Former Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli risked the immediate wrath of North London when he posted a photo of himself wearing an Arsenal shirt across social media after losing a gaming wager. However, the 30-year-old midfielder quickly redeemed himself with the Spurs faithful by sharing a follow-up image showing the rivals’ red jersey shredded and burned alongside a fire extinguisher.

As reported by talkSPORT, Alli has been keeping himself active online while seeking a route back into professional football. His latest viral stunt took place during a Twitch livestream showdown against internet sensation and streamer iShowSpeed on EAFC 27.

Having spent seven memorable years at White Hart Lane and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium between 2015 and 2022, Alli agreed to a high-stakes forfeit prior to kickoff. Should he lose the head-to-head match, the former England international pledged to wear the shirt of Tottenham’s fiercest rival.

The gaming session quickly turned disastrous for the midfielder as Speed secured consecutive victories. Controlling Paris Saint-Germain in the opening match, Alli suffered a heavy 7-2 defeat against Speed’s Bayern Munich squad. Switching tactics to play as Al Qadsiah in the rematch, Alli fell short once again in a 4-2 loss to Speed’s Al Nassr.

Honoring his promise, Alli posted a picture to his Instagram story covering his face in shame while wearing an Arsenal shirt, adding the caption: “Sorry Spurs fans, but a bet is a bet.” Hours later, Alli uploaded another image displaying the Arsenal shirt completely torn apart next to a fire extinguisher and scorch marks, writing: “Speed, a bet is a bet! But this is what you call the aftermath.”

Ongoing Search for Professional Comeback

While Alli’s online presence continues to draw massive audiences, including a recent viral livestream call with former teammate Harry Kane prior to Kane’s 2026 Ballon d’Or victory, his lack of club football remains a point of reflection for fans.

Alli has been without a club since September 2025, after his contract with Italian side Como ended. His last competitive match was a brief nine-minute appearance for Como in March 2025, which ended in a red card.

Despite training at facilities with League Two side Barnet and semi-professional club Windsor & Eton, alongside an earlier offer from Karl Robinson at Salford City, the two-time PFA Young Player of the Year remains a free agent. During his prime in North London, Alli netted 67 goals in 269 matches, playing a central role in Tottenham’s 2017 Premier League runner-up finish and their historic run to the 2019 Champions League final.