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·19 January 2026

Football’s most iconic Panenka penalties 🤩

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The panenka has become legendary, year after year. A technical move that only the most seasoned players manage to master.

To attempt it, you need several things: confidence, composure, but also the ability to fool the goalkeeper. It's a true art.


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In 1976, Antonin Panenka made this move famous. The rest is just legend. The greatest footballers have tried it and sometimes failed.

Brahim Diaz could have made history by bringing the Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco on January 19. Unfortunately, the player missed his attempt. A real disappointment for the Madrid player.

He is not the first to have failed, but let's still acknowledge the attempt.

Nevertheless, some attempts have been successful. And have become legendary goals. Here’s a small selection.


Andrea Pirlo vs England, Euro 2012

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📸 Alex Livesey - 2012 Getty Images


Zinedine Zidane vs Italy, World Cup 2006

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📸 JOHN MACDOUGALL - 2006 AFP


Alexis Sanchez vs Argentina, Copa America 2015

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📸 JUAN MABROMATA


Sebastian Abreu vs Ghana, World Cup 2010

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📸 Cameron Spencer - 2010 Getty Images


Francesco Totti vs Netherlands, Euro 2000

📸 Henri Szwarc - Bongarts

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Helder Postiga vs England, Euro 2004

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.


📸 Laurence Griffiths - 2012 Getty Images

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