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Marcelo own goal in FIFA World Cup 2014 match incurs Brazil fans’ ire for Twitter namesake
Brazil defender Marcelo scored an own goal during the FIFA World Cup 2014 opener.
Published: Jun 13, 2014, 04:45 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 13, 2014, 04:46 PM (IST)
Jun 13, 2014
Brazil full-back Marcelo‘s own goal during Brazil’s match against Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2014 opener on June 12 drew the ire of fanatic fans on social media sharing site Twitter. Marcelo inadvertently scored the first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2014 for Croatia against home side Brazil in Sao Paulo.
Angry fans took to Twitter to went their abuse at what they thought was his account. But instead of hurling abuses at the Brazil defender, which in any case is seen as extreme reaction, the fans unknowingly targeted a Twitter namesake.
Marcelo, the footballer’s twitter account name is @12MarceloV. While the account of the one who suffered the abuse is @Marcello. He later tweeted saying that fans should re-direct their anger at the real Marcelo.
To all those hurling abuse at me for scoring an own goal, please re-direct your anger to @12MarceloV. Thank you
— Marcello (@Marcello) June 12, 2014
The match, however, ended in Brazil’s favour as they won 3-1. Forward Neymar scored the equaliser in the first-half itself. In the second-half, Neymar gave Brazil the lead with a penalty. Oscar then sealed the win with a late third goal.
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