Liverpool

Monday's sporting social: Players support Van Dijk, Lineker regrets mask error

| 19 October 2020

Virgil Van Dijk is facing a lengthy spell out injured, while Gary Lineker apologised after forgetting to wear a mask as he entered a store.

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from October 19.

Football

Marcus Rashford MBE continued his campaign against child food poverty.

Are we all just going to go about our day knowing that 1.5M 7-16 year olds need our help and our voice??

We need a long term framework to protect our children not another sticking plaster.

The asks remain the same and we won't settle for less 👇🏾 (3) pic.twitter.com/GGnvOoQP5U

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) October 19, 2020

Aymeric Laporte wished Virgil Van Dijk well.

Sorry bro. Best of luck for the quick recovery, never neither fun nor rejoicing even as rivals 💪🏼 https://t.co/p9sET2sNPd

— Aymeric Laporte (@Laporte) October 18, 2020

And the Dutchman also has support from team-mates Fabinho and James Milner.

Keep your head up, big man. Soon we'll be together on the field again. Have a great recovery! 👊🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/hf5w0q2wjZ

— Fabinho (@_fabinhotavares) October 19, 2020

Here with you every step of the way big man. You will be back stronger than ever 💪❤️#ynwa pic.twitter.com/EbxHDrByEI

— James Milner (@JamesMilner) October 19, 2020

Lucas Digne almost saved Richarlison.

View this post on Instagram

I tried to do my best Pai @richarlison 😂💙

A post shared by Lucas Digne (@lucasdigne) on Oct 19, 2020 at 12:26am PDT

Wayne Rooney got the all-clear, but now starts isolation.

Just received the news that my covid-19 test has shown I do not have the virus. Delighted for myself and family but obviously angry and disappointed that I now have to self-isolate and miss vital games for @dcfcofficial

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) October 19, 2020

Eden Hazard threw his weight behind Belgium, Holland and Germany's bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Three Nations . One goal. #FWWC27Love it ! 🖤🧡❤️ pic.twitter.com/Z3Cq446o0G

— Eden Hazard (@hazardeden10) October 19, 2020

Gary Lineker rated a Sunday League wonder goal.

Think the combination of the goal and tripping over the corner flag should guarantee that this wins the Puskas award. https://t.co/iplYpUuhB1

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 19, 2020

And later made a mistake.

In my old age, I went into a store and forgot to put my mask on. Was wondering why people were giving me daggers. Realised after a couple of minutes and hastily put it on. Felt awful and embarrassed. Apologies to those present.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 19, 2020

Raheem Sterling revelled in his winner against Arsenal.

View this post on Instagram

𝐴𝑁𝐷 𝑊𝐻𝑂 𝐸𝐿𝑆𝐸 ?! 🤟🏾 #MondayMotivation

A post shared by Raheem Sterling x 😇 (@sterling7) on Oct 19, 2020 at 1:37am PDT

A worldie from the Gunners seven years ago.

One-touch football? Completed it.

🗓 #OnThisDay in 2013 | @JackWilshere pic.twitter.com/rR6yJvulR3

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 19, 2020

The Europa League champions were on their way to London.

🛫 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 ☎️ 🇬🇧#WeareSevilla #UCL pic.twitter.com/IYQKT6PtvQ

— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) October 19, 2020

The goalkeeper had a shocker in the MLS.

Donovan Pines capitalizes on the mistake and gives @DCUnited the lead! #CINvDC pic.twitter.com/XlbPys2ziU

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 19, 2020

Leeds mocked Manchester United's criticised tweet about the St James' Park steps from the weekend.

🌍 We can't wait until we're all climbing the Elland Road steps again, but where will you be following #LEEWOL from? pic.twitter.com/su68FOOgLX

— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 19, 2020

Leicester's new signing Wesley Fofana reacted to making his debut.

