17 things we loved this weekend: Messi, Neymar, Bonucci, Maguire and more

Planet Football • 12 Jul 2021

After a brilliant and dramatic summer of football, Italy broke English hearts to win the Euro 2020 final following a penalty shootout at Wembley.

Elsewhere, Lionel Messi finally ended his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final.

We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the field.

Lionel Messi

Messi couldn’t hide his emotions after the full-time whistle.

The moment when Messi knew he finally won 😢😢🥲🥲🐐 pic.twitter.com/ccK6tfgVV4

— 🪄🇳🇱 (@FDJChief) July 11, 2021

Neymar

This piece of skill is far more important than the result.

#CopaAmérica 🏆

O craque está sempre lá! Grande drible de Neymar 🔟🇧🇷

🇦🇷 Argentina 🆚 Brasil 🇧🇷#VibraElContinente #VibraOContinente pic.twitter.com/NuShnBsIrZ

— CONMEBOL Copa América™️ (@CopaAmerica) July 11, 2021

Angel Di Maria

A goal worthy of winning any final.

Dropped several times last month, Angel Di Maria has put Argentina ahead!pic.twitter.com/YRbQUS2OLJ

— GOAL (@goal) July 11, 2021

Lionel Messi & Neymar

The former Barcelona team-mates had an emotional embrace after the final.

This moment between Neymar and Messi.

Respect ❤️

(🎥: @FOXSoccer)pic.twitter.com/oQJcuW3J3I

— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 11, 2021

Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini

An incredible duo.

“Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini… they could go to Harvard University to give classes about how to be a central defender. They’re quality. When I say quality I don't just say creative players. Chiellini-Bonucci, it’s absolutely beautiful to see”. 🇮🇹

José Mourinho – 2018 pic.twitter.com/ZkM9VtuxFZ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 12, 2021

Harry Maguire

England may have lost but we need to talk about this penalty from the centre-back.

The best penalty in this tournament! Harry Maguire destroyed that top corner cam! 💥 pic.twitter.com/PMjfTHWDze

— FPL Philosopey 🇲🇾 (@Philosopey) July 11, 2021

Leonardo Bonucci

You have to admire the shithousery.

🇮🇹 Bonucci: "It's coming to Rome!"@azzurri | #ITA | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/ZtDM5xY1xK

— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) July 11, 2021

Giorgio Chiellini

One of the most cynical fouls you’ll ever see.

Someone tell Giorgio Chiellini you're supposed to wait until full-time before swapping shirts… #england #italy #itaeng #euro2020 #football #bbceuro2020 #bbcfootball https://t.co/DNM0HbFPoQ

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 11, 2021

Roy Keane

Keane has his priorities in order.

How did our pundits react to Shaw's goal?

🥳 @IanWright0, @EmmaHayes1, @GNev2 LOVING it
☕️ Roy Keane protecting his drink

"Gary destroyed my notes!" 😫

"I spent the next 20 minutes getting the wrath of him for knocking his coffee over!" 🤣#ITAENG | @England | #Euro2020 pic.twitter.com/o9GptDBpfB

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 11, 2021

Daniele De Rossi

It’s good to know that De Rossi is still as crazy as ever.

DANIELE DE ROSSI DIVING ON THE TABLEEEEEEE, LEGEND 🇮🇹😂 pic.twitter.com/hqNlq5oTHG

— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) July 11, 2021

Leonardo Bonucci

Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be happy with his Juventus team-mate.

Bonucci is drinking Heineken & Coca Cola at the press conference.

The perfect end to the meme.#EURO2020 #ItaliaInghilterra pic.twitter.com/M5sqtsg240

— Alessandro Amoruso (@Aleamoruso99) July 11, 2021

Roberto Mancini & Gianluca Vialli

One of football’s best bromances.

What it meant to Mancini & Vialli. Wholesome ❤️❤️https://t.co/Gr7QDoGtGv

— Avinash (@CFC_Avinash) July 11, 2021

Nicolas Otamendi

Otamendi wasn’t impressed by Neymar’s complaining.

https://twitter.com/LaEnzoneta/status/1414022153113047046

Argentina

Is someone cutting onions?

https://twitter.com/ellasfcb/status/1414041371669843974

Lionel Messi

It’s clear to see just how much the Copa America trophy meant to Messi.

Es el mejor video la historia. pic.twitter.com/IKrG4xRtvk

— Messismo (@Messismo10) July 11, 2021

Luis Diaz

Diaz showed why he’s been linked with Premier League clubs.

Colombia beat Peru 3-2 in the #CopaAmerica third-place play-off after Luis Diaz did THIS in stoppage time 🤩pic.twitter.com/07jCO8OPFD

— GOAL (@goal) July 10, 2021