Marcos Llorente, one of Atlético de Madrid's most recognisable figures , is in the eye of the storm due to a controversy off the pitch. The player, who recently launched a new premium coffee brand called Irreverentes, has generated controversy over the logo chosen to represent his product. The situation has quickly escalated on social media, where many have expressed their discontent with the design, which they consider unfortunate.
The controversy over the Irreverentes logo
The logo of Irreverentes, the coffee brand launched by Marcos Llorente , has caused a stir due to its resemblance to the insignia used by the SS in Nazi Germany. This symbol, associated with the paramilitary organisation that served Hitler's regime, has raised hackles among the footballer's fans.
The controversy erupted when Llorente shared an image on his Instagram account, which has a large number of followers. Users of platforms such as Twitter were quick to point out the similarity between the design and the SS symbol.
The defense of Ibai Gómez and criticism on social media
Ibai Gómez, Llorente's partner in the Irreverentes project, took to social media to clarify that the logo represents a double "RR" and not the letters "SS." Despite his explanations, many users continued to express their concern, arguing that the difference between the two is difficult to perceive and that the logo could lead to misinterpretations.
This controversy has sparked an intense debate on social media, where Llorente's fans have expressed both their support and their discontent. Some have asked for the logo to be modified to avoid further controversy, while others consider that the situation has been exaggerated.
This is not the first controversy for Marcos Llorente
The Atletico Madrid player is no stranger to controversy. A few months ago, Llorente was criticised for his comments about the effects of the sun on the skin. During his holiday in Hawaii, he posted pictures of himself sunbathing without protection and responded to a user who warned him about the risks of skin cancer, saying: "If you think skin cancer appears because of the sun, you are the king of ignoramuses."
These statements were perceived as a denialist stance, which provoked a wave of criticism. In addition, Llorente has been questioned for following controversial figures such as Alvise Pérez on social media, which has added fuel to the fire regarding his public image.