The result is not what we expected but I am proud to have worn this jersey for the first time in @premierleague 🙏🏽

I know that the next games will be successful ! Let's go Foxes ✊🏽🦊#WF3 #PourEux @LCFC pic.twitter.com/OG7OOFdNLT

— LaWestt_ (@Wesley_Fofanaa) October 19, 2020

That scream from Jamie Carragher!

😱 #TOTWHU

pic.twitter.com/Pq8LSYu7BN

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) October 19, 2020

Michail Antonio had fun after Manuel Lanzini's stunner at Tottenham.

When I close my eyes, you're the only goal I ever think about 🤪 @manulanzini pic.twitter.com/CEIeTNdZb7

— Michail Antonio (@Michailantonio) October 19, 2020

The Hammers were happy with their new arrival.

He's here and he's perfect 😍

🇩🇿 @Benrahma2 pic.twitter.com/ptioekKBti

— West Ham United (@WestHam) October 19, 2020

Cricket

What a signing!

Can't wait 😊😬 https://t.co/THyJH2d0Eo

— Dawid Malan (@dmalan29) October 19, 2020

Chris Gayle was as modest as ever!

@IPL comes alive again! #UniverseBoss 😉

— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) October 19, 2020

Rugby League

Rob Burrow was seen celebrating Leeds Rhinos' Challenge Cup win at home with his children in a video shared by the BBC.

A precious moment as @Rob7Burrow and his family watch @LeedsRhinos win the #ChallengeCup 💕⤵️https://t.co/64BFbqZ22f pic.twitter.com/IxRbAgI7Mz

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) October 19, 2020

Boxing

David Haye talked up Derek Chisora.

I've seen the changes. Soon you will too. @DerekWarChisora is a 12 round wrecking ball machine. October 31st Sky Sports Box Office let's go 🔥 #UsykChisora pic.twitter.com/N2Y5Hk9tbk

— David Haye (@davidhaye) October 19, 2020

Who has Oleksandr Usyk in his sights.

#hellousyk pic.twitter.com/JS3EDM37rC

— Derek Chisora 🥊 (@DerekWarChisora) October 19, 2020

Daniel Dubois was doing the heavy lifting.

No stone unturned 💪🏿#DDD pic.twitter.com/6z5MRXZTql

— Daniel Dubois (@DynamiteDubois) October 19, 2020

Golf

Brooks Koepka enjoyed being on the course at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas.

Felt good to get back out there this week at The CJ CUP, thanks to everyone who made it possible during such a challenging year. pic.twitter.com/rV8Zg6SLf2

— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) October 19, 2020

And who can blame him!

Shadow Creek 😍 ⛳️

Thanks for the memories. pic.twitter.com/tIkxtFNxan

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 19, 2020

Scottish Championship winner Adrian Otaegui sung it with feeling.

Waking up a three-time European Tour winner 🎤🎶 pic.twitter.com/9hllKZkLoU

— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 19, 2020

Tennis

Serena Williams kept busy.

View this post on Instagram

Working momma

A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Oct 19, 2020 at 7:03am PDT

Garbine Muguruza was hanging out with the locals in Tuscany.

Amazona Mugu 🐎 #Tuscany #RoadTrip pic.twitter.com/6QkmldiTAn

— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) October 19, 2020

No rest for Simona Halep.

When the season is over, the work goes on 💪

Have a great week everyone 😊 pic.twitter.com/CogiD1a22S

— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) October 19, 2020

Monday motivation from Naomi Osaka.

One of the greatest things a person can do is inspire others.

— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) October 19, 2020

Formula One

Valtteri Bottas geared up for the Formula One bandwagon to roll into Portugal.

It's race week 🇵🇹🏁#VB77 #F1 #PortugalGP @MercedesAMGF1 @F1 📷 Etherington pic.twitter.com/r9rI4b7r7S

— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) October 19, 2020

Darts

Barry Hearn has reeled in coronavirus.

17 days since testing positive for corona virus and finally I'm up and fishing ! Thanks for all the kind thoughts – I'm back !

— Barry Hearn (@BarryHearn) October 19, 2020

Up close and personal with Wayne Mardle.