Jorginho apologises for false accusation against pop singer Chappell Roan

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Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho has admitted he was wrong after initially accusing Chappell Roan of being involved in an incident with his stepdaughter, calling the situation a misunderstanding and expressing regret.

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The controversy began during a festival weekend in Brazil, when Jorginho claimed that a security guard linked to Roan had approached and frightened his 11-year-old stepdaughter.

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The allegation quickly spread online, drawing criticism toward the singer.

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However, after reviewing new information, Jorginho reversed his position. In his statement, he acknowledged that his earlier claim was based on incomplete details.

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As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, Jorginho said, “After learning more about what actually happened, I realize I made a mistake,” he said. “The person involved was not part of Chappell Roan’s team.”

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He explained that his initial reaction came from concern as a parent:

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“In the moment, I was trying to protect my family, but I spoke too soon without having all the facts.”

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Jorginho went on to apologize directly for the impact of his comments:

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“I regret what was said and any negativity it brought. This was a misunderstanding, and I want to make that clear.”

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For her part, Chappell Roan had already denied any involvement and expressed sympathy over the situation, noting that she had no knowledge of the encounter at the time.

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Jorginho concluded by urging people to move on from the incident:

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“There’s no need for hate toward anyone. Now that everything is clear, we can put this behind us.”

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The episode, which briefly fueled online backlash, has now been resolved, with both sides emphasizing that the confusion stemmed from mistaken assumptions rather than any deliberate action.

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