Arts & Entertainment
Cristiano Ronaldo taunted with anti-gay slurs during soccer match
midfielder Koke and the crowd chanted offensive names at Real Madrid star
(Cristiano Ronaldo and Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke. Screenshot via YouTube.)
Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo faced homophobic taunting from Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, according to The Sun.
During Real Madrid’s match against Atletico at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday, things became heated between Ronaldo, 31, and Koke, 24. Spanish radio station Cadena Cope reports that Ronaldo allegedly told his teammates in the locker room that Koke called him a “faggot.”
Ronaldo’s response could be reportedly translated to “A faggot, yes. But a rich one, bastard” or “A faggot with a lot of money, you bastard.”
Rumors that Ronaldo has been in a romantic relationship with his friend, Moroccan kickboxer Badr Hadri, have circulated for months.
Morocco World News reports the crowd could be heard chanting “Vete a Marruecos,” which is translated to “Go to Morocco.” The crowd also shouted “maricon,” a Spanish term comparable to the English anti-gay slur “faggot.”
Watch the moment below.
Sports
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay
Games to take place next month in Italy
“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.
HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.
The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.
Bars & Parties
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance
Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.
Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.
This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.
The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.
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