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The Most Controversial Final We’ve Ever Seen?
On this week’s episode of The Joy of Football, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett react to one of the most talked-about nights in recent international football — the controversial AFCON 2026 Final. The discussion centres on the dramatic scenes that followed the match, including Senegal walking off, a decisive penalty moment, and the fallout surrounding Brahim Díaz’s missed spot-kick, which drew huge attention for his attempted Panenka. The guys also reflect on the wider controversy that followed — from the suspension of the Senegal head coach, to the extraordinary touchline scenes involving…
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