Mason Greenwood Faces Chants Calling for His Death on Getafe Debut
Mason Greenwood, Manchester United forward, received chants calling for his death while making his debut for Getafe in a 3-2 victory over Osasuna in LaLiga. The 21-year-old joined the Spanish club on loan during the transfer deadline day after it was announced that he would continue his career away from Old Trafford.
The start of Greenwood’s Getafe journey was marred by controversial chants directed at him by some Osasuna supporters. Despite some home fans welcoming his introduction, a group of opposing fans chanted Greenwood, die during the match. Osasuna coach Jogoba Arrasate criticized both the chants against Greenwood and the offensive chants against his own team, emphasizing the need to address all instances of improper behavior from fans.
Greenwood’s performance on the field was promising, as he played a vital role in Getafe’s winning goal by earning a corner which Nemanja Maksimovic converted. Stefan Mitrovic had initially opened the scoring for Getafe, but Iker Munoz equalized for Osasuna just before half-time. Jose Carmona put Getafe back in the lead, which was quickly canceled out by Ante Budimir’s penalty. The game remained level until Greenwood was brought on as a substitute with 13 minutes left on the clock.
Fabrizio Angileri, an unused substitute for Getafe, was shown a red card for dissent toward the end of the match. However, Getafe managed to hold on during ten minutes of added time to secure the victory and maintain their unbeaten home record. Their next challenge will be an away match against high-flying Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Greenwood’s transfer to Getafe came after a turbulent period for the young player. Last year, he was suspended by Manchester United amid allegations concerning a young woman. The Crown Prosecution Service announced in February of this year that the case had been discontinued, effectively clearing Greenwood of those charges.
The incident during Greenwood’s debut highlights the ongoing issue of inappropriate behavior from fans in football stadiums. It serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting tolerance, respect, and fair play within the sport. The football community must work together to eradicate such derogatory chants and create an environment that allows players to focus on their performance on the field.
As Greenwood continues his career in Spain, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see how he adapts to his new surroundings and contributes to Getafe’s campaign in LaLiga. The talented forward has already shown glimpses of his potential, and with the right support, he could make a significant impact at his new club.
