“Called a monkey’s wife”: Raphinha’s wife speaks out against fan abuse after Benfica match
Natalia Rodrigues Belloli, the wife of Barcelona footballer Raphinha, revealed the vile racist abuse she faced after the team’s Champions League match against Benfica. She shared screenshots of the offensive messages on Instagram.
Belloli received numerous racist and sexist insults, with people calling her a "puta," a "monkey’s wife," and other derogatory names. Some even accused her of infidelity, claiming the father of her son was teammate Jules Koundé.
“You know, I rarely expose things like this, but this isn’t even a third of the disgusting things people—opposing fans—say about us. This time, I decided to share it so you can see how sick people in the world are… and to show how much it hurts,” Natalia wrote.
The wave of hatred was triggered by Barcelona’s dramatic 5-4 victory over Benfica, a match in which Raphinha scored twice, including the decisive goal in the final seconds.
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
