Hansi Flick's Barça were held by Getafe in a LaLiga match that generated a host of talking points.
Barcelona's draw against Getafe on Saturday generated a host of talking points, with Barca president Joan Laporta labeling the match officials' performance a “disgrace” and a “scandal”, while coach Hansi Flick claimed he had “never experienced anything like it” ” as the match officials. “emotion in the stadium, in all actions, in contacts”.
After the match, feelings also ran high online, leading to several unsavory reactions.
Social media is a double-edged sword that is becoming increasingly dangerous. On the one hand, it is a place where people can avoid boredom, read news and consume different types of content. On the other hand, it is a platform where people express their anger and frustration, often directed at public figures.
Online trolls target Getafe coach Bordalás after the match against Barça
This weekend it was the turn of Getafe coach José Bordalás, who inspired his team to draw against Barcelona in Estadio Coliseo.
The home side's backs-to-the-wall performance ended with a positive result but infuriated a number of spectators, some of whom lashed out at the former Valencia manager.
“We will kill you and your family,” “we will find your children” and “rat” were just some of the insults Bordalás received in an Instagram post after the match.
Unfortunately, these types of insults are all too common among top footballers, coaches, athletes and celebrities, but that doesn't mean they should be ignored.
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