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He Women’s Arsenal announced through his social networks the signing of the Swedish defense Smilla Holmberg; However, what was good news for the ‘Gunners’ fans became a embarrassing fact because the video announcing the arrival received a wave of sexist comments.
The player of 19 years He sent a short message: “Hello, Gunners, I’m at the Emirates and I’m looking forward to getting started. Come on, Gunners!”
This clip had hundreds of reactions in tone sexistwhich forced the club to disable comments on both Instagram and X.
Arsenal works with data science company Signify Groupusing their specialized service in an effort to end the selective online abuseTherefore, the recommendation was that in order to stop and not give visibility to the comments that the publication received, the reactions be limited.
This fact revived the debate around the exposure that footballers are on social networks and the machismo that continues to prevail despite the #SeAcabó that took place from the Spanish women’s team after the popular topic in which the former president of said federation, Luis Rubialesgave a non-consensual kiss to the player Jenni Hermoso.
Regarding the sporting issue, the defender who is selected from her country and who comes from Hammarby, pointed out that she fulfills a great objective by reaching the current champion of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
“Playing for Arsenal has always been my dream. This is a very special moment for me and my family, but it is also about joining a club with the highest standards and a strong winning culture.
“I am excited to start this new chapter, to continue developing my game in a demanding environment and compete at the highest level. My ambitions align with those of the club and I want to help win titles here,” said Smilla.
