11 things we loved this weekend: Kante, Babel, Kane, Suarez, Batshuayi & more
Tottenham and Chelsea players grabbed our attention over the weekend, alongside former Liverpool and Arsenal men.
There are few who enjoy the international break, but the Nations League has already offered some brilliant moments so far.
Here is our pick of the action on and off the field, with a shout out to one very sweary Scotsman in the Scottish Football League.
Harry Kane
We all get a bit nervous before a big game. Five-year-old England mascot Ben Williams is no different. Thankfully he had Kane by his side.
Football is brilliant. pic.twitter.com/2w3jNYUa6X
— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) September 9, 2018
Fitba
Just watch and listen in all its glory. (Maybe with your headphones on if you’re at work.)
Some gloriously audible Ayrshire swearing after Alloa's second goal yesterday. We truly do not deserve the Scottish Professional Football League pic.twitter.com/uxgdWgziSx
— Jamie (@Sinclair1875) April 23, 2018
Ryan Babel
Yes, he still plays football.
A point-blank shinner via a blast from the past. Welcome back to the scoresheet, @Ryanbabel.
🇫🇷 1 🇳🇱 1 #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/f5TKdUPjSl
— SOCCER.COM (@soccerdotcom) September 9, 2018
N’Golo Kante
The France national side, along with 80,000 supporters at the Stade De France, serenade Kante. Magic.
Quand le Stade de France reprend la chanson de N'Golo Kanté avec les Bleus 😍 pic.twitter.com/i6cJGQxaFI
— L'ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) September 9, 2018
Michy Batshuayi
When footballs aren’t ricocheting off the post and into his face, the Chelsea striker can get on the scoresheet for his national side. Batshuayi’s brace against Scotland saw him notch up this decent record.
Michy Batshuayi with Belgium. 🇧🇪
19 games, 5 starts
10 goals, 1 assist
692 minutes played, 1 goal every 69 minutes.
🇧🇪💥🔥
— MichyStyle🦇 (@MichyStyle) September 9, 2018
Luis Suárez
Question marks over Guillermo Ochoa’s position in goal for the free-kick, but the rest is pure class from the former Liverpool striker.
Luis Suárez put on an incredible show in #MEXURU tonight.
🔥 #Golazo on a free kick
🔥 #Panenka penalty
🔥 #Rabona assistThree moments of spectacular individual brilliance, leading #Uruguay to 4-1 win over #Mexico. Amazing to watch!#Partidazo #ElPistolero #Barça 🇺🇾👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/uo1ONcxmEt
— #ThankYouDeuce (@JogaBonito_USA) September 8, 2018
Olivier Giroud
There’s a reason Didier Deschamps sticks with Giroud: the striker keep on scoring goals. He’s now France’s third highest top-scorer, surpassing Zinedine Zidane.
Giroud goal v Netherlands 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/xhU1jFqPQh
— CFC (@CFCGallery) September 9, 2018
Christian Eriksen
The Dane’s brace saw off Wales. This one is the pick of the bunch. A kiss off the post and in. Lovely.
Kylian Mbappé
The teenage sensation strikes again.
Wesley Sneijder
This video tribute was played at half-time to the veteran midfielder.
Marcos Pizzelli
Unlike his team-mates, he’s not a fan of scoring by tika-taka style.
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