“Stunning Incident: Riccardo Calafiori’s Unexpected Behavior During Arsenal’s Champions League Win Against PSG!”
“Shocking Moment: Riccardo Calafiori’s Surprising Antics During Arsenal’s Champions League Victory Over PSG!”
Arsenal fans were left stunned by what they witnessed.
On social media, supporters were in disbelief after spotting new signing Riccardo Calafiori’s actions during their Champions League match on Tuesday.
The Gunners celebrated their first European victory of the season, defeating French champions Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the 20th minute, and captain Bukayo Saka extended the lead just before halftime with an impressive free kick.
However, the main talking point emerged from new defender Calafiori, who was seen doing something unusual during the match. In the 76th minute, as he received a yellow card, teammate Declan Rice handed him something, which Calafiori immediately put in his mouth, prompting some fans to speculate that it was a vape.
One fan on social media platform X remarked, “Did I just see Rice pass Calafiori a vape as he got a yellow card?”
Another commented, “Riccardo Calafiori using a vape thrown onto the pitch during the Champions League?! WTF.”
A third fan humorously noted, “PSG were so out of it tonight, they had Calafiori taking vape breaks mid-game.”
However, others pointed out that, despite appearances, it was likely not a vape but rather a sachet of energy gel. One commenter clarified, “It’s a sports/energy gel that players use to maintain energy and electrolyte levels during a game.”
Another frustrated fan added, “People are giving Calafiori grief after today’s game… it’s just an energy gel pack.”
Energy gels are commonly used by athletes to recover or boost their performance during intense training or matches. Footballers typically consume them during refreshment breaks or any stoppage in play. After ingesting an energy gel, the simple sugars are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, providing a quick energy boost.
Each gel usually contains around 25g of carbohydrates, offering about 45 minutes of energy, which is why players often take them around halftime.
