Rosalía and Patti Smith face backlash over World Cup final posts

Rosalía shared a TikTok video celebrating Spain's victory, which included a caption that many Argentine users interpreted as mocking their national team's defeat. The song 'La Perla' was playing in the background. The post quickly spread, leading to widespread criticism. Rosalía subsequently deleted the video and posted apologies on Instagram, stating she had shared it without fully reading the caption and expressed her love for Argentina.

Despite her apologies, the controversy led to the cancellation of a symphonic concert tribute to Rosalía in Córdoba, Argentina. Organizers cited receiving numerous messages of hate and anger, understanding that football is deeply tied to Argentine identity. Calls for boycotting Rosalía's upcoming concerts in Buenos Aires and returning tickets also emerged, though her four scheduled shows are still set to proceed.

Similarly, US artist Patti Smith also faced criticism for a post celebrating Spain's win and describing them as 'the good guys,' which Argentines felt implied their team was on the wrong side. Smith also deleted her post and issued an apology, recalling her long-standing ties to Argentina and expressing regret that her words were perceived as disrespectful.

The incidents highlight how social media posts can gain significant political and emotional weight in the context of major sporting events, leading to cultural rows that extend beyond the initial event.