James Rodríguez Faces Backlash for Allegedly Ignoring President Petro's Daughter
Colombia's national team became embroiled in controversy during the official farewell ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Social media videos show James Rodríguez allegedly refusing to pose for a photo when President Gustavo Petro's youngest daughter, Antonella, approached him.
The incident occurred as the president presented the national flag and traditional vueltiao hats to the squad. Viewers interpreted Rodríguez's continued greetings to other players as a slight toward the minor.
The episode quickly sparked heated debate on X, with both Antonella and Rodríguez trending nationwide. No official comment from the team has been released yet.
Article facts
| Category | Football |
|---|---|
| Published | |
| Language | en |
| Free | Free — headline and summary on this page; no account |
| Full text | Full article text is not hosted here; follow the publisher link |
| No SKU, GTIN or MPN | No SKU, GTIN or MPN — this is a news story, not a product |