Boy ‘kicked out of school’ for World Cup haircut tribute to Ronaldo

The Ronaldo trim is a standard symptom of World Cup fever however academics apparently didn’t see the humorous aspect (Image: Hull Dwell/MEN Media)

A boy’s World Cup haircut tribute to his favorite footballer has ‘bought him kicked out of college’.

Alfie Ransom, 12, requested his mum to shave his head however depart a tuft of fringe in place à la Ronaldo.

The distinctive haircut was sported by the Brazilian legend in the course of the 2002 World Cup remaining and has change into one of many defining photographs from his outstanding profession.

Alfie from Hull begged mum Emma Shaw to let him have the identical do to coincide with this yr’s World Cup.

After England’s win on Monday she relented – however the makeover apparently didn't impress workers at Sirius West Academy. 

Emma, 32, claims she was referred to as by college workers on Wednesday to say her son was being despatched house for breaching college guidelines.

She stated: ‘These days, faculties are all about accepting individuals for who they're and inspiring individuals to be distinctive and themselves. How is that this any completely different?

‘Ronaldo is considered one of my son’s favorite gamers and it’s the World Cup.

The bizarre haircut was made well-known by Ronaldo in the course of the 2002 World Cup (Image: Hull Dwell/MEN Media)

‘Even since I used to be a child, there have been all the time traits in keeping with what pop stars and celebrities had been doing- we might go loopy for the celebrities.

‘Alfie’s associates cherished the haircut and it made Alfie actually comfortable and assured. 

‘He likes college and wished to go as regular however he gained’t be allowed to return till he’s shaved all of it off, which is ridiculous as a result of it gained’t have an effect on his studying one bit.’

She stated she was in two minds over whether or not to adjust to the order.

Ronaldo revealed why he bought the bizarre trim final yr, even apologising for the issues it has induced mother and father with youngsters who wish to emulate it down the years.

The legendary ahead had the haircut when he scored two objectives to win Brazil the World Cup in 2002 (Image: Getty)

He determined to get it executed after the semi-final to distract from questions over his health after he picked up a knock forward of the ultimate.

The striker advised Sports activities Illustrated: ‘It was horrible. I apologise to all of the moms who noticed their youngsters get the identical haircut.’

Sirius West Academy’s uniform coverage states: ‘Hairstyles should beappropriate for Academy life. 

There must be no excessive hairstyles corresponding to a Mohican, shaved ‘tram’ strains or unnatural hair color.’

Metro.co.uk has contacted the varsity for remark.

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