The French winger of the France national team, OusmaneOlise, caused the red card against Viking in the group stage of the Champions League, which generated a wave of criticism on social networks. The incident occurred in the 73rd minute, when Olise was given a second yellow card after a clear foul on the Norwegian defender, Tripic. The second warning forced Viking to send off Olise, leaving them with ten men against Bayern Munich.
Viking, who had achieved a surprising comeback in the match, was in a 2‑0 lead before Bayern increased the score. With Bayern ahead and Viking trailing by one player, Norwegian captain Fernando Gabarró admitted Olise's play had tested his patience. According to Gabarró, the Frenchman had played on the team's nerves and, when trying to distract him, the Norwegian player reacted by throwing the ball at Olise's face. The captain expressed that he had felt that he had won that duel, although the final result was a 3-3 draw.
After Olise's expulsion, the reaction on social networks was immediate and very negative. The 33-year-old's Instagram account was flooded with hate messages and criticism. Users accused Olise of “unsportsmanlike attitude,” “being a disgusting character,” and “resorting to dirty tricks” to compete. Among the most forceful comments were expressions such as “Crying little girl” and “you're nobody, stay in your place,” reflecting the strong disapproval of Viking fans and other fans.
The incident not only affected Olise's reputation, but also highlighted the tension that can arise in high-pressure matches. Viking, despite the expulsion, managed to tie the match thanks to a last-minute goal that sealed the 3-3 tie. Bayern, for their part, were forced to adapt to the situation of playing with ten men, which altered their offensive strategy.
With the group stage still underway, Viking will have to face the challenge of maintaining its position in the competition table. The match against Bayern left the team with an unexpected result, but Olise's expulsion and the fans' reaction have generated a debate about the behavior of players in high-tension situations. Viking's next match will be crucial to consolidate their position and show that they can compete with the best European teams despite the setbacks.