Ryan Flamingo Sings Antisemitic Song During PSV Championship Celebration, Sparking Fan Outrage
Eindhoven was turned upside down — but not because of the fair. PSV’s celebration at Stadhuisplein spiraled into a scandal when Ryan Flamingo let loose with an utterly disgusting song. The defender, who had become a fan favorite this season, belted out a line from the stage packed with antisemitic chants.
According to multiple videos circulating on social media, Ryan Flamingo chanted along to a song that references the Holocaust and violence against Jewish people. It’s not the first time an Eredivisie player has fallen into this trap, but the brazenness of this moment — right in the middle of a festive parade — truly takes the cake.
What Exactly Did Flamingo Sing?
Though the audio quality isn’t always clear, the lyrics are crystal clear to many: it’s a version of the infamous 'Hamas, Hamas, Jews to the gas'. Former pros and supporter groups immediately erupted in outrage. Ryan Flamingo hasn’t responded yet, but his club PSV said through a spokesperson that they are 'reviewing the footage.' Anyone who has ever set foot in a stadium knows, however, that this kind of language is way over the line.
- PSV Supporters' Association demands a public apology and a suspension for Flamingo.
- A well-known anti-racism organization is filing a police report, citing the illegal nature of the song.
- An analyst from the biggest soccer network called it "unforgivable and stupid."
- Fans of a traditional rival have mixed reactions: outrage, but also schadenfreude over the blunder.
Hill and the Shadow Over the Celebration
The name Hill keeps coming up in the discussion as a possible instigator — insiders say someone from that circle shouted the line, and Flamingo went along with it. Whether that’s true doesn’t really matter. As a professional soccer player with a role model status, you have the responsibility to stomp out that kind of fire immediately, not pour gasoline on it. The celebration, which was meant to highlight the championship and the euphoria around the coach, is now forever tainted.
As far as I’m concerned, enough is enough. We’ve been dealing with antisemitism in and around stadiums for years in the Netherlands. From 'Jew hunts' at away games to hate chants at other clubs — but a player of Ryan Flamingo’s caliber crossing this line is a new low. The league needs to crack down hard: a suspension of at least ten matches and mandatory educational training. Even better: just fire him on the spot.
PSV will release an official statement later today. Until then, the question remains: how smart is it to let your entire championship party get hijacked by one idiotic song? Ryan Flamingo, you have plenty of time to report to the Jewish information center and express your remorse. If you don’t, you won’t be welcome at Philips Stadium anymore. Period.