A Switzerland Women’s player, Alisha Lehmann faced a difficult situation during Women’s World Cup game. She was substituted in the 71st minute. Immediately, BBC, the broadcaster of the tournament in England, displayed a sign from a fan that read “Alisha Lehmann sign my belly so I can be seen on telley.”

The fans weren’t impressed with the broadcaster displaying the message. They feel that men asking women to touch their bodies shouldn’t be displayed as it might glorify the problematic behavior.

The main tweet gaining traction on social media says: “Media/Broadcasters: Please don’t show creepy dudes with signs asking for Alisha Lehmann to “please sign their belly so they can be seen on telly”.

“They are weird perverts and would think we’re better than to promote them.

“It’s bad enough promoting the pressurizing, entitled “Can I Have Your…” signs but promoting grown dudes asking a young woman to touch their bodies is a bit of a low.”

Another fan tweeted to get the perspective of other supporters: “Thoughts on Alisha Lehmann? It’s a debate for women’s football and modern day feminism. But that placard of her horny fans. Find it an unnecessary distraction tbh.”

She has previously spoken about her huge online following, saying: “I appreciate the support so much, it gives me strength on pitch.

“But I really don’t think about it. I don’t think that I’m better than anyone else, I come from humble beginnings with how I grew up with my family in Switzerland.

“I don’t see myself as someone with loads of followers on social media, obviously I’m proud it – alongside my football – but it doesn’t change anything.”