Football is full of intense moments but sometimes, it delivers pure comedy.
During Arsenal’s second-half warm-up against Olympiacos, cameras captured a lighthearted exchange between Declan Rice and 15-year-old prodigy Max Dowman.
As the pair jogged along the touchline, Rice appeared to go in for a friendly high five, only to pull his hand away at the last second, leaving Dowman hanging. The youngster reacted with a stunned smile, while Rice burst out laughing, clearly enjoying the playful moment.
The clip has quickly gone viral among Arsenal fans, with many praising Rice for helping ease the nerves of the academy star as he continues integrating into first-team duties.
Dowman became the youngest player named in a Champions League squad for Arsenal, and Rice’s cheeky gesture showed the perfect balance of leadership and team spirit keeping things relaxed even on a big European night.
The Gunners may be known for their fierce competitiveness, but moments like this show the strong dressing-room chemistry behind their success.
