Red Star Belgrade Fans Outraged as Jonathan Motley Wears Rival Santos Jersey

Jonathan Motley, the American center who transferred this summer from Hapoel Tel Aviv to Red Star Belgrade, has angered the Serbian club's passionate fanbase even before the new season began. Motley posted a social media story showing himself training while wearing a Santos FC jersey. The jersey's black and white colors are identical to those of Red Star's fiercest rival, Partizan Belgrade, which sparked outrage among Red Star supporters. This misstep is seen as a significant faux pas given the intense rivalry between the two Belgrade clubs. The incident is comparable to a Hapoel Tel Aviv player posting a photo in a yellow jersey, symbolizing a rival team, which would be equally unacceptable to fans. Motley is currently preparing for the upcoming season with Red Star, but this early controversy has already put him at odds with the club's supporters.