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Why were some Spanish fans booing their own player during Cape Verde game

Why were some Spanish fans booing their own player during Cape Verde game

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3 min readJun 16, 2026 04:02 PM IST Football brings out all sorts of emotions, and a player doesn’t necessarily have to play badly to be booed – by fans of his own team. Just ask Marc Cucurella. Not being able to dispatch World Cup debutants Cape Verde in their tournament opener in Atlanta would have been frustrating, and being continuously jeered by La Roja supporters throughout the game wouldn’t have made the Spanish left-back feel any better, even though he was one of the better performers on the day, being resolute at the back, creating chances and providing an attacking outlet. The special treatment had nothing to do with that game. In fact, the Barcelona fans in the crowd were reacting to, in their book, the ultimate act of ‘treason’ – agreeing to join Real Madrid – for which Cucurella was branded ‘Judas’ overnight. The defender, a product of Barcelona’s academy system, was at the club till 2020, after which he had stints with Getafe and Eibar in Spain before moving to England to …

Sunil Gavaskar recalls booing Hardik Pandya in IPL 2024: Mumbai supporters were not really backing him…this year, they are all behind him | Ipl News

Sunil Gavaskar recalls booing Hardik Pandya in IPL 2024: Mumbai supporters were not really backing him…this year, they are all behind him | Ipl News

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The 2024 Indian Premier League was a tough season for Hardik Pandya. Almost every ground he played at, the crowd booed him. Regardless, he kept his cool and went about his business. How much impact it had on him only he can answer. However, fast forward to 2025, things have turned around. There were no booing this time despite the initial struggles of Mumbai Indians, and as the season went on, the results too started to go Hardik and Mumbai’s way. Sunil Gavaskar pointed out the difference and the impact crowd support would have. “What we saw from last year to this year has been the fact that he also got the support of the crowd backing him. Last year, he would have been a little bit unsettled by the fact that the Mumbai crowd and the Mumbai supporters were not really backing him so much. But this year, they are all behind him. And they are all urging him to go on to win. They have got one game at home on the 21st,” …

Taylor Swift reinvents monkey puppet meme as her reaction to emphatic booing at Super Bowl goes viral

Taylor Swift reinvents monkey puppet meme as her reaction to emphatic booing at Super Bowl goes viral

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Taylor Swift’s response to being booed at the Caesars Superdome during the Super Bowl went viral, making her an instant meme. Taylor Swift was spotted giving the shocking side look and then speaking to her pal after being booed by from Eagles’ fans.(X) The 35-year-old singer made her first appearance on the jumbotron on Sunday and was greeted with fervent jeering, leaving her stunned. The incident took place before the Kansas City Chiefs, led by her boyfriend Travis Kelce, lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. Following booing from Eagles’ fans, the singer was spotted giving the shocking side look and then speaking to her pal. As her reaction went viral on social media, many people compared her side eye moment, which has now become a meme, with the monkey puppet meme from the Japanese children’s TV show Ōkiku naru Ko. Sharing the singer’s look, one wrote on X: “Lmao on my god! Taylor Swift nailed this meme.” “Who did it better,” another wrote, sharing the similar comparison. “HAHHAHAHAHHA whoever made this is a genius,” a third …

As Novak Djokovic walks out injured from Australian Open semifinal, Alexander Zverev condemns booing crowd: ‘If he can’t continue…’ | Tennis News

As Novak Djokovic walks out injured from Australian Open semifinal, Alexander Zverev condemns booing crowd: ‘If he can’t continue…’ | Tennis News

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Alexander Zverev reached his third Grand Slam final under the most extraordinary of circumstances on Friday as 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic retired at the Australian Open semifinal. The Serb decided to call off the match as he hit the volley into the net with Zverev on set point, leaving the court injured after losing the first set 7-6(5). After losing the set, he promptly informed Zverev that he could not go on and shook hands with the chair umpire before exiting, and there were some boos from the crowd mixed with the cheers for one of the all-time greats who had won this Slam 10 times in the past. And Zverev, who has said in the past there is no one he respects more on tour than Djokovic, didn’t take kindly to those who jeered the former world No 1 off the court. Djokovic, who was walking off the court with his arms raised initially in acknowledgment of the fans, then stopped to seemingly give a double thumbs-up in a sarcastic fashion as …

Australia’s booing crowd should know Mohammed Siraj’s back story | Cricket News

Australia’s booing crowd should know Mohammed Siraj’s back story | Cricket News

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In the second Test at Adelaide, Mohammed Siraj got his first wicket after 21 frustrating overs. Though, he would finish the inning with figures of 4/98 in 24.4 overs. During his barren period of play, Siraj had pace, rhythm and plan, but no wickets. He would square up the batsmen, beat them with pace and fox them with bounce but the ball, as if to tease the bowler, kept missing the edges and the stumps. Siraj would look exasperated, he would wipe the sweat on his face with his untucked shirt. There has always been something charmingly amateurish about Siraj. Such annoyingly hair-pulling days are part of every bowlers’ journey but only those with the right stuff pull through. These are the moments this quirky game of fine margins decides to ask an important question to a bowler: You have the skills, but do you have heart? In a match he didn’t get a five-for nor proved to be a match-winner, Siraj showed he did have heart. Pacers love attention and the rising cheer from …

