Coral’s weekly Twitter round-up: Memorable cup final day
Published: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