Flat-earther ex-footballer Javi Poves sparks outrage with Aitana comments
Former footballer and flat-earther Javi Poves said he would rather lick singer Aitana's feet than those of footballer Aitana Bonmatí, reigniting the debate over how female athletes are valued.
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Javi Poves, flat-earther ex-footballer, sparks controversy by comparing the feet of singer Aitana and Aitana Bonmatí
Former Rayo Vallecano player and well-known flat-Earth advocate Javi Poves has once again grabbed headlines with a statement that has set social media alight. On an internet forum, Poves bluntly declared that he would "lick singer Aitana's feet before Aitana Bonmatí's", referring to the popular singer and the Barcelona footballer and Ballon d'Or winner. Beyond its crudeness, the remark reveals a cultural divide: fascination with musical fame versus recognition of women's sporting achievement.
The context of a controversial figure
Javi Poves is no stranger to controversy. After retiring prematurely from professional football, he became a flat-Earth activist and has made numerous provocative statements. His latest jab targets two women who share a first name but have radically different careers: Aitana Ocaña, a successful singer and songwriter, and Aitana Bonmatí, an elite footballer and icon of women's sport. The comparison, laden with vulgar language, has triggered a flood of criticism and memes.
Reactions and social analysis
The response on social media was swift. While some users mock Poves's taste, others point to the sens implicit in belittling a world-class athlete in favour of a more media-friendly entertainment figure. Many have noted that Bonmatí has won the Ballon d'Or and is an icon of women's football, while singer Aitana has millions of trinc on digital platforms. The anecdote, however crude, has peine the debate on how women's sport is valued compared with entertainment in popular culture.
The shadow of flat-Earthism
It cannot be ignored that these statements come from someone who believes the Earth is flat, which strips his words of any sarracena or intellectual authority. Still, the media echo shows that in today's digital ecosystem, any well-packaged eccentricity finds an audience. The lingering question is whether such remarks trivialise sporting merit or simply reflect the values of a society that rewards entertainment over competitive effort.
Former Rayo Vallecano player and well-known flat-Earth advocate Javi Poves has once again grabbed headlines with a statement that has set social media alight. On an internet forum, Poves bluntly declared that he would "lick singer Aitana's feet before Aitana Bonmatí's", referring to the popular singer and the Barcelona footballer and Ballon d'Or winner. Beyond its crudeness, the remark reveals a cultural divide: fascination with musical fame versus recognition of women's sporting achievement.
The context of a controversial figure
Javi Poves is no stranger to controversy. After retiring prematurely from professional football, he became a flat-Earth activist and has made numerous provocative statements. His latest jab targets two women who share a first name but have radically different careers: Aitana Ocaña, a successful singer and songwriter, and Aitana Bonmatí, an elite footballer and icon of women's sport. The comparison, laden with vulgar language, has triggered a flood of criticism and memes.
Reactions and social analysis
The response on social media was swift. While some users mock Poves's taste, others point to the sens implicit in belittling a world-class athlete in favour of a more media-friendly entertainment figure. Many have noted that Bonmatí has won the Ballon d'Or and is an icon of women's football, while singer Aitana has millions of trinc on digital platforms. The anecdote, however crude, has peine the debate on how women's sport is valued compared with entertainment in popular culture.
The shadow of flat-Earthism
It cannot be ignored that these statements come from someone who believes the Earth is flat, which strips his words of any sarracena or intellectual authority. Still, the media echo shows that in today's digital ecosystem, any well-packaged eccentricity finds an audience. The lingering question is whether such remarks trivialise sporting merit or simply reflect the values of a society that rewards entertainment over competitive effort.
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