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AFCON 2025: ‘I would never talk to you’ – South Africa’s Modise slams Diaz over strange penalty kick
Former South Africa international, Teko Modise, has slammed Morocco forward, Brahim Diaz over his penalty kick in their 1-0 defeat to Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
Modise said he would never speak to Diaz again if they were teammates and he missed such a golden opportunity while trying to play stylish football.
Diaz wasted a golden opportunity to hand his country the trophy with the last kick of the game but he opted for a strange panenka which was no problem for goalkeeper, Eduoard Mendy...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The match had remained goalless after the referee disallowed Ismaila Sarr’s header for a foul on Achraf Hakimi.
And Diaz’s penalty came in the 97th minute, after a lot of tension, that saw the Senegalese players walk off the pitch.
Pape Gueye then stunned Morocco in the first half of extra time with a sublime left-footed finish, to ensure the West Africans emerged champions.
Speaking on SuperSport, Modise said there was nothing wrong with Diaz changing his style of playing penalty, especially as a penalty taker.
He also said that missing the penalty was not the problem but how the penalty was missed.
“You need to assume, like you’re rightfully saying, that people do analysis and see what type of penalties you normally take.
“But also, when you are in this moment, when you are five goals in and you are playing at home you can do that but you guys haven’t won the trophy for the last 50 years, and you were the most standout player in this situation.
“You want to write new history within your national team, you have such a big moment where you are surrounded by superstars but they are willing to give you the ball to actually take the penalty.
“You didn’t deserve it because you didn’t have a good game, but they’re willing to give you the ball to actually go and take the penalty, and then you do that?
“You know, seconds away from the game to end? That for me, I will never, if you’re my teammate, we are not talking to each other again. No conversations, in the bus, in the dressing room, wherever.
“The thing is, those who have taken penalties before they missed the penalty. It’s how you miss the penalty like a few seconds to go then you’re the champions, and you do that? You expect a handshake? You won’t shake this hand.
“And he had a penalty early on into the tournament where he scored. He used his right foot to score the penalty.”
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Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night at the Parc des Princes. Harry Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot, but PSG responded through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Joao Neves, and Ousmane Dembele before halftime.
After the break, Kvaratskhelia and Dembele added further goals, while Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz reduced the deficit. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, serving a one-match ban, watched from the stands and later spoke with PSG manager Luis Enrique.
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High-scoring ties favour neutral fans but expose defensive instability.
Return leg at Allianz Arena now carries heavy pressure on Bayern.
PSG’s attacking depth gives them a clear advantage over two legs.
Kompany’s sideline ban highlights UEFA’s strict enforcement of managers.
The 5–4 result signals more open, volatile knockout football this season.
All eyes turn to Munich next Wednesday. If Bayern defends as they did in Paris, PSG will advance. If Kompany adjusts, this tie remains alive.
Sources: Complete Sports, Goal
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, and Ricardo Calafiori will be available for the Gunners’ UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night at the Metropolitano Stadium.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Arteta said Kai Havertz remains sidelined due to injury. Arsenal heads into the tie following a Premier League victory over Newcastle United at the weekend. Kick-off is scheduled for 8 pm.
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Saka and Eze’s availability restores Arsenal’s attacking width and creativity.
Havertz’s absence reduces tactical flexibility in the final third.
Atletico will likely target Arsenal’s left side with Calafiori returning from time out.
A fit squad boosts Arsenal’s chances of a positive away result in Madrid.
The injury contrast favours Atletico if Havertz’s replacement struggles to adapt.
All attention now turns to how Arteta structures his attack without Havertz. The Metropolitano atmosphere will test Arsenal’s composure from the first whistle.
Sources: Sky Sports, Bbc Sports
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Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are facing major selection headaches ahead of their Champions League semi-final showdown, with up to 11 players potentially missing the clash.
Atletico are sweating on the fitness of Julian Alvarez (major doubt), Ademola Lookman (doubt), and Jose Maria Gimenez, while Pablo Barrios is ruled out. Arsenal will be without Mikel Merino, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber, with Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze also doubts.
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Alexander Sorloth’s late scare was only a cramp, easing fears for Atletico.
Lookman has not featured since the Copa del Rey final.
Alvarez has missed Atletico’s last four league matches with a thigh issue.
Eze said his knock was precautionary, but his injury history is a concern.
Arteta described Havertz’s issue as a “muscular niggle.”
Both managers face difficult decisions as they prepare for the crucial first leg.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Goal, Sky Sports
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