13.10.2026 20:20
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, displaying a cold attitude toward a father who asked him for an autograph for his son, rejected him. The father, a fan, told Arteta, "My son loves you very much, please just one autograph," but Spanish coach Arteta closed his car window and pretended not to see the father. These moments, which quickly became a trending topic, drew reactions from football fans.
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta drew a huge backlash after turning down a football fan's request for an autograph for his son.
HE ASKED FOR AN AUTOGRAPH FOR HIS SON
The incident began when a father asked the experienced coach for an autograph for his son. Ignoring the father fan's sincere plea, "My son loves you very much, please just one autograph," Arteta left the request unanswered.
HE ROLLED UP HIS CAR WINDOW AND PRETENDED NOT TO SEE
The 42-year-old manager, who did not even look at the fan and practically ignored him, rolled up his car window and turned his head toward his friend next to him.
HUGE BACKLASH FROM FOOTBALL FANS
After the footage spread rapidly, many football fans and Arsenal supporters reacted to the Spanish coach. Users, especially criticizing the way a young fan's love was responded to, harshly criticized Arteta.