19 things we loved this weekend: Henderson, Messi, Sancho, Saka & more

Planet Football • 05 Jul 2021

Football moved a step closer to coming home following England’s incredible 4-0 win over Ukraine in their Euro 2020 quarter-final.

Elsewhere, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi got a goal and two assists against Ecuador as Argentina reached the Copa America semi-finals.

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

Ciro Immobile

It’s amazing what a goal can do for your injuries.

https://twitter.com/donmoyn/status/1411045894716276743

Jordan Henderson

Did Saturday night really happen? Yes it did.

Jude Bellingham

He’ll never forget where he came from.

Jude Bellingham seeks out a group of Birmingham fans to give his shirt to!

Pure class @BellinghamJude 👏#BCFC @BCFC #ENG #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/alsiwdZ7dB

— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) July 3, 2021

Bukayo Saka

Undoubtedly, the purest photos of all time.

We just cannot get enough of these @BukayoSaka87 images! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/ne4RLwwZtJ

— England (@England) July 4, 2021

Luke Shaw

That confirms it. Shaw is better than Zinedine Zidane.

Luke Shaw provided more assists in 3m 51s vs Ukraine than Zinedine Zidane did in 14 appearances at the Euros

— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) July 3, 2021

Ian Wright

It’s safe to assume that Wright enjoyed England’s win.

pic.twitter.com/3X6GnPalbA

— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) July 3, 2021

Jorginho

Could he be on for a Champions League-European Championship double?

Jorginho is some player 😎#EURO2020 #ITA pic.twitter.com/3svrfY5l4S

— GOAL (@goal) July 3, 2021

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

What a journey Denmark have been on.

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚

🇩🇰 Pierre-Emile Højbjerg 💪@hojbjerg23 | @dbulandshold | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/TPZ577HfLz

— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) July 3, 2021

Chris Powell

This is about as wholesome as it gets.

Go on, @ChrisPowell1969 😂 pic.twitter.com/ZGRuh09Jth

— England (@England) July 4, 2021

Harry Kane

Kane celebrated a bit too aggressively with Declan Rice after England’s second goal.

"KANE WITH THE CHOKEHOLD!" https://t.co/9b9sfBSvSd

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 3, 2021

Jadon Sancho

Manchester United’s newest superstar did not disappoint on his first start of Euro 2020.

Just look at the 𝐭𝐞𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 from @Sanchooo10 👏#ENG | @England | #Euro2020 pic.twitter.com/HrgzaHuKwD

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 4, 2021

Lionel Messi

There have been two free-kicks scored at the Copa America and Euros. Both of them by Messi.

#CopaAmérica 🏆

¡Bombazo! Lionel Messi la clavó de tiro libre para el 3-0 final de @Argentina sobre @LaTri

🇦🇷 Argentina 🆚 Ecuador 🇪🇨#VibraElContinente #VibraOContinente pic.twitter.com/FcvQrHuRka

— CONMEBOL Copa América™️ (@CopaAmerica) July 4, 2021

Yerry Mina

It’s a good job Colombia went on to win the shootout.

Yerry Mina the only player who celebrates a goal in a penalty shootout like it’s a normal goal pic.twitter.com/AWJn1jzmQf

— Aaron Barton (@Aaron__Barton) July 4, 2021

Pedri

What a prospect Barcelona have on their hands.

https://twitter.com/nickwolff__/status/1410998209321881600

Joakim Maehle

That cross. Assist of the tournament?

Joakim Maehle, that is outrageous! 😱

Find us a better assist at Euro 2020 – we'll wait.#CZEDEN | #ITVFootball | #Euro2020 pic.twitter.com/pfLQ6PCLjL

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 3, 2021

Ben Brereton

His Copa America adventure might be over but at least we got this picture.

Iconic pic.twitter.com/nqPyqfJqxW

— Matthew Stanger (@MatthewStanger) July 3, 2021

Jhegson Mendez

Ecuador might’ve lost 3-0 but at least one of their players did this.

#CopaAmérica 🏆

¡De la galera! 🎩 Tremendo caño de Jhegson Méndez 🇪🇨 ante Lautaro Martínez 🇦🇷

🇦🇷 Argentina 🆚 Ecuador 🇪🇨#VibraElContinente #VibraOContinente pic.twitter.com/jEsXZYRPxN

— CONMEBOL Copa América™️ (@CopaAmerica) July 4, 2021

Italy

They might be sh*thouses but they’re impossible not to love.

Italy cheering for Leonardo Spinazzola on the plane following his injury against Belgium today 💙

(🎥: @Vivo_Azzurro)https://t.co/4jlxrU0iMW

— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 3, 2021