Messi’s in Paris and Whitlock’s ready for the pool – Wednesday’s sporting social
Wayne Rooney waved off son Kai on his first Manchester United trip and Conor McGregor worked hard.
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Football
All smiles in Paris
Mrs Messi got a nice family snap on the pitch.
Tottenham marked one year since the arrival of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Liverpool reflected on Fernando Torres’ debut, on this day in 2007.
Jamie Carragher felt proud.
Wayne Rooney waved off son Kai on his first Manchester United trip.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin recalled his loan spell with Northampton.
Everton held their own ceremony in honour of Olympic gold medallist Richarlison’s return to training.
Jamie Redknapp and his girlfriend enjoyed Santorini.
Olympics
Max Whitlock threw his weight behind Adam Peaty’s idea.
Jade Jones chilled out.
Cricket
England geared up for the second Test with India.
Stuart Broad was left disappointed.
Formula One
Williams drivers George Russell and Nicholas Latifi found themselves together on holiday.
Rugby League
Rob Burrow was at Headingley for the launch of his book.
MMA
Nothing could stop Conor McGregor
Boxing
Carl Froch was out on the course.
Tennis
Teach them young!
Golf
Justin Rose received the 2021 Payne Stewart Award for charity work.
And received congratulations from Harry Kane and Niall Horan.