Omar Momani Represents Jordan in the Sports Illustrated World Cup Cover Project

I’m proud to represent Jordan in the Sports Illustrated World Cup Cover Project, a global collaboration that brought together artists from around the world to create unique covers celebrating football and culture.

For the Jordan cover, I wanted to connect the country’s ancient history with its modern football dream.

The main idea behind the illustration is that the current generation of Jordanian footballers are carving the FIFA World Cup trophy from stone, just as their Nabataean ancestors once carved Petra into the mountains centuries ago.

In the background, Petra represents Jordan’s deep cultural roots and one of the greatest achievements in the country’s history. In the foreground, the players continue that same spirit of determination, creativity, and ambition — but this time through football and the dream of reaching the World Cup.

Around the scene are small details inspired by everyday Jordanian life, including families, fans, traditional clothing, children playing, and moments of celebration, all reflecting the strong connection between football and national identity in Jordan.

I wanted the illustration to feel both epic and human at the same time, mixing historical symbolism with the energy and passion of football in my own cartoon style.

It was an honor to contribute to such an iconic global project and to represent Jordan alongside artists from all over the world.

For more: https://www.si.com/soccer/story-behind-all-48-sports-illustrated-world-cup-covers-digital-cover

Cristiano Ronaldo Was Seconds Away From The Title… Then Disaster Happened

Football can change in just one second.

In the dramatic clash between Al Nassr and Al Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo looked moments away from winning the title. The atmosphere felt ready for celebration, and everything seemed under control — until a shocking goalkeeper mistake changed the entire story at the last moment.

That emotional swing inspired this short football cartoon animation.

In this animated reel, Ronaldo dreams of lifting the trophy before chaos suddenly begins after the goalkeeper’s blunder. To make the moment more exaggerated and comedic, I turned the goalkeeper’s hands into paper, allowing the ball to go through in a funny cartoon-style visual gag.

I always enjoy transforming emotional football moments into short animated stories that mix drama, comedy, and visual storytelling for social media audiences.

Lamine Yamal Already Has More La Liga Titles Than Cristiano Ronaldo

After Lamine Yamal won another league title with FC Barcelona, football fans noticed a wild statistic:

At just 18 years old, Yamal already has more La Liga titles than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Naturally, social media exploded 😭

The stat quickly became perfect meme material, especially in debates between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona fans.

That inspired this short football cartoon animation.

In the reel:

• Ronaldo proudly celebrates his 2 La Liga titles with a dramatic “Siuuu!”
• The camera zooms out to reveal Yamal and his little brother casually sitting next to 3 La Liga trophies 💀
• Then Vinícius Júnior suddenly jumps into the debate talking about Champions League titles… even though nobody asked 😂

The animation is a parody of modern football arguments on social media, where every debate somehow turns chaotic within seconds.

Short-form football cartoons continue to be one of the most fun ways to turn stats, memes, and football culture into fast-paced entertainment.

Real Madrid Locker Room Chaos After El Clásico Loss | Football Cartoon Animation

Inspired by the chaos surrounding the match and the reactions online, I created a new animated football cartoon for Bleacher Report Football featuring a fictional “locker room meltdown” inside Real Madrid.

The animation includes exaggerated and comedic versions of several Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr, Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Antonio Rüdiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Florentino Pérez. The cartoon focuses on visual comedy, fast pacing, and chaotic energy inspired by football memes and social media reactions after the Clásico.

One of the main goals behind these short animations is to turn trending football moments into quick visual storytelling that works across platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok and X.

Football animation and cartoon storytelling have become a huge part of modern football culture online, especially during major matches like Real Madrid vs Barcelona, UEFA Champions League nights and title races in La Liga.

This latest cartoon continues my work combining football, humor, and animation in short-form content made for global football fans.

Valverde vs Tchouaméni | Real Madrid Mortal Kombat Cartoon 😭

After all the recent rumors and memes surrounding tensions inside Real Madrid training, I thought it would be funny to imagine the whole situation as a complete Mortal Kombat-style football battle 😭

So I created this short football cartoon animation featuring Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Jr., Antonio Rüdiger, and Kylian Mbappé in a chaotic locker room scenario inspired by the reactions exploding across social media.

The idea was simple: what if Real Madrid training completely lost control?

Players flying into tackles, arguments turning into full arcade-style fights, and Mbappé quietly watching the chaos unfold in the background like a football emperor while the entire dressing room destroys itself 💀

For the animation style, I leaned heavily into retro fighting game energy with exaggerated expressions, fast pacing, dramatic action, and a dark comedic tone inspired by classic arcade games like Mortal Kombat.

I always enjoy turning football news, memes, and online reactions into visual comedy because football fans naturally create some of the funniest stories on the internet. Sometimes reality already feels like a cartoon — I just push it a little further.

PSG vs Bayern Reimagined as a Rock Concert 🎸🔥

What if a football match felt less like 90 minutes of tactics… and more like a legendary rock concert?

That was the idea behind my latest animated football reel created after the second leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.

Instead of recreating the match traditionally, I imagined both teams as rival rock bands battling on stage in a “Battle of the Bands” showdown. Every player represented a different musical role: drums, keyboards, vocals, and guitar solos.

