It’s a pretty important piece, Diego
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has been mocked on social media after he posted a photo of him playing chess with his son Giovanni, without a king.
The Argentine, who has since deleted the tweet, shared the picture from his family holiday in the Maldives, with the 52-year-old facing off against his son, who plays for Hellas Verona.
He captioned the post: “Family holidays for the Simeones. Cholo and Gio in a duel that requires a lot of concentration.”
However, followers were quick to notice a glaring error, as Simeone and Giovanni were playing without a king – which is the most important piece on the board.
Several other people also suggested that the board needed turning around 90 degrees to be in the correct position.
How did social media react?
The International Chess Federation joked that they would be ‘happy’ to offer the pair a crash course in chess when they return to Madrid, even inviting them to to visit the Candidates Tournament.
They wrote: “Please tell them that when they return to Madrid we will be happy to offer them a crash course in chess – and invite them to visit the Candidates Tournament, which is taking place at the moment in the city.”
♟️ ¿Notas algo extraño en esta partida de ajedrez entre el Cholo y su hijo? pic.twitter.com/iQ9ajBJvYM
— Diario AS (@diarioas) June 26, 2022
Another Twitter user added: “I do not think Simeone and his son know how to play chess…”
I do not think Simeone and his son know how to play chess… https://t.co/nNrcSyBZDJ
— FV (@FranHClO) June 26, 2022
A third wrote: “Never ask a woman her age, A man his salary, The Simeone’s where the King is on that chess board.”
Never ask a woman her age,
A man his salary,
The Simeone's where the King is on that chess board. https://t.co/rxH01rH8Ni
— John H O N E S T Y (@ExJohnHonestyy) June 26, 2022
Another commented: “Posture photo of the year to look smart playing chess. The board is poorly placed and Simeone plays without a king.”
Posture photo of the year to look smart playing chess. The board is poorly placed and Simeone plays without a king. 😂 [@jorgekosky] https://t.co/w6kxAPlUwR
— The FTBL Index 🎙 ⚽ (@TheFTBLIndex) June 26, 2022
A fifth added: “Simeone forgetting he has to play offensive to win in chess sometimes”.
Simeone forgetting he has to play offensive to win in chess sometimes https://t.co/RKZgivhWeG
— A. (@BlitZIsSpiffy) June 27, 2022
Simeone – who has won two LaLiga titles during his time as Atletico boss – is often criticised for his perceived negative style of play. Despite this, the Argentine has guided the Spanish side to the Champions League final twice, albeit losing to Real Madrid in 2014 and 2016.
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