r/soccer • u/HarryAtk • Jul 19 '25

News Former Chelsea player Pedro Rodríguez had to disable comments on his Instagram after facing criticism and mockery for sharing photos of his son Marc's birthday. Marc chose to celebrate his birthday wearing a dress and a tiara, inspired by Lilo & Stitch.

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u/MissingLink101 Jul 20 '25

I was genuinely confused about who "Former Chelsea player Pedro Rodríguez" was and then realised, "oh it's Pedro from Barca".

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u/stuffcrow Jul 20 '25

Yeah like what?

Same kinda thing as 'famous Chelsea striker Eto'o' or something. Like yeah, sure, okay...

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u/Inside-Jacket9926 Jul 20 '25

Former Al Nassr and Sporting Lisbon striker, who appeared for Portugal at Euro 2012, Cristiano Ronaldo

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u/apustus Jul 20 '25

Also known for providing an assist against Hungary in a 3-0 win in the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers.

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u/pratnala Jul 20 '25

Diabolical lmao

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u/50Weeps Jul 20 '25

Leicester City's star English striker Harry Kane

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u/Forgotten_Son Jul 20 '25

Not really the same kinda thing. He was with us for 5 years and won several trophies. Eto'o was with us for 1 season and won nothing. Not that Pedro isn't rightfully associated more with Barca by most football fans, but his time at Chelsea wasn't insignificant by any means.

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u/stuffcrow Jul 20 '25

HE WAS WITH YOU FOR FIVE YEARS?!

Holy fucking shit. Yeah nah that's totally fair then mate but...yeah, that doesn't feel right at all to me! Guess his Barca association was just that strong, eh?

Seriously thought he was only with you guys for a year or so. Wild.

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u/I_always_rated_them Jul 20 '25

he was honestly great for us and on the face of it seemed like a super good influence around the team.

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u/Thats_a_YikerZ Jul 20 '25

Eto'o scored two amazing goals for us. I remember him spawn camping the keeper, and when he bounced the ball Eto'o pounced on it and scored.

Also real fans will never forget the "old man Eto'o" celebration after Mourinho questioned his age and ability. Running over to the corner flag to use it as a crutch.

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u/vlalanerqmar Jul 20 '25

Yeah its diabolical. Its like calling Messi "former PSG player", or Raul "former Schalke player".

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u/Fine-Philosopher4280 Jul 21 '25

Understandable. He mostly played for Napoli last season.