A post that tried to be “clever” ended up sparking international outrage. In 2017, former Portuguese footballer Luís Figo shared a photo celebrating his daughter Daniela’s 18th birthday, a family moment that quickly drew attention on social media.
However, a Mexican media outlet went further and published a headline that generated immediate backlash: “now it’s a regulation field.” The phrase, used jokingly, was interpreted as a suggestion about the young woman’s intimate life upon reaching adulthood.
Users called it sexist and inappropriate. In response to the controversy, the outlet took down the post and issued an apology, admitting that their “humor” had crossed the line.
