Elon Musk is facing backlash on his own social media platform amid perceptions of insensitivity following the tragic passing of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota.
Jota, who celebrated a Premier League title with Liverpool this past year and a UEFA Nations League victory with Portugal, lost his life in a devastating car accident in Spain early Thursday morning. Reports indicate that he and his brother Andre were in a Lamborghini when a tire blew out as they maneuvered past another vehicle. The vehicle veered off the road and caught fire, leaving emergency responders unable to save the brothers.
On the same day as the accident, a video showcasing Jota’s skills surfaced on numerous timelines. This clip was captioned, “Stay on that side when he bounces back next season,” and included highlights of the forward’s impressive performances.
Video of Diogo Jota Posted Hours Before Tragedy
Interestingly, this video was shared just hours before the news of Jota’s tragic passing. At the time, there was no indication that he had played his last match. However, its appearance on social media timelines after the announcement of his death has led to growing outrage, with many users pointing fingers at Musk.
“elon you going to hitler hell for putting this on my timeline,” one user stated.
“Elon Musk you absolute f***ing prat,” another user expressed.
“This came to my timeline on purpose Elon is some questionable man,” remarked yet another.
“The timing💔,” read another comment.
One user commented, “Twitter’s algorithm is so strange wtf,” while another questioned, “why is this on my TL now?” A third user poignantly shared, “Rest in Peace. Sad that this post decided to appear on my feed now of all moments 💔,” adding to the emotional weight of the situation.
The sheer coincidence of the video’s appearance, especially since Jota’s name wasn’t even included in the caption, underscores the unpredictable nature of social media algorithms and their sometimes disturbing timing. The incident serves as a reminder of how digital platforms can blend the personal and the public in unexpected and often uncomfortable ways.
