Overview
The video explains various football-related inside jokes and memes tied to notorious scandals or rumors involving famous players, contextualizing each for viewers unfamiliar with their origins.
Benzema and the "15" Meme
- The "15" meme refers to a scandal involving Karim Benzema and Franck Ribéry with Zaha Dahar, who was 15–17 years old at the time.
- Benzema and Ribéry were accused of paying an underage girl for sex in 2009, which was illegal in France.
- The case became public in 2010; Benzema was omitted from the 2010 World Cup, officially due to form.
- In 2014, both were declared not guilty as they were unaware of her age.
- The "15" joke persists as a meme despite the legal resolution.
Ronaldo Las Vegas Scandal and US Rumors
- In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo met Catherine Mayorga in Las Vegas; in 2010, she accused him of sexual assault.
- Ronaldo reached a confidentiality agreement with her, paying $375,000.
- The case resurfaced in 2017 via leaked documents, leading to renewed legal action in 2018.
- Las Vegas police found insufficient evidence due to the time elapsed; Ronaldo was not charged.
- The meme suggests Ronaldo cannot enter the US, though he has not been seen there since 2016.
Messi and Macarena Lemos Meme
- A meme about Lionel Messi references his brief relationship with Macarena Lemos, who was reportedly 14 when Messi was 18.
- In 2011, Lemos claimed Messi’s mother confronted her with a frying pan in a store years after their relationship.
- Original sources for these claims are difficult to verify; the meme centers on the age difference rumor.
Garrincha and the Goat Story
- Brazilian footballer Garrincha is the subject of a meme alleging he lost his virginity to a goat at age 12.
- Garrincha had a troubled personal life involving alcohol and promiscuity.
- The veracity of the goat story is questionable, but it has become a persistent meme in football culture.
Viewer Engagement
- Viewers are encouraged to comment on which memes they recognized to prove their football knowledge.
- The creator invites requests for a follow-up video in the comments.