Social Shots: Liverpool-linked left-back scores with thunderb*stard strike
A left-back linked with Liverpool scored with an absolute rocket of shot over the weekend, while Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were at it again, all in Social Shots.
In our weekly feature, we take a look at the best social media posts from across the world of football over the weekend. Football and social media can go hand in hand, but not everyone gets it right. Here, we celebrate those that do, highlighting the posts that have made us chuckle, the videos of wonder goals that we’ve just had to watch again, or just anything we felt simply had to be shared…
Liverpool-linked left-back scores with a rocket
Pass it on to Jurgen. Alex Telles has a foot like a traction engine.
What a great goal from Alex Telles of Porto. Looks like a great player, whose better? Telles or Chilwell? #CFC pic.twitter.com/Q1htOKWin2
— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK) February 24, 2020
Taking their Braith away…
Is this the sh**test unveiling of all-time? Barcelona fans need to keep the faith though. Martin Braithwaite did score eight goals for Middlesbrough. In two seasons.
New Barcelona signing Martin Braithwaite shows off his 'skills' during his on-pitch presentation pic.twitter.com/WajUWN7iqX
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) February 21, 2020
Giroud leaves Spurs feeling blue
Olivier Giroud almost signed for Spurs in January. Then scored against them in February. As recently turned octogenarian Jimmy Greaves used to say “It’s a funny old game.”
🇫🇷 striker beats 🇫🇷 captain
Olivier Giroud with a fine opener for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge… pic.twitter.com/sIwIJOPBfS
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 22, 2020
How Lo can you go?
VAR all over the place again on Saturday as Giovani Lo Celso somehow escaped a red card for a callous stamp during Tottenham’s London derby with Chelsea. Later VAR chiefs conceded he should have walked. Nothing like the benefit of hindsight is there? Oh wait…
"You 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 see that and not think it's a red card!" 😡
Here's how the Soccer Saturday panel reacted to Lo Celso's 'tackle' that somehow escaped punishment…😳 pic.twitter.com/sMGKQl8uNs
— Soccer Saturday (@SoccerSaturday) February 22, 2020
Name a better front three? We’ll wait
Also spotted at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. A front three to rival Salah, Mane and Firmino or even Best, Law and Charlton we reckon.
"What a front three that would have been, by the way: Vialli, Mancini, Davro" pic.twitter.com/Qba1NU2QQV
— Adam Hurrey (@FootballCliches) February 22, 2020
Callum Wilson giveth; VAR taketh away
Absolute scenes at Turf Moor on Saturday as Burnley caught a major break courtesy of VAR. If you are a Bournemouth fan, please look away now.
Even more VAR chaos! 🤯
Bournemouth thought they'd scored at Burnley today, only for it to be disallowed…and Burnley awarded a penalty! 😬
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 22, 2020
City somehow not hitting the spot
They got the job done eventually against Leicester City but Sergio Aguero’s tame effort on Saturday evening was the fourth Premier League penalty in a row Manchester City have missed.
⛔️ Man City’s last 4️⃣ PL penalties:
❌ Sterling v Wolves
❌ G. Jesus v Sheff Utd
❌ Gundogan v Tottenham
❌ Aguero v Leicester pic.twitter.com/bszwzRg4Rj— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 22, 2020
Top notch (sorry about the top knot)
In his 1000th career game, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 11th goal in 11 consecutive Serie A games, equalling the Italian record. He’s simply incredible. So incredible, we will even forgive him that scarcely believable barnet!
✔ 1000th professional match
✔ Scores in 11 consecutive Serie A game
⚫⚪ Cristiano Ronaldo gives Juventus the lead! pic.twitter.com/4radbQkIqm
— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) February 22, 2020
More Messi Magic
Another hat-trick for Lionel Messi at the weekend. ‘La Pulga’ turns 33 in four months. If you’re not tuning in to watch this man churn out magic in every single game, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
There's something familiar about that goal #Messi just scored … 🤔 pic.twitter.com/PMYv20HBmf
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 22, 2020
Red hot Haaland hits 40 goals
Erling Braut Haaland was at it again over the weekend. 40 goals already this season. Age 19. He doesn’t seem entirely real this kid, does he?
Goal number 4️⃣0️⃣ for the season for Erling Braut Haaland!
It's still February! pic.twitter.com/w7tJqJFT2C
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 22, 2020
Flying the flag for the Busby Babes
Prior to kick-off on Sunday at Old Trafford, there was an impeccably observes minute’s silence to remember their beloved former goalkeeper, Harry Gregg. The flag was a fantastic touch, too.
Harry Gregg remembered #mufc pic.twitter.com/6MCu7nnP0n
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) February 23, 2020
Bruno helps KO hapless Hornets
Bruno Fernandes was imperious in the middle of the park during United’s 3-0 romp against Watford. Can the ‘Portuguese Paul Scholes’ help fire them into the Champions League this season?
Bruno Fernandes vs Watford:
• 1 goal
• 1 assist
• 1 penalty won
• 4 chances created – most on pitch
• 100% dribbles completed (3/3) – most on pitch
• 12 passes into the final third – most on pitch
• 100% duels won (7/7)The all-round midfield masterclass. pic.twitter.com/d36RBGOjGN
— Premier League Panel (@PremLeaguePanel) February 23, 2020
Acrobatic opener from DCL
Everton eventually lost 3-2 to Arsenal but fair play to their fast start and Dominic Calvert-Lewin bagging this very weird – but still very good – overhead kick.
Scoring goals, coming like Calvert-Lewin.
The Emirates is a dancefloor. pic.twitter.com/MzQzug3WVo
— VERSUS (@vsrsus) February 23, 2020
On this Day
On this very day in 2008 Tottenham came from a goal down to beat Chelsea at Wembley and win the Carling Cup after extra-time. Two things that are as rare as rocking horse s**t here. Spurs winning a trophy and Jonathan Woodgate scoring.
📆 #OnThisDay in 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣8️⃣
Jonathan Woodgate scored an extra-time winner as Tottenham beat Chelsea in the League Cup final 🏆
They haven’t won another trophy since… pic.twitter.com/gwKZoU5KIr
— Goal (@goal) February 24, 2020