Carrascal ‘defies’ James Rodríguez before World Cup, dodges flak | OneFootball

James Rodríguez, formerly of São Paulo, ignored the president’s daughter

Colombia is heading into the World Cup full of momentum and excitement. However, an incident that took place last Thursday (04) sparked a crisis within the national team, which has Jorge Carrascal, of Flamengo, among those called up. During an event with the country’s president, James Rodríguez ignored the president’s daughter. The red-and-black player, on the other hand, greeted the young woman.

Antonella Petro, 17, daughter of President Gustavo Petro, asked James for a photo. However, the former São Paulo player not only refused the photo, but also declined to shake the young woman’s hand, causing major controversy in the country. The situation took place during the Colombian National Team’s farewell ceremony, before leaving Bogotá for the World Cup.

At the event, all the players were expected to greet Antonella and Gustavo. In addition, the president gifted the squad members Colombian flags and traditional hats from the country. Despite leaving the young woman hanging, James did shake the president’s hand. Carrascal, meanwhile, greeted both.

HOW DID THE GESTURE GO OVER IN COLOMBIA?

Political figures immediately condemned James Rodríguez’s attitude. Bogotá councilwoman Heidy Sánchez criticized the country’s idol in strong terms, even calling Carrascal’s teammate “whiny and cowardly” after the incident.

— Antonella is a girl who likes football. Her wish to say goodbye to the national team was genuine. He didn’t need to act that way. James Rodríguez, so macho in front of a girl, yet so whiny and cowardly on the field. You are also a father, and I’m sure you would never want your daughter to go through such an unpleasant situation —, she said.

WHEN DOES COLOMBIA PLAY IN THE WORLD CUP?

With Carrascal as James’ backup, Colombia will play in the World Cup on June 17, 23, and 27 against Uzbekistan, Congo, and Portugal. In other words, the South American team is seen as one of the favorites to advance from World Cup Group K.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.