14 things we loved this weekend: Messi, Arteta, Rashford, Warnock…

Planet Football • 20 Feb 2023

Big names like Marcus Rashford, Lionel Messi and Vinicius Junior delivered big on a memorable weekend of football.

There was big drama in the title races of the Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and the Premier League, with Arsenal and PSG playing out a couple of thrillers.

Here are 14 of our favourite moments.

Marcus Rashford

We’re delighted to see the loveliest bloke in football in Ballon d’Or-worthy form.

Marcus Rashford has more goals in all competitions (24) than Chelsea have in the Premier League (23) this season.

UNREAL 😳 pic.twitter.com/MELX44ay6v

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 19, 2023

Mikel Arteta

Tactical mastermind. Comedy genius.

pic.twitter.com/aiRjxMu3dq

— @TULNI (@reece24_) February 18, 2023

Vinicius Junior

A class act in the face of a tidal wave of nonsense.

🤍 @vinijr
💜 #Madridistas #OsasunaRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/ReeWYGi9mU

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 18, 2023

Roberto Firmino

Bringing Jogo Bonito to Liverpool’s season.

The way Firmino is dropping players for fun he still has that magic give him that new contract ASAP😭😭 pic.twitter.com/gxZeH4suds

— 🇦🇷. (@tashaaa2000) February 19, 2023

Virgil van Dijk

A clearance with a touch of velvet.

I can’t stop watching this touch from Van Dijk, they very nearly scored off it. pic.twitter.com/lgpHlRIbpQ

— Peter Staunton (@petermstaunton) February 18, 2023

Lionel Messi

The bloke’s an alien.

“Messi’s like a PlayStation. He can take advantage of every mistake we make. He made the impossible possible. He has something exceptional."

13 years later, Arsene Wenger's words still ring true. pic.twitter.com/jot5Apnx0I

— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) February 19, 2023

Kylian Mbappe

It’s not fair that PSG have them both, is it?

Kylian Mbappe.

ɪɴᴄʀᴏʏᴀʙʟᴇ.pic.twitter.com/hHUiDNKVDj

— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) February 19, 2023

Antoine Griezmann

Loving his football again at Atleti.

🗣️ "Antoine Griezmann on a solo run surging through the middle!"

Fantastic finish by the Atleti man to score the opener against Athletic Club 🫡#LaLigaSantander | @LaLigaTV pic.twitter.com/CKmzIKZtUu

— Viaplay Sports UK (@ViaplaySportsUK) February 19, 2023

Angel Di Maria

What a strike.

Angel Di Maria with an excellent strike for Juventus! 💥

He puts the game beyond doubt against Spezia! 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/PKhbrCbhGM

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 19, 2023

Ferran Torres

Lovely skills before Barca’s opener.

Sergi Roberto opens the scoring for Barça 🔵🔴

How about that for dribbling from Ferran Torres, though! 🤌#LaLigaSantander | @LaLigaTV pic.twitter.com/A5qsGMQ2Wa

— Viaplay Sports UK (@ViaplaySportsUK) February 19, 2023

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

We bloody love Kvaradona.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with an incredible run and finish! 😱 pic.twitter.com/PIgP5DRx4d

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 17, 2023

Alan Curbishley

Get him back in the dugout.

Alan curbishly, of all people , found my wallet on the tube in London and sent it to bescot. What a bloke 🙏🏼😅 pic.twitter.com/6APMQPl5Mi

— Oli Swift (@oliswift_182) February 18, 2023