Top 10 World Football Tweets of the Week

If ever a week threatened to melt down Twitter, this was it.

First, the Football Association stripped John Terry of the England captaincy without the consent of England manager Fabio Capello.

Then, Chelsea and Manchester United played out what might have been the match of the season, a thrill-a-minute 3-3 draw at Stamford Bridge on Super Sunday.

Finally, Capello resigned after crisis talks with the FA's top brass at Wembley.

All of that happened in a span of five days—five of perhaps the wildest, craziest days in Twitter's history.

That's what it felt like for fans of football and Twitter, at least

Here are 10 of the best tweets from what was a supremely memorable week in world football. Enjoy, and add your own favorites in the comments below.

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Own Goals and Jäger Bombs

Early in the Chelsea-Manchester United game, the play was choppy and the action on the field felt chaotic.

Neither team really exerted their will on the game, but Chelsea took a 1-0 lead into halftime through an own goal.

After 45 minutes of play, this is how writer/podcaster/columnist Jason Davis (@davisjsn) described the flow of the match.

As it turned out, the Jäger hadn't even started flowing yet.

No Terry? No Problem

Chelsea scored two quick goals early in the second half to take a commanding 3-0 lead.

At 2-0, @Shinguardian noticed a connection between the action on the field and a certain event that had happened a few days before.

Coincidence? Maybe.

Funny? You bet.

The Big Game's Real MVP

Manchester United clawed back into the match by winning a pair of penalties in quick succession. Rooney converted both before Chicharito headed in his late equalizer.

So who was Man of the Match?

Rooney?

Mata?

De Gea for his late saves?

No way.

Dirty Tackle editor Brooks Peck (@BrooksDT) had it figured out right after the first penalty was awarded.

It was the ref, of course.

Piers Morgan's Ghost

The wild 3-3 draw inspired scores of clever tweets. One came from B/R's own Dan Levy (@DanLevyThinks), who couldn't get enough of Fox's special guest star/studio host of the day.

Take it away, Dan.

Sunday, in Three Words

New York Times Goal Blog writer Graham Ruthven (@grahamruthven) needed only three words to sum up Sunday's match.

Indeed, Graham.

Terry for England?

After Fabio Capello resigned as England manager, theories abounded regarding his successor.

Twitter user @alandavies1 had the inside scoop.

Terry for England? Pt. II

You stay classy, Sky Bet.

Also, put us down for 10 quid.

Terry for England? Pt. III

See, everyone?

John Terry is not a racist defender!

Thanks for clearing that up, @StupidFootball.

What Does Joey Barton Think?

If you're like us, the first thing you wondered after the Terry news broke was, "What does former Newcastle and current QPR midfielder Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) think about it?"

Wonder no more.

On second thought, we're more confused than ever. Tell us, Joseph, how does one "except" a disciplinary action?

Wilshere on Capello

In all seriousness, the Capello situation wasn't all fun and games. You really have to feel for a guy like Jack Wilshere, who earned his first cap under Capello but has spent a frustrating, injury-filled season on the sidelines.

Turns out that in addition to playing great football, little Jacky (@JackWilshere) also knows how to write heartfelt tweets. His tribute to the now-ex-England boss was one of the day's most poignant.