Sullivan brothers showcase football skills in SAFF Championship
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Ronan and Declan Sullivan have made an impact in the Under-20 South Asian Football Federation Championship representing Bangladesh. In a pivotal moment during a scoreless final against India, Ronan informed Declan he would attempt a panenka kick for the fifth penalty of the shootout. Millions were watching the tournament final online as they showcased their South Asian heritage.
- •Ronan and Declan Sullivan represent Bangladesh in the SAFF Championship.
- •Ronan planned to use a panenka for a crucial penalty kick.
- •The match featured a scoreless draw against India leading to penalties.
- •The event attracted millions of viewers online.
- 9:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Another set of Sullivan brothers are making football waves in Bangladesh
"While Cavan and Quinn Sullivan star in MLS with the Philadelphia Union, brothers Ronan and Declan have connected with their South Asian heritage Ronan Sullivan had tried a panenka twice in his life. Both attempts were at practice on the other side of the world, and one hit the crossbar. But his twin brother, Declan, was hardly surprised when Ronan turned to him and told him he’d chip the fifth penalty of a shootout that could win a scoreless tournament final, as millions tuned in online to see his Bangladesh side play against India in the Under-20 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship. “He didn’t even need to say it. I knew he was gonna do that the whole time,” Declan remembered, sitting next to his brother on the couch of their dorm room at Saint Joseph’s University. “I knew that if he got the last pen to win it, he was gonna do that. That’s just the him thing to do.” Continue reading...
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