Former Barcelona star Andres Iniesta posted a photograph on Twitter on Sunday alongside people wearing blackface:
The legendary midfielder, who now plys his trade with Japanese side Vissel Kobe, posted the image on what is King's Day in Spain, the day when Christmas is traditionally celebrated.
The image immediately attracted criticism on social media:
Muhammad Buttnoooo. NOOOOOOOOOOOO. Andrés, noooooooo! what are you doing????! noooooooo!!!!!!! https://t.co/i0x10RB3nX
Simon ClancyGood God. What’s wrong with people??!!! https://t.co/8MuvpLPRtx
Nick BrightI cannot believe in 2019 famous people are still doing or are around people doing “blackface” and tweeting it, where are your friends Iniesta?