From "bad as the c..." to "worm": Botafogo ultras 'put pressure' on Arthur Cabral and Alex Telles
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From "bad as the c..." to "worm": Botafogo ultras 'put pressure' on Arthur Cabral and Alex Telles

Record3 September 2026 at 07:40

Botafogo supporters have been insulting players Arthur Cabral and Alex Telles after the club's poor run. The ultras used derogatory insults against the pair, who were described as "bad as the c..." and "worm".

Both players share in common their time in Portuguese football. Alex Telles represented Porto, while Arthur Cabral was linked to Benfica.

The insults come at a difficult time for Botafogo, which is going through a negative phase of results. The supporters' frustration manifests itself through these targeted criticisms of the players.

The situation highlights the tension between the supporters and some members of the squad, with the ultras pressuring publicly through insults.

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