In 2015, a young Martin Odegaard joined Real Madrid full of ambition. But with a star-filled squad led by Ronaldo, Benzema, and James Rodríguez, Odegaard struggled to find space — and eventually, he was sent out on loan.
That memory never left him.
Now, as Arsenal captain and leader of a new generation, Odegaard returned to face his former club — this time in the Champions League. In my latest cartoon, I imagined him reliving those old memories, walking up to the iconic Arsenal cannon… and loading a single football inside it.
But this was no ordinary shot — the ball transforms mid-air into Declan Rice, who smashes into Real Madrid’s castle and scores two stunning goals. Arsenal win 3-0, and Odegaard’s revenge is complete.
This cartoon is a tribute to Odegaard’s journey, Rice’s power, and the poetic stories football gives us. I’m proud to bring it to life for Bleacher Report Football.
Get ready for the most epic El Clásico showdown ever – in animated form! This funny cartoon features Real Madrid and Barcelona's greatest legends of the 21st century, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Ronaldinho, Zidane, Modrić, Ramos, and more.
Watch them clash in a wild and hilarious battle of tiki-taka vs galácticos, with Pep Guardiola’s tactics dancing on the field while Ancelotti wins calmly with a cigar in hand.
Animated by Omar Momani.
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I saw Pirlo score that free kick at 45… and suddenly I was a teenager again, watching him in that iconic red and black shirt.
As a lifelong AC Milan fan, Pirlo was pure magic — the calm in chaos, the maestro of San Siro.
This moment hit me hard, so I did what I do best: I turned it into a cartoon.
A little tribute to one of the greatest midfielders to ever play the game.
Hope it brings back memories for you too. 🖤❤️
👉 Which Pirlo moment still gives you goosebumps?
