2020 will be remembered as one of the worst years in human history due to the onset of the coronavirus.
12 months, moreover, which had a strong impact on the sport after the unexpected death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, as well as that of Argentine star Diego Armando Maradona, among others.
But despite the threat of the deadly virus, major sports leagues had their brief moment of ‘peace’ prior to March, and then summed up their activities.
From the playful anecdotes left to us by Michael Jordan’s docuseries ‘The Last Dance’, to Lionel Messi’s burofax and Bayern Munich’s unimaginable thrashing of Barça, we make a brief compilation of the best memes of the year.
Gary Payton thought he’d found a way to get to MJ … Mike wasn’t sweating his glove 😂 #TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/Z8NG7qN5hW
– ESPN (@espn) May 11, 2020
The documentary The Last Dance premiered in the midst of a pandemic, when all the families were still at home. During 10 episodes, transmitted by ESPN, a count became of the legendary race of MJ with the Chicago Bulls, centered mainly in the last season with the equipment in 1997-98.
One of the best moments was when Gary Payton said that when he played with the now defunct Seattle SuperSonics, he could almost stop Jordan. Statements that ‘killed’ laughter at the considered GOAT and that turned his face into a viral meme.
Is it left?
Tell us something @ 3gerardpique 😱😬
(📸 @TraviersoL) pic.twitter.com/fqUwRfBFMm
– Ara o Mai ESPN (@ahoraonuncaespn) August 25, 2020
All Barcelona fans now … 🥺😰
Messi will communicate his decision in the next few hours 😱 pic.twitter.com/qaAlSTPb7q
– Ara o Mai ESPN (@ahoraonuncaespn) August 25, 2020
The Argentine surprised the football world by sending a bureaufax, to the board of FC Barcelona, to make official his intention to leave the club. Although he eventually had to stay on the team, social media didn’t forgive him.
#BarcaBayern
This image says it all
Setien does not react to this
nokeado pic.twitter.com/RK8OyG6NbG– SeveVigo (@pardavilavigo) August 14, 2020
* Quique Setién giving the technical talk in the meantime * pic.twitter.com/Qb1LK7QVHI
– Rober. (@ roberm93_) August 14, 2020
Barça, led by Quique Setién, received the worst thrashing in their history in the Champions League against Bayern Munich.
Although it was a one-off tie, the Bavarians beat Barça in such a way that Messi finally announced his intention to leave the club.
The best meme I’ve ever seen in my life 🤣🤣🤣🤣 # Soul #CruzAzul pic.twitter.com/X10xlnxFt5
– Alfonso 🌅🌊🏄 (@Alfiesurf) December 26, 2020
Only the Blue Cross has the ‘ability’ to belong – every year – to the list of best memes. Once again, the cementers starred in one of the most sublime moments in the history of Mexican football, letting themselves go back by four goals against Pumas in the semifinals.
poor guy pic.twitter.com/7lVeHK3bHL
– david leon (@ davidle25864512) December 21, 2020
The padlocks pulling the ” Piojo ‘Herrera from the den called America 😅 pic.twitter.com/zx5HZByZh9
– Ara o Mai ESPN (@ahoraonuncaespn) December 21, 2020
After the elimination against Chivas and LAFC, America dismissed Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera, causing an endless number of memes on the networks.
THEY NEED to book Jake Paul against Muhammad Ali … jake won it 💯 pic.twitter.com/eAt2lIOye4
– Gary gran (@GaryP_) November 29, 2020
You knew it would come. @ rayrod747 memes from Jate Paul KO by Nate Robinson 😴 pic.twitter.com/i5Sen0A5ZR
– Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) November 29, 2020
The KO of the year in boxing was run by a ‘youtuber’, when Jake Paul destroyed the three-time smash contest champion and former NBA player Nate Robinson.
– Astros Shame Tour 2020 (@AsteriskTour) July 29, 2020
The LA Dodgers relay champion became the hero of baseball’s most purists when he threatened with two bolazos to the Houston Stars, who were found guilty of stealing signals – using technology – during their 2017 title After blowing up the boricua Carlos Correa, Kelly left us one of the most viral gestures of 2020.
Congratulations on Mickey Mouse rings. pic.twitter.com/s0dFDBUiIw
– Temporary Network Fan (@ KingMoethe8th) December 23, 2020
The now four-time NBA champion led his LA Lakers to the title inside the bubble in Orlando. After getting a scepter with a different third team, his most loyal fans expressed themselves on the networks in honor of the ‘King’. Although there were a few who categorized the ring as a ‘Micky Mouse ring’.
Love Actually, with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick 😅 pic.twitter.com/6Zki9ssoHY
– ESPN (@espn) December 29, 2020
After two decades with the New England Patriots, where he won six Super Bowl’s alongside also iconic coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Tom Brady announced his departure to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A few months later, fans didn’t forgive after the Patriots ’elimination and the Buccaneers’ playoff advance.