The 'Alejandro Sabella Falling Reaction' stems from a viral moment during the 2014 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and Belgium. After striker Gonzalo Higuaín struck the crossbar, Argentina's head coach Alejandro Sabella closed his eyes and leaned backward in a state of utter disbelief, nearly collapsing before being caught by his assistants. The footage instantly went viral, with the internet transforming his dramatic physical reaction into a symbol of extreme disappointment, near-misses, and physical exhaustion. It remains a staple in sports meme culture, frequently used to depict the feeling of losing a bet, failing at the last hurdle, or being completely overwhelmed by frustrating news.