Incredible moment Panama stars celebrate with Thierry Henry in stands after dramatic last-minute winner over USA

PANAMA stars celebrated with Thierry Henry in the stands after a dramatic last-minute winner against USA. The pundit was at the SoFi Stadium in LA, California, providing analysis of the match for CBS Sports. GettyCecilio Waterman celebrated with Thierry Henry after his dramatic winner against USA[/caption] ReutersPanama stars swamped Henry after the goal[/caption] ReutersHenry was providing punditry for CBS Sports and spoke to the striker after the game[/caption] ReutersWaterman’s last-minute strike gave Panama a 1-0 win[/caption] But he was dealt a surprise after Cecilio Waterman broke the deadlock by firing into the bottom left corner. As soon as the ball hit the net the striker took off sprinting, jumping over the advertising hoardings and onto the makeshift stage where the CBS Sports team were situated. He immediately put his arms around Henry and began hugging the Arsenal legend. Waterman pointed in the pundit’s face and shouted: “You’re my idol! You’re my idol!” After the match the Panama star gifted Henry his signed match shirt, and the pair embraced again. Henry promised to send him an Arsenal shirt in return as fans heaped praise on the iconic forward. One fan reacted to the moment saying: “Titi had bigger influence than Messi and Ronaldo.” Another added: “Aura that will last a lifetime this guy” CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A third wrote: “Thierry Henry’s influence is unmatched.” And another commented: “This is what the game all about.” Waterman, 33, is a journeyman striker who has played for ten different clubs across South America during his 15-year career. He has scored 11 goals for Panama in 41 appearances but missed out on the squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. After the game, he said: “Many good things have happened to me in my career, but this one is different. This one was incredible.” ReutersWaterman gifted Henry his signed match shirt[/caption]

Mar 21, 2025 - 12:08
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Incredible moment Panama stars celebrate with Thierry Henry in stands after dramatic last-minute winner over USA

PANAMA stars celebrated with Thierry Henry in the stands after a dramatic last-minute winner against USA.

The pundit was at the SoFi Stadium in LA, California, providing analysis of the match for CBS Sports.

Panama's Cecilio Waterman celebrates a goal with Thierry Henry.
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Cecilio Waterman celebrated with Thierry Henry after his dramatic winner against USA[/caption]
Panama's Cecilio Waterman (18) reacts with Thierry Henry during a Concacaf Nations League semifinal match.
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Panama stars swamped Henry after the goal[/caption]
Thierry Henry and Cecilio Waterman laughing and shaking hands during a post-game interview.
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Henry was providing punditry for CBS Sports and spoke to the striker after the game[/caption]
Soccer player Cecilio Waterman celebrating a goal.
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Waterman’s last-minute strike gave Panama a 1-0 win[/caption]

But he was dealt a surprise after Cecilio Waterman broke the deadlock by firing into the bottom left corner.

As soon as the ball hit the net the striker took off sprinting, jumping over the advertising hoardings and onto the makeshift stage where the CBS Sports team were situated.

He immediately put his arms around Henry and began hugging the Arsenal legend.

Waterman pointed in the pundit’s face and shouted: “You’re my idol! You’re my idol!”

After the match the Panama star gifted Henry his signed match shirt, and the pair embraced again.

Henry promised to send him an Arsenal shirt in return as fans heaped praise on the iconic forward.

One fan reacted to the moment saying: “Titi had bigger influence than Messi and Ronaldo.”

Another added: “Aura that will last a lifetime this guy                        </div>
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