Argentina outraged over Rosalía World Cup post
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Argentine fans of Spanish singer Rosalía have reacted angrily after she reshared a social media video perceived as mocking Argentina’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The clip, originally posted by US-Lebanese celebrity Mia Khalifa, carried the caption “How life sounds now that the pearls have been defeated,” set to Rosalía’s song “La Perla,” a term that can colloquially describe a problematic person in Spain. The backlash prompted some fans to announce they would skip Rosalía’s four sold-out Buenos Aires shows. A related tribute concert in Córdoba was canceled. Rosalía deleted the post and apologized on Wednesday, but criticism has continued online.
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Timeline
- World Cup final Argentina lose 1-0
- Shortly after match, Rosalía reshared controversial video
- Following resharing, Argentine fans express anger
- Backlash spreads, museum receives hate messages
- Subsequently, Córdoba tribute concert canceled
- Wednesday, Rosalía deletes post and apologizes
- After apology, online criticism continues strongly
- Current reports show minimal ticket refund requests
Why it matters
This incident highlights the power of social media in shaping public opinion. It's a reminder to be mindful of what we share online, especially if you're a public figure. If you're a Rosalía fan, you might want to follow her response to this controversy.
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