Martin Ødegaard accidentally hit a police officer on the head with a football during Arsenal's victory parade on Sunday, 31 May 2026.
The incident occurred as Ødegaard celebrated on a bus driving through north London.
What happened?
Ødegaard headed a ball into the crowd below as the bus drove by.
He then ducked as the ball hit a police officer standing below, directly on the head.
The officer was uninjured and the incident was taken lightly by the team.
Why it matters for Martin Ødegaard
The incident shows Ødegaard's playful side as he celebrates with his team.
Arsenal wrote "On your head, Martin" as they shared a video of the moment on social media.
The team's captain was in high spirits as they celebrated their win.
What comes next?
The incident is unlikely to have any serious consequences for Ødegaard or the team.
Arsenal will continue to celebrate their win as they look to the future.
The team's victory parade was a success, with thousands of fans turning out to cheer them on.
And the incident with the police officer will be remembered as a lighthearted moment from the celebration.
But the team's focus will now turn to their next match.
So Ødegaard and the team will look to build on their success.
The victory parade was held on Sunday, 31 May 2026, at 3:38 pm UTC.
As the team celebrated, Ødegaard's teammates could be heard laughing and joking.
One of his teammates can be heard saying "Arrest him, arrest him" after the incident.
The police officer involved in the incident was standing below the bus.
Ødegaard ducked as the ball hit the officer, showing his quick reflexes.
The incident was caught on video and shared on social media by the team.
The team's fans were amused by the incident and enjoyed the lighthearted moment.
Ødegaard's playful side was on display as he celebrated with his team.
The team's victory parade was a fun and entertaining event for the fans.
The incident with the police officer added to the excitement of the celebration.