Former Chelsea star under fire for allowing his eight-year-old son to wear a dress
The pictures showed Pedro alongside his ex-wife Carolina Martin, celebrating Marc's birthday at a waterpark in Tenerife. Marc was smiling in his outfit, sitting in front of a 'Lilo & Stitch' cake.
Pedro and Martin co-parent three children together, having divorced after two years of marriage in 2017.
Still, the pair appeared united as they came together to celebrate Marc's birthday - clearly focused on creating a joyful, memorable day for their son.
The heartwarming family moment, however, was soon overshadowed by a wave of online hate, with some social media users criticising Pedro for allowing his eight-year-old son to wear a dress.
One Instagram troll sneered: 'Don't fall for the programming bro, raise your son as a man because this ain't it.'
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Another user asked: 'Bro what is wrong with u?'
A third commented: 'Everything that was once abnormal is normal today.'
Pedro's actions split opinions, with many fans sharing their admiration for the Spaniard's open-minded approach to parenting.
One said: 'You are an EXEMPLARY father, especially to the footballing world around you; all of them should learn from you and your family.'
A second wrote: 'We all knew that you were a champion on the field, now we also know that you are a great person and a wonderful dad.'
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