A confrontation between a Steelers fan and a Ravens fan is making the rounds on social media again, and the video has already drawn more than 9 million views.
The footage is not from this season, since the teams have not played yet, though they are scheduled to meet twice. Audacy previously covered a similar incident on December 9, 2021, coming just days after the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 20-19 at Heinz Field.
This week, X user Verityy reposted the clip with the caption, “A female Ravens fan threw her drink right in a Steelers fan’s face while his son was standing there watching.” In the video, the man’s child is visibly upset as the situation spirals.
The reaction online has been fierce. “Once she threw the drink he had every right to clock her. She’s so lucky he showed restraint.” one fan wrote in the comments.
“Watching his son cry is heartbreaking,” another user said.
“I think part of the problem is those white knights that immediately jump in to protect her from any repercussions for her actions. ‘That’s a female’ Yeah, that’s why she feels she can get away with doing things like this.” one person shared.
“The father completely failed his son in that incident. He carried on like a raving lunatic while his child broke down. Disgraceful behaviour by everyone involved.” said a fourth.
According to Audacy, nearby fans tried to calm things down before the Ravens fan threw a beer. iHeart reported that officers quickly removed her from the venue. At the time, it was not known what sparked the dispute, and neither fan was identified in the reporting.
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