Napoli TikTok Video Sparks: Napoli, the top Italian football team, faced trouble for a controversial TikTok video that was promptly deleted. In the video, Victor Osimhen missed a penalty shot. There was a strange, high-pitched voice that turned into laughter. People claimed Napoli was rude and thoughtless.
Napoli clarified on their website that they didn’t intend to mock or belittle Osimhen, emphasizing his significance. They said rejecting Osimhen’s job offers showed their liking for him.
The movie’s tone was conveyed by showcasing how popular social media platforms like TikTok often employ humorous language. Napoli denied mocking Osimhen in any way.
The footage displeased Osimhen’s lawyer, Roberto Calenda. On Twitter, he criticized Napoli, saying the video was rude and hurtful to Osimhen’s reputation. Calendar even threatened legal action to protect Osimhen’s rights.
On another occasion, Italian journalist Gennaro Del Vecchio shared a video of Osimhen arriving at the team’s hotel before a game. He greeted the boss but didn’t acknowledge some teammates, making me question his status with the group.
Despite his trouble, Osimhen scored for Napoli against Udinese. But he wasn’t as happy as usual. His celebrations were very subdued.
Napoli is sixth in Serie A and plays Lecce on Saturday. The team aims to resolve off-field issues to focus on their performance in the league.
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Napoli recently shared a TikTok video featuring Osimhen missing a penalty shot, accompanied by a high-pitched voice saying, “Gimme penalty please.” This caused concern for the Nigerian’s agent, who threatened legal action. In response, Osimhen deleted all references to Napoli from his Instagram account.