Hungary star Martin Adam has admitted that fat-shaming memes on social media do affect him after going viral after his first appearance at Euro 2024.
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- Martin Adam reacts to viral memes
- Came on as a substitute against Switzerland
- Hungary went down 3-1 in their Euro 2024 opener
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Ulsan HD forward drew the attention of fans across the world when he came on as a late substitute in Hungary's 3-1 defeat to Switzerland in their Euro 2024 opener on Saturday. Fans were surprised to see the 6ft 3in player, who weighs 86 kilograms and has a shaved head and a large beard. It led to a flood of memes about the 29-year-old on social media.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The striker has now opened up about the social media posts while admitting that some of the memes did affect him, however, he generally takes them on the chin. He went on to claim that this is how he was born and he is helpless when it comes to genetics.
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WHAT MARTIN ADAM SAID
Addressing the media, the Hungarian said: "The posts? Of course, one or two get to me, I usually have a laugh about it. I was born this way, I have this body shape. I'm not saying that I was this big when I was born, but I have a basic physique. Genetics – I can't change that."
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WHAT NEXT FOR MARTIN ADAM?
Adam will be back in action on Wednesday as Hungary face hosts and European giants Germany in a must-win Euro 2024 clash at Stuttgart Arena.
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