2020 will be remembered as one of the worst years in human history due to the coronavirus outbreak.
12 months in addition, it 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, the major sports leagues had their brief moment of “peace” before March and then resumed their activities.
From the humorous anecdotes that Michael Jordan’s docuseries ‘The Last Dance’ has left us, to Lionel Messi’s burofax and Bayern Munich’s unimaginable victory against Barça, we make a short compilation of the best memes of the year.
Gary Payton thought he had found a way to get to MJ … Mike wasn’t sweating the gauntlet 😂 #The last dance pic.twitter.com/Z8NG7qN5hW
– ESPN (@espn) May 11, 2020
The docuseries The Last Dance premiered in the middle of the pandemic, when all the families were still at home. In more than 10 episodes, broadcast on ESPN, an account was made of MJ’s storied career with the Chicago Bulls, focusing mainly on the team’s final season in 1997-98.
One of the best moments was when Gary Payton said he could almost stop Jordan from playing with the now-defunct Seattle SuperSonics. Statements that ‘killed’ the deliberate GOAT with laughter and turned his face into a viral meme.
Stay?
tell us something @ 3gerardpique 😱😬
(📸 @BuienRadarNL) pic.twitter.com/fqUwRfBFMm
– Now or never ESPN (@ahoraonuncaespn) August 25, 2020
All Barcelona fans right now … 🥺😰
Messi will announce his decision in the coming hours 😱 pic.twitter.com/qaAlSTPb7q
– Now or never ESPN (@ahoraonuncaespn) August 25, 2020
The Argentinian surprised the football world by sending a burofax to FC Barcelona’s board of directors to announce his intention to officially leave the club. Although he eventually had to stay on the team, social networks were relentless.
#BarcaBayern
This picture says it all
Setien does not respond to this
nokeado pic.twitter.com/RK8OyG6NbG– SeveVigo (@pardavilavigo) August 14, 2020
* Quique Setién gives the technical lecture during half time * pic.twitter.com/Qb1LK7QVHI
– Robert. (@ roberm93_) August 14, 2020
Quique Setién gave Barça the worst defeat in its Champions League history against Bayern Munich.
Despite being a one-match draw, the Bavarians overwhelmed the Blaugranas to the point that Messi finally announced his intention to leave the club.
The best meme I’ve ever seen 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #Soul #Blue cross pic.twitter.com/X10xlnxFt5
– Alfonso 🌅🌊🏄 (@Alfiesurf) December 26, 2020
Only Cruz Azul has the ‘ability’ to be among the best memes list every year. Once again, the cement producers played a starring role in one of the most sublime moments in Mexican football history, being defeated by four goals against Pumas in the semifinals.
Arm pic.twitter.com/7lVeHK3bHL
– david leon (@ davidle25864512) December 21, 2020
The cadeneros who remove the ‘Piojo’ Herrera from the club called America 😅 pic.twitter.com/zx5HZByZh9
– Now or never ESPN (@ahoraonuncaespn) December 21, 2020
After the elimination against Chivas and LAFC, América turned Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera away, sparking numerous memes on the networks.
They MUST book Jake Paul vs Muhammad Ali … jake earned it 💯 pic.twitter.com/eAt2lIOye4
– big Gary (@GaryP_) November 29, 2020
You knew it was coming. @ rayrod747 memes de Jake Paul KO by Nate Robinson 😴 pic.twitter.com/i5Sen0A5ZR
– Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) November 29, 2020
The boxing KO of the Year was in charge of a “ youtuber, ” when Jake Paul destroyed the three-time dunk match champion and former NBA player, Nate Robinson.
– 2020 Astros Shame Tour (@AsteriskTour) July 29, 2020
The champion illuminator LA Dodgers became the hero of baseball’s most purists when he threatened the Houston Astros with two balls, found guilty of stealing signals – using technology – during their 2017 title to Puerto Rican Carlos Correa , Kelly left us one of the most viral gestures of 2020.
Congratulations on the Mickey Mouse rings. pic.twitter.com/s0dFDBUiIw
– Temporary Nets Fan (@ KingMoethe8th) December 23, 2020
The now four-time NBA champion led his LA Lakers to the title in the bubble in Orlando. After taking scepter with a third other team, his most loyal fans expressed themselves on the networks honoring the ‘king’. Although there was one or the other who classified 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 Bowls along with fellow iconic coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Tom Brady announced his departure for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A few months later, fans were relentless after the Patriots’ elimination and the Buccaneers advanced to the playoffs.