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Genoa Extends Johan Vásquez, Faces Backlash Over 'Wall' Imagery

Mexican fans said the club’s renewal post evoked the USMexico border wall, turning a routine announcement into a PR misstep.

Overview

  • The club said the Mexico defender’s contract now runs to June 30, 2028, noting his 108 appearances and six goals for the rossoblù.
  • RÉCORD reported a different timeline of 2027 with an option, creating a minor discrepancy over the exact end date.
  • Genoa’s post on X labeled Vásquez “la muralla” and showed him building a wall, which many users criticized as offensive and racially insensitive.
  • Multiple outlets reported the team later deleted the images from its social channels following the criticism.
  • Vásquez, 26, is a starting captain under Patrick Vieira, and the extension preserves his minutes and form ahead of Mexico’s 2026 World Cup preparations.