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Twitter went nuts at a random English model named Marcello after Brazil's own goal

Oh, Twitter. When will you learn?

Jun 13th 2014, 9:49 AM 13,023 Views 1 Comment

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.
https://vine.co/v/MjFT2U9bwPO

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.

Source: ⭕️/Twitter

Source: /Twitter

Some were genuinely amazed at the player’s power to tweet (and in English!) while also playing on the pitch.

Source: Beijing Red 4 Lyf/Twitter

Eventually, Marcello (the model guy) was forced to issue a public service announcement.

Source: Marcello/Twitter

His frustration grew as the night wore on.

Source: Marcello/Twitter

Poor Marcello.

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Twitter went nuts at a random English model named Marcello after Brazil's own goal

Oh, Twitter. When will you learn?