Eberechi Eze reflects on Champions League penalty heartbreak ahead of potential World Cup shootout

FootballSports
15 Jun 2026 • 2:20 AM MYT
The Independent
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Eberechi Eze reflects on Champions League penalty heartbreak ahead of potential World Cup shootout

  • Eberechi Eze has declared his willingness to take a penalty for England in a World Cup shootout, despite recently missing a crucial spot-kick in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
  • The 27-year-old playmaker views his penalty miss as a valuable learning experience and an essential “part of the journey” towards improvement, rather than something he regrets.
  • Eze confirmed he will not be changing his penalty technique, stating he has used it for a long time and believes in continuous improvement without over-analysing individual incidents.
  • He reflected positively on the 2025-26 season, describing it as a period of significant personal growth and highlighting how winning the title instils belief and resolve for future challenges.
  • Eze also expressed his joy regarding the title parade, calling it a “beautiful experience” that will remain with him, and noted that such experiences contribute to his development as a player and individual.

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