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The past remarks of Argentina's top Supernova, ambitiously recruited by Real Madrid, have been at the center of controversy.
On the 14th (local time), sports broadcaster 'Bean Sports' reported that a video of Franco Mastantuono's alleged racism began circulating on social networks.
In the video, Mastantuono was seen arguing with Brazilian striker Igor Serote after the South American Championship match against Brazil's U-20 team. It is believed to be the first match of the first round of the first round of the South American Championship in Venezuela in January. Argentina won 6-0 on the day. However, in the final round, Brazil won a total of 13 points, beating Argentina with 10 points and winning a total of 13 championships.
The caption of the video reads that Mastantuono said 'You ate six, Negro.' Six seems to mean six goals. 'Bean Sports' reported that there are conflicting opinions whether Mastantuono said 'Negro' or 'Muerto' (the dead).
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On social networks, the media added that there are many claims that Argentina midfielder Mastantuono made racist remarks.
'Bean Sports' was at the center of the talk of the town when Mastantuono moved to a prestigious Spanish club. "He is considered one of the most promising players in Argentina. If the case is investigated and the allegations are confirmed, pressure could be put on Real Madrid to make an official statement.
The Argentine Football Association, the South American Football Federation and the Brazilian Football Association have yet to issue an official statement on the case. So far, many fans online are calling for appropriate disciplinary action. At the same time, some fans emphasize 'neutral' that fact-checking is necessary above all else before public criticism of young players.
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Mastantuono, a member of Argentina's prestigious River Plate, wore a real uniform for a total transfer fee of 63.2 million euros (about 99.5 billion won). River Plate president Jorge Brito said Real will pay 45 million euros (about 71 billion won) in three installments.
Brito also explained that during the negotiations, he planned to leave Mastantuono on the team until the end of the year, but that the Real club expressed a hardline stance that "it should be now or not".
Mastantuono will join Real, led by new coach Xavi Alonso, around August 14, when he celebrates his 18th birthday after participating in the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 as a member of River Plate.
Mastantuono, the Argentine genius and playmaker behind Messi, joined the River Plate adult team in 2024 and scored seven goals in 20 games, including the Cup this season.
Mastantuono, who played as a key player in Argentina's U-20 national team, made his A match debut in the 2026 North-China World Cup South American qualifying round against Chile on the 5th. At the age of 17 years and 296 days, he set a new record for being the youngest member of the Argentine A team.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
