Two Flying Eagles players made a gesture during a recent football game against the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosts, Argentina, that prompted an intense discussion.
Standing in front of the cameras, they simulated a slicing motion across their throats, sending a chilling message of death to their opponents.
While some might view such behaviour as an expression of passion or rivalry, it is crucial to examine the ramifications of these actions within the context of sportsmanship, ethics, and the potential dangers they pose.
Sportsmanship lies at the heart of any competitive sport, and football is no exception. Players are expected to display respect, fairness, and a commitment to the spirit of the game.
The gesture made by the two players from the Flying Eagles undermines these values and crosses a line of acceptable conduct. It goes beyond mere celebration or banter and delves into a realm of hostility and disrespect.
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The responsibility of players to set positive examples and promote fair play should not be underestimated. Actions like these can perpetuate a cycle of aggression and unhealthy competition, negatively impacting the overall sports culture.
Additionally, it is important to address the potential dangers associated with such provocative behaviour. In an already emotionally charged environment, actions like the throat-slicing gesture can escalate tensions, leading to on-field confrontations or even violence.
Ultimately, football should be celebrated as a unifying sport that brings people together, transcending differences and fostering mutual respect. Instances like the throat-slicing gesture undermine the very essence of the game and have no place in the world of football.
It is imperative for players to recognize their influence and use it responsibly, shaping a future where the sport can flourish in an environment of fair play, camaraderie, and respect.
Any thoughts on fans of Argentina throwing bottles at a Nigerian player when in down? if we hold those youths accountable for a celebration let’s not stop there.
very well observed. an Argentine player pushed him down without even receiving a card for it and the fans started throwing bottles at him. they ll never see those scenes.
When leo messi did his own celebration in front of the Dutch staffs nothing happened.
What is wrong in that celebration? if it is the white doing it nobody will say anything…. till date with all sanctions racism is still practice all over Europe..imagine it is Africa..by now football would been ban in Africa.. let us not over Stretch their gesture… Argentina is Nigeria great rival both in senior team.. Nobody gave our boys a chance but yet they enter the match with great confidence…. others players have done worst even great Messi
Rubbish. New Zealand does this in all thier Rugby matches as part of their traditional dance.
We should stay out of controversial issues and stay focused on the ball
The writer of this piece is a certified mugu. That same gesture has been applied by the Kiwis for over 30 years now without controversy
thank you , he’s a mugu
R.I .P legend,what of maradona f.ck u celebration towards Nigeria at the 2018 world cup, Russia.
this one dey on point no be lie
Please don’t blow the gesture out of proportion.
Yes, it wasn’t a good gesture, but not a serious one.
They are U20s and this tournament is probably their first exposure outside of Africa.
Ayomide, let’s stop acting like slaves towards this people. Argentina’s hatred towards the negroes is well documented. They deserve no honour even with the way they treated our players in the airport as reported by the press.
The New Zealand Rugby team, All Blacks do this same gesture as Haka anytime they want to play.
Zambia did it when they won Nations cup against CIV…. maybe because it’s Africa Vs Africa.
Undertaker does it in Wrestling.
Well, I am more bothered about the double standard
The writer of this article is a big mad man… Maradona did a “fuck you” against Nigeria in 2018 and nothing happened.
Argentina through illegal means won against Nigeria in 2005 and nothing happened.
Argentina fans throwing cans on a player who is on the floor wasn’t talked about by the media and FIFA
Argentina won the World Cup through help of the referee that gave unnecessary penalties which things more deadly occurred between Roma and Sevilla last night and wasn’t given.
Argentina has been the favorite of FIFA
Good one
Thank you. You have spoken my mind.
As far as am concerned, their expression is far from what the author of this article denotes. The guys are slayers, did it to the south American counter parts, repeated it against the host, clearing sending a message there were there for business amidst the harsh and hostile environment. the author should come down from his high horse.
There is nothing wrong in celebrating provided you don’t do it in front of the opponent face to face. celebrating on your own couldn’t have cause anny issue.
in most cases decision favour this team and no one will talk at that point in time. I quit agreed they senior world cup champion where most of their are on penalty merits.
you guys are stupid slaves!! what sort of racist piblication is this? just for reads? your fellow black skin? havent you seen worse celebrations? is it they are white? what is wrong with you?????
