14 things we loved this weekend: Kagawa, Caicedo, Guardiola, Szoboszlai…

Planet Football • 31 Jul 2023

You’ve all been very patient throughout a summer with no football and now you’re being rewarded.

The Women’s World Cup has well and truly burst into life. Pre-season is coming to a close ahead of the Community Shield and return of the Football League next weekend, while it’s now less than fortnight until the Premier League kicks off again.

Here are 14 of our favourite moments from the weekend.

Shinji Kagawa

Remember Kagawa? He’s back. Scoring blooters against PSG.

Here's Shinji Kagawa rolling back the years with this peach of a strike against PSG. Lovely stuff.pic.twitter.com/GVOUkFwsvK

— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) July 29, 2023

Pep Guardiola

A lovely response.

Pep Guardiola with the best-delivered F-bomb you'll see all yearpic.twitter.com/VJJ9DSTMyu

— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) July 29, 2023

Lauren James

Woof.

🚀🚀🚀 Lauren James scorcher alert 🚀🚀🚀pic.twitter.com/7oa0zJ1Omv

— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) July 28, 2023

Sophia Braun

One of the best goals of the Women’s World Cup so far.

What a hit from Argentina's Sophia Braun 🚀#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/t3wVioZrzV

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 28, 2023

Fermin Lopez

The La Masia graduate announced himself against the most perfect opponents.

Fermin lopez are you crazzyyyyy 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/e6rOMQAYmQ

— 𝙈𝙓 𝟲 🕊️ (@MagicalXavi) July 29, 2023

Dominik Szoboszlai

We reckon Liverpool’s new signing will slot into Premier League life just fine.

Dominik Szoboszlai was inches away from scoring the cheekiest goal of 2023.

A fine addition to the Barclays.#LFC pic.twitter.com/Xn1DHiRRDz

— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) July 30, 2023

Linda Caicedo

Three years after being diagnosed with cancer, Caicedo provided one of the most heart-warming footballing moments you’re ever likely to see.

Linda Caicedo, that's ridiculous.#WWC pic.twitter.com/Negzc27mLX

— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) July 30, 2023

Manuela Vanegas

Colombia’s victory over Germany was one of the biggest shocks in Women’s World Cup history.

COLOMBIA WIN IT IN INJURY-TIME 🇨🇴

The most dramatic of conclusions as Manuela Vanegas' bullet header gives #COL the victory over Germany!#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/fqNtIH3Eie

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 30, 2023

Jude Bellingham

You don’t get scenes like these in Stourbridge.

Welcome to El Clasico , Jude Bellingham😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/njMFwTUgDa

— Culers Media (@lewyball) July 29, 2023

Roma

Stop that Roma.

Dybala ✖️ El Shaarawy ✖️ Aouar ✖️ Dybala

🤩 #RomaEstrela pic.twitter.com/wqZo3Z8FS2

— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) July 29, 2023

Ezri Konsa

Since when did Konsa become prime Messi?

A SUBLIME solo goal from Ezri Konsa which began in Villa's own half! 👏 pic.twitter.com/PrIBTCm7e6

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) July 30, 2023

Sophie Roman Haug

Marco van Basten would’ve been proud of this volley…

🇳🇴 ICYMI – Hat-trick hero 🎩

Sophie Román Haug scored half of #NOR's goals as they ensured qualification for the knockout stages beating the Philippines 6-0…#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/Wk24257Phx

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 30, 2023