Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison could face an awkward reunion with his club teammates after publicly celebrating Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final against Spain on Sunday. The Brazilian forward shared a video of himself sliding across his lounge floor on his stomach, then leaping into the air after Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time, securing a 1-0 victory for Spain.
Richarlison's Celebration
The video, posted by his partner Amanda Araujo on social media, shows Richarlison in a jubilant mood as Spain clinched the title. The 54-time capped Brazilian international has a history of rivalry with Argentina, and his reaction reflects the intense footballing competition between the two South American nations. However, his celebration may cause tension with his Tottenham teammates who are Argentine.
Potential Fallout with Teammates
Richarlison plays alongside Argentina defender Cristian Romero at Tottenham Hotspur. The club also recently signed Marcos Senesi, another Argentine defender, on a free transfer from Bournemouth. Both players were part of the Argentina squad that lost the final. Richarlison's public display of joy could lead to strained relations in the dressing room.
History with Rodri
Richarlison also has a history with Spain midfielder Rodri, who was named player of the tournament. In 2024, Richarlison criticized the decision to award Rodri the Ballon d'Or over his Brazil teammate Vinicius Jr. He wrote on social media: "All of us who live football eagerly await the individual awards each season. Today, all Brazilians who love football woke up expecting to see another player from our country win an award for the best in the world after so long. Unfortunately, for reasons that no one can understand, the award did not come. And don't get me wrong, Rodri is a great player who deserves to be among the best. But Vini not winning the Ballon d'Or was embarrassing, and the only one who lost today was football."
Richarlison's Season and World Cup Absence
Richarlison scored 12 goals in 43 appearances for Spurs last season. However, he was not included in Brazil's squad for the World Cup under manager Carlo Ancelotti. Brazil only reached the last 16, where they were eliminated by Norway, led by Erling Haaland.
