What was meant to be a joyful celebration of FC Barcelona’s domestic treble—LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup—took a controversial turn during the club’s championship parade. A moment involving Pedri and a beach ball has sparked fierce debate online, as many fans interpreted it as a mockery of Vinícius Júnior and his unrealized Ballon d’Or dream.

The Parade Moment That Lit Up Social Media

During the festive tour through the streets of Barcelona, Pedri was caught on camera holding up a beach ball—a gesture widely seen as a jab at Vinícius. The scene quickly went viral, especially among fans familiar with past incidents where Barça supporters used similar props to taunt the Real Madrid star.

This symbolic move adds to the escalating rivalry between the players and their clubs, particularly following a season full of tension both on and off the pitch.