CAN 2025 – final | Senegal – Morocco: Alexander-Arnold's stunned reaction to Díaz's penalty | OneFootball

CAN 2025 – final | Senegal – Morocco: Alexander-Arnold's stunned reaction to Díaz's penalty | OneFootball

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CAN 2025 – final | Senegal – Morocco: Alexander-Arnold's stunned reaction to Díaz's penalty

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CAN / SenegalMorocco: Alexander-Arnold's viral reaction to Díaz's move

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CAN 2025 – final | SenegalMorocco: Alexander-Arnold's stunned reaction to Díaz's penalty


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The 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco delivered a rare dose of high-octane football, blending intensity, controversial refereeing decisions, and instantly viral moments. From a disallowed goal for the Lions of Teranga to a last-gasp penalty awarded to the Moroccans, the match script veered into the surreal.

Watching from his screen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, tuned into a live stream from a friend, witnessed the scene in utter disbelief. As Brahim Díaz stepped up and attempted a panenka, the English full-back froze, shot to his feet, unable to comprehend his teammate's choice, and stormed out of the room.

Édouard Mendy's save sealed the moment's surreality. Alexander-Arnold's live reaction quickly swept across social media, the perfect symbol of a final where misplaced bravado became an iconic moment in football history.

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