SuperSport, one of the leading media outlets in Africa, has apologized over controversial remarks about Cristiano Ronaldo broadcasted on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
According to the South Africa-based media firm, the remarks about the Portuguese star were not meant for broadcast.
“SuperSport is aware of a SuperPicks video circulating on social media. This was a rehearsal that was not meant for broadcast.
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“Despite this, we unreservedly apologize for the language used,” read a statement from SuperSport.
In a short clip that has gone viral online, a journalist asks one of the studio guests to name her preferred 2022 FIFA World Cup winner between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The female guest responds immediately stating that she wants Messi to lift the coveted title.
However, she goes ahead to use profanity to describe the former Manchester United player much to the surprise of the other guests in the studio.
Messi and Ronaldo have never lifted the World Cup trophy for their respective countries despite ranking among the best players to have ever played the game.
The Ronaldo-led Portuguese side has already booked a slot in the round of 16 with a game in hand, thanks to a 2-0 win over stubborn Uruguay on Monday, November 28.
Messi's Argentina on the other hand will have to beat Mexico in order to stand a chance of proceeding to the knockout stage of the competition.
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