Singapore’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth called Hong Kong players and fans idiots and later apologized

Hupu News on November 21: In the fifth round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, Singapore defeated Hong Kong, China 2-1 in an away game, locking in the main draw one round in advance. During the locker room celebration after the game, Singapore's Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Leong Chun Wei made a speech that caused controversy.

Leung Chun Wei spoke in the locker room after the game: "You have endured their pressure...Their fans are like idiots (bloodyidiots), they play like idiots, and you play like 'lions'!"

Singapore's Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth has not yet responded to this. But in the comment area of ​​Leung Chun-wai's personal social media, he has already expressed his apology: "Indeed, I should respect others more. I take back what I said. The Hong Kong team of China is indeed tenacious, and their fans fully support them. This is what we should respect, and we should also support our 'Lions'."