‘Rafael Down Again’: Ammad Butt, captain of Pakistan’s men’s hockey team, made fun of India after beating France; The post goes viral. Hockey news
New Delhi: Pakistan men’s hockey team made headlines after winning France in the FIH Nations Cup semi -finals, but it was Captain Ammad Butt’s Instagram post which actually ignited the Internet. After a 3–2 shootout win in Kuala Lumpur, Butt shared a controversial story reading “Rafael Down Again”-A comment was seen as an excavation in India, included French-made Rafale Jets for recent military tensions.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now! Although the post was rapidly removed, the screenshots had already gone viral, shaking a wave of debate.
Instagram Story of Ammad Butt
Many online users, especially from India and Pakistan, interpreted the commentary as a game victory with political and military history, further enhanced the tension between the two countries. On the field, the match was a thriller. France carried forward 2–1 by the third quarter, but Pakistan made an enthusiastic comeback. Wahid Ashraf equaled and scored again, only up to the level of dying seconds for France. The shootout saw Pakistan goalkeeper Munib ur Rehman Shine, saved three attempts, while Afraz, Hanan Shahid and Wahid scored to win. Green shirts now reached the final against New Zealand, which targets their first major title over the years. But Butt’s stimulating post shifted some attention to a warm social media discourse away from its gritty performance. Meanwhile, India’s men’s team FIH stumbles in the Pro League.
He faced Belgium 3–6 defeat, marking his seventh necklace. Despite the glow of the promise – the targets of Dilpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, and Amit Rohidas – India’s defensive laps made him expensive. His World Cup merit expectly hang from a thread after a disappointing European campaign. With Pakistan’s climb and India struggle, the emotional venture in South Asian hockey has rarely felt more intense, both on the field.
