Mistranslation Panic as Manchester United Indonesia Tells Amad Diallo to ‘Rest in Peace’
In the aftermath of Côte d’Ivoire’s World Cup exit, Manchester United Indonesia posted an encouraging message to winger Amad Diallo in Indonesian. It meant to say “rest and see you again” after his side’s heartbreaking defeat. But X’s auto-translation turned the farewell into “Rest in peace,” sending fans into a brief panic. Supporters quickly flooded the replies, worried something terrible had happened to Diallo. Once the mistake was spotted, the shock gave way to amusement. Nigerian football fans joined in the jokes over the blunder, poking fun at the translation tool. The light-hearted episode came just hours after Diallo’s solo goal against Norway was hailed as one of the 2026 World Cup’s best. Despite Côte d’Ivoire’s exit, the winger remains in the spotlight thanks to his performances and this viral translation fail.
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