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Raúl Jiménez's Stoppage-Time Penalty Seals Fulham Win in Emotional Tribute

The conversion extended his perfect Premier League penalty streak to 14.

Overview

  • Fulham beat Burnley 3-1 at Craven Cottage in Matchweek 31, with Jiménez converting a stoppage-time penalty for the final score.
  • Entering as an 81st-minute substitute, he drew the foul for the spot kick, and Josh Laurent was sent off on the play.
  • Jiménez pointed to the sky and wept as he dedicated the goal to his father, whose death was announced by Mexico’s federation on March 13.
  • The comeback followed earlier goals from Josh King and Harry Wilson, and the win lifted Fulham to ninth place on 44 points, according to match reports.
  • He is set to join Mexico for the upcoming international window, and reports note his contract runs to June 2026 with renewal talks and outside interest.