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Jimmy Greaves: Tributes paid to former England striker – Sunday’s sporting social

Greaves died at the age of 81.

Pa Sport Staff
Sunday 19 September 2021 19:16 BST
Jimmy Greaves has died (Sean Dempsey/PA)
Jimmy Greaves has died (Sean Dempsey/PA) (PA Wire)

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 September 19.

Football

Tributes were paid to Jimmy Greaves who died at the age of 81.

Gary Neville and Bastian Schweinsteiger reacted to the late drama at the London Stadium.

The Manchester United players loved it after David De Gea’s late penalty save.

Sergio Aguero was kitted out in Barca gear.

Ashley Young celebrated Villa’s win.

Kieran Trippier celebrated his birthday.

Many happy returns to Filbert.

Cricket

The Spitfires were still celebrating their Vitality Blast win.

What a catch from Jordan Cox.

Chris Cairns gave a health update.

Darts

Michael Van Gerwen was finally back winning titles.

And Fallon Sherrock was at home on the big stage again.

Boxing

Ricky Hatton and Frank Bruno paid tribute to ‘Boycie’ following his death.

Athletics

Dina Asher-Smith showed off her favourite look.

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