21 things we loved this weekend: Son Heung-min, Mbappe, Ibra, Balotelli…
After a long and thrilling season, Manchester City pipped Liverpool to the Premier League title with a dramatic 3-2 win over Aston Villa.
Elsewhere this weekend, AC Milan won their first Serie A title in 11 years and Kylian Mbappe surprisingly snubbed Real Madrid to sign a new contract at PSG.
We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the field.
Man City
A fitting tribute to their Premier League title win in 2011-12.
Pure emotion! 💙 pic.twitter.com/GMrnNYcqUf
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2022
Oleksandr Zinchenko
We’re so so happy for Zinchenko.
🗣 “I’m so proud to be Ukrainian. I would love to one day bring this title to Ukraine for all Ukrainian people because they deserve it.”
Oleksandr Zinchenko post match press conference after winning the Premier League. 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/FuQ3e60Wi8
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) May 22, 2022
Man City’s kitman
And Patrice Evra said that City didn’t have any characters in the dressing room.
Man City's kitman is at it again… 😂
📹 @City_Xtra #MCFC pic.twitter.com/tdkV6XTHeN
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) May 22, 2022
Roy Keane
We bet Keane left the Etihad as soon as the cameras were turned off.
Micah is having the time of his life, meanwhile Roy… pic.twitter.com/8EGHaSCGkW
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 22, 2022
Son Heung-min
Champions League qualification and the Golden Boot. It was a great weekend for Son.
You love to see it 🥹 pic.twitter.com/nM6Lk8jPAU
— TranSPURS (@TranSPURS) May 22, 2022
Divock Origi
Liverpool fans will hope that Origi has one last dramatic moment up his sleeve.
Forever a Liverpool legend ❤ pic.twitter.com/mIlpW3Yddr
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 22, 2022
Raphinha
Hang this photo in the Louvre.
This photo of Raphinha celebrating with the Leeds fans 💛 pic.twitter.com/5dArZeAXwQ
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) May 22, 2022
Mario Balotelli
WOW. JUST WOW.
Mario Balotelli scored five goals and did 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 today 🤯
(via @beINSPORTS_TR) pic.twitter.com/Ou7jFWqC4p
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 22, 2022
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Ibrahimovic may be 40 years old but he’s still going to put on a show.
Another league title for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to add to the collection 😎 pic.twitter.com/j5mmaiheA3
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 22, 2022
Daniel Maldini
We can’t wait to see Daniel’s son lift the Serie A title in 2050.
Paolo Maldini watching his son, Daniel walk out for the trophy lift. 🥺
A third generation of Maldini's at Milan. A legacy. ✨ pic.twitter.com/Kt4UAD36LE
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 22, 2022
Ryan Jack
The Hearts goalkeeper was rooted to the spot.
Ryan Jack BLASTS Rangers in front in extra time! 🔵
A rocket that could win the Scottish Cup for Rangers if Hearts don't come up with a response now 🚀 pic.twitter.com/D8IUOCxIXX
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) May 21, 2022
Mark Gonzalez
Trent Alexander-Arnold would be proud of this strike.
https://twitter.com/soypatofigueroa/status/1528036953085599744
Dimitar Berbatov
He’s still as cool as ever.
A goal in front of the Stretford End on your Old Trafford return?
Just Berba things 👏😎#MUFC | #LegendsOfTheNorth pic.twitter.com/oCz2i97RJT
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 21, 2022
Amandine Henry
Henry’s stunning strike helped Lyon win the Women’s Champions League for the eighth time.
AMANDINE HENRY. WHAT A STRIKE 😱
(via @DAZNFootball)pic.twitter.com/Oa146CN9RQ
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 21, 2022
Frank Fabra
Not a bad strike for a defender.
FRANK FABRA WITH AN ABSOLUTE GOLAZO TO WIN BOCA JUNIORS THE COPA DE LA LIGA. 💫 pic.twitter.com/KNa9MwdHyg
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 22, 2022
Kylian Mbappe
After making a fool out of Real Madrid, Mbappe then embarrassed this goalkeeper.
24 minutes into the game and Kylian Mbappé celebrates his new PSG contract in typical fashion! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/6hMnvL8j8E
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 21, 2022
Ligue 1
An excellent piece of shithousery.
— Ligue 1 Español (@Ligue1_ESP) May 21, 2022
Richarlison
It’s easy to see why Everton fans love Richarlison.
— Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) May 22, 2022
Jamie Carragher
*Grabs popcorn*
I’m saying you’ll never win the Champions league & Oasis are shite compared to the Beatles. That work??
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) May 22, 2022
Kieran Barnes
The Newport Pagnell midfielder couldn’t have struck it any better.
THAT IS SPECTACULAR! 🎯
Kieran Barnes with a moment he'll never forget as he puts Newport Pagnell into the lead at Wembley with a stunning effort outside the area! 🤩 #FAVase #FAVaseFinal pic.twitter.com/D41apk8T1C
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 22, 2022
Adebayo Akinfenwa
Happy retirement, Adebayo.
"My last kick of a ball was at Wembley…" 😓👏
After 22 years in English football @daRealAkinfenwa
is ready to 'take on the world!' 🌎pic.twitter.com/Tg5RNRLcFW— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 21, 2022
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