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Brazilian soccer star Jorginho Frello publicly criticized pop star Chappell Roan on Saturday, March 21, 2026, following an alleged encounter at a hotel in São Paulo.
Jorginho, who currently plays for Flamengo, claimed on Instagram that his 11-year-old daughter burst into tears after an interaction involving the singer's security team.
His wife, Cat Cavelli, and their daughter were visiting the city for the Lollapalooza Brazil festival when they reportedly spotted Chappell Roan in the hotel lobby.
According to Jorginho, his daughter merely looked at the singer and smiled without asking for a photo or an autograph. However, he alleged that a security guard soon approached his family in an "extremely aggressive manner." The guard reportedly accused the child of disrespecting and harassing the singer and threatened to file a formal complaint with the hotel against them. Jorginho expressed his outrage online, stating that while he understands the need for boundaries, his daughter did nothing to violate them.
The incident sparked a wider conversation about the relationship between rising stars and their fanbases.
In his post, Jorginho reminded the singer that "without your fans, you would be nothing," and suggested that she does not deserve the affection of her followers.
This public calling-out follows similar criticisms from other industry figures, such as Boy George, who recently advised Chappell Roan to enjoy her fame while it lasts following several tense encounters with paparazzi and fans.
Chappell Roan has previously spoken about her struggles with the sudden loss of privacy and the intensity of fan interactions.
While some supporters defend her right to personal space, others argue that the behavior Jorginho’s family described crosses a line into hostility.
The singer has not yet issued a public response to the soccer star's specific allegations regarding the incident in Brazil.
