Bernard Mendy for his stunning bicycle kick goal with FC Chennai in India, Stade Brestois quickly realized the joke may have gone too far — and issued an apology.
What Happened:
Brest initially tweeted an ironic post showing Mendy on a literal bicycle, sarcastically asking:
“Bernard, why did we only get this bike in Brest?”The tweet referenced Mendy’s impressive overhead kick goal, implying he never showed that kind of flair while at Brest.
The Apology:
Soon after, Brest posted a follow-up tweet expressing regret for the tone:
“We made a little joke earlier that wasn’t taken the right way. Respect to Bernard Mendy for his goal. We wish him all the best in India!”
This act of humility helped smooth things over, and Mendy himself didn’t seem too bothered — even engaging humorously with fans online. The whole episode became a brief lesson in how banter in football can quickly walk the line between light-hearted and disrespectful — and how quick, sincere apologies still go a long way.