Social Zone: Tottenham finally give Arsenal fans something to smile about

Paul Okey
20 August 2021

Spurs' European defeat comes as a shock, even to Pacos de Ferreira, while Rangers’ John Lundstram steps up and then steps away.

SOCCER: Tottenham, Tottenham, Tottenham...

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: FC Paços de Ferreira 😏#DefendeOAmarelo #UECL #FCPFTOT pic.twitter.com/BC8KpEsmGm
— FC Paços de Ferreira (@fcpf) August 19, 2021

SOCCER: How it started:

🗣"It is one we have to step up for and I'm sure we will."

John Lundstram previews Rangers' Europa League qualifier against FC Alashkert. pic.twitter.com/TFYi2L1IMg
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 19, 2021

How it's going:

🟥 43' - Red card Rangers!

John Lundstram is sent off for a second bookable offence.
— Clyde 1 Superscoreboard (@ClydeSSB) August 19, 2021

SOCCER: But can he do it on a cold February night in Livingston? Celtic target Josip Juranovic with a screamer for Legia Warsaw.

What a goal Josip Juranović. pic.twitter.com/rKfIyrKz2i
— Li'l Ze (@LilZe_7) August 19, 2021

SOCCER: Bad news for Diego Costa's mum who has just signed for Flamengo.

🗣️“If my mother was on the pitch and I had to beat her to win, I would. I'm going to do everything to win" [@TNTSportsBR]

- Diego Costa in his Atlético Mineiro presentation pic.twitter.com/pxKxQi8eOI
— Football Talk (@Football_TaIk) August 20, 2021

SOCCER: Disappointed they didn't ask him to make the F with his arms.

Ødegaard will wear the number 8 shirt. #AFC pic.twitter.com/4tIxiwKHaj
— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) August 20, 2021

SOCCER: And the reading far too much into a picture award goes to...

Kylian Mbappe seen alone at training in leaked vid as PSG boss Pochettino lifts lid on talks amid transfer speculation

Kylian looking isolated from his teammates at training on Thursday.

it’s believed Mbappe is eager to move to Spain after 4 full seasons in the French capital. pic.twitter.com/uzxZ8qbiII
— Lilian Chan (@bestgug) August 19, 2021

SOCCER: It's all becoming clear now. Puma's new kit designs were just a ploy to eradicate cliched badge kisses. Good on them.

Ulan arma nerede amk 😂 pic.twitter.com/q4FdZSLULg
— Nuri (@carnate1974) August 19, 2021

SOCCER: I've never not seen Weston McKennie smiling but even he can't raise a smile for this car crash of a shirt from adidas.

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A post shared by Weston McKennie (@west.mckennie)

RUGBY LEAGUE: Inspirational is an overused word but it certainly applies to Rob Burrow.

Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow received a hero's welcome from fans as he returned to the Headingley pitch ahead of the game against Huddersfield 💛💙pic.twitter.com/PHveAK8Hww
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) August 19, 2021