19 things we loved this weekend: Messi, Vinicius Jr, Son, Tony Adams…
There was plenty of great footballing action this weekend as national teams ramped up their preparations for the World Cup.
While England were uninspiring throughout their loss against Italy on Friday night, both Brazil and Argentina looked in imperious form while Arsenal hosted a landmark day in the WSL.
We’ve rounded up a collection of the best moments here.
Lionel Messi
Who’d bet against Argentina winning the World Cup with Messi in this kind of form?
ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS GOAL BY LIONEL MESSI!pic.twitter.com/RU89tY4h7t
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) September 24, 2022
Argentina
Who’d bet against an Argentina side with this kind of team spirit?
Reaction of players when Messi got fouled ⚔️
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) September 24, 2022
Rodrigo De Paul
Forget football, De Paul should jack it all in and become Messi’s personal bodyguard.
The way De Paul defends Messi 😂 I love this guy so much pic.twitter.com/PHzh32L9zO
— R (@Lionel30i) September 24, 2022
Vinicius Jr
This boy is the truth.
Stop that Vinicius Jr. pic.twitter.com/JmKwEkbcjh
— Stop That Football (@stopthatfooty) September 23, 2022
Son Heung-min
This late free-kick, that rescued South Korea from a damaging defeat at home to Costa Rica, was further proof that Son has got his mojo back.
[GOAL] 대한민국🇰🇷 2-2 🇨🇷코스타리카
후반 41분! 저 위치에서 손흥민에게 걸리면 그건 골입니다!
구석으로 빨려들어가는 완벽한 프리킥!
경기는 원점입니다! 더 뜨겁게 응원해주세요!👍🏻#대한민국 #축구국가대표팀 #친선경기 #더뜨겁게theReds pic.twitter.com/DFbNM4D3qb— theKFA (@theKFA) September 23, 2022
Tony Adams
Sensational scenes from the former Arsenal and England captain.
If Arsenal Twitter wants to show its true power, Tony Adams will win Strictly Come Dancing.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) September 24, 2022
Diogo Dalot
Two goals from the Manchester United full-back as Portugal thrashed Czech Republic 4-0; he’s had a new lease of life under Erik ten Hag.
Diogo Dalot was INCREDIBLE for Portugal last night. 🇵🇹
Two excellent goals from the @ManUtd man in a 4-0 win. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/JjshShrj75
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) September 25, 2022
Benjamin Sesko
Pick that one out.
Benjamin Šeško's long-range strike proves to the winner! 💥
An impressive result for Slovenia against Norway 🇸🇮#SLONOR pic.twitter.com/NdTn1CeRIV
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) September 24, 2022
Netherlands
Johann Cruyff would be smiling at this.
🇳🇱 Total football 😍@OnsOranje | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/NAPhXUWTV8
— UEFA Nations League (@EURO2024) September 25, 2022
Adam Szalai
We cannot get enough of this flick that took Hungary to the brink of the Nations League final.
Szalai opens the scoring with an AUDACIOUS flick! 😱
Group leaders Hungary continue their phenomenal UEFA Nations League campaign as they lead against Germany 🇭🇺#GERHUN pic.twitter.com/KynccPrVLY
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) September 23, 2022
Sergio Busquets
There’s something strangely hypnotic about this clip as Busquets demonstrates the passing ability that makes him one of the greats.
Stop that Busquets. pic.twitter.com/oKmDOUDRNb
— Stop That Football (@stopthatfooty) September 22, 2022
Quevin Castro
The Notts County man scored one of the best free-kicks you’re ever likely to see.
We've seen worse free-kicks 😮💨👏@Official_NCFC | @TheVanaramaNL pic.twitter.com/qINWIJOaCU
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 25, 2022
Ballou Tabla
Jaw-droppingly good.
OH MY WORD 😂😂😂
Ballou Tabla with a Puskás Award contender in the CPL!
He had no right to do this 🤯 pic.twitter.com/pGYCwdwR8D
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 25, 2022
Arsenal
A crowd of 47,000 watched the WSL match between Arsenal and Tottenham on Saturday – a record attendance. Women’s football is truly here to stay.
A new WSL attendance record was set in this afternoon's North London Derby… 🏟
Arsenal & Tottenham played in front of 47,367 fans at the Emirates 👏 pic.twitter.com/6FOWg7FB3p
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 24, 2022
Christian Walton
Imagine the scenes if this had found the back of the net.
SO, SO CLOSE!
Ipswich 'keeper, Christian Walton, nearly rescued a point for his side in the last minute! 😮 pic.twitter.com/Z7KimLnVul
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) September 25, 2022
Erling Haaland
Another day, another goal for Robot Boy…
Can't make a mistake like that when Erling Haaland is around…
The Norwegian scores his 21st international goal in just his 22nd appearance for his country, bringing his tally to 15 for the season 🇳🇴
🎬 @PremierSportsTV pic.twitter.com/DD1gNPVYo0
— The Athletic UK (@TheAthleticUK) September 24, 2022
Santos Under-13s
We shouldn’t be surprised at this from the youth team of the club that produced Pele, Neymar and so many more.
O golaço que o David Carmo fez pelo sub-13 agora a pouco.
Que pintura ! Desde o começo da jogada ! pic.twitter.com/mgsDMxGbli
— Santistreta (@santistreta) September 25, 2022
Northern Ireland
A first Nations League victory for Northern Ireland at the 14th attempt lifted the roof at Windsor Park.
"They have done it!" 🗣️
Josh Magennis with an OUTSTANDING diving header and @NorthernIreland are on their way to a first UEFA Nations League win 💚#NORKOS pic.twitter.com/S1MWeBFzTi
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) September 24, 2022
Mansfield Town
Absolute limbs.
Mansfield came from 1-0 down away at Crewe to beat them 2-1 win goals on 87 and 93 yesterday.
These are the resulting celebrations. pic.twitter.com/4TDgBXKFKi
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) September 25, 2022
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