John Terry Opens Up On Dark Thoughts After Moscow Final Miss
December 17, 2025
7:06 am
Former Chelsea captain John Terry has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of his missed penalty in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final, revealing that the aftermath pushed him into one of the darkest moments of his life. The final, played in Moscow against Manchester United, ended in heartbreak for Chelsea after Terry slipped during his decisive spot-kick, striking the post in a moment that has since become one of the most iconic images in Champions League history.
Reflecting on the experience years later, Terry described returning to the team hotel after the match and struggling to process what had …
