Former England international Dele Alli has sparked reactions across social media after setting an Arsenal shirt on fire during a livestream on Twitch.

The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder found himself wearing the kit of his old club's biggest rivals after losing a gaming challenge against popular streamer iShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr.

The pair went head-to-head on EA Sports FC 27, with an agreement that whoever lost would have to wear an Arsenal shirt. Alli, who spent seven years at Tottenham, was left with the forfeit after losing both matches.

In their first game, Alli played as Paris Saint-Germain against iShowSpeed's Bayern Munich side, losing 7-2. The pair then faced each other again, with Alli using Al-Qadsiah against Speed's Al-Nassr, but he was defeated once more, this time 4-2.

Having lost the challenge, Alli followed through with the agreement and put on an Arsenal shirt, a move that was always likely to attract attention given the long-standing rivalry between the two North London clubs.

The former footballer shared a picture of himself wearing the red kit on social media, with his head in his hands and an apology directed towards his former club's supporters. He wrote:

"Sorry Spurs fans but a bet is a bet."

However, it appears Alli was not planning to keep the shirt for long. During a subsequent Twitch livestream, he was seen wearing protective clothing and gloves before holding the Arsenal jersey up and setting it alight.

A fire extinguisher was also visible during the stunt, with Alli later sharing an image showing the remains of the shirt. He accompanied the picture with another message directed towards iShowSpeed, writing:

"Speed, a bet is a bet! But this is what you call the aftermath."

The footage quickly made its way across social media, with football fans reacting to the former Tottenham player's decision to destroy the shirt after initially agreeing to wear it.

Arsenal supporters were among those joining the conversation, with some appearing to take the incident in good humour and using it as an opportunity to make jokes about the club. One person commented:

"Couldn’t even burn it! Further proof that we’re invincible!"

Another wrote:

"Just say you want to join us bro, its calm LOOL."

A third added:

"He still had to buy an Arsenal shirt!! Money into the club whoop!!"

Although the moment has provided plenty of entertainment online, Alli's connection to Tottenham makes the stunt particularly notable. During his time at the club between 2015 and 2022, he became one of their most recognisable players and was part of the team that reached the Champions League final in 2019.

He made 269 appearances for Tottenham, scoring 67 goals, while also earning 37 caps for England. At his peak, Alli was widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in English football, playing an important role in Tottenham's challenge for major honours under former manager Mauricio Pochettino.

His career has since taken a different direction, with spells at Everton, Beşiktaş and Italian side Como following his departure from Tottenham. Alli's contract with Como was terminated in September 2025, leaving him without a club as he continues to look for an opportunity to return to professional football.

His last competitive appearance came in March 2025 during his debut for Como, when he was sent off just nine minutes after coming on as a substitute.

While his future in football remains uncertain, Alli has continued to attract attention through his activity online, including livestreams and gaming content with popular creators. His latest appearance alongside iShowSpeed has now given fans another unexpected moment to discuss, with the former Tottenham star making sure the Arsenal shirt did not survive the challenge.