Ricardo Mangas (foto: Instagram)
Ricardo Mangas’ transfer to Spartak Moscow is in jeopardy after a TikTok video of him dressed as a woman surfaced, leading to backlash from Russian authorities.
Ricardo Mangas, midfielder for Vitória SC, was on the verge of completing a transfer to Spartak Moscow, but the deal is now in jeopardy due to a video on TikTok. The 26-year-old was set to travel to Russia after his agent, Sergio Thiago Ribeiro, confirmed the transfer was almost complete, with just visa formalities remaining.
However, a TikTok video of Mangas, filmed by his girlfriend, has sparked controversy in Russia. In the video, titled "When you and your boyfriend accidentally wear the same clothes," Mangas is dressed in a woman’s outfit, complete with makeup, heels, and a handbag.
Andrey Zgonnikov, head of the public movement "Fathers of Russia", called for Mangas to be banned from entering the country, stating that law enforcement agencies were also investigating the post.
Despite Mangas’ agent’s attempts to downplay the situation, the transfer is now in serious doubt. "Ricardo loves girls. If you saw his girlfriend, you would understand. It's just a TikTok video," said Ribeiro, referring to Mangas' influencer girlfriend.