# Girls, the World Cup is finished. Now u can stop acting like u understand football, says Rafael Leão

> Portuguese footballer Rafael Leão faced widespread criticism after allegedly posting a misogynistic message on a secondary Instagram account. The story read, “Women, the World Cup is over. Now you can stop pretending yo…

Published: 2026-09-20 · Desk: Latest · Source: Tribuna

Portuguese footballer Rafael Leão has sparked backlash after allegedly posting a misogynistic message on Instagram through a secondary account used for more personal content. Screenshots of the story quickly spread online, showing the alleged post: "Women, the World Cup is over. Now you can stop pretending you understand football." The remark drew widespread criticism from fans, prompting the AC Milan forward to reportedly delete the story shortly afterward.

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