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Manager Cancels Employee's Pre-Approved Leave After Suspected World Cup Excuse

Reported widely on July 20, 2026, the account rests on a single unverified Reddit post and prompts questions about workplace surveillance and social media-driven decisions.

Overview

  • The revocation, reported Monday, July 20, 2026, was said to follow Spain's 1–0 World Cup final win and a viral Instagram reel about a school holiday for the match.
  • The Reddit user who shared the account said the manager had reviewed the employee's past leave and late-arrival records and found many dates that matched FIFA match fixtures.
  • According to the post, the employee had applied for the contested leave nearly a month earlier citing a family function and was later asked to show train tickets or an invitation when challenged.
  • The post alleges the manager issued a final warning, cancelled the approved leave and instructed the employee to report to work at 9 a.m., decisions that were reportedly triggered by the viral reel.
  • All substantive details come from one viral Reddit post and have not been confirmed by the employer, leaving verification gaps and highlighting how social media can prompt real-world workplace actions.