Rakitic Apologizes for Modric’s Juventus Insult
- Ivan Rakitic's celebratory post for Luka Modric's move to AC Milan took an awkward turn after it was discovered the accompanying song contained a pointed insult towards Juventus...
- Rakitic clearly wanted to celebrate this new experience of joining Milan as a free agent with his friend and former teammate.
- The chosen track featured the chant 'chi non salta e un gobbo Juventino,' which translates to 'whoever doesn't jump is a Juventus supporter.' The term 'gobbo' is...
# Rakitic’s Milan Congratulation to Modric Includes Unintentional Juventus Insult
Ivan Rakitic’s celebratory post for Luka Modric’s move to AC Milan took an awkward turn after it was discovered the accompanying song contained a pointed insult towards Juventus supporters.The former Barcelona teammates shared a photo together, but the music choice sparked controversy and a swift apology.
Modric congratulations included Juventus insult
Rakitic clearly wanted to celebrate this new experience of joining Milan as a free agent with his friend and former teammate. He posted a photo of the pair together, a gesture that’s common amongst footballers.However, what he didn’t realize was that the song he picked to accompany the image wasn’t just in support of Milan, but actively insulting towards Juventus.
The chosen track featured the chant ‘chi non salta e un gobbo Juventino,’ which translates to ‘whoever doesn’t jump is a Juventus supporter.’ The term ‘gobbo’ is a derogatory slur, meaning hunchback, historically used to mock juventus fans. It’s a phrase steeped in rivalry and carries a meaningful negative connotation.
A swift Apology
Once the offensive nature of the song was pointed out,