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Coronavirus latest: Friday's goodwill stories from the world of sport

Coronavirus latest: Friday's goodwill stories from the world of sport
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Everton in the Community celebrated the achievement of 103-year-old World War Two veteran Tom Beevers.

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to help their local communities โ€“ and find new ways to amuse themselves โ€“ during the coronavirus pandemic.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from May 8.

Football

Manchester City revealed some statistics about the club's role in the city's response during lockdown. Headline figures include over 350 nurses trained on site at the Etihad Stadium, 1,000 tests a day carried out on club grounds, a ยฃ50,000 donation to the Trussell Trust and the offer of relaxation and exercise facilities to more than 26,000 health and social care staff.

"As a club, we are acutely conscious of the role we can, and should, play in supporting our city, both day to day, and in times of crisis," said chief operating officer Omar Berrad.

"We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting Manchester over the coming weeks through this crisis and beyond, into its recovery, in full confidence that our city will come back stronger than before."

On the 75th anniversary of VE Day, England internationals Harry Kane and Harry Maguire led the tributes to those who served in the Second World War.

Everton in the Community celebrated the achievement of 103-year-old World War Two veteran Tom Beevers, surprising him with a Blue Family care package along with a personal note of thanks from chairman Bill Kenwright.

More: https://t.co/4agY3pz2bJ pic.twitter.com/5TD6VlMR8f

โ€” Everton in the Community (@EITC) May 8, 2020

Northampton's players and staff have continued to phone supporters during the pandemic.

Chairman Kelvin Thomas told the club's official website: "The club's role in the community is fantastic.

"I spoke to all of the players on Zoom on Monday to thank them for all they are doing and that work has brought out the best of everyone. It was also really good just to catch up with all of the staff and to thank them for all they are doing to support people too.

"The community work really has cemented our place as an important part of the community and it does make you proud when you see the reaction to the calls and messages and I can only say thank you to everyone involved."

Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford was having a bit of peace from his dogs.

Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi was training.

One year on, Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld was reflecting on Spurs' epic Champions League comeback against Ajax.

Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie is all set for a grueller this weekend, having received a case of 'Bootlegger' beer from the Captain.

Leicester playmaker James Maddison reacted to reaching the semi-finals of the ePL Invitational.

Fleetwood boss Joey Barton was working hard in the garden.

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Before and After. Inspiration from @gardenersworldmag #gardening

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Tennis

Wimbledon also did its own tribute on VE Day.

Petra Kvitova, a two-time winner at the All England Club, was sightseeing.

Cricket

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen went back to his glory years in his Test shirt.

Australia batsman Aaron Finch was eating his words, having taken to TikTok following this chat with Isa Guha...

Darts

Having beaten women's world champion Mikuru Suzuki in a charity match on Thursday night, 16-time former world champion Phil Taylor will play the 'Queen of the Palace' Fallon Sherrock next.

Boxing

Heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury was taking precautions on his trip to the grocery store.

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Happy Friday๐Ÿ˜ฎ stay safe.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

A post shared by Tyson Fury (@gypsyking101) on

Athletics

Dina Asher-Smith is not letting lockdown get in the way of her Tokyo Olympics training.

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2Manchester CityMan City28183768313757
3Leicester CityLeicester29165858283053
4Chelsea29146951391248
5Manchester UnitedMan Utd29129844301445
6Wolverhampton WanderersWolves29101364134743
7Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd28111073025543
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs29118104740741
9Arsenal2891364036440
10Burnley29116123440-639
11Crystal Palace29109102632-639
12Everton29107123746-937
13Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2998122541-1635
14Southampton29104153552-1734
15Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton29611123240-829
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2976163550-1527
17Watford2969142744-1727
18Bournemouth2976162947-1827
19Aston Villa2874173456-2225
20Norwich CityNorwich2956182552-2721

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