Atletico troll Real Madrid, Henderson feud and the best January transfer reveals
We've scoured social media for the best and funniest football posts from the past week (or two).
Atletico Madrid had a cheeky dig at Real after their local rivals complained that Spanish referees were biased against them. To make matters even funnier,
We want to express our full support and solidarity to the entire team of referees, their families and friends.
These are very difficult days for the football community.
Stay strong. pic.twitter.com/d4qBR9WfcI
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 7, 2025
Jordan Henderson got increasingly agitated by a reporter's questions after being asked about his rumoured move to Monaco from Ajax.
We want to express our full support and solidarity to the entire team of referees, their families and friends.
These are very difficult days for the football community.
Stay strong. pic.twitter.com/d4qBR9WfcI
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 7, 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new 'he's 28 until he's 29'. I never thought we'd see the day.
IT'S HAPPENED AGAIN pic.twitter.com/1twwzy3PM1
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) January 31, 2025
One of the rare occasions we can get behind an officiating mistake.
Massive respect to the linesman who knew he was miles offside but just didn't want to watch another half an hour of that shite. 🤝 https://t.co/NGcdWEXafM
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) February 7, 2025
This is pure cinema.
Although I've never seen the film it's from I do l love this scene & always laugh when I watch it 👍 pic.twitter.com/kZD7YvChYm
— BoylePete1970 BIG OLD PETE (@BPete1970) February 7, 2025
What even is this show anymore? Not even Thierry Henry knows.
Je sais pas si c'est une émission football ou un épisode de The Office ptdrrr Thierry Henry il en peut plus pic.twitter.com/hk3ajQYrrr
— Benito (@Baswa_) January 30, 2025
Something tells me the Charlton Athletic admin is a big fan of The Inbetweeners.
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What's he doing here?! 👀#cafc pic.twitter.com/tEmOgelRqD
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) February 3, 2025
But we all know Burnley remain the true kings of the transfer reveal.
Let them off the plane ⏳ pic.twitter.com/Yog9UPzSko
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) February 3, 2025
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Spurs got in on the act, too.
Let me Tel you something. pic.twitter.com/OgaApRCupN
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 3, 2025
Meanwhile, Alphonso Davies came up with a novel way to announce his new contract with Bayern Munich.
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This is surely the single most embarrassing way to get sent off.
0' – Jack Young receives a red card for 'pissing' on the side of the pitch 🟥#PFC | #LSL
— Palmerstown FC (@UnofficialParmo) February 2, 2025
I am obsessed with this league table.
This title race is getting ridiculous now. Top 5 all on 55 points 😂
What an advert for non-league by the way 👏 pic.twitter.com/Z8LqhIN8bV
— Ben Austen (@benstonesfc1) February 3, 2025
Football banter at its finest.
Just seen this on TikTok, brilliant🤣🤣 got a soft spot for them now lol #ncfc #otbc pic.twitter.com/d5fXGdUtWa
— rio (@rioc1606) February 2, 2025
Neymar has made out like a bandit.
This a real life Robin Hood story bro took unlimited money from two disgustingly rich institutions, completely destroyed the European transfer market and ram back to South America for the biggest homecoming, fairs man streets won't forget! https://t.co/TIPoQ8CggD
— 🏴☠️ (@FuadCadani) January 28, 2025
It's our one superpower.
Men will fly to another country to watch a match and stay overnight with only what they have in their coat pockets, it's really quite extraordinary
— Soph (@SophieMcDLaw) February 2, 2025
Sports Interactive announced this week there will not be a Football Manager 2025 game.
RIP the Football Manager franchise.
2004-2024.
We had a good run.
— Out of Context Football Manager (@nocontextfm1) January 31, 2025
Godspeed, little guy.
Wrexham v Newport
Legend has it, he's never been found. pic.twitter.com/w3jcrd15i0
— Craig Jones 🏴 (@craigyjones17) February 8, 2025
The former Lazio falconer () has returned.
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