The best football posts from social media this week as chaos descended on Real Madrid, Marseille and Prague, while another Spygate scandal hit the Championship.
Real dominated the news cycle this week when it emerged that Jose Mourinho is the favourite to become their next manager at the same time as Kylian Mbappe caused a stir when he was photographed on holiday with his girlfriend. Fans didn’t take too kindly to the French superstar jetting off in the middle of a disappointing campaign.
Kylian Mbappe with his girlfriend Ester Exposito having fun in Italy 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/SFglY8h0DZ
— Speedline (@speedlinexx) May 3, 2026
But that wasn’t even the biggest story of the week, as Aurelien Tchouameni knocked out Fede Valverde after the pair got into a dressing room tussle.
🚨 BREAKING: FULL DETAILS OF THE VALVERDE VS TCHOUAMENI STORY:
– Yesterday, in training, Tchouaméni gave a hard tackle to Fede, which Fede did NOT like AT ALL. Tchouaméni insisted he didn't do it on purpose, but Fede did NOT accept his apology. Fede then kept trying to RETALIATE… pic.twitter.com/8SespNUTct
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) May 7, 2026
Although this happened behind closed doors, El Chiringuito has done everyone a massive favour by recreating it using AI. This is the one time I can get behind artificially generated slop.
Recreando la pelea de Tchouameni y Valverde con la IA. La edad de oro del periodismo español. pic.twitter.com/fDiQy36cnV
— Llourinho (@Llourinho) May 8, 2026
The Madrid Zone, an aggregator account covering everything Real, has been on a generational heater this week. Their use of block capitals is a sight to behold.
🚨 BREAKING: Fede Valverde suffered from TEMPORARY AMNESIA after getting knocked out.
He was FORGETTING THINGS. @elchiringuitotv pic.twitter.com/TAvQwiJPcK
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) May 7, 2026
I think Alvaro Arbeloa might have lost the dressing room. Just a hunch.
🚨 CONFIRMED: Multiple Spanish Real Madrid players do NOT STOP MOCKING Alvaro Arbeloa while they sit on the bench.
They only refer to him as "THE CONE" @COPE pic.twitter.com/EMUw50uUh3
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) May 8, 2026
All of it makes the Madrid boss VERY SAD.
🚨 Alvaro Arbeloa: "The leaks? I think it's TREASON.
It's DISLOYALTY to the club.
It makes me VERY SAD." pic.twitter.com/WetNAsjNbx
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) May 9, 2026
With all of this going on, it’s possible you missed the utter anarchy at Marseille, where a team retreat turned into something resembling a reformatory for delinquent teens. Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reportedly unloaded a fire extinguisher into the room of a team official.
Chaos at the end of Marseille’s imposed four-day training camp:
🔘 Rooms left upside down, beds upturned
🔘 A fire extinguisher emptied inside a club official’s room
🔘 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was among several OM players involved. (FM)https://t.co/rOFktcvETv— Get French Football News (@GFFN) May 8, 2026
If that wasn’t chaotic enough for you, then check out what happened in Prague on Saturday.
SLAVIA PRAHA – sparta Praha
Celé video později na https://t.co/0Rj1WvZyGC#derby pic.twitter.com/FafQmHUoxD
— Karel Vltava (@KarelVltava) May 9, 2026
Slavia supporters stormed the pitch, lobbing flares at the Sparta players and fans. They got their own title-winning game abandoned with less than four minutes of stoppage time remaining.
🇨🇿🤯 Chaos at the Prague derby between Slavia & Sparta tonight! pic.twitter.com/eWsPRjQO8p
— 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 (@thecasualultra) May 9, 2026
Southampton have been accused of cheating by Middlesbrough after one of their employees was caught spying on a training session ahead of the play-off semi-finals. Boro fans made hay while the sun shone.
“Wanking in the bushes” – Creased pic.twitter.com/CWODQUrgFc
— Brad (@TheNamesBradMFC) May 9, 2026
Saints manager Tonda Eckert got tired of all the questions about Spygate 2.0 and walked out of his press conference after Saturday’s goalless draw with Boro.
"He hasn't answered it."
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert walked out of his press conference after facing multiple questions about claims a member of staff spied on a Middlesbrough training session 😳 pic.twitter.com/tqXXmFozGi
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) May 9, 2026
Meanwhile, a youth match in Brazil got way out of hand and resulted in a player racing from the bench to dropkick an opponent.
irmão olha a VOADORA que o maluco tomou no jogo do Grêmio sub-17 pic.twitter.com/NTv3kmxW52
— Maurício Mendes (@mauriciojornal_) May 9, 2026
Pep Guardiola is hoping for a favour from West Ham United on Sunday.
Wonder who Pep is supporting at the London Stadium tomorrow!? 😅 ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/3DoD4UXT6P
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 9, 2026
Probably the most cringeworthy thing we’ve ever seen at a football match.
Aye good one. Disgraceful away end👍 @BrentfordFC #brentfordfc pic.twitter.com/zgwXNLO6Th
— G🐝 (@1889GT) May 9, 2026
Read – Power Rankings: Man City stumble, PSG take top spot
Sky Sports have been EXPOSED for their LIES.
I did not fucking ask this question pic.twitter.com/C8KN5FFhpY
— JordanAFC94 (@JordanAFC94) May 8, 2026
This is how you run a football club’s social media account.
88' | Ole, ole.
STM 0-3 KIL pic.twitter.com/2fvY01gNdF
— Kilmarnock FC (@KilmarnockFC) May 9, 2026
Sean Dyche has been a brilliant addition to Instagram.
sean dyche may never become a world class manager but he has the potential to become a world class poster pic.twitter.com/1VDT34XYgM
— . (@itwasjustbanter) May 9, 2026
A lovely moment between Liverpool fan Sean Cox and Mo Salah.
After an uninspiring draw with Chelsea, it’s fair to say Liverpool fans are fed up of Arne Slot.
Micheal Edwards genuinely wants to keep Slot for another season pic.twitter.com/YPYc9B5cPk
— Gbemiga (@Gbemiga__A) May 9, 2026
Read – Slot explains Ngumoha decision as Liverpool fans boo substitution
They are going to great lengths to replace the Dutchman.
Reading my book at Anfield to appear nonchalant so that Virgil van Dijk sees me and brings me out of the crowd to ask me to be their new head coach pic.twitter.com/RRP56070n2
— Becky Taylor-Gill (@beckytaylorgill) May 9, 2026
Bournemouth are enjoying one hell of a season.
We lost 4 of our back 5
Sold Semenyo
Our manager’s leaving
Our right back’s a nonce
But here we are…
16 games unbeaten
Sat in 6th
On the brink of Europe!WHAT A CLUB 🍒#afcb pic.twitter.com/SEzDjqfkZE
— Matt 🍒 (@ThatMetaverse) May 9, 2026
Read – English players with the most goal contributions in Champions League knockouts
See Also – Five spicy fixtures you must watch this weekend
