John Fury joins Twitter and Joe Root reflects – Wednesday’s sporting social
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from March 1st.
football
Honors poured in for Just Fontaine.
Legendary French striker Just Fontaine has passed away at the age of 89.
With 30 goals in just 21 international appearances, he is world-renowned as the top scorer in a single World Cup finals, scoring an incredible 13 goals in Sweden in 1958.
Rest in peace Justo. pic.twitter.com/rZstuIzOWJ
— UEFA (@UEFA) March 1, 2023
RIP Just Fontaine.
A legend of French football who has sadly left us and a sad day for everyone at Paris Saint-Germain, a club he guided to the first division 50 years ago. pic.twitter.com/HovqldRTir
— Paris Saint Germain (@PSG_English) March 1, 2023
Meilleur buteur de l’histoire d’une phase finale de Coupe du Monde avec 13 buts en 1958, 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 s’est éteint cette nuit à 89 ans. C’est avec la plus grande émotion que la FFF address ses conléances à sa famille et à ses proches.https://t.co/ztITjXZyua
— FFF (@FFF) March 1, 2023
Manchester City celebrated their FA Cup victory.
A brace against Bristol 😉 pic.twitter.com/Z72qBv6RgA
— Phil Foden (@PhilFoden) February 28, 2023
Job done and through to the quarters 🤩 Well done guys 💙 pic.twitter.com/94PtXe7Inp
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) February 28, 2023
Agent Grealish?
Top Top Talent 👏🏻⚽️ https://t.co/INE2qUldli
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) March 1, 2023
England turned back the clock.
Last Minute Winner! ⌛️#On this day In 2006, Joe Cole scored late as that #ThreeLions came from behind to beat Uruguay at Anfield! pic.twitter.com/ddXPgtNPSk
— England (@England) March 1, 2023
Happy Birthday.
have a great birthday @edou_mendy_! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/qFZA2gbvzi
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 1, 2023
cricket
Dawid Malan shot England to victory.
A 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 game-winning century by @dmalan29 👏
A special knock from a special player, congratulations Mala 🥰 pic.twitter.com/4PSkimupD5
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 1, 2023
Joe Root pondered a test to remember.
What a test match and series to be a part of. Didn’t go our way but great promotion for the game between two teams that gave their all.
Can’t wait for summer already! pic.twitter.com/nlC3xMPTL3
— Joe Root (@root66) March 1, 2023
formula One
Strike a pose!
📸 ELLEMEN cover, March 2023 pic.twitter.com/rQHscHS1j6
— 周冠宇 | Zhou Guanyu 🇨🇳 (@ZhouGuanyu24) March 1, 2023
Charles Leclerc was shocked!
Takin’ C̶a̶r̶e̶ Leclerc of Business ⚡️😎#F1 @F1LasVegas @Charles_Leclerc pic.twitter.com/Tdzex7xo8o
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 1, 2023
shadow boxing.
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) March 1, 2023
boxing
John Fury gave people what they want.
Due to public demand, allow me to officially welcome my father to Twitter: @GypsyJohnFury_ @elonmusk are you ready!? 👑🥊#BigJohnFury pic.twitter.com/vrJ5wiPWjQ
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) March 1, 2023
Deontay Wilder planned a family outing.
I think I will visit my grandma in the Philippines, she will be 80 years old next year 🖤🥰#Love her
— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) March 1, 2023
But he could use 40 winks!
I haven’t slept in 5 days… Now I’m in London, it’s time to go to work🤴🏿💪🏿👊🏿#IllSleepWhenIDe
— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) March 1, 2023