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Cristiano Ronaldo's Apology to Chinese Fans Sparks Controversy with Korean Media

Cristiano Ronaldo's Apology to Chinese Fans Sparks Controversy with Korean Media

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24 January 2024

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy among Korean media, as he recently apologized to Chinese fans, while showing a contrasting attitude towards Korean fans, according to recent posts on Weibo. Chinese and Korean media have reported that during a press conference for his recent visit to China with his team, Saudi club Al-Nassr, Ronaldo apologized to Chinese fans for not playing due to injury. However, Korean media has highlighted past incidents where Ronaldo did not apologize to Korean fans for his absence during a friendly match with K-League all-stars.

Many Weibo users have reacted to this controversy, expressing their opinions on the subject. Some have criticized Korean media for being jealous of Ronaldo's apology to Chinese fans. Others have commented on the different attitudes Ronaldo has shown towards the two Asian countries. One user, "牛师傅也不来帮你一下", stated "北京时间1月23日晚,利雅得胜利中国行主办方召开新闻发布会宣布,鉴于葡萄牙球星C罗因身体原因无法上场,球队中国行的比赛将延期举行。" This user expressed disappointment that the match had been postponed due to Ronaldo's injury.

Another user, "奎罗斯、崔康熙有望成国足新帅候选人,乔迪、徐正源的国家队执教经历“空白” 中国足球", shared their opinion on the possible coaching candidates for the Chinese national team. They mentioned that Korean coaches may have a "blank" coaching experience in the national team, but did not comment on the Ronaldo controversy.

Amidst the controversy, some Weibo users have defended Ronaldo, with user "C罗为啥这样对韩国,棒子没点逼数吗?" stating "韩国是什么东西?" This user seems to be suggesting that Ronaldo's contrasting attitudes towards China and Korea are justified.

Meanwhile, another user, "已阅", has expressed their agreement with the news article, without adding any further comments on the subject.

Some users have taken a light-hearted approach to the controversy, with one, "别嫉妒了棒子", writing "别嫉妒了棒子" which translates to "Don't be jealous, Korean people". Another user, "C罗不是韩国人吗?", has pointed out that Ronaldo is Portuguese, not Korean.

Overall, the Weibo users seem to be divided on their opinions of Ronaldo's contrasting attitudes towards China and Korea, with some defending him and others criticizing Korean media for being jealous of his apology to Chinese fans.

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