It hurts. Your team just blew it. Maybe it was a last-minute own goal, a missed penalty, or a complete meltdown on the pitch.
Maybe it was the crushing way Matheus Cunha snatched a last-minute winner while Arsenal’s defence slept. Whatever happened, the scoreboard says defeat, and the weight of disappointment is real.
And yes, your rivals won’t let you forget it. Be ready: some of the trolling isn’t just playful; they’ll go personal.
Social media will explode with memes, insults, and relentless reminders that your team sucks. Some will even poke fun at your fandom choices or your own life. Brace yourself.
Admit It hurts
Stop pretending you’re fine. It stings. You feel betrayed by the players you cheer for, annoyed at the referee, and frustrated at the luck that just wasn’t on your side.
Admit it. Yell, curse, slam a pillow, whatever it takes.
Don’t bottle it up; letting the anger fester only makes the next match worse. Cry if you need to, punch a cushion, rant to your dog, just don’t pretend everything is okay.
Limit Social Media
Yes, your friends are going to post highlights, and your rivals will gloat. No, you do not need to scroll through every comment or reply to every jab.
Unfollow, mute, block, protect your sanity. You don’t owe anyone a response. Some of those memes will sting, some will be laughable, but all are designed to hurt. Don’t let them win.
Vent in safe spaces
Talk to other fans who get it. Fellow supporters, family members, or online fan communities are fine. Venting in the right environment is healthy and can help you process the loss.
But don’t engage with trolls; they thrive on your frustration and will never show sympathy. Save your energy for your real fans.
Do something else
Go for a run, hit the gym, binge-watch something mindless, or dive into a hobby. Obsessing over every missed pass or replaying that last-minute goal in your head keeps the wound raw. Shift your focus and give your brain a break.
It’s brutal, yes. But in the grand scheme, your team isn’t life or death. Tomorrow, they play again. There will be another chance to scream at the TV, another opportunity to cheer, and another moment to suffer together with your fellow fans.
Accept the loss, laugh at the trolls, and remind yourself: fandom is agony, but it’s also insane joy. And when Cunha’s name comes up again, maybe you’ll just shake your head, smile, and wait for the next game.
