Ronaldo returns and Verstappen turns Belgium orange – Friday’s sporting social
Elsewhere, Casemiro signed a new Real Madrid deal and Chris Jordan made an emotional exit from Sussex.
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Football
Cristiano Ronaldo returned.
Did Rio Ferdinand play a part in Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer saga?
A two-time Super Bowl champion is excited for Ronaldo’s return.
Andy Murray called out hypocrite Man Utd fans.
MK Dons pulled out of the race for the forward.
Meanwhile in Wrexham….
Roy Keane poked fun at Gary Neville.
Moussa Sissoko reunited with Danny Rose.
Newcastle released their new third kit.
Casemiro signed a new deal at Real Madrid
Cricket
The Barmy Army mocked India.
Matt Prior was not happy with the news out of Sussex
Chris Jordan said goodbye to Hove.
Dale Steyn lauded James Anderson.
Tennis
Stefanos Tsitsipas had a laugh.
Emma Raducanu continued to end her tennis.
Formula One
Dutchman Max Verstappen brought out the orange helmet for Spa.
Lewis Hamilton sent positive vibes.