Atlético de Madrid faces a worrying situation. Their player, Samu Omorodion , has been the victim of racist insults on social networks. It all started after the match between Morocco and Spain at the Olympic Games.
During the match, there were moments of great tension, with Achraf Hakimi , a PSG player, being one of the protagonists. After a controversial penalty, Spanish fans used the penguin emoji to mock Hakimi . This gesture had a precedent in the World Cup in Qatar, where he celebrated imitating a penguin.
Samu Omorodion's reaction
Samu Omorodion, young promise from Atlético de Madrid , joined the trend. He posted several penguin emojis on his X account, however, he quickly regretted it and deleted them. Despite this, some Moroccan fans reacted violently.
It didn't take long for the racist comments to appear. Phrases like "Singe, noir. Singe" (monkey, black) and "you are a substitute for Africa playing for the colonizers" flooded his profile. Gorilla emojis were also used, intensifying the hate.
Impact on the community
The X community, formerly known as Twitter, was quick to react. Numerous users reported these comments, showing their support for Omorodion . Atlético de Madrid has also shown its support for the player.
The red and white club has always defended equality and respect. It will not tolerate acts of racism towards any of its players. This type of behavior is unacceptable and must be eradicated from sport.
Tension in the confrontations
The matches between Morocco and Spain have always been intense. The recent meeting at the Olympic Games was no exception. The tension was present from the start of the match, with players facing each other and constant provocations.
Achraf Hakimi had a confrontation with Arnau Tenas, the Spanish goalkeeper. After scoring the penalty, there were more provocations. Spain eventually won 2-1, but the tension continued after the final whistle.
Atlético de Madrid with Samu
The incident with Samu Omorodion highlights a persistent problem in football, racism continues to affect players of all leagues and nationalities. It is crucial that clubs, fans and social platforms take stronger action. Atlético de Madrid works to protect its players and promote an environment of respect.