Locker-room rage
Singapore’s acting sports minister came under fire after he was caught calling the Hong Kong men’s football team and their supporters “idiots” on a live stream in November.
He was speaking to Singapore’s team in the locker room after they beat Hong Kong 2-1 in an Asian Cup qualifier at Kai Tak Stadium.
“It was fantastic … you kena [Malay for hit] pressured by them, all the fans were bloody idiots, end up players also played like idiots [sic] … But you all played like lions,” Neo said.
His comments drew backlash on social media, with users saying his words showed poor sportsmanship.
According to a spokeswoman from Hong Kong’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Neo made a private apology to Rosanna Law, his Hong Kong counterpart, following the saga.