Hardik Pandya Suffering Mental Health Issues Due To Booing In IPL Games: Star Slams MI Captain’s Trolls

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Since the time, the IPL 2024 began, one player who has been at the receiving end of fans’ criticism is Hardik Pandya. His replacing Rohit Sharma as the captain of Mumbai Indians did not go down well with most fans. Every time Hardik Pandya appeared for toss or did something on the field, he was mostly booed by the fans present. It happened at MI’s home-ground Wankhede Stadium too. While he has not publicly spoken about it, Hardik Pandya is under pressure. The inconsistent start of MI at the IPL 2024 has added to his woes. Former Indian cricket team player Robin Uthappa, member of the 2007 T20 World Cup winning team, spoke in detail about Hardik Pandya’s ordeal on The Ranveer Show. “”He is a guy who has got the calibre and potential to be an all-time great for Indian team. He was let go by the team which discovered him, he went to another franchise. After winning 3-4 titles with them, he left. He must have felt a little bad; that will be …

“For A Decade…”: MI Star On How Hardik Pandya Is Dealing With ‘Daily’ Booing In IPL 2024

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With Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya continuing to receive hostile treatment from fans in the ongoing Indian Premier League, his teammate Shreyas Gopal felt on Wednesday it will only strengthen his resolve to come back stronger with some good performances. Pandya was announced as MI captain for the IPL 2024 season, replacing fan-favourite Rohit Sharma, who led the franchise to five titles. The change of guard hasn’t gone down well with the fans, who have expressed their displeasure by booing Pandya across venues. Recalling his friendship with Pandya, Gopal said the MI skipper is mentally very strong to get unnerved by the behaviour of the crowd. “I have known Hardik for a decade, and nothing much has changed. He is a really tough guy, and something like this is only going to motivate him,” said Gopal during a press conference ahead of the clash against Punjab Kings. “The way he has taken it so far is very inspiring for a lot of us. Although it’s not easy to take it daily, he is strong and …

“I did not understand that”, Michael Vaughan on Fans Booing Hardik Pandya

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Hardik Pandya(Image: X) Hardik Pandya hasn’t received the expected welcome from the fans after being named as the new captain of the Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2024. Ahead of the IPL 2024 season, Mumbai Indians traded Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans and named him as the captain of the team for the 2024 season. Though Mumbai Indians and Hardik Pandya received massive criticism from the IPL and Rohit Sharma fans, the franchise stood strong in their decision. But Hardik was repeatedly booed by the fans wherever he played. Even in his home venue, Wankhede Stadium, Hardik faced the same. But in Mumbai’s last clash which was played against RCB, fans once again criticised Hardik when he walked down to bat but Virat Kohli stepped in and asked fans not to treat him badly. The request from the star batter abruptly changed the environment where the crowd suddenly started to chant “Hardik, Hardik”.  Earlier, Simon Doull claimed that Hardik Pandya had suffered an injury but the allrounder continues to play the game without admitting …

Unhappy Virat Kohli Takes Stand For Hardik Pandya Against Booing Wankhede Crowd – Watch

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Virat Kohli reacts to crowd booing Hardik Pandya during IPL 2024© X (formerly Twitter) Virat Kohli was not happy with the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium booing Hardik Pandya when he came out to bat during the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians on Thursday. The decision to appoint Hardik as the Mumbai Indians skipper in place of Rohit Sharma ahead of the competition was not received well by the fans and following three consecutive losses, there were a section of spectators who previously booed Hardik. However, Kohli was not impressed by the crowd’s reaction and he gestured to stop the negative reception and urged them to cheer for the MI captain. The gesture quickly went viral with users praising him for his intervention. (IPL Points Table) Kohli didn’t approve of the booing aimed at Hardik by the Wankhede crowd. Instead, he encouraged them to cheer for Hardik. Surprisingly, not even his own teammates took a stand for him.How can someone hate this man? #RCBvsMI #RCBvMIpic.twitter.com/yQwijGnA1h — Aditi. (@Sassy_Soul_) April 11, 2024 …

Virat Kohli appears to ask Wankhede Stadium to stop booing Hardik Pandya in MI vs RCB game | Ipl News

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli appeared to ask Wankhede Stadium to stop booing Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya during the Indian Premier League match between the two franchises. In the second innings, Wankhede saw a mix of emotions as Pandya walked in to bat. First, as Rohit Sharma was getting off the pitch after being dismissed, you could hear a ring of boos that continued as Hardik took his guard. Just when it looked like another round of booing is about to follow, the tone suddenly changed. The 33,000-crowd started chanting Hardik’s name. And soon enough, the MI captain welcomed the chants with a first-ball six over long on. From booing to cheering in the span of a few minutes. Kohli not appreciating the booing of hardik by Wankhede crowd. Telling them to cheer and reminding them he’s an India player #MIvsRCB 👌 pic.twitter.com/ok5SYa3AkA — Vighnesh Rane (@Vighrane01) April 11, 2024 After the match, a few videos surfaced where Kohli was seen gesturing and mouthing something to the crowd with the Hindi broadcasters also pointing out …