Reyna deletes comment on Bellingham Instagram post after backlash
Some Dortmund fans didn't take kindly to Reyna's comment on his friend's post
Gio Reyna has deleted a comment on Jude Bellingham’s Instagram in the wake of Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s Champions League final.
Madrid star Bellingham posted a series of celebratory images after winning his first European title, with the caption: “CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE!!! Siempre HALA MADRID!”
In the comments section, Reyna responded with three white heart emojis.
On one hand, the U.S. national team star’s response made perfect sense: Reyna and Bellingham are close from their time playing together with Dortmund, as the England midfielder even said last month that Reyna is his best friend outside of Real Madrid.
On the other hand, some Dortmund fans were perturbed by Reyna — at least in some way — appearing to celebrate Madrid’s victory in the final over his own team.
Gio Reyna on Instagram
#USMNT pic.twitter.com/HEDY8gNxzp
— USMNT X (@USMNTX) June 2, 2024
Reyna spent the first half of the 2023-24 season with Dortmund, making two appearances in the club’s Champions League campaign before a midseason loan switch to Nottingham Forest.
After a disappointing loan in England, Reyna will return to Dortmund ahead of the 2024-25 campaign with his future very much in the air.
Perhaps in response to the backlash, or with the hope of avoiding a greater one, Reyna eventually deleted the comment.
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