It is no secret that Real Madrid are one of the most popular clubs on the planet. Not only in soccer, but in all sports. Therefore, even the slightest slip they could make will go viral in a matter of seconds.
If you don’t take our word for it, then check out what happened on Wednesday. The LaLiga giants invited Twitter users to like a post to watch a video of an old goal.
It was a nice idea, but it backfired. The Spanish team didn’t seem to pay attention to all users’ name at the time of mentioning them, or they were fooled by users who wanted to play a trick on the club.
Real Madrid ‘mistake’ goes viral on Twitter
In a post of a Vinicius Junior goal, the Spanish giant’s account tagged a user with an extremely controversial name. It’s unclear whether the user changed his name on purpose once he was mentioned, but the “mistake” still went viral and Madrid eventually had to delete the tweet.
Of course, this put the Madrid account under heavy fire considering what the Brazilian superstar has gone through this season. This controversial situation is another reminder of how complex social media can be.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
