Popular streamer Marlon has ignited controversy after appearing to sneak into the home end at the Azteca Stadium wearing a Mexico shirt, only to swap it for an England jersey moments after the Three Lions secured a dramatic 3-2 victory. The viral clip, which has amassed thousands of views on social media, shows Marlon blending in with Mexico supporters before changing allegiance at the final whistle.
Stunt Divides Football Fans
The video has since spread widely across social media, with reactions ranging from amusement to anger. One person commented: "That's elite bandwagoning." Another added: "Bro switched sides faster than a free agent after the final whistle." However, not everyone was impressed. One football supporter said: "These are the ones you throw beers at. Not loyal fans of the game." A worried viewer noted: "He's gonna get himself killed and I'm not even joking."
Marlon's Online Presence
Marlon is a popular online streamer who regularly posts football-related content, often filming match day experiences and fan interactions. It remains unclear whether stadium security were aware of the shirt swap during the post-match celebrations or whether he faced any action after the incident.
Trump Praises Harry Kane
The stunt comes as US President Donald Trump praised Harry Kane's performance during the match in a social media post. Trump, 80, wrote on Truth Social: "Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!" Kane's excellence on the field provided a distraction for Trump, who dedicated most of his weekend to posting about the 250th anniversary of the USA. Speaking on the match, Kane said: "It was a crazy game. We had to fight. I can't really talk, but the occasion, the team, everything against us, we found a way."
FIFA Controversy Involving Balogun
Trump's message of gratitude for Kane is not his first intervention regarding a player this tournament. The US President finds himself at the heart of another storm after FIFA permitted the United States' Folarin Balogun to feature in the last-16 showdown with Belgium despite receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. On Sunday, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced it would replace Balogun's one-match suspension with a probationary period of one year. Trump posted on Truth Social: "Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!" The Belgian Football Association responded angrily to the extraordinary FIFA ruling, stating: "The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is astonished by FIFA's decision to declare suspended United States player Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USA–Belgium match."
