FPL woe for Richards and Crouch – Saturday’s sporting social
Elsewhere, Rio Ferdinand received an unusual request from an autograph hunter.
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Football
Micah Richards celebrated prematurely in fantasy football.
But he was still doing better than Peter Crouch.
And Japhet Tanganga.
Jamie Carragher bloody loves football.
Rio Ferdinand had an unusual request.
Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka were happy with Arsenal’s night’s work.
Everton’s thoughts were with Ben Godfrey.
England celebrated Jamaica Independence Day.
Middlesbrough’s first half did not impress their former striker.
Cricket
What a performance.
Sam Billings wanted some advice.
Pat Cummins was out in the fresh air.
Tennis
Genie Bouchard got closer.
Rugby union
Will Carling heaped praise on Australia captain Michael Hooper following his decision to withdraw from his side’s clash with Argentina.
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