For weeks, Brahim Diaz carried the hopes of an entire nation at AFCON 2025. Brilliant, decisive and adored by the Moroccan public, the Real Madrid forward looked like the symbol of a long-awaited triumph on home soil.
Then came the final, a chaotic ending, and one moment that changed everything. After a long interruption caused by protests, Diaz found himself alone, facing history, with a penalty that could end Morocco’s 50-year wait for an AFCON title.
The pressure was immense, but what followed stunned everyone inside the stadium. Instead of a composed finish, Diaz opted for a Panenka, a choice as audacious as it was disastrous. Edouard Mendy read it perfectly and stopped the shot without difficulty.
In a few seconds, Moroccan joy turned into disbelief. “He wanted to score and I stopped him. End of story,” the Senegalese goalkeeper said bluntly, while Morocco’s dream collapsed in front of the world.
At full time, Diaz broke down in tears and Walid Regragui quickly took him off, visibly frustrated. The crowd’s reaction was unforgiving. When Diaz stepped forward to collect the top scorer award, boos echoed around the stadium. Social media followed suit, ruthless and relentless.
Once a hero, celebrated for his performances, Brahim Diaz became the symbol of a lost title, a painful reminder that in football, a single decision can erase an entire tournament.
kaabdmstuy
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thank ibrahim
dewbcmpst
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Diaz thought its a fair play,,,
Cuzbdeimy
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Morocco should not be in a hurry to forget his excellent contributions in the tournament. Nobody is above making mistakes. Missing a sport kick during tense situations occasionally occur and it is part of football competitions. If he was not good, he wouldn't have won the Golden Boot on this occasion. I congratulate him for his contribution to the team quality and National achievement so far.
You are the one that regarded the shot as penanka. To me oooo, a spot kick is a sport kick. All sport kicks are aimed at scoring the goal. The player who failed to score receives a bitter pain and disappointment. This is an open truth.
livingstoneDlam
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That penalty loss was retributive justice. How can you deny Senegal goal due to infringement and award penalty against them on same infringement.? That is against the law of nature
i agree with you bro
kauaeilrz
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give him a 2nd chance , surely someone whispered him that someone has grabbed your wife's in you matrimonio 🛏️
pibackltyz
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He was thinking of self not of the nation and he paid the price 😂
rabacklsuy
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brahim diaz instead of being the hero Morocco waited for 50 years is the villain and culprit , doing a panenka in the Final and missing it will surely be in his memory for life , if i was the coach of Morocco this stupid player would never play for Morocco again as he has broken the hearts of a whole nation waiting for the Title
AFerusmc6546
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In Spain, Barcelona winning Real Madrid is like Catalunya winning Spain. Xabi Alonso's sack has more to do with politics of Spain than football reasons. Zidane was sacked despite winning Champions League severally but leaving La Liga title, Copa de Rey and Spanish Super cup to Barcelona. How can you be a hero abroad and villain at hope ? It doesn't add up
Wetin dis one de talk
AFerusmc6546
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THE DEFEAT OF MOROCCO IS A TESTAMENT TO THE REST OF THE WORLD THAT THIS COMING WORLD CUP WILL BE WON BY WEST AFRICA.
Dreams
AFerusmc6546
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THE DEFEAT OF MOROCCO IS A TESTAMENT TO THE REST OF THE WORLD THAT THIS COMING WORLD CUP WILL BE WON BY WEST AFRICA.
Dreams u tink say worldcup na children play ground lik afcon juss de play
AFerusmc6546
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Morocco should not be in a hurry to forget his excellent contributions in the tournament. Nobody is above making mistakes. Missing a sport kick during tense situations occasionally occur and it is part of football competitions. If he was not good, he wouldn't have won the Golden Boot on this occasion. I congratulate him for his contribution to the team quality and National achievement so far.
But panenka wasn’t a 9xe option ajeh
GaniuIconic
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That penalty loss was retributive justice. How can you deny Senegal goal due to infringement and award penalty against them on same infringement.? That is against the law of nature
The referee made a huge mistake for whistling before the score He should have waited till that end That ball may not score cos’s his whistle makes the Moroccans relax
GaniuIconic
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THE DEFEAT OF MOROCCO IS A TESTAMENT TO THE REST OF THE WORLD THAT THIS COMING WORLD CUP WILL BE WON BY WEST AFRICA.
Dream on 😂😂
Hoyacimsu
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because of controversial he take the penalty not to score that's what they tell us fair play
Lukcklmruz
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Morocco should not be in a hurry to forget his excellent contributions in the tournament. Nobody is above making mistakes. Missing a sport kick during tense situations occasionally occur and it is part of football competitions. If he was not good, he wouldn't have won the Golden Boot on this occasion. I congratulate him for his contribution to the team quality and National achievement so far.
So such a tense situation needed a penaka right ?
ratdlnrtyz
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Such a pumposed player and so arrogant
ajsingh251
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Glorious uncertainty of the sports
Cuzbdeimy
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Morocco should not be in a hurry to forget his excellent contributions in the tournament. Nobody is above making mistakes. Missing a sport kick during tense situations occasionally occur and it is part of football competitions. If he was not good, he wouldn't have won the Golden Boot on this occasion. I congratulate him for his contribution to the team quality and National achievement so far.
Rmulbah1992
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THE DEFEAT OF MOROCCO IS A TESTAMENT TO THE REST OF THE WORLD THAT THIS COMING WORLD CUP WILL BE WON BY WEST AFRICA.
Reteiknptu
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Scoring the penalty wouldn’t have been an obvious winner. It would have restored parity and they could still have lost in the ensuing shootout.
Wrong comment by me. I couldn’t delete
Fikabkmost
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That penalty loss was retributive justice. How can you deny Senegal goal due to infringement and award penalty against them on same infringement.? That is against the law of nature
Reteiknptu
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Scoring the penalty wouldn’t have been an obvious winner. It would have restored parity and they could still have lost in the ensuing shootout.
Fikabkmost
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In Spain, Barcelona winning Real Madrid is like Catalunya winning Spain. Xabi Alonso's sack has more to do with politics of Spain than football reasons. Zidane was sacked despite winning Champions League severally but leaving La Liga title, Copa de Rey and Spanish Super cup to Barcelona. How can you be a hero abroad and villain at hope ? It doesn't add up
Edooo87
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he lost the chance 😭