Italian footballer Agata Isabella Centasso recently faced backlash for wishing Indian cricket star Virat Kohli a happy birthday.
Agata Isabella Centasso trolled for wishing Virat Kohli on his birthday
On November 5, Centasso, who plays for Venezia Calcio 1985 in Italy’s Serie B, took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate Kohli’s 36th birthday with a heartfelt message. She posted a picture of herself wearing an Indian jersey and wrote, “@imVkohli, happy birthday from a fan in Italy. All the best to you,” tagging Kohli in her post.
@imVkohli, happy birthday from a fan in Italy. All the best to you 🇮🇳🏏 pic.twitter.com/wIk1UXO3eR
— Agata Isabella Centasso (@AgataCentasso) November 5, 2024
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However, her gesture was met with criticism from some social media users who accused her of seeking attention from Indian fans.
you have no clue about cricket or Kohli! doing it to get likes from highly populated Indians!! well done!
— Sharma ji ka ladka (@Anudeep_js) November 5, 2024
This is the last warning for you from Rohit Sharma fans
Delete this post 😤
— Confucius of cricket ✨ (@may_i_come_inn) November 5, 2024
Agata Isabella Centasso hits back at the trolls
In response to the hate comments, Centasso expressed her frustration, stating, “Every time I post something about Virat Kohli or cricket, there’s always someone bringing negativity. I honestly don’t understand why. Namaste.”
This reaction highlights the challenges public figures face when engaging with diverse fan bases, particularly in sports where national pride is often at stake.
Every time I post something about Virat Kohli or cricket, there’s always someone bringing negativity. I honestly don’t understand why. Namaste 🙏🏻
— Agata Isabella Centasso (@AgataCentasso) November 5, 2024
Centasso’s admiration for Kohli is not new; she has frequently shared her support for him and cricket on her social media platforms. Despite the negativity surrounding her recent post, she remains undeterred and continues to express her fandom openly.
Kohli himself has a massive following globally, transcending cricket-playing nations, which adds to the complexity of fan interactions online. As the situation unfolds, it raises questions about the nature of online discourse and the expectations placed on public figures regarding their expressions of support for athletes across different sports and countries.
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