LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Chelsea legend John Terry has spoken out to console Gabriel after the defender’s penalty miss, admitting “I’ve been there” and acknowledging how painful it feels in the aftermath.
“It’s a horrible way to lose. I’m feeling for Gabriel, I’ve been there. Trust me, it’s not a good place for the next few days; you’ll feel even worse.
“But things move on and you go again next season. I wish him well,” Terry said.
From Experience
Terry knows exactly what Gabriel is going through.
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The former Chelsea captain missed a crucial penalty in the 2008 Champions League final shootout against Manchester United, a miss that cost Chelsea the trophy on the night.
His words carry weight because he has lived through the same heartbreak on the biggest stage. The pain, the replaying of the moment, the criticism — Terry has felt it all.
While acknowledging how tough the next few days will be for Gabriel, Terry urged the Arsenal defender to look forward.
His message is simple: the miss hurts now, but careers are not defined by one spot-kick. Players dust themselves off and come back stronger.
Gabriel will have Terry’s words as a reminder that even legends have been in that exact position and bounced back.
