No one expected a K-Pop show before the opening whistle. 🕺⚽️
San, a member of the South Korean group ATEEZ, was chosen to take the ceremonial kickoff in the friendly between Atlético de Madrid and Manchester City. Before touching the ball, he showed off a choreography that lasted several seconds in front of the players and the entire stadium.
The clip went viral instantly, but not because of the gesture itself, but because of what came afterward in the comments. “Football is supposed to be for men, at least a masculine image…” wrote one user, while another declared: “They already killed football”. The scene, intended as a friendly nod between sport and music, ended up opening a discussion about what place entertainment should have within traditional football. Innovation or excess? 👀