Amid jubilation from the Arsenal camp over qualification to the quarter-final of the Europa League, massive criticism has engulfed one of their players.
The Gunners were able to overturn a 3-1 deficit suffered in the first leg of the last-16 and while fans are impressed by the energy put in by the squad, Alex Iwobi has been heavily slammed for an extremely rude gesture.
The Nigerian international in the closing period of the match had a misunderstanding with Rennes' Hamari Traore.
The right-back then tried to speak to Iwobi who quickly put his hand to his nose to indicate that the former stinks.
This act has caused division among fans and other football lovers. While some see it as disrespectful, others feel there is nothing wrong.
Below are some of the reactions from Twitter:
What a disgraceful act from Iwobi. He should apologize for this pic.twitter.com/bZTncpFLui— Baba Ibeji (@Marapolsa) March 15, 2019
Pretty sure I'm in a minority but I found what Iwobi did with the nose thing disrespectful and unprofessional..— CanonCrested (@canoncrested) March 14, 2019
Iwobi saying his breath stinks I can’t breath. 😭 pic.twitter.com/xLhq5bEtSS— Matthew Pincus (@afcmatthew) March 14, 2019
Naaa that’s just rude iwobi fully mocked it LOOOOOOOL pic.twitter.com/fHNPg6euC8— Reece (@reecepuckett_) March 14, 2019
Iwobi is very stupid and immature to do this to his fellow black man. We hate ourselves and we talk about #RACISM pic.twitter.com/3zZb4spa82— Ginnie d£ Block Holder. (@sey_robbie) March 14, 2019
Imagine you got slapped 3-0 to get knocked out of Europe then Alex Iwobi tells you your breath stinks as well— ∞ (@TheFalseNein) March 14, 2019
Iwobi just told a man his breath stinks 😂😂 #AFC— Frimpon (@FrimponOnline) March 14, 2019
— P🎒 (@P1AFC) March 14, 2019
Imagine not loving Iwobi 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/HaNDXexMoR— Nik (@Thoreira) March 14, 2019
Iwobi is too funny 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/f7cFOsaCNK— Corey (@Ouzle_) March 14, 2019
I refuse to believe Iwobi did this 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/8S3FLno4uS— Jalil ygm (@JalilHz1) March 14, 2019
The double-legged encounter will hold on April 11 and 18th respectively. The first game will be played at the Emirates Stadium.
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