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Following the massive cancellation after sharing a video, interpreted as mocking Argentina's defeat against Spain in the final of the 2026 World Cup, the singer Rosalía apologized and reiterated her respect and love for the Latin American country, but it has not been enough to calm the controversy. What did she say?
On her social media, the Spanish singer said she had shared the video because her song La Perla was playing, which describes a reprehensible or immoral person, and that she had nothing against the country, as she loves it.
“I shared it because La Perla was playing and I didn't even read what it said, my bad. Sorry,” she wrote over an Argentine flag in her Instagram stories. “I only have love for Argentina,” she added in another.
The public apologies have not been enough, as Argentine fans have expressed their annoyance and resentment over the action.
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La Rosalía, as her followers call her, has three scheduled dates at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires for August 1, 2, and 4. Since users realized what she shared, they have threatened to boycott her concerts, and there are several users on Instagram and X who have made public the return of their tickets.
So far, it is not known to what extent her shows are being boycotted and how many tickets have been returned. It is also unknown if there is a possibility that she will cancel her tour of Argentina.
¿Por qué los argentinos están cancelando a Rosalía?
Rosalía trended on social media after sharing a video by creator Mia Khalifa mocking Argentina's defeat with the phrase “How life sounds now that the Pearls have been defeated.” In the background of said video, the song La Perla plays.
It is worth mentioning that in recent days, Argentina has been a topic of conversation due to its defeat in the 2026 World Cup, but also due to the anti-football behaviors of the players who fought in the final and claims that Argentina was favored throughout the sporting event to win.
For the fans of many teams, Argentina did not play fairly throughout the tournament, and this has been compounded by hate speech, mockery, and aggression circulating on the internet from Argentines.
After sharing said publication that spoke about the albiceleste national team, Rosalía has been canceled in Argentina, where her followers are creating massive campaigns to unfollow her, but also to ask for refunds for the tickets they bought for her concert at the Movistar Arena next August.
The fans, still upset with the singer and ignoring the apology, have written messages on Instagram such as:
“Don't you dare enter Argentina,” “I returned the 5 tickets I bought for my nieces. They decided on their own not to go see you. My grandfather was born in Spain. I love Spain. I would never speak against that country. You disappointed your Argentine audience a lot. People here will still welcome you with affection if you don't cancel your show. But I doubt they want to go see you,” “The only pearl is you,” “Tickets can be returned, there are already many people who were able to. Let's make sure it's felt what it's like to be from Argentina,” “Canceled,” “Don't mess with Argentina,” “Without an audience, there is no circus. Stop feeding them,” “Respect is non-negotiable. If you ever spoke with contempt about Argentines, don't expect everyone to welcome you with open arms. Talent is admired, but respect is earned. Argentina has a memory,” “Let's campaign for Messi and María Becerra to unfollow her,” “Unfollow Rosalía and follow Rauw,” “Argentina never forgets,” “I hope you don't dare to come. Argentina is too big for you.”
[Publicidad]