17 things we loved this weekend: Messi, Pep, Bellingham, Sturridge…
Football fans, breathe a sigh of relief. The Premier League is officially back and so is the bulk of our personality as a result.
The 2023-24 season is kicking off around England and Europe this weekend and we’re ready for a campaign filled with drama, goals, glory, despair, pints, more pints, train strikes, and lots of goals from Erling Haaland.
That return has coincided with the business end of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with remaining nations battling it out for a place in the final on 20 August.
We’ve picked out 17 things that caught our eye for good reason throughout the weekend.
Pep Guardiola
He’s just scored two goals, Pep. Chill out.
Matchday one and Pep is already going full Pep…pic.twitter.com/T4ap0bjoLj
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) August 12, 2023
Lionel Messi
Causing traffic jams with his majestic footwork. The man can’t stop scoring in Miami.
Lionel Messi causing collisions among Charlotte FC players with his dribbling. Absurd.pic.twitter.com/EBomJHDnqM
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) August 12, 2023
Jude Bellingham
A goal and a gloriously-baity celebration on his Madrid debut? Bellingham has already made his mark in Spain.
Jude Bellingham has arrived 🥶 pic.twitter.com/GR3maEXqFn
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 12, 2023
Jurgen Klopp
Providing the first meme of the 2023-24 season.
Jürgen Klopp really didn't enjoy that decision 👀 pic.twitter.com/iNR2L8vmso
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 13, 2023
Daniel Sturridge
A sensational Sky Sports debut from the former England striker.
Daniel Sturridge singing Usher on Super Sunday pic.twitter.com/87ncArcoPR
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 13, 2023
Roy Hodgson
Don’t mess with Roy. We wouldn’t fancy your chances.
Roy Hodgson was NOT having it 😅😳 pic.twitter.com/CiiCfG2h6g
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 13, 2023
Dani Olmo
Dennis Bergkamp, eat your heart out.
🚨🚨🚨Non mais ce but de Dani Olmo face au Bayern 😳😳😳. pic.twitter.com/5N8CTPo7BD
— Scorecast (@scorecast) August 13, 2023
Harry Kane
Already a fan’s favourite at Bayern Munich.
📢 The Bayern faithful have already fallen in love with Harry Kane pic.twitter.com/qMfFtFk3PE
— COPA90 (@Copa90) August 13, 2023
Win
Petition for every Premier League side to be legally required to have their own club dog to love. We’d literally never be angry at a full-time result ever again.
Arsenal's chocolate labrador 'Win' stealing the show at their Premier League media day.
Wholesome content alert. You are welcome.pic.twitter.com/4uYkkmQBD9
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) August 12, 2023
Australia
This is insanely cool.
That moment for women’s sport ❤️⚽️👑🦘 pic.twitter.com/vCgv9m4vxM
— Jacqueline Felgate (@Jacquifelgate) August 12, 2023
Alessia Russo
Completed England’s comeback against Colombia and sent them into the Women’s World Cup semi-final with a proper striker’s goal. Can’t beat it.
ALESSIA RUSSO GIVES ENGLAND THE LEAD 🏴
Could that be the goal that secures #ENG's place in the semi-finals?#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/JK5oxmQiAA
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) August 12, 2023
Gabriel Martinelli
Opening weekend tinged with some much-appreciated Joga Bonito.
Come for the Eddie Nketiah finish, stay for the ridiculously silky Gabriel Martinelli assist.#ARSNFO pic.twitter.com/m2VtyBgrsv
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) August 12, 2023
Tom Brady
Integrating himself into English culture with ease.
Tom Brady in the pub with the Birmingham fans before the game today. #BCFC pic.twitter.com/ALMvGSpR9p
— Football Away Days (@AwayDays_) August 12, 2023
This Newcastle fan
Returning Harvey Barnes’ arrow with grace and style. The Barclays is back, baby.
@meninblazers Harvey Barnes has his arrow returned from an adoring fan 😂 #toonarmy #funnyfootball #newcastleunited ♬ original sound – Men in Blazers
This tackle
Inject this straight into our veins.
Pretty harsh refereeing call in the NNSW NPL today, nothing in it 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/LDqHXrg1xv
— Matt Vandenberg (@M1D3V) August 13, 2023
Fred Onyedinma
A second yellow for making a card gesture to the ref? That’s tickled our sweet spot…
Life of a Rotherham fan in the championship🤣🤣🤣 #rufc pic.twitter.com/YQ5pU1UuaO
— Dec Martin (@Dec_Martin7) August 12, 2023
The football results
A throwback to a less complicated age.
Today's football results read by the recreated voice of James Alexander Gordon using AI. Please like and re-post to help us spread the word. pic.twitter.com/CRWtX8OAhV
— The Classified Football Results (@JAGresults) August 12, 2023
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