17 things we loved this weekend: Robertson, Messi, Aubameyang…
All eyes were on Tottenham‘s north London derby win over Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend, while Liverpool dropped points for the first time at Anfield this season and Leeds United moved another step closer to ending their 16-year exile out of the top flight.
Elsewhere, you will be surprised to hear Lionel Messi is still incredible.
We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the pitch.
Jack Charlton
Football lost a true great at the weekend, but he’ll never stop making us smile.
Just watch this please, you’ll enjoy it…#jackcharlton
pic.twitter.com/r2prF7NKpu— Michael Caulfield MSc (@TheCaulfieldWay) July 11, 2020
Sophie Bradley-Auckland
This is brilliant.
This is a great interview with Liverpool Women’s Sophie Bradley-Auckland who has temporarily stepped away from football to continue working as a carer in her family’s care home and to ensure the residents there are better protected from Covid-19. https://t.co/TBEjQsnGCk
— Sophie Morris (@itssophiemorris) July 12, 2020
Federico Bonazzoli
Because who doesn’t enjoy a stonking overhead kick?
Just catching up on some of the goals from the weekend.
What a superb finish by Bonazzoli to put Sampdoria 2-1 ahead at Udinese. Big win for Samp to keep them safe from relegation.#SerieA #Goals #Footballpic.twitter.com/JirWTkkcVS
— STradingPost (@STradingPost1) July 13, 2020
Lionel Messi
What took him so long?
Lionel Messi is the first player in LaLiga history to score 20+ goals and provide 20+ assists in a single season.
Cue the fireworks. 🎇🎆 pic.twitter.com/V3Slkyjf7f
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) July 11, 2020
Lionel Messi
Stuff like this just feels normal for Messi now.
To even see this pass as a viable option, Messi is unreal
pic.twitter.com/HPaEdHsgyU— Ryan (@MessiCFi) July 12, 2020
Bryn Law
Commentating on Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds has given Law a healthy South American vibe.
I love you @BrynLaw x pic.twitter.com/lbJcWs97g9
— Sam (@sam_alexandermc) July 12, 2020
Said Benrahma
The winger continues to spearhead Brentford’s promotion push. Good enough for Chelsea?
Saïd Benrahma – that is sensational! ✨
What a goal from Brentford's star man! 🔥🎯 pic.twitter.com/pFKDe0gAMw
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) July 11, 2020
Antonee Robinson
Big tackle, sponsored by Claude Makelele.
Got the ball, ref! 🥴👀
Antonee Robinson only received a booking for this HUGE tackle on Barnsley's Kilian Ludewig! 😳
Watch more Championship highlights here: https://t.co/zzvVeWzgqg pic.twitter.com/v8mL7wZOFY
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) July 11, 2020
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Bit awkward now, this.
Legendary reply by Aubameyang when he's asked if Spurs are better than Arsenal lmao. Give this guy a blank cheque for a new contract haha he deserves it. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/8wVRXqTNES
— Dammit Arsenal 🤦🏻♀️ (@DammitArsenal) July 11, 2020
Pep Guardiola
#bantz
Pep Guardiola trying to snatch the match ball off of Sterling! 🤣@sterling7 pic.twitter.com/I2Q01cAukK
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) July 11, 2020
David McGoldrick
“If I say anything else I’ll get a bollocking from the gaffer.”
“I’m living my dream” – Didzy 👏pic.twitter.com/0NCehOwTkb
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) July 11, 2020
Michail Antonio
The four-goal hero clearly enjoyed his weekend. Well in.
He just keeps on writing his name into the history books! 📚
🎙 Today's Man of the Match has his say… pic.twitter.com/1WcjOsRxmb
— West Ham United (@WestHam) July 11, 2020
Andy Robertson
Lovely stuff.
Bang! 💥
Andy Robertson with a quite brilliant header as he sends Fabinho's pass flying into the top corner!
The perfect connection… pic.twitter.com/LNzWcYzSwy
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) July 11, 2020
Morten Gamst Pedersen
The Blackburn cult hero has still got it.
Today's matchwinner for @AltaIF_Fotball against TUIL in the Norwegian 3rd tier was none other than Morten Gamst Pedersen.
With Gamst, class is permanent. 38 years old and still going strong 💪 pic.twitter.com/E0MA7O61Zm
— 🇳🇴 Football (@NORftbl) July 10, 2020
David Beckham
One iconic captain meets another.
Every team needs a captain.
Introducing the first inspirational member of our #Lionhearts: @captaintommoore 🙌
We asked a #ThreeLions icon – and former skipper himself – to welcome him to the squad… 👀 pic.twitter.com/3RKfWZdgQu
— England (@England) July 11, 2020
This commentator
Don’t get too excited, mate.
Dying at this commentary on the best finish of this guy’s life. Someone please re-do this for his end-of-season highlight reel. Golf-level enthusiasm. pic.twitter.com/uwMhPCHT5o
— Zack Goldman, wearing a mask (@ThatDamnYank) July 12, 2020
Neymar
Beautifully pointless.
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