Gary Neville leads the Manchester United autopsy – Thursday’s sporting social
Stars including Tyson Fury and Lewis Hamilton reacted to the racist abuse suffered by Marcus Rashford online.
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Football
The autopsy of Manchester United’s Europa League final defeat by Villarreal began, with Gary Neville urging Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to strengthen his squad in the summer.
Jamie Carragher twisted the knife.
Another United match, another glut of racist abuse for Marcus Rashford
David De Gea was sorrowful after paying the penalty for his shootout miss.
Harry Maguire reacted to the loss.
Scott McTominay made a vow.
Juan Mata called for team spirit to prevail.
Matteo Guendouzi might be an Unai Emery fan – it is hard to tell.
Thank you and goodbye from Jesse Lingard?
John Terry got some morning cardio in.
Forest Green unveiled their new head coach.
Cricket
The cricket world was still having fun with the Matt Hancock memes.
What a last over.
Kevin Pietersen was on the golf course.
Boxing
Tyson Fury continued his (largely one-sided) war of words with Deontay Wilder.
Fury threw his weight behind Rashford.
Motor racing
Lewis Hamilton was also in Rashford’s corner.
Cycling
Ever wondered what it’s like to race in the Giro d’Italia?
Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith made her feelings clear about certain journalists.
Usain Bolt got wet.
Gymnastics
Simone Biles reflected on a successful tournament.
Basketball
LeBron James enjoyed the atmosphere in New York.
But didn’t enjoy the actions of Philadelphia’s crowd.