Viral photo, Photoshop, mockery: Safonov hits back | OneFootball

Matvey Safonov, 26 years old, Russian international goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain, wanted to clarify a controversy that arose around a photo that went viral. Wrongly accused of being erased or retouched, the Parisian goalkeeper responded with humor on Telegram, reminding everyone that it was simply... his way of being.

Safonov "You might think I'm not there, but I am"

The episode might bring a smile, but it also says a lot about the constant exposure of Paris Saint-Germain players. A simple group photo, a visual detail, and the interpretation machine goes wild. Accusations of Photoshop, bizarre theories, unnecessary suspicions: Matvey Safonov preferred to cut it short with a response full of self-deprecation. The goalkeeper embraces a discreet personality, almost withdrawn, far from the clichés of the overly exposed footballer.

By explaining that he has always felt uncomfortable in group photos and simply sought to be forgotten, Safonov reminds us of something essential: not everything is calculated, not everything is communication. In a club as scrutinized as PSG, this light-hearted response acts as a welcome counterbalance to the constant hyperanalysis. Sometimes, there is nothing to decode. Just a player being himself, even off-camera.

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