We need to be humble in victory. But don’t come hard on the young lads as even the likes of Maradona, CR7 and Messi err.
Oga make them go rest. They should have stopped drogba from making the sign of a shooting soldier when ever he scores.
For me its bcos they are black that is why somebody from one foolish media would write such trash.
Good evening,if this piece is written down by a Nigerian Journalist, it goes a long way to show how unpatriotic we are in this country Nigeria.
Why must it be a Nigerian Journalist that will broadcast it to the world, don’t we have a little sense of protection when it comes to our compatriots mistakes?
This is the most ridiculous article I have ever read. And to think it was written by a Nigerian journalist? This is blowing a harmless gesture out of proportion, over what exactly I dont know!
ARGENTINA…. Sore LOSERS, live with it and stop whining. You got beat and beat decisively at home..grow up and quit fanning the embers of entitlement.
slavish mentality! slavish write-up! Boxing is a sport and boxers do this all the time. wrestling the same. Our conqueror brother Adesanya used spiritual arrows to scatter his opponent the last time he won. hahahahahaha! Common writer, sports men do the slaying thing all over the world. Why would you spend your precious time writing against your own race in such a bad light in something that even the Argentines saw and overlooked?? Has it gone this bad???? Please write against your own with caution next time. We need to run away fast from this sort of mentality!!
that’s what Nigerians are good at, selling their own home for money. what do you stand to gain by writing this against your own country, is it fame you pursuing or money. What a nonchalant attitude. that’s why we are not progressing, instead of focusing on what will bring development to your country, you’re there finding your own brothers err. wise up bro.
Nigerians! we are the problem of ourselves, I am very certain the writer of this article is a Nigerian and what if FIFA get to see this and take a negative action against this boys that did a gesture that was done through passion for their country without no harm, then the carrier of 2 young lads are down.. Just because you want to write an article that sells. you could have write on more better and important story than trying to bring down the carrier of these young lads doing the country proud, pls wise up
Chai!! Mr Ayomide, why now? Why are you slaving your self to a white man? These guys are just jubilating on their own and not in the presence of opposition. Agreed it is slightly un-sportsmanly, but it is U20 for crying out loud. These players obviously are not on the same level where you have premised your article. Leave matter for matthias, nothing is harmed here!!
They are youngsters let them ventilate. It’s a hard won victory and a vengeance so to speak. However in victory a bit of respect for the defeated is required. They will understand this when they become full fledged professional footballers
A disgrace of an article . Take this down
The writer of this article is a Nigerian and a very stupid one. Football celebrations have come in different forms, this mugu said it shook his village ethical standards, when Vini Jnr was racially abused, it was not shaking ethical norms. If writing is not working for you, oga rest. Write to inspire not destroy.
Unfortunately and ironically, the author of this article, Ayomide Oguntimehin is a Nigerian. I wonder what he aims at achieving with this write up. I don’t get it.
Do you know Argentina does not have a black player. Argentina’s hatred for blacks is immeasurable. Game of football is tantamount to war between countries. After United Kingdom beat Argentina over Falklands in a war, Argentina won England in a game of football through the hand of God by late Diego Maradona. Argentines all over the world saw this feat as a revenge. Boxing is a game. But when Zoom Zoom Nelson met an American in a boxing ring, President Jerry Rawlings sent him a Ghanaian blood stained flag, depicting he should die in the ring if it comes to that, to win the bout for Ghana. There is no celebration in a game that is not part of the game!
I’m laughing at the writer because he is angry with the Flying Eagles for cutting his Bet
FIFA didn’t complain
Ref didn’t complain
Mr writer, next time gamble wisely
this write up does not really make any sense..can it be deleted please.
This a writer who has ran out of content to write about , what a waste of time , still carrying around the slave mentality , how can something everyone and anyone has been doing since the 50s be controversial all of a sudden because a group of celebrating youths did it when they beat the host … rubbish