Bruno Guimaraes Leads X-Rated Sunderland Chant in Newcastle’s Carabao Cup Celebrations
Newcastle Captain Bruno Guimaraes Sparks Controversy with X-Rated Sunderland Chant During Carabao Cup Celebrations
By Jeorge Bird | Updated: 19:25 GMT, 29 March 2025
[Image suggestion: Bruno Guimaraes holding the Carabao Cup trophy, surrounded by cheering Newcastle fans.]
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes has ignited both laughter and backlash after leading fans in an x-rated chant targeting arch-rivals Sunderland during the club’s Carabao Cup victory parade. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, has further cemented the Brazilian midfielder’s status as a fan favorite while drawing criticism from Sunderland supporters.
Celebrations Turn Spicy
The Magpies’ long-awaited trophy parade through Newcastle’s city center took a raucous turn as Guimaraes grabbed a microphone and belted out a profanity-laden song mocking Sunderland’s Championship status. The chant, a staple among Newcastle supporters, includes the line: “We’re Geordie boys, we’re off our heads… and the Mackems (Sunderland fans) *are all soft c**s!”
[Image suggestion: Crowd footage from the parade, showcasing Newcastle fans singing and waving flags.]
Teammates and fans immediately joined in, turning the moment into a viral sensation. While the club has yet to comment, sources suggest management views it as “lighthearted banter” typical of the fierce Tyne-Wear rivalry.
Historic Win, Historic Rivalry
Newcastle’s 2-1 Carabao Cup final victory over Manchester United marked their first major trophy since 1969. For fans, the triumph was amplified by the chance to taunt Sunderland, who haven’t won a domestic cup since 1973 and currently sit 14th in the Championship. The two clubs last met in 2016, but the animosity remains deeply entrenched.
[Image suggestion: Split image of St James’ Park and Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.]
Guimaraes, who scored the winning penalty in the final, has become a talisman since joining from Lyon in 2022. His passionate celebrations reflect the city’s emotional connection to the team under manager Eddie Howe’s revitalized leadership.
Mixed Reactions Emerge
While Newcastle supporters flooded social media with memes praising Guimaraes’ “legendary” antics, Sunderland fans condemned the chant as “classless.” Former Black Cats striker Kevin Phillips told Sky Sports: “Rivalry’s one thing, but players should rise above explicit insults.”
[Image suggestion: Screenshot of trending Twitter hashtags like #BrunoLegend and #RespectTheMackems.]
The FA is reportedly reviewing the footage but is unlikely to penalize Guimaraes, as the chant occurred outside official match jurisdiction.
A Rivalry Rekindled?
With Sunderland pushing for Premier League promotion, tensions could escalate if the teams meet in next season’s cups. For now, Newcastle fans revel in dual victories: silverware and a fresh jab at their foes. As one supporter tweeted: “Bruno’s not just a captain—he’s one of us.”
[Image suggestion: Guimaraes celebrating with the trophy, draped in a Newcastle flag.]
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