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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (56 children)

Am I crazy or does this situation feel incredibly overblown? At the end of the day, it was two players talking shit, and it seems like people are making it out like some incredibly violent interaction occurred.

Also, maybe people in this sub haven't gotten over the Messi vs Ronaldo bullshit, but it was Rodrygo talking shit after the Argentinian national team to their credit tried deescalating the situation. Then they lost the fucking game to Argentina. I fail to see how this situation is embarrassing to Messi in any way. Unless you think Messi is some morally-just angel with the temperament of a preschool teacher, his response seems pretty normal in comparison to other players

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Definitely overblown, but definitely overlooking the full context of the situation. Rodrygo got racially abused, which has been the hot topic of football, especially since he plays along side Vinicius, so people will focus on that more. Dont get me wrong, under no circumstances does Rodrygo deserve to get racial abused, however, he made himself out to be a target to the Argentine racists considering he was being completely insensitive towards the Argentina fans that were experiencing police brutality in the stands.

Not saying it justifies racism, because it doesnt, however that was the reason he was targeted. Rodrygo was being a complete idiot in his remarks towards Messi and co.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Rodrygo isn't the first player to be racially abused by Argentina fans.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I never said he was. He got majority of the racial remarks compared to Endrick, Jesus, and Gabriel.

He put a target in his back for racists people to attack him because of what he said.

Both actions don’t make a right nor do they justify either actions. This isn’t a black or what situation, it’s clearly grey.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

100% wont be the last either.

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