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Abdulazeez Abubakar
1 week ago
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After all the hype, flair, and pre-match swagger, it was Arsenal who had the last laugh.
Real Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League with a 2-1 loss at home, sealing a humiliating 5-1 aggregate defeat to the Gunners. But what caught fans’ attention wasn’t just the scoreboard—it was what happened after the final whistle. shocked
Cameras caught Vinícius Júnior, who had earlier tried to rile up Arsenal with confident talk and flashy dribbles, begging Bukayo Saka for a jersey swap. Yes, after being outclassed over two legs, the Brazilian winger was seen humbly requesting Saka’s shirt—a gesture many saw as a quiet admission of respect, if not defeat.
Social media wasted no time, with fans trolling:
“All that social media talking, and now he’s begging for Saka’s shirt?”
“From showboating to shirt-swapping real quick!” cheesy
While others praised the moment as a sign of maturity and mutual respect between two young stars of the game.
Whether it was banter or just football love, one thing's for sure—Arsenal dominated, and even Viní Jr. couldn’t leave without a piece of that North London magic.
https://www.nairaland.com/8401018/after-all-bragging-vinicius-jr
