Former Chelsea FC midfielder Jorginho has criticised pop singer Chappell Roan after an alleged encounter involving her security team left his 11-year-old daughter in tears. The incident reportedly took place at a hotel in São Paulo, where the singer was staying during a music event. According to Jorginho, his wife and daughter were in the city for Lollapalooza Brazil when the episode unfolded.
“What happened next was completely disproportionate”
Sharing his account, the footballer said his daughter had been excited to see an artist she admired.
“My wife (@catcavelli) is in Sao Paulo for @lollapaloozabr. This morning, my daughter woke up incredibly excited, she even made a sign because she was so happy to see an artist she really admires, or used to admire.”
He added that they happened to be staying at the same hotel as the singer.
“By coincidence, they’re staying at the same hotel as this artist.”
Describing the moment, Jorginho explained that his daughter did not approach the singer.
“During breakfast, the artist walked past their table. My daughter, like any child, recognised her, got excited, and just wanted to make sure it was really her.”
“And the worst part is she didn’t even approach her. She simply walked past the singer’s table, looked to confirm it was her, smiled, and went back to sit with her mum. She didn’t say anything, didn’t ask for anything.”
“What happened next was completely disproportionate.”
Security behaviour questioned
Jorginho alleged that a member of the singer’s security team reacted aggressively toward his family.
“A large security guard came over to their table while they were still having breakfast and began speaking in an extremely aggressive manner to both my wife and my daughter, saying that she shouldn’t allow my daughter to ‘disrespect’ or ‘harass’ other people.”
He questioned the reaction, saying he did not understand how the situation could be seen as harassment.
“Honestly, I don’t know at what point simply walking past a table and looking to see if someone is there can be considered harassment.”
“He even said he would file a complaint against them with the hotel, while my 11-year-old daughter was sitting there in tears. My daughter was extremely shaken and cried a lot.”
Call for reflection
Drawing from his own experience in the public eye, Jorginho stressed the importance of treating fans with respect.
“I’ve lived with football, public exposure, and well-known people for many years, and I understand very well what respect and boundaries are.”
“What happened there was not that. It was just a child admiring someone.”
He urged a moment of reflection, adding: “It’s sad to see this kind of treatment coming from those who should understand the importance of fans.”
“At the end of the day, they are the ones who build all of this. I sincerely hope this serves as a moment of reflection. No one should have to go through this, especially not a child.”
Jorginho also directly addressed the singer, writing: “@chappellroan WITHOUT YOUR FANS, YOU WOULD BE NOTHING. AND TO THE FANS, SHE DOES NOT DESERVE YOUR AFFECTION.”
Online reaction and political response
The claims quickly gained traction online, prompting criticism of the singer and her security team from fans.
The controversy also drew a response from Eduardo Cavaliere, who stated: “I mean that as long as I’m in charge of our city – this young lady @ChappelRoan will never perform at Todo Mundo no Rio!”
He added: “I doubt that Shakira would do that! By the way, @FrelloJorginho your little one is already the guest of honor from the organization in May!”
