In the midst of a recent footballing controversy that sent shockwaves through the sporting world, Napoli has issued an official statement regarding the TikTok video case involving their star player, Victor Osimhen. Just a few days ago, Napoli’s official TikTok page posted a video that stirred a significant amount of outrage and disappointment within the football community.
The video in question featured Victor Osimhen and was perceived by many as inappropriate and unacceptable. It sparked a wave of criticism and condemnation directed at Napoli’s official account for seemingly mocking their own player. The video took a light-hearted jab at Osimhen’s unique hairstyle and a missed penalty, but it soon became evident that such humor had crossed the line.
Watch the video HERE.
Fans, football commentators, and pundits joined forces to express their disappointment in Napoli for subjecting one of their own players to public ridicule. The consensus was clear: actions like these could severely impact a player’s morale, confidence, and overall well-being.
In response to the controversy, Victor Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, issued a formal statement. In his statement, Calenda voiced deep concern over the video’s content and highlighted the negative consequences it could have on the player.
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Napoli, in light of the situation, has also stepped forward to address the matter formally. The club wishes to clarify its stance and intentions in this regard. The official statement reads as follows:
“Calcio Napoli, wishing to avoid any exploitation of the issue, points out that we never wanted to offend or mock Victor Osimhen, who is a treasure of this club.”
“As proof of that, during the summer training retreat, the Club firmly rebuffed every offer that was received for the striker’s transfer abroad.”
“Social media, in particular TikTok, has always used an expressive form of language with a light heart and creativity, without wanting to, as in the case with Osimhen as the protagonist, have any intention of insult or derision.”
“In any case, if Victor perceived any offense towards him, this was not what the club intended.”
Napoli’s statement underscores their commitment to Victor Osimhen as a valuable asset to the club. They maintain that their actions were not meant to demean or belittle the player in any way. Instead, they explain that the intent was to engage with fans in a light-hearted and creative manner, as is often the case on social media platforms.
While Napoli seeks to clarify its position on the matter, the controversy serves as a reminder of the fine line that football clubs must tread when engaging with their players on public platforms. The impact of such actions on the players’ mental and emotional well-being should always be a top priority, as highlighted by the passionate reactions from fans and Victor Osimhen’s agent.
