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11 Highlights from the Weekend: Salah, Mourinho, Raphinha, Rosenior & More

The latest edition of Things We Loved returns with standout moments from Mohamed Salah, Jose Mourinho, and others. After a break since January 2024, Planet Football gathered memorable events from Friday night through Sunday evening that caught our attention.

Top 11 Moments

  • Mohamed Salah: Showed lightning speed as he sprinted to complete his hat-trick, reminiscent of Usain Bolt at his peak.
  • Jose Mourinho: The self-styled 'oldest teenager' made headlines by presenting two pictures of what he claimed were clear red card incidents during a press conference.
  • Liam Rosenior: Earned respect for responding confidently after enduring months of criticism. Strasbourg fans chanted against him during the match, but after Paris FC's 2-1 win, he celebrated defiantly in front of them.
  • Brian Brobbey: Rapidly becoming a fan favorite and joining an exclusive group of players following his recent performances.
  • Raphinha: Delivered stunning goals and a dribble so impressive it even surprised the cameraman who was caught off guard.
  • Michael Olise: Marked his first hat-trick for Bayern Munich with flair, making it a special moment for the French winger.
  • Manuel Neuer: At 40 years old, still stands out as one of the most daring goalkeepers in the game.
  • Andros Townsend: Escaped serious injury after an accident while warming up for PT Prachup in the Thai Premier League, managing to play briefly in their 3-0 victory.
  • Dinos Mavropanos: Proved to be a game-changer for West Ham by scoring a crucial equalizer in a derby match against Burnley, showcasing his knack for decisive plays.
  • This Derby Equaliser vs. Burnley: The goalkeeper misjudged angles, allowing a last-minute equalizer in stoppage time, keeping Burnley at the bottom of the Championship.
  • Miguel Borja: Displayed sheer skill with an incredible bicycle kick goal in El Clásico de México, leaving fans amazed.