💥 “Sloppy” statement sparks a wave of anger

The American online community is “uproaring” after the statement that is considered “touching national pride” of the CEO of the Super Bowl, the head of the sporting event considered the biggest cultural symbol in the United States. Just a few hours after the ceremony on the sidelines of the Super Bowl Expo, the social network X (formerly Twitter), Reddit and a series of sports forums spread a video recording the shocking statement, making this CEO the focus of criticism nationwide.

In the recording lasting more than 40 seconds, the CEO — confirmed to be Mr. Richard Halden, who has run the Super Bowl for the past 6 years — said a sentence that stunned the audience:

“The Super Bowl is too outdated if we still keep the image of America as the center. Sports should not be a tool to glorify any country.”

This seemingly “globalist” statement was seen by most Americans as “betraying the spirit of American sports,” especially when the Super Bowl has long been considered an “unofficial national holiday,” associated with cultural pride, tradition, and American identity.

Immediately, the hashtag #BoycottSuperBowl climbed straight to the top of the national trends, with more than 3.5 million posts in just 12 hours.

⚡️ Fans are angry: “He is selling the soul of America for international fame”

A longtime fan commented on X:

“The Super Bowl is more than just a football game — it is culture, it is memory, it is America. If he doesn’t understand that, he doesn’t deserve to lead this tournament.”

Meanwhile, a group of former NFL players also criticized, saying that Richard Halden was trying to “politicize sports.” Former player Troy Harrison wrote:

“We fight our whole lives to keep the American spirit in every game. Hearing him say that, it breaks my heart.”

🔥 How did NFL headquarters react?

According to an internal source revealed by Sports Insight, the NFL Ethics Committee has called an emergency meeting to evaluate Mr. Halden’s statement. Some members of the executive board are said to be “very angry” for fear of affecting major sponsors, especially brands associated with patriotic messages.

The Super Bowl representative currently refuses to comment, only posting a brief statement:

“Mr. Halden’s statement was edited and does not reflect the full meaning of the statement. We urge viewers not to jump to conclusions.”

However, that has not helped to cool the heat. Media experts say this could be the most serious image crisis of the Super Bowl in more than a decade, when the symbolic value of the event is being publicly questioned.

💣 Widespread Consequences: Sponsors Pull Out, Stocks Plunge

According to data this morning, the stock of the company organizing the Super Bowl fell 8.7%, while two major brands — Freedom Cola and Patriot Energy — announced that they were suspending advertising contracts for next season.

A financial expert commented:

“Just one word at the wrong time can evaporate a billion-dollar brand value. The Super Bowl is witnessing that.”

💬 The community is fiercely divided

Surprisingly, besides the wave of criticism, there is still a part of the young audience that speaks up in support of CEO Richard Halden, saying that he dares to speak the truth:

“Sports should unite the world, not divide it with nationalism,” – a Gen Z account wrote.

The debate is deeply divided between “traditionalists” and “globalists” — reflecting a simmering culture war in the heart of American society today.

🕯️ Conclusion

What started as a seemingly normal ceremony has now become the center of a political media storm.
The biggest question now:
Can Richard Halden maintain his position of power — or will he become the “scapegoat” for the anger that is engulfing the NFL?