Victor Osimhen, the talented striker for Napoli, found himself at the center of a controversy when Napoli’s official TikTok account posted a video making light of his missed penalty during a recent match against Bologna.
The video featured an overlay of a loud, sped-up voice on Osimhen’s plea for a penalty during the match, followed by the depiction of him missing the penalty kick. This video, however, was taken down after it received significant backlash.
In addition to this incident, Osimhen also got into a heated altercation with Napoli coach Rudi Garcia after being substituted in the last few minutes of the game against Bologna, which ended in a draw.
The result placed Napoli, the reigning champions, seven points behind Serie A leaders Inter, adding to the frustrations within the team.
The aftermath of the TikTok incident saw Osimhen, who was once a target for top English clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea, visibly upset with Napoli’s actions.
He responded by deleting all pictures associated with Napoli from his official Instagram account. Roberto Calenda, Osimhen’s agent, strongly criticized Napoli’s post on social media and even threatened legal action against the Serie A side.
Calenda conveyed his discontent with the situation, stating, “What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not okay.
A movie making fun of Victor was first made public, but it has since been taken down.
This is a real fact that hurts the player very badly and adds to the way the boy has been treated in the last few months, between media trials and fake news. We reserve the right to go to court and take any other helpful steps to protect Victor.”
The incident raises questions about the club’s treatment of the player, who had a remarkable season last year, scoring 26 goals in Serie A.
As Napoli prepared for their upcoming match against Udinese, uncertainty loomed over Osimhen’s involvement, reflecting the strain in the relationship between the player and the club.
the TikTok video incident and subsequent fallout have brought to light not only the challenges players face in the modern era of social media but also the tensions within Napoli as they navigate their Serie A campaign. The situation remains dynamic, and the impact on
Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli will likely unfold in the coming days and weeks.
