17 things we loved this weekend: Phillips, Lukaku, Pogba, Mount & Kubo

Planet Football • 14 Jun 2021

Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest during Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener against Finland put everything else into perspective over the weekend.

Fortunately, Eriksen is now in a stable condition in hospital and that brilliant news trumps everything else that took place on the pitch.

There was only one place to start when rounding up the weekend, with some of the most heart-warming reactions and support as Eriksen continues his recovery.

Andy Robertson

We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.

🗣️ 'Whatever else happens in this tournament, for me, they'll be the heroes in this one'.

Scotland's skipper @andrewrobertso5 sends well-wishes to Christian Eriksen and his family 🇩🇰💙#BBCEuro2020 pic.twitter.com/yHo9pxlteF

— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) June 13, 2021

Finland

A brilliant gesture from the Finland team after the game restarted.

Finland's players and staff applauding their Danish opponents when they came out from the tunnel.
These moments of togetherness still make football a good place. Just love, no hate.#Fin #DEN #Eriksen pic.twitter.com/AxoBv9Qb0i

— Emanuel Roşu (@Emishor) June 12, 2021

These fans

An incredibly moving moment.

🇫🇮 Fans: “CHRISTIAN” 💙
🇩🇰 Fans: “ERIKSEN” ❤️
This is why the football is and ever will be the greatest sport ..a proud football fan. 💜#Eriksen #Kjaer #Euro2021 pic.twitter.com/OOdFfwoIYo

— Bansh Tiwari (@iambansh) June 12, 2021

This car

More of this, please.

The car though. Loving this #EURO2020 Let’s go #ITA pic.twitter.com/MFO1RMQxMd

— Benny Bonsu (@MsBennyBonsu) June 11, 2021

Raheem Sterling

Sterling’s first major tournament goal came just a stone’s throw from where he was brought up.

Never forget where it started #BoyfromBrent pic.twitter.com/3eftHHCWW5

— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) June 13, 2021

Jude Bellingham

What were you doing at 17? Actually don’t answer that…

☑️ Youngest man to appear at a @UEFA EURO
☑️ Youngest man to play for England at a major tournament

A special day for 17-year-old @BellinghamJude 👏 pic.twitter.com/68Tagq9fVv

— England (@England) June 13, 2021

Mason Mount

Mount has gone from scapegoat to key player for England.

This pass from Mount is insane. pic.twitter.com/SsjeMsDKH2

— JR (@JRcentre) June 13, 2021

Andriy Yarmolenko

We’ve watched this on a loop all morning.

That goal from Yarmolenko. Thing of beauty. 😍pic.twitter.com/RJvBCCLVvP

— ASG (@ahadfoooty) June 13, 2021

Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku’s critics seem to have gone pretty quiet recently.

Romelu Lukaku has now scored as many international goals as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo 🔥

🇸🇪 Ibrahimovic: 62 goals in 118 games
🇧🇷 Ronaldo: 62 goals in 98 games
🇧🇪 Lukaku: 62 goals in 94 games#EURO2020 | #BEL pic.twitter.com/dip9z2xfi2

— Goal (@goal) June 12, 2021

Colombia

We’re now supporting Colombia at the Copa America.

Give Colombia the Copa America for this free-kick routine alonepic.twitter.com/ezqExcCKo0

— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) June 14, 2021

Frank Lampard

From laughter to a straight face in a matter of seconds. Classic Lampard.

Frank Lampard on why Mason Mount is so bloody good. Wait for it 😂👏 pic.twitter.com/eHCZtQnORx

— Jasper (@jaspermather26) June 13, 2021

Kalvin Phillips

Our Leeds-supporting editor is feeling very proud this morning.

Kalvin Phillips’ fame is Europe wide. Am watching Italian TV’s coverage of England v Croatia and the commentator has just called him “The Yorkshire Pirlo”. #lufc

— David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) June 13, 2021

Paul Pogba

He makes this look so easy.

Pogskill 🇫🇷🔥#MUFC

pic.twitter.com/hPmjE0cWvx

— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) June 11, 2021

Takefusa Kubo

You don’t see a quadruple nutmeg goal very often.

久保ゴール⚽️

pic.twitter.com/bK1p2ukoTG

— まどりん (@pz3sINbtuNmVQcR) June 12, 2021

Goran Pandev

The 37-year-old even marked the appearance with a goal.

Goran Pandev makes his debut in a major international tournament, 7312 days after his debut in international football.

— Richard Jolly (@RichJolly) June 13, 2021