Jimmy Greaves: Tributes paid to former England striker – Sunday’s sporting social
Greaves died at the age of 81.
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Football
Tributes were paid to Jimmy Greaves who died at the age of 81.
Gary Neville and Bastian Schweinsteiger reacted to the late drama at the London Stadium.
The Manchester United players loved it after David De Gea’s late penalty save.
Sergio Aguero was kitted out in Barca gear.
Ashley Young celebrated Villa’s win.
Kieran Trippier celebrated his birthday.
Many happy returns to Filbert.
Cricket
The Spitfires were still celebrating their Vitality Blast win.
What a catch from Jordan Cox.
Chris Cairns gave a health update.
Darts
Michael Van Gerwen was finally back winning titles.
And Fallon Sherrock was at home on the big stage again.
Boxing
Ricky Hatton and Frank Bruno paid tribute to ‘Boycie’ following his death.
Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith showed off her favourite look.