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Social Media Watch - May 1

Here we bring you the best posts from around the world of sport as players, coaches and commentators attempt to cope with the suspension of football and other sports.

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With all of professional European sport on an indefinite hiatus, athletes from around the continent have been finding novel ways to keep themselves fit and entertained during the forced postponement.

Cafu

Cafu was one hell of a footballer, it's fair to say.

One of the most memorable pieces of skill the Brazilian produced came during a game against Pavel Nedved, during the full-back's time with Roma.

The 49-year-old clearly has time on his hands like the rest of us, as he's shared a video of himself performing the very same skill he did against Nedved - only from home.

Just like his playing days, Cafu dinks the ball over his opponents head a number of times - it's clear he's still very handy with a ball at his feet!

Nicklas Bendtner

Good news folks, Nicklas Bendtner is on Tik Tok!

The new social media platform has taken the world by storm during lockdown, with people sharing funny clips via the app.

Former Gunner Nickla Bendtner is well known for his jokes, so it's no surprise to see him get going with a hilarious clip, in which he and his pet dog switch places.

Starting at his desk, as the music switches, his dog takes his place working from home, while the striker lies down on the floor. Very funny from the Dane!

Sergio Aguero

Video games are a solid way to pass the time during lock down, with FIFA in particular proving incredibly popular.

But questions are often asked about just how realistic the game is, well - it seems it's basically bang on, proven by the video online of Sergio Aguero reacting to missing a chance with himself on the game.

With the Argentinian star through on goal, he places his shot wide and instantly reacts by putting both hands on his head, both in the game and in real life!

Fair to say, FIFA has proven its credentials there!

Paper Stadiums

Video games not your thing? Not to worry, there are plenty of ways of passing the time.

One task you might not have considered is building a replica stadium out of paper - something which has proven a hit online with the Twitter account @paperstadiums.

The page shows off brilliant depictions of stadia around the world, with one of the latest being Yankee Stadium in New York.

It looks genuinely amazing - the account is definitely worth a follow.