Garnacho sparks controversy after shoving fan over Messi vs Ronaldo question
Tension rises as Manchester United star pushes fan during heated moment amid transfer rumors and fan backlash
Football fans around the world have been left fuming after a video surfaced online showing Manchester United and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho pushing a fan who asked him a controversial question about choosing between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the trending clip, Garnacho appears visibly irritated as a fan approaches him and presses him to pick between the two global football icons.
Garnacho, who once played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United and now shares the Argentina national team camp with Lionel Messi, clearly found himself in an uncomfortable position. Rather than give an answer, he reacted angrily by pushing the fan before walking away.
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The incident has divided opinion across social media. Some fans defended Garnacho’s reaction, saying he was caught off guard and unfairly pressured into a question that could spark controversy regardless of his answer.
Others, however, believe that a professional footballer of his stature should have handled the situation better, particularly in public and in front of supporters.
Garnacho has made no secret of his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo in the past. He has frequently referred to the Portuguese star as his idol, even posting tributes to him on social media during their time together at Manchester United.
However, with Messi being his current national teammate and an icon in Argentina, Garnacho was likely wary of igniting a fan war or fueling tension within the Argentina squad. His silence in the video was telling, but his physical response has now drawn unwanted headlines.
Adding fuel to the fire, reports have suggested that Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has already told Garnacho to find a new club this summer following a controversial episode after the UEFA Europa League final which United lost to Tottenham.
Garnacho and his brother reportedly made comments online that didn’t sit well with the coaching staff or the club’s hierarchy.
This recent incident with the fan may only worsen the winger’s situation at Old Trafford. With tensions already high, Garnacho’s future at the club appears to be hanging by a thread.
He is not the only United player facing backlash from supporters, fellow teammate Amad Diallo was also caught on camera in a separate incident during Manchester United’s recent trip to Malaysia.
In the footage, Diallo is seen having a heated exchange with some fans, which quickly went viral.
He later took to social media to apologize, explaining that he had reacted emotionally after one of the fans allegedly insulted his mother.
The apology has helped cool tensions slightly, but the event highlighted the strained relationship between players and some sections of the club’s global fanbase.
These back-to-back controversies have cast a shadow over Manchester United’s international pre-season campaign, raising concerns about player discipline and public relations.
As Garnacho faces growing pressure on and off the pitch, the club must now decide whether to back their young talent or allow him to leave in pursuit of a fresh start elsewhere.
For now, Garnacho remains a Manchester United player but if recent developments are any indication, that may not be the case for much longer.
