AC Milan's Rafael Leão Sparks Controversy with Instagram Post Mocking Female Football Fans

On July 21, AC Milan forward Rafael Leão ignited controversy by posting on his Instagram alt account: 'Girls, the World Cup is over, now you can stop pretending you know football.' The post, which appeared to mock female fans for only following football during major tournaments, drew significant backlash. Leão subsequently deleted the original post and replaced it with a message saying, 'Don't take this Instagram too seriously.' The incident was reported by Hupu News, a Chinese sports media outlet, and generated heated discussion among users, with one comment noting the post 'instantly mocked half the world's population.' The story highlights ongoing debates about gender and fandom in sports.

First published Aug 4, 02:52 PM UTCUpdated Jul 21, 03:26 AM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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AC Milan's Rafael Leão Sparks Controversy with Instagram Post Mocking Female Football Fans虎扑 - 足球RegionalJul 21, 03:26 AM UTC

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