Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid may have had the most difficult day in a long time, if not forever.
After a great run with Morocco at the AFCON, the player had the opportunity to bury the result and secure his country’s title with what could have been the game’s final kick.
He had the ball at his feet and no one between him and the goalkeeper as he took the penalty, and if he had scored, Morocco would have been champions.
Brahim, on the other hand, attempted a spectacular Panenka, which failed and forced the game into overtime, where Senegal won. According To Marca News.
Sextuple-winning manager’s support
Despite all of the criticism that Brahim is receiving, there is a segment of the football world that understands his anguish and is actually standing up for him during these difficult times.
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Luis Enrique, one of football’s most prominent figures, has now shown his support for Brahim, comparing his attempt to Zinedine Zidane’s memorable penalty in the World Cup.
“We discussed Brahim’s panenka on the bus today. “I remember Zidane, a football God, doing that during a World Cup.”
“When it works, everyone applauds; when you miss, there’s a lot of criticism,” he stated.
The former Barcelona manager praised the player and supported him throughout the incident, saying,
“Brahim, I know him: he’s a magnificent, exceptional player.”
Finally, he stated that all of the assaults and criticism he is currently receiving are unwarranted and that he deserves more support.
“What is happening right now is extremely unjust. It’s only sports; he’s not a murderer or a nasty guy.”
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