In a weekend filled with controversy, Adam Ounas of Girondins de Bordeaux found himself in hot water after making some controversial remarks on the social media platform Periscope. The young French midfielder, in an unguarded moment, criticized Wissam Ben Yedder of Toulouse following their 4-0 defeat to Toulouse, where Ben Yedder scored twice.
During his stream, Ounas made some pointed comments, saying “Ben Yedder thinks he’s Ronaldo, seriously…” and added, “He’ll see when he goes down to L2” (referring to Ligue 2, the second tier of French football). He also stated that “Ben Yedder is too smart” and went as far as to disparage Toulouse by saying, “Toulouse are shit.”
These remarks did not go unnoticed and quickly went viral on social media. Toulouse FC’s official Twitter account responded with a witty retort, saying, “We wish him to score as many goals as he did in his promising future career”. The club’s response added fuel to the fire and sparked a wave of reactions from fans and football figures alike.
However, Ounas, realizing the gravity of his comments, quickly issued an apology on Twitter: “I would like to apologize to @WissBenYedder for my tweet. I wish him and @ToulouseFC the best for a rematch!”
While his apology seemed to settle the matter, Ounas’ outburst was yet another example of a player’s unfiltered emotions getting the best of him on social media, a space that continues to play a prominent role in modern football controversies. For now, the matter seems to have been resolved, but it’s likely to remain a talking point for some time.
