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This treatment is offsides.
A star player for the FC Barcelona soccer team has accused a European Disneyland costumed performer of racism after his son was snubbed while in line to hug a chipmunk, according to reports.
The Brazilian winger Raphinha said he was in Disneyland Paris with his family when his young son was snubbed for a hug by an employee in a chipmunk costume —- inspiring the famous futballer to pull a red card on the play on social media Saturday, Yahoo Sports reported.
“Your employees are a disgrace. You shouldn’t treat people like that, especially a CHILD. You’re supposed to make children happy, not snub a child,” Raphinha wrote in a video posted to Instagram, according to reports. “I prefer to say it was snubbing, to say nothing else. You’re a disgrace.”
But the 28-year-old wasn’t done kicking rocks.
“I understand the fatigue of those who work with this, but why were all white children embraced and my son wasn’t?” he asked, tagging Disneyland Paris in the post.
“I hate you @disneylandparis,” the angry dad fumed. “He just wanted a hi and a hug. Lucky for you, he doesn’t understand.”
Video of the snubbing showed what appears to be a chipmunk from the Cinderella universe greeting a crowd that included Raphinha and his adorable son.
The big-eyed toddler waits patiently for his turn to hug the beloved character — but when his chance finally comes, the performer stands up and brushes leaving him crestfallen.
Raphael Dias Belloli, known as Raphinha, is a Brazilian soccer player who stars at forward for Barcelona in Spain’s LaLigua league, and for his native national team. His father is of Italian descent and his mother is a native Brazilian, according to The Athletic.
Disneyland did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
Despite the hard feelings, it is not the worst outcome for a Disneyland reveler this year.
A 53-year-old Filipino man slipped into a coma and later died after riding the Frozen Ever After ride at Hong Long Disneyland Resort on Aug. 29.
