Arsenal players paraded their English Premier League title in North London a day after losing the UEFA Champions League trophy to Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, a viral moment from the parade is something everyone has been talking about.
Watch: Arsenal star Ødegaard's parade header goes wrong; lands on policeman
The Gunners captain Martin Ødegaard became an instant viral sensation on Monday for all the wrong yet hilarious reasons during the club's victory parade. While celebrating on the open-top bus, the Norwegian midfielder attempted to head a football tossed toward him by fans or teammates. Instead of directing it cleanly, Ødegaard's header sent the ball straight into a nearby policeman standing by the barriers.
Footage shared widely on social media shows the officer reacting as the ball makes contact, with surrounding police and stewards quickly moving in as the crowd cheers and laughs. Ødegaard himself was later seen reacting with a mix of amusement and embarrassment on the bus.
The light-hearted moment has been widely shared with captions poking fun at the incident, perfectly capturing the chaotic joy of a title parade. No injuries were reported, and the policeman appeared unharmed amid the festive atmosphere thick with red smoke and celebrating fans.
Arsenal fans online were quick to joke about the "weak header" mirroring some on-pitch moments, while others simply enjoyed the captain's relatable mishap. Ødegaard, known for his leadership and composure, has once again shown his human side, this time with a hilarious twist.
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