Coral’s weekly Twitter round-up: Memorable cup final day
During another thrilling weekend of footballing action from around Europe, the Twitter reaction was again brilliantly entertaining, as Lionel Messi captivated the Copa del Rey final with a moment of absolute genius, while Arsenal clinched a second successive FA Cup crown over Aston Villa.
Arsene Wenger’s Gunners proved to be too strong for Villa as they cruised to a 4-0 triumph at Wembley..
.@Arsenal #FACupFinal winners 1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014, 2015 #record pic.twitter.com/fLzohd81kR
— The FA (@FA) May 30, 2015
This sparked wild celebrations among the Arsenal players..
Per Mertesacker celebrating Arsenal's FA Cup win. https://t.co/MyzhCMzLuQ
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) June 1, 2015
Sanchez got the pick of the goals at Wembley with this thunderbolt!
VINE: Alexis Sanchez' beautiful goal for Arsenal. #AFC https://t.co/5caO2yxa77
— Arsenal FC (@ArsenalLatest24) May 30, 2015
In Spain, Messi was busy being Messi..
Lionel Messi Doing A Lionel Messi !! #Messi (Vine by Amazing Soccer Skills) https://t.co/AfwpEB95qL
— AMIGO INVISIBLE (@villodres10) May 30, 2015
Messi’s latest piece of brilliance was met with disbelief..
Just saw Messi's goal. Utterly ludicrous!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 30, 2015
The media were speechless..
Everyone. EVERYONE in the media tribune reacted the same, instinctively. Hands slapped on head. #Messi …. Beyond belief
— Graham Hunter (@BumperGraham) May 30, 2015
Neymar was also involved heavily, but caused a stir with this cheeky flick..
VINE – Neymar flick during the match yesterday /30.5.15 http://t.co/1o07u9NNYb
— Neymar&Bruna Updates (@BrumarUpdates) May 31, 2015
Zlatan won yet another trophy..
Zlatan Ibrahimovic let his hair down after helping PSG win the French quadruple…literally (via @101greatgoals) pic.twitter.com/H4cyW7sa4K
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) May 31, 2015
In Germany, Jurgen Klopp’s final game didn’t go to plan..
.@VfL_Wolfsburg defeat @BVB to lift the German Cup! #Wolves pic.twitter.com/kbinV7OEIF
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) May 30, 2015
In the world of boxing, Anthony Joshua remained unstoppable..
The most powerful thing you can do, is say nothing at all! #StayHungry pic.twitter.com/a7vP8S3TCx
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) June 1, 2015
Kell Brook also defended his title and wants a match-up with Amir Khan..
Thanks for the support peeps! And all the best to @frankiegavin1 in the future you got my support bro
— Kell Brook (@SpecialKBrook) May 31, 2015
Andy Murray loving the boxing too, but in in action at the French Open..
Another easy nights work for @anthonyfjoshua
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) May 30, 2015