Real Madrid fans abused Olivia Rodrigo, Rodrigo de Paul and Rodrigo Bentacur on Instagram
As Manchester City midfielder Rodri received the Ballon d’Or 2024 award trophy, several Real Madrid fans lined up on social media to criticize him but ended up abusing the wrong people.
Several of the Real Madrid fans were looking to trash talk against Rodri for ‘robbing’ Vinicius Jr of the win.
Real Madrid fans abuse Olivia Rodrigo, Rodrigo de Paul and Rodrigo Bentacur on Instagram after Rodri wins Ballon d’Or 2024 over Vinicius Jr
As Rodri won the award following an extravagant ceremony in Paris on Monday, Real Madrid fans were left furious.
Real Madrid fans fume at Rodri
Many fans were left feeling that Rodri robbed Vini despite a hugely successful year winning both the Euro 2024 and the Premier League. Although Vini helped his side secure the La Liga title and the Champions League in 2024, Rodri narrowly edged out the Real Madrid forward to win the award. This however, did not sit well with Madrid fans as they were left fuming at the decision. Many fans have resorted to expressing their anger on social media to share their frustration.
Real Madrid fans lash out at the wrong Rodri
Amidst all these outpouring of hate, Real Madrid fans caused a real blunder as several fans lashed out at the wrong Rodri. Instead of the Spanish midfielder facing the backlash, Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul, Olivia Rodrigo and Rodrigo Bentacur saw their Instagram flooded with messages.
Real Madrid fans are abusing Olivia Rodrigo on Instagram thinking that she is Rodri 😭 pic.twitter.com/aKcrPwbM0Y
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) October 29, 2024
One Real Madrid fan wrote:
How dare you rob Vini.”
Meanwhile, another fan stated:
You don’t deserve ballondor.”
Yet another fan wrote:
You robbed Vini.”
Meanwhile, rival fans took the chance to hit back at Madrid supporters with one fan stating:
Those real madrid fans are unbelievable.”
Another fan stated:
Real Madrid clowns are here commenting you robbed balloon d’or. He is not Rodri he is Rodri DePaul.”
Yet another fan commented:
Guys, leave him alone. He’s not the one who won the Ballon d’Or. RESEARCH FIRST BEFORE HATING.”
De Paul yet to speak out
Rodrigo De Paul, has notably enjoyed an excellent season after being included in the 2024 Copa America Team of the Tournament with Argentina. However, the Atletico Madrid star did not feature among the Ballon d’Or nominees for this year. As of now, the Argentine star is yet to make any public comments about the incident.
— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) October 29, 2024
Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid express their anger
Aside from the fans, both Real Madrid and Vinicius also reacted angrily to the decision of Rodri winning the award. The Brazil winger wrote on social media:
I’ll do it 10 times if I have to. They’re not ready.”
Meanwhile, the Spanish giants issued a statement after publicly boycotting Monday’s ceremony, stating:
If the award criteria doesn’t give it to Vinicius as the winner, then those same criteria should point to Carvajal as the winner. As this was not the case, it is clear that Ballon d’Or-UEFA does not respect Real Madrid. And Real Madrid does not go where it is not respected.”
🚨 Rodrigo De Paul is receiving hate comments from Madridistas, as they believe he won the Ballon d’Or last night. pic.twitter.com/qqgWOPcxCY
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) October 29, 2024
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