Pierrot Draws Heavy Criticism After Missing Two Big Chances

Frantzdy Pierrot, the former Maccabi Haifa striker, came under fire on June 14, 2026 after wasting two major scoring chances in the World Cup. One attempt came when he almost capitalized on a poor save by the goalkeeper, but the keeper reached the ball first. On another, Pierrot missed with a header.

The article says Pierrot is at a crossroads in his career, because he is not in AEK Athens' plans and the World Cup is seen as crucial for him as he considers his next destination. Instead of using the tournament to strengthen his case, he drew harsh reactions online after failing to score when the stage was biggest.

Social media users mocked his finishing and questioned his ability to deliver as a striker. One post said he played “as if he were with Scotland,” while another called it a “huge miss” and argued that Pierrot can do everything on the pitch except score. Another user said he disappointed Haiti and compared him to Romelu Lukaku, saying that no matter how many chances he gets, they do not end up in the net.