18 things we loved this weekend: Neymar, Messi, Rodrygo, Chiellini…
There was plenty of brilliant football action across Europe and around the world this weekend, with thrilling late drama and some terrific goals from big names – like Lionel Messi and Neymar – and little-known players alike.
While all football matches in Britain were postponed, we were kept entertained by goings on overseas and there was a lot to take in Spain, France, Italy, the USA, Mexico and even Romania.
We’ve rounded up the best moments here.
Rodrygo
We probably shouldn’t say this about a Madrid player… but this was Messi-esque.
Rodrygo’s goal is even better from this angle.pic.twitter.com/ZSE5x6dxad
— TC (@totalcristiano) September 11, 2022
Andy Delort
Wait for the replay to see the sublime technique.
Andy Delort, that's incredible.
Nice's striker produces a stunning acrobatic finish. pic.twitter.com/38g4ZlcunO
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 11, 2022
Malcom
And while we’re on the subject of chest-to-bicylce-kick goals…
Malcom meteu gol de bicicleta pelo Zenit hoje pic.twitter.com/O7s6iUVRou
— Loucos do Bando (@loucosdobandoo) September 11, 2022
Giorgio Chiellini
Outside of the boot. Lovely.
This assist by Chiellini on Chicho Arango's goal. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/knLxYwhuVm
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 11, 2022
Thiago Almada
The 21-year-old Argentinian is another rising star in MLS this season.
All he does is score GOLAZOS. 💫
Thiago Almada gives @ATLUTD the lead! pic.twitter.com/WLcLlfxfwT
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 11, 2022
Neymar
It would be a lot of fun if he keeps this form up for the World Cup.
Neymar is on 🔥 this season! pic.twitter.com/IPFInMkRIT
— TEAMtalk (@TEAMtalk) September 11, 2022
Lionel Messi
It was all about the assist for Neymar’s latest goal.
Messi’s assist to Neymar 🤤 https://t.co/KRe7oLlpWj
— Ziad is NOT in pain (@Ziad_EJ) September 10, 2022
Dominik Szoboszlai
The second goal here is an absolute peach.
Dominik Szoboszlai's screamer was the pick of the goals as @RBLeipzig_EN picked up a hugely impressive 3-0 #Bundesliga win in #RBLBVB! 👏#MD6 pic.twitter.com/TMgMgmGe7I
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) September 10, 2022
Steve Mandanda
A goalkeeper absolutely wellying it is our favourite type of assist.
Stunning distribution from Steve Mandanda.
From one end to the other, he assists Flavien Tait with a monster kick. pic.twitter.com/TmOE10QatZ
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 11, 2022
Carlos Acevedo
We will never tire of seeing goalkeepers score, especially ones wearing a bright pink kit and a headband.
Disfrútalo las veces que quieras, este señor llamado, Carlos Acevedo hace todo bien..
Gol de Acevedo. ⚽️ 😎🔝
📹 @FOXSportsMX #PasiónPorSantos 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/hMIeAko29L
— Pasión Guerrera (@pasionguerrera) September 11, 2022
Jeremias Ledesma
Heroic work from the Cadiz goalkeeper.
Cadiz keeper Jeremias Ledesma sprinted over with a defibrillator and threw it into the stands after a medical emergency in the Cadiz vs. Barca game. Thankfully the fan is now stable, and thoughts with him. Huge praise to Ledesma for his quick thinking 👏pic.twitter.com/SRVsEjfRx8
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) September 10, 2022
Juventus v Salernitana
Serie A went into overdrive on Saturday night.
Ok, Serie A. Let’s get you to bed. pic.twitter.com/47nkVRUpCj
— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) September 11, 2022
Takayuki Seto
Own goals don’t get any better than this.
Takayuki Seto went full Lee Dixon in the Romanian SuperLiga on Saturday. Wonderful stuff.pic.twitter.com/gVEXcucWOt
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) September 12, 2022
Yuri Alberto
Great buildup, even better finish.
¡GOOOOOOL DE #CORINTHIANS! ⚪️⚫️
🚀 Yuri Alberto y un GOLAZO para abrir la cuenta. El Timão se pone en ventaja de visitante 🏟️@SaoPauloFC 0⃣ 🆚 1⃣ @Corinthians #SAOxCOR pic.twitter.com/NNTNCPbV16
— Brasileirão Play (@BrasileiraoPlay) September 11, 2022
The Bundesliga table
Stop the count!
Bundesliga table after matchday 6 pic.twitter.com/XQ7wtrhIHi
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) September 11, 2022
Gianluigi Buffon
Great weekend for fans of longevity-related stats.
It is still the case that, between them, Gianluigi Buffon, Peter Shilton and Stanley Matthews have made at least one appearance in every season starting from 1931-32.
— Richard Jolly 🇺🇦 (@RichJolly) September 11, 2022
FC Zurich’s defence
Chaplain-level slapstick here.
Michael Sheen
We’re ready for the World Cup now.
Watch out for the Welsh football team if they have @michaelsheen giving the motivational speech. @Cymru pic.twitter.com/TF96lpDzXx
— A League of Their Own (@ALOTO) September 9, 2022
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