Jack Grealish has acknowledged he lost a £500 bet to Trent Alexander-Arnold following a magnificent free-kick by the Liverpool defender on England’s 3-1 triumph over Finland.
Manchester City star Jack Grealish placed a £500 bet with Trent Alexander-Arnold during the game, offering him should he score from a free-kick. After Grealish opened the score, Alexander-Arnold—playing left-back for the first time—curled a superb shot into the top-left corner, so securing England’s second goal and increasing their lead.
Grealish’s Post-Match Admission
Speaking to ITV after the game, Grealish shared the details of the bet:
“I said to Trent Alexander-Arnold, ‘if you score this free-kick I’ll give you £500,’ and he just slapped it in the top bins, so now I owe him.”
The moment added a lighthearted note to England’s impressive win, with Grealish now owing his teammate for the stunning strike.