Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard accidentally struck a police officer on the head with a football during the club's victory parade on Sunday. The incident occurred as Odegaard celebrated on a bus driving through north London, heading a ball into the crowd below. The police officer was directly hit on the head by the football, and Odegaard quickly ducked to hide away from the police after realising what he had done.
Following the incident, teammates could be heard jokingly calling for Odegaard's arrest. Arsenal later shared a video of the moment on social media, captioning it “On your head, Martin”. The video quickly went viral, with fans and media outlets sharing the lighthearted moment. Odegaard, who led Arsenal to a successful season, was in high spirits during the parade, but the accidental hit with the ball became a memorable highlight of the celebrations.
The police officer was reportedly unharmed and took the incident in good humour. Arsenal's victory parade marked the culmination of a triumphant campaign, and despite the minor mishap, the day was one of joy for fans and players alike.
