16 things we loved this weekend: Messi, Ronaldo, Sterling, Lovren & more
European football took centre stage this weekend as we witnessed yet more brilliance from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Elsewhere, David Silva bid farewell to the Etihad and Dejan Lovren enjoyed a successful start to his Zenit career.
We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the pitch.
Ander Herrera
The celebration makes it even better.
When you realise you are left footed but you are already 30 years old… 🤦🏻♂️😝@neymarjr @MauroIcardi pic.twitter.com/iAFChAhx7k
— Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) August 8, 2020
Lionel Messi
Yet another amazing solo goal from Messi.
Lionel Messi just never fails to amaze 🤩
Doesn't matter how many defenders try and stop him, he's on a different level!#Club2020 pic.twitter.com/dDCggick5q
— Football on BT Sport #Club2020 (@btsportfootball) August 8, 2020
Robert Lewandowski
He has been in incredible form in 2019-20.
😮 13 goals in 7 UCL games this season….
😱 53 goals in 44 games for Bayern in 2019/20!🔴 Robert Lewandowski = 🔥🔥🔥#UCL pic.twitter.com/FtyxRJrKA8
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 8, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo
That’s now 67 goals for Ronaldo in the Champions League knockout stages.
OH MY WORDDD 🔥🔥🔥
Cristiano Ronaldo is the KING of the Champions League 👑
📹 @btsportfootball pic.twitter.com/AC43VZM4TT
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) August 7, 2020
Memphis Depay
Cool as you like.
Memphis Depay scored in six consecutive Champions League games when he converted from the spot last night…
How's this for confidence?
👉😑👈#Club2020 pic.twitter.com/PWerySTsHi
— Football on BT Sport #Club2020 (@btsportfootball) August 8, 2020
Anthony Lopes
The Lyon goalkeeper really enjoyed their aggregate win over Juventus.
Anthony Lopes qui va célébrer la qualification lyonnaise avec les supporters qui ne sont pas là!!! 😂😂😂 @OL pic.twitter.com/zzRF4gUoFL
— Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien) August 7, 2020
Gennaro Gattuso
Andrea Pirlo being the new Juventus manager makes us feel really old.
🗣️ Gattuso on Pirlo becoming Juventus manager: "Well he's screwed now…That's the job.
"He's lucky to be starting at Juventus, but this profession is one where a great playing career is not enough. You have to study, to work hard, and you don't get much sleep!" 😅
[Sky Italia] pic.twitter.com/cH2ndeZ1Pa
— Goal (@goal) August 8, 2020
Thiago
No wonder Liverpool fans want to sign him.
Thiago is a pure footballer. pic.twitter.com/4PggrLtfe8
— COPA90 (@Copa90) August 9, 2020
Federico Bernardeschi
What a goal this would’ve been.
What a tackle! And what a big moment for Lyon 😱
Bernardeschi thought he'd scored a goal of the season contender…
Marcelo wasn't having it 💪#Club2020 pic.twitter.com/0q4av9aSMg
— Football on BT Sport #Club2020 (@btsportfootball) August 7, 2020
David Silva
Silva made his final home appearance for Manchester City against Real Madrid.
— David Silva (@21LVA) August 7, 2020
Raheem Sterling
Not bad for a supposedly poor finisher.
Raheem Sterling has now scored 100 goals for Manchester City across all competitions:
❍ Premier League (68)
❍ #UCL (20)
❍ FA Cup (7)
❍ EFL Cup (4)
❍ Community Shield (1)Welcome to the 100 club. 💯 pic.twitter.com/QwvosiRTbx
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 7, 2020
Luis Nani
Nani is rolling back the years in the MLS.
Form is temporary, Class is permanent 🔥 @luisnani [MLS] pic.twitter.com/Qda7eSYaKm
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) August 7, 2020
Dejan Lovren
Not a bad start to his Zenit career.
Dejan Lovren made his first appearance for Zenit today in the Russian Supercup final, Zenit beat Lokomotiv and now Dejan has won his first title with the Russian side in his first appearance.
Winner everywhere he goes! 😉
pic.twitter.com/a6PcuG8Tzo— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) August 7, 2020
Ricky Lopez Espin
What a strike.
🚨 MIDFIELD GOAL 🚨
This is #SCTop10 material right here.
Cheeky, @rickylopezespin. pic.twitter.com/cJOpWnGody
— Fort Lauderdale CF (@FTLauderdaleCF) August 9, 2020
Nicolae Stanciu
The Romanian Paul Scholes
Pre-season friendly or not, always a sucker for corner volley goals: Nicolae Stanciu, for Slavia Prague pic.twitter.com/wxd8ovT7jN
— James Dart (@James_Dart) August 8, 2020
Falkenbergs
How’s your luck?
Esto no es un partido de FIFA. En un encuentro entre Falkenbergs y Malmö en la liga sueca, una ocasión de gol terminó con la pelota estrellándose en el poste TRES veces. Increíble. [@_SebebiSensin_]pic.twitter.com/1Ozk1AY4WL
— The Chips (@TheChips_Futbol) August 9, 2020
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