Brunner's celebratory outburst rattles Monaco despite goal spree
In the French Ligue 1 a head‑down gesture by the young Paris Brunner after his sixth goal in seven games for league‑leading AS Monaco caused a stir – a scandal he does not regret despite public criticism. The gesture, which came immediately after the goal, was captured in a video that was spread via the DFB app.
Scandal after goal celebration
After the goal Brunner made a head‑down gesture that instantly caused excitement. In an interview with L’Équipe he explained that he only wanted to say “What a goal, that’s it” and stressed that he did not intend to be disrespectful. Despite the public outcry he does not regret the action, as a statement from the player makes clear.
Brunner’s season at Monaco
The man of the hour in Ligue 1 tops the scorers’ list and has scored six goals in seven league matches for AS Monaco. A world‑class dribble and a successful finish in the duel against Marseille went viral, while Monaco remains at the top of the table. His form is described as the best period of his young career.
Club reactions
Monaco’s coach Filipe Luís defended the young striker after the head‑down celebration and emphasized that he is a passionate, intense youngster who immediately recognised his mistake and apologised. The club takes the matter very seriously and hopes that such an incident will not happen again. At the same time they recalled earlier disciplinary sanctions that Brunner had received at Borussia Dortmund.
Suspension for AS Monaco – Paris: Brunner must miss two games
Brunner is now being called up for the German U‑21 national team’s European Championship qualifiers and will travel on Saturday at 6 p.m. to Latvia, followed by matches against Georgia and Malta. These appearances are in the context of his role as the biggest headline‑producer in the squad.
The talented border‑crossing player, who led the German U‑17 World Cup‑winning team in 2023, is surrounded by rumours that he could play for his mother’s home country, the DR Congo. This possibility is not hindered by his career so far as an exceptional player.
Earlier incidents include a night‑time departure from the hotel during a curfew at the training camp in Marbella, observed by coach Edin Terzić, as well as a party in a stranger’s house that caused property damage. Borussia Dortmund then suspended him for disciplinary reasons, meaning he is not allowed to take part in matches until further notice.