Why Mateo Kovacic ‘streaked’ across Stamford Bridge pitch after Chelsea draw vs Man Utd

Chelsea were denied their sixth win in seven games on Saturday evening as Casemiro’s injury-time header rescued a point for Manchester United at Stamford Bridge – continuing Graham Potter’s unbeaten run in charge.

Jorginho’s third goal of the season from the penalty spot in the 87th minute looked as though it would be enough to hand all three points to the Blues after Scott McTominay fouled Armando Broja in the box. However, Erik ten Hag’s men, who were missing Cristiano Ronaldo, found a last-gap reply.

After the game, the eagle-eyed viewers would have noticed midfielder Mateo Kovacic running across the Stamford Bridge pitch in only his underwear. But why was the Croatian without his shirt and shorts?

As both sets of players shook hands, spoke to their compatriots and swapped shirts, the 28-year-old was handing over his matchday kit to a Chelsea supporter. Supporters across the country have continued the trend of seeking out their heroes’ match-worn shirts, but one specific Blues fan went the extra mile tonight.

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Ignatius Aboagye-Dacosta is a Ghanaian digital media entrepreneur, football content creator, and sports marketing professional with a strong focus on African and global football. He is the founder and editor of SoccaNews.com, a football news platform launched in 2019 and rebranded from 433Ghana, committed to delivering timely news, player profiles, match analysis, and insightful football stories. Ignatius has built a solid reputation in digital publishing and social media growth, managing multiple sports and entertainment platforms that amplify African football narratives to a global audience. His work blends journalism, branding, and audience engagement, with a clear passion for promoting Ghanaian and African football talents worldwide. In addition to media, Ignatius currently serves as the Operations Manager at Global Fish Link Limited, a Tema-based company, where he oversees daily operations, coordination, and strategic execution. This role has strengthened his expertise in business operations, logistics, and organizational management. Through his media platforms and professional engagements, Ignatius continues to contribute to the growth of digital sports journalism and sports business in Africa.
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