Bernardo Silva's calamitous free-kick against Brentford has been soundly mocked on social media.
While Manchester City won the game 1-0 courtesy of Erling Haaland's goal, Silva's disastrous set-piece, which came while the game was still goalless, was a talking point for many.
After the hosts had spent a significant time setting up the free-kick opportunity 30 yards from Mark Flekken's goal, veteran Silva managed to hit the ball straight out for a throw-in.
Pep Guardiola slowly collapsed to the floor after watching the move - and many online commentators were also confused as to what the Portuguese pro was trying to achieve.
One fan shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it: 'I'M CRYING THIS MIGHT BE THE WORST FREEKICK EVER', along with three laughing crying emojis.
'First time I've ever watched a Premier League player do something and been right in saying "I would've done better"', said one fan on X (formerly Twitter).
Another noted: 'I know everyone on that pitch was confused', while a third asked: 'Need to know what was going through Bernardo’s head for this lmaoo'.
One fan claimed: 'I would’ve never shown my face again I’m so serious no one would ever see me after this', while another simply summed it up with a laughing emoji and the caption 'Unbelievable'.
Haaland's goal came despite a heavy first touch, which caused central defender Kristoffer Ajer to slip, allowing the Norwegian striker to gallop forward and dispatch the chance for his 17th goal of the Premier League season.
The win took Guardiola's Man City above Arsenal in the Premier League table, and a point behind leaders Liverpool, with all the leading teams having played 25 games.
Manchester City's next game is a visit to Bournemouth on Saturday evening, before the FA Cup test at Luton Town next Tuesday.
Mooansuy
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Both good and bad? That's satanic. Go read the Scriptures and stop saying things you don't know.
are you on drugs? or are you retarded? I said 'good and bad footballers' plus fuck both Satan and the scriptures, brainwashed individual.
Mangisha
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Apparently Ronaldo is THE referencing point for both good and bad footballers, GOAT level. The man can't rest without being mentioned in topics that don't concern him!
Both good and bad? That's satanic. Go read the Scriptures and stop saying things you don't know.
herotheboy
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Can allfootball block this guy who is here always telling people about his medicine
😂😂your also tired
beuekopuz
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Silva did that to enable Mancity make an urgent substitution. He noticed a Mancity player waiting on the touch line ready to come in and he had to throw away the ball to enable the substitution.Many people criticising him failed to realise his genuine intention.
Mooansuy
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The worst ever? Have these guys seen Ronaldo's free kicks in his last days at Man U?
Apparently Ronaldo is THE referencing point for both good and bad footballers, GOAT level. The man can't rest without being mentioned in topics that don't concern him!
Mangisha
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but did you really watch bernado's free kick?
Honestly I didn't but been thinking I have seen the worse from Ronaldo one match I was watching. I think it was when he was at Juventus. He hit a ball it curled to the other side which would have meant "throw in" if it was an opponent who hit it. It was a bad one. Maybe not as bad as Bernardo's, I will need to see myself and decide.
Zazcklnpry
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Can allfootball block this guy who is here always telling people about his medicine
Niudempu
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The worst ever? Have these guys seen Ronaldo's free kicks in his last days at Man U?
but did you really watch bernado's free kick?
City_Guy
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He is still one of the best in the game
hybillions
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The worst ever? Have these guys seen Ronaldo's free kicks in his last days at Man U?
Against Norwich?
LFTB
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so
Mangisha
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The worst ever? Have these guys seen Ronaldo's free kicks in his last days at Man U?