- In shocking picture Antoine Griezmann is seen ‘blacked up’ as basketball player
- After posting the picture the footballer was hit with a furious backlash
- He posted the snap online – donning an Afro wig while wearing an NBA vest
Top footballer Antoine Griezmann has sparked outrage after posting an image of himself ‘blacked up’ as a basketball player for an 80s-themed fancy dress party.
Fans have called for Atletico Madrid bosses to drop the star from the team amid allegations that his costume is ‘offensive’ and ‘racist’.
He posted the snap on Twitter and Instagram – donning an Afro wig while wearing a Harlem Globetrotters vest, striped shorts and with a basketball by his side.
Griezmann is one of the most in-demand footballers in the world, and is widely expected to sign for the likes of Barcelona or Manchester United in the near future.
Antoine Griezmann made the very questionable decision of blacking up as an NBA All star
All visible parts of the 26-year-old’s skin were painted up, in keeping with his questionable costume choice.
After posting the image of his costume to social media, the France international was immediately hit with a furious backlash.
Many users instantly called for him to delete the post, warning the striker the reception to his dress-up would not be favourable.
One fan online took immediate offence to the image and responded to the Frenchman: ‘don’t come near my club pls and thank you.’
Another simply couldn’t believe the judgement of the player, with such a huge following, was so far off. ‘WHAT ARE YOU DOING??’ the confused user wrote.
Piers Morgan quickly gave his take on the situation, quote-tweeting Griezmann’s image along with the caption: ‘And Overseas Racially Insensitive Imbecile of the Year goes to.’