The match itself ended 1-1, with goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Harry Kane, but PSG advanced 6-5 on aggregate after their dramatic first-leg victory.

In the animation:

• Manuel Neuer and Marquinhos faced off on the drums
• Michael Olise and Vitinha battled on keyboards
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Luis Díaz competed as vocal performers
• Harry Kane delivered a powerful guitar performance

But the final moment belonged to Dembélé.

Inspired by classic rock legends, Dembélé appears wearing a Slash-style hat before launching into a dramatic guitar solo representing the decisive moment that sends PSG through. The video ends with Bayern and the crowd applauding Paris in a respectful finale, turning football into a theatrical rock performance.

The goal of the animation was not only to celebrate the match, but also to experiment with a different form of football storytelling — combining sports, music, animation, and pop culture into a short-form visual experience.

As always, I enjoy exploring creative ways to transform football moments into animated stories beyond traditional highlights.

Simeone vs Jurassic Arsenal 🦖⚽

Arsenal’s Champions League campaign continues to build momentum, and the atmosphere around the club feels bigger than ever. For many fans, this Arsenal side no longer looks like an underdog story — it looks like a force that can shake Europe again.

That feeling inspired a funny football cartoon idea comparing Arsenal to a dinosaur escaping from Jurassic Park. The image fits the current mood around the team: powerful, chaotic, loud, and impossible to ignore. Diego Simeone became the perfect character for the scene because of his intense personality and defensive mentality, which created a strong contrast with Arsenal’s attacking energy.

Football and cinema have always mixed well together. Fans naturally turn big matches into memes, movie references, and viral moments. Jurassic Park is one of those instantly recognizable themes that can transform a football moment into something dramatic and funny at the same time.

The idea was turned into a short animated football cartoon in Omar Momani style, designed for social media platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Facebook. The goal was to capture the emotion and exaggeration that football fans often feel during major Champions League nights.

Arsenal supporters are enjoying the ride, and whether the team reaches the final or not, this season already feels like an important step in the club’s European story.

Musa Al-Taamari and the Van Basten Vibes: When Football History Repeats Itself

Sometimes, a football goal is more than just a goal.
Sometimes, it instantly reminds fans of a legendary moment from the past.

That’s exactly what happened when Musa Al-Taamari scored his stunning goal against Lyon — a finish that immediately brought back memories of Marco van Basten and his iconic volley against the Soviet Union in the Euro 1988 final.

The similarities were impossible to ignore.

The angle.
The technique.
The confidence.
The beauty of the strike.

For many football fans, it felt like watching a modern echo of one of the greatest goals ever scored.

Van Basten’s goal in 1988 became legendary because it combined elegance with impossibility. It was the kind of shot most players would never even attempt. Decades later, Musa Al-Taamari produced a moment that gave fans the same feeling — that rare football moment where instinct, technique, and courage come together perfectly.

What makes the comparison even more special is the journey of Musa Al-Taamari himself.

Coming from Jordan and building his career step by step through different leagues and challenges, Taamari has become one of the most recognizable Arab footballers in Europe. Moments like this show why so many fans admire his determination and creativity on the pitch.

Football has a beautiful way of connecting generations.

One legendary volley in 1988.
Another unforgettable strike decades later.

Different eras. Different players. Same magic.

Higuaín… Those Were The Days

here was a time when Gonzalo Higuaín was one of the deadliest strikers in world football.

Whether with Real Madrid CF, SSC Napoli, or Juventus FC, “Pipita” was a goal machine capable of destroying defenses with intelligent movement, clinical finishing, and perfect positioning inside the box.

In his prime, Higuaín was unstoppable.

His legendary 2015–16 season with Napoli remains one of the greatest individual Serie A campaigns ever, scoring 36 league goals and breaking a historic record that stood for decades.

But football fans also remember the painful moments.

The missed chances in major finals with Argentina became part of his story, overshadowing years of brilliance at club level. Still, many fans today look back and realize just how underrated Higuaín truly was.

This cartoon animation captures that nostalgic feeling.

Higuaín stands in front of a mirror, looking at himself today… before remembering the glory days:
the celebrations at Real Madrid, the magic nights in Naples, and the trophies with Juventus.

A reminder that football changes, players grow older, but memories never disappear.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s “I Have 5 Champions Leagues” Joke Turned Into a Cartoon Animation

Football fans always turn big matches and rivalries into memes, and recently one joke around Cristiano Ronaldo and trophies inspired me to create a short cartoon animation.

The idea was simple: fans start mocking Ronaldo, but instead of arguing back, he slowly transforms into a Joker-like version of himself, raises five fingers, and laughs — a reference to his five UEFA Champions League titles. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

I wanted the reel to feel fast, expressive, and exaggerated, almost like a football meme coming to life. Short football cartoons work best when the emotion is instantly recognizable, so I focused heavily on facial expressions, timing, and the contrast between the laughing crowd and Ronaldo’s calm reaction.

The animation was inspired by modern football internet culture, where reactions, memes, and fan banter have become just as entertaining as the matches themselves.

As always, the goal is to mix football, comedy, and cartoon storytelling into quick content that football fans around the world can immediately understand and share.