Marc Cucurella Snubs Future Chelsea Star Estevao During Club World Cup Clash – Fans React to “Cold” Moment
Marc Cucurella surprised and even unsettled many Chelsea fans with his noticeably cold and unfriendly behavior toward Brazilian teenage sensation Willian Estevão during Chelsea’s narrow 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in the quarter-final stage of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Estevão, who officially secured a transfer to Chelsea back in May and is expected to join the squad soon, found himself on the opposing team in this high-stakes match. Many might have expected a warm show of camaraderie or at least a friendly gesture between future teammates, especially given the attention surrounding Estevão’s upcoming move. However, what unfolded on the pitch was quite the opposite.
At one point during the match, Cucurella was seen clearly rejecting a handshake offered by the 18-year-old, signaling an intentional snub. Furthermore, the Spanish defender did not go easy on Estevão during the match, treating him like any other rival rather than a future Chelsea player, showing no signs of leniency or special treatment.
Footage of the tense interaction quickly went viral on social media platforms, with fans reacting in droves. While some found the moment humorous or indicative of Cucurella’s competitive nature, others were surprised and even disappointed by the frosty exchange, sparking debates online about sportsmanship and team dynamics.
