BRAZILIAN LEFT-BACK Marcelo Vieira scored an own goal in the 11th minute of the opening game of the World Cup against Croatia last night.
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Of course, Twitter wanted to heap abuse on the hapless defender. That’s what Twitter does.
However, instead of tweeting @12MarceloV, many chose to hurl insults at an English model who happens to occupy the handle @Marcello.
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Some were genuinely amazed at the player’s power to tweet (and in English!) while also playing on the pitch.
Eventually, Marcello (the model guy) was forced to issue a public service announcement.
His frustration grew as the night wore on.
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Poor Marcello.
