A. Lookman: "This is just the beginning

2024-05-23 10:00 © Imago-images

Ademola Lookman became a subject of mockery for just over three years when, representing the "Fulham" team in a Premier League match against "West Ham United," he missed a very unsuccessful penalty in the 98th minute that could have secured a point for his team. To this day, this penalty is considered one of the worst in history.

Lookman, who missed this penalty has just scored a hattrick to beat a team on a 51 game unbeaten run in a European Final.

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Nevertheless, on Wednesday evening, the 26-year-old Nigerian wrote his name in football history by scoring three goals in the UEFA Europa League final, helping the "Atalanta" team win trophies.

Lookman became the first footballer since 1975 to score a hat-trick in a UEFA tournament final.

Although this striker's performance surprised many, the player himself claimed after the game that he always believed in his ability to achieve something similar.

"To be honest, I have always believed in my abilities.

Over the past two years, I have managed to elevate my game to another level. More importantly, I have started to show stability.

Perhaps that breakthrough could have happened earlier, but it happened now. I am thrilled with my progress. This is just the beginning, and I hope there will be more evenings like these," said Lookman.