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Minister Neo Faces Backlash for Insulting Hong Kong Fans

12/25/2025

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In 2025, Acting Sports Minister David Neo of Singapore faced backlash after calling the Hong Kong football team and its supporters 'idiots' during a live stream following Singapore's 2-1 Asian Cup qualifier victory.
The remarks were made in the locker room and were criticized for poor sportsmanship.
Neo later retracted his comments and acknowledged the need for more respect.
He privately apologized to Hong Kong's Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.

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In 2025, Acting Sports Minister David Neo of Singapore faced backlash after calling the Hong Kong football team and its supporters 'idiots' during a live stream following Singapore's 2-1 Asian Cup qualifier victory.
The remarks were made in the locker room and were criticized for poor sportsmanship.
Neo later retracted his comments and acknowledged the need for more respect.
He privately apologized to Hong Kong's Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.