Venezuela lost to Canada on penalties in the quarter-finals of the Copa America and was eliminated. After the defeat, fans of River Plate mocked Salomón Rondón, who had launched strong criticism against the club from Núñez a few days prior.
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Jacob Shaffelburg scored the opening goal for the North American team at 13 minutes into the first half. Venezuela equalized thanks to a long-range goal by the former River Plate striker in the second half.
Canada will face Argentina next Tuesday. (Photo: AP/Julio Cortez)
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In the penalty shootout, it was the Canadian team that prevailed and qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament. Next Tuesday they will face the Argentine team at 9 pm (Argentina time) to decide the first finalist of the cup.
Memes and reactions from River fans against Salomón Rondón
River fans made fun of Salomon Rondon. (Capture: X/@lucasajuriaok)
River fans made fun of Salomon Rondon. (Capture: X/@SpiderCarp23)
River fans made fun of Salomon Rondon. (Capture: X/@sebastianudo)
River fans made fun of Salomon Rondon. (Capture: X/@frabigol)
River fans made fun of Salomon Rondon. (Capture: X/@SplinterPlay2)
River fans made fun of Salomon Rondon. (Capture: X/@T0biRP)
River fans made fun of Salomon Rondon. (Capture: X/@Joaconel)
River fans made fun of Salomon Rondon. (Capture: X/@lukit_az)
River Plate Fans Mock Salomon Rondon After Venezuela’s Copa America Exit
Venezuela’s Copa America journey came to an end after a penalty shootout loss to Canada in the quarter-finals. The defeat sparked a wave of online mockery from River Plate fans directed at former player Salomón Rondón, who had recently criticized the Argentine club.
Jacob Shaffelburg opened the scoring for the North Americans in the 13th minute before Rondón equalized with a long-range strike in the second half. However, Canada emerged victorious in the penalty shootout, sending them through to face Argentina in the semi-finals.
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Rondón’s Recent Criticism of River Plate
Rondón’s public criticism of River Plate, just days before the Copa America clash, fueled the online banter directed at him. The Venezuelan striker, during his time at the club (2023), expressed his dissatisfaction with the team’s performance and management. These comments, however, didn’t sit well with River Plate fans, who were quick to capitalize on his Copa America elimination.
Social Media Reacts: River Plate Fans Unleash Memes and Jokes
Twitter exploded with memes, jokes, and reactions from River Plate fans celebrating Rondón’s misfortune. The hashtag #Rondón became a trending topic as supporters of the Argentine club shared their amusement with the striker’s struggles.
A Selection of Memes
Below are some of the most prominent memes shared on social media, highlighting the humor directed towards Rondón:
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The memes, a mix of photoshopped images and witty captions, poked fun at Rondón’s performance, Venezuela’s Copa America elimination, and his past comments about River Plate. This online celebration reflects the competitive nature of South American football and the passionate fanbase of River Plate.
What’s Next for Rondón and Venezuela?
The Copa America exit marks a disappointing moment for Rondón and the Venezuelan national team. While Rondón’s short stint at River Plate ended with criticism, he remains a key figure for Venezuela. As the team prepares for future international engagements, Rondón will aim for redemption and to silence his critics, both within the River Plate fanbase and beyond.