While the Panenka is viewed as risky and flamboyant, when done correctly it’s a perfectly sensible and logical way of taking a penalty. That’s because spot kicks are all about deception, about persuading the goalkeeper you’re going to put it in one place, while actually putting it in another.

As the end-of-year awards season comes around, there is only one contender for the best footballer of 2024. Step forward Chelsea star Cole Palmer. From all the highlights of Palmer’s incredible 12 months,

Chelsea star Cole Palmer broke an English Premier League record on Sunday as he scored two penalties in his side’s 4-3 comeback win against Tottenham.