19 things we loved this weekend: Messi, Mount, De Gea, Mane and more
While Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United dominated the headlines, there were plenty of eye-catching moments elsewhere around the world over the weekend.
Lionel Messi came off the bench to make his debut for PSG and Arsenal’s start to the season went from bad to worse following their 5-0 defeat to Manchester City.
We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the field.
Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes is one of several million people delighted by Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Man Utd.
Never stop dreaming… #mufc @Cristiano 🐐🙌 pic.twitter.com/kSsw1cULKV
— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) August 27, 2021
David de Gea
De Gea couldn’t keep a straight face for long.
Reporter🗣"What are your thoughts on the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo?"
De gea 🗣" Who!?" 🤣 pic.twitter.com/dVXCR2vCXk
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 29, 2021
Lionel Messi
Everybody is in awe of PSG’s star summer signing.
A quick selfie, a banner signing and bumping into Thierry Henry! 🤷♂️
A surreal ending for Leo Messi in his first game for PSG! #beINLigue1 #SDRPSG
Watch Now – https://t.co/hkoevnV6B4 pic.twitter.com/9WvAvcMpgJ
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) August 29, 2021
Mason Mount
Zinedine Zidane would be proud of that turn.
That Control from Mason Mount 🤤pic.twitter.com/M4rOfyqZRX
— My Greatest 11 (@MyGreatest11) August 28, 2021
Sadio Mane
Mane tried but failed to hide his delight after Reece James got sent off.
https://twitter.com/Kloppholic/status/1431671207712153602
Moussa Sissoko
That’s no way to treat your former manager…
سيسوكو 😂 & نونو سانتو
Nuno Santo vs Sissoko#TOTWAT— مشاري (@mushari16) August 29, 2021
Erling Haaland
Just Haaland things.
Dortmund vs Hoffenheim was a classic last night with Erling Haaland saving the day pic.twitter.com/ZM8oHweGmu
— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) August 28, 2021
Carlos Soler
Soler is the new Scorpion King.
Take a moment to appreciate this beautiful flicked finish from Carlos Soler 😍 pic.twitter.com/DPIhaaFFvC
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 27, 2021
Casemiro
Even the referee’s feel the wrath of Casemiro’s tackles.
Casemiro loves tackling so much that he decided to take out the referee 😂
Did he get the ball? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/tJNTCR0TOw
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) August 28, 2021
Tammy Abraham
Abraham has made an impressive start to his Roma career.
Tammy Abraham’s first goal at AS Roma ❤️💛
First of many😊 pic.twitter.com/i2Hojxr6NQ
— XLIV ❁ (@xlnt44) August 29, 2021
Tammy is actually playing like R9pic.twitter.com/dZHLLE9R3n
— Mumbaikar Mourinho (@Punjabi_Mou) August 29, 2021
Olivier Giroud
Abraham isn’t the only ex-Chelsea striker starring in Italy.
Olivier Giroud: GOALS GUARANTEED! 🔴⚫️
A smart finish from the AC Milan striker for his first goal in Serie A 💫
Zlatan Ibrahimović approves! 👏😆 pic.twitter.com/3685tUM7yh
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 29, 2021
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
It’s easy to forget that Ibrahimovic turns 40 in a few weeks.
Tick tock is over pic.twitter.com/jDxmSAGCmn
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) August 28, 2021
Mario Balotelli
Classic Balotelli.
In other news, Mario Balotelli was so annoyed at being subbed for Adana Demirspor that he punched his teammate pic.twitter.com/eXtcc664U8
— Project Football EPL (@ProjectEPL) August 28, 2021
James Tarkowski
Excellent shithousery from the Burnley defender.
https://t.co/m6qw4RQbW6 pic.twitter.com/vVueOoeUIx
— James Tarkowski (@Tarky19) August 29, 2021
Sam Mather
Ronaldo fever has gripped everyone at Man Utd.
Sam Mather did @Cristiano's celebration after scoring against Leeds 👀😄 pic.twitter.com/YJL276EP4L
— utdreport Academy (@utdreportAcad) August 28, 2021
Keith the duck
A heartwarming tribute at Wigan.
Story of the weekend in the EFL at Wigan. pic.twitter.com/f7whDMSiDo
— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) August 28, 2021
Maxwel Cornet
Cornet is clearly delighted to sign for Umbro FC.
— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) August 29, 2021
This own goal
There’s nothing better than a comical own goal.
UNBELIEVABLE DRAMA! 😱😱😱
Atleti equalise through a freak Villarreal own goal right at the death 🤪 pic.twitter.com/dGzQduugiK
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) August 29, 2021
Arsenal fans
The fans have got a point in fairness…
Arsenal fans to Man City "We lose every weeek. You're nothing special. We lose every week"😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/AhfvVqOpH4
— x (@shutdxwm) August 28, 2021
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