Olympics come to an end and Lionel Messi says goodbye – Sunday’s sporting social
The PA news agency looks at some of the best examples on social media from August 8.
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Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 8.
Olympics
Jason Kenny became TeamGB’s Britain’s most successful Olympian.
And received Sir Chris Hoy’s blessing after he surpassed the Scot.
Nicola Adams hailed Olympic middleweight champion Lauren Price.
The boxing ended on a high.
Great Britain said goodbye to Tokyo
As did Hoy.
Dan Walker already had one eye on Paris 2024.
While the Paralympics are only 16 days away.
Golfer Sergio Garcia praised Spain’s efforts in Japan.
Football
Lionel Messi made an emotional farewell at Barcelona.
Leicester were still celebrating Saturday’s Community Shield victory.
Manchester City recapped on Jack Grealish’s debut, despite defeat.
The Premier League turned the clock back.
As did Chelsea.
Happy 30th birthday to Liverpool defender Joel Matip.
West Ham birthday boys.
Jesse Lingard was feeling better after contracting Covid.
Paul Pogba was getting excited.
Formula One
Happy 68th birthday to 1992 world champion Nigel Mansell.
Cricket
There was rain at the cricket.
Happy birthday former Middlesex and England seamer Angus Fraser.
Rugby union
Happy Birthday Toby Flood.
KP had his say on the Lions tour.
While the Lions picked themselves up after Saturday’s series defeat.