14 Things We Loved This Weekend: Henderson, Neuer, Seedorf, Anfield banners & more

AC Milan Arsenal Barcelona Bayern Munich Borussia Dortmund Chelsea Inter Juventus Leeds United Liverpool Manchester City Manchester United Newcastle United PSG Real Madrid Tottenham Hotspur Competitions Premier League Bundesliga Champions League Ligue 1 La Liga MLS Serie A Videos Quizzes Games Nostalgia List Jordan Henderson turned into Pirlo and Liverpool fans got creative. Club football returned with a bang this weekend, with Manchester City’s win over Liverpool taking much of the headlines.

Away from the strange occasion at Anfield, we were treated to some old-timers rolling back the years and wonderful moments from across the globe.

Here are 14 things that earned the Planet Football seal of approval this weekend.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s head must’ve been on Mars. Lovely stuff.

🚨🚨| WHAT A GOAL!!! WHAT A RUN BY KINGSLEY COMAN WHO HAD RONALDO BUT DECIDED TO FINISH IT HIMSELF!!!!! pic.twitter.com/vGjYQOlrpv

— Kalshi FC (@KalshiFC) October 9, 2026

When did Henderson transform into Andrea Pirlo?

Absolute perfection. 🤌 https://t.co/uZXVSvVltz

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 10, 2026

Oasis references, a nod to titles being reallocated, and a load of £££££££s.

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That’s the Puskas Award wrapped up.

Gol absurdo no futebol feminino mexicano. Nunca tinha visto um gol assim. https://t.co/8hTyI2dEzV

— Luiz Carlos Largo (@LARGOESPN) October 10, 2026

This incredible double save follows four successive clean sheets in the Nations League. Some player.

Pierce Charles produces an outstanding double save as he DENIES Jarrod Bowen from the spot! 🧤 pic.twitter.com/g6Hh7T20rR

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 9, 2026

Arsenal fans won’t remember anything like this.

Nuno Tavares. WOW. 🤯🇵🇹 https://t.co/ZeBKwm87Zr

— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) October 11, 2026

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Rayo Vallecano v Athletic Club was abandoned this afternoon at Vallecas following Rayo fans’ protests against the club owner 😮

Paper planes and rubber balls were thrown on to the pitch, and after a 15 minute pause and attempted restart, play couldn’t continue ❌ https://t.co/ymYCn4RAAU

— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) October 10, 2026

Scenes at the end of Croatian Eternal Derby after playing through torrential rain most of the second half and multiple delays – two big chances 90’+15′ by u/50lipaa in soccer

Just a 16-year-old Scot firing them in for Uganda. As you do.

𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 (𝟭𝟲). https://t.co/4b3aicfkjx

— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) October 11, 2026

🤯🍿 En Suecia se acaba de jugar uno de los PARTIDOS MÁS INCREÍBLES que se hayan visto, con ¡11 GOLES EN EL SEGUNDO TIEMPO!

⏱️ 48': AIK 0-1 Brommapojkarna.⏱️ 55': AIK 1-1 Brommapojkarna.⏱️ 59': AIK 1-2 Brommapojkarna.⏱️ 61': AIK 1-3 Brommapojkarna.⏱️ 65': AIK 1-4…

— Sudanalytics (@sudanalytics_) October 10, 2026

His first managerial job since 2019 will be at Corinthians. Some gig.

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His namesake would’ve been proud of that one.

Grimsby’s Maldini Kacurri living up to his namesake with one of the most INCREDIBLE blocks you’ll see! 🤯👏 https://t.co/eFWN0uvyZp

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 10, 2026

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