NFL fans are calling for Simone Biles to lose her Olympic medals after she made a wardrobe mistake while attending her husband’s game.
Social media has recently seen a wave of strong opinions from NFL fans, advocating for retrieving Simone Biles’ Olympic medals.
This controversy arose after the Olympic gymnast made a wardrobe mistake while cheering for her husband, Jonathan Owens, during a Chicago Bears game.
This incident has gone viral on social media following the Paris Olympics.
NFL fans call for Simone Biles to lose medals after wardrobe mistake during husband’s game
Simone Biles, an Olympic gymnast with multiple gold medals, attended the NFL game to support her husband, Jonathan Owens, who plays for the Chicago Bears.
Biles, famous for her gymnastics achievements, wore a distinctive outfit to the game.
As she stood on the sidelines at Soldier Field, fans were quick to notice the mismatch between the jacket’s Packers-themed design and the game she was attending.
During the game, Simone Biles wore a big jacket with pictures of her husband from his time with the Green Bay Packers, the rival team of the Chicago Bears.
The jacket had a noticeable Packers logo on the shoulder, which made the situation even more controversial.
Biles accessorized her outfit with a black Prada bucket hat, a Balenciaga purse, and reflective silver shades.
Additionally, she was sporting a protective boot on her left foot, a result of a calf injury sustained during her Olympic endeavors.
Despite her intentions to support Owens, some NFL fans felt Biles crossed a line. They were upset that she wore Packers attire to a Bears event.
Social media reactions
Criticism spread across social media platforms, with some fans even suggesting that she should be stripped of her entire Olympic medals due to this fashion faux pas.
Lol! Hardly a reason to strip her of her medals. Ba hahaha! Sounds like the football heads are getting a little emotional. They’re obsessed with football! One user said.
She should be stripped of her f*cking Olympic medals, the second user wrote.
Simone Biles is oblivious of football? — It’s no different from Jonathan Owens is oblivious of gymnastics! The third user commented.
Carrying and wearing logos and brand names on everything screams new look at me money.
Real old money whispers and doesn’t need to draw attention to one’s self, someone wrote.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens tied the knot in 2022
Owens played one season with the Green Bay Packers before joining the Chicago Bears in March on a two-year, $4.5 million deal.
Biles, thrilled about the move, celebrated in tweets and joked about not needing a connecting flight to see her husband.
‘CHICAGO HERE HE COMES’, she wrote.
‘I’m so excited about not having a connecting flight to go and see my husband hahahaha’, she added.
In 2020, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens connected on the dating app Raya.
During that period, the celebrated gymnast Simone Biles, already recognized as one of the greatest in her sport, had secured four Olympic gold medals.
The couple’s relationship grew stronger, leading to their engagement in 2022. They got married the following April.
However, Owens faced scrutiny for admitting he was unaware of Biles’ fame prior to meeting her.
The public backlash was significant, prompting Biles to intervene on Instagram by posting, “STOP BRINGING ME UP” alongside 14 laughing emojis.