Premier League back and celebrations for Fred Sirieix – Friday’s sporting social
The television presenter’s daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix won Commonwealth diving gold.
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Football
The Premier League was back.
Not exactly a shock result for Alessia Russo!
Fellow Euro winner Jill Scott was back behind the counter.
Chelsea mocked Brighton’s previous statement after signing Marc Cucurella.
Levi Colwill went on loan to Brighton.
His new team-mate had a fresh look.
And he wasn’t the only one.
Jack Grealish celebrated his City anniversary.
Lucas Radebe made a discovery.
Cricket
Eoin Morgan enjoyed his evening’s work.
Commonwealth Games
Fred was a proud man.
There were more great dives on show… in the badminton!
Boxing
AJ was in the mood for fighting.
MMA
Conor McGregor wished his mate well.