David Beckham watches Wimbledon – Friday’s sporting social
Elsewhere, England geared up for the Euro 2020 final and the Tour de France saluted Mark ‘CAV34DISH’.
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Football
The big day edged closer.
And Phil Foden was ready.
It was a family affair for Harry Maguire
Kalvin Phillips had an admirer.
Gareth Southgate had his eyes on the prize.
Manchester United’s museum remembered a past moment of England glory.
Gary Neville was not sure the booing of national anthems is always necessarily disrespectful.
Trent Alexander-Arnold had a big decision to make.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah kept in shape.
As did Barcelona new boy Memphis Depay.
Toni Duggan returned to Everton.
Manuel Neuer and a goat.
Cricket
Dawid Malan hailed a job well done.
Sophie Ecclestone was excited for the T20 series.
Boxing
Anthony Joshua chilled.
Tennis
Some famous faces in the royal box.
A tough watch for Mr Berrettini.
Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Australia’s Olympic squad.
A big win for Andy Lapthorne.
Cycling
The Tour de France saluted a moment of history for Mark “CAV34DISH”.
Ex-footballer Geoff Thomas neared the end of his latest Tour challenge for charity.
MMA
Conor McGregor was ready for war.
Golf
Justin Rose looked forward to the Open.
Athletics
Olympic medallist and former sprint hurdler Colin Jackson wished he still had the agility.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson poked fun at her fellow heptathletes.
Rowing
Helen Glover’s Olympics preparations weren’t quite going to plan.