Hong Kong player apologizes to Chinese fans

21-year-old striker Michael Udebuluzor wrote a letter on social media to apologize to Chinese fans, after he made negative comments after Hong Kong lost 0-1 to China in the 2025 East Asian Football Cup.

Striker Michael Udebuluzor (left) in the match against China at the 2025 East Asia Cup - Photo: VCG

"I want to say sorry, really sorry, sincerely sorry for my comments after the match. I never intended to offend anyone. I regret any hurt I caused to Chinese fans," Udebuluzor wrote on Instagram.

Not stopping there, Udebuluzor revealed that he will donate 20-25% of his salary next year to help young talents achieve their football dreams in China. Udebuluzor further explained: "I never said that Chinese media is bad or Chinese fans are bad.

The comments I made were not meant that way at all." After the Hong Kong team lost the match, Udebuluzor was caught using offensive words to refer to Chinese fans. At that time, Udebuluzor said through the loudspeaker: "Look at the Chinese fans, next time we will beat these bastards."

Immediately after Udebuluzor’s comments were published in the press, the player was heavily criticized. And Chinese fans continuously attacked the social media account of Suzhou Dongwu Club, where Udebuluzor plays.

Many people called for Suzhou Dongwu to terminate the contract they just signed with Udebuluzor. They even wanted to ban Udebuluzor from playing in Chinese tournaments.

Udebuluzor (21 years old) is the son of former Nigerian player Cornelius Udebuluzor. He was born when his father was playing for Rangers Club in the Hong Kong First Division. After growing up, Udebuluzor played in Germany before moving to China to join Suzhou Dongwu Club. Up to now, Udebuluzor has played 19 matches for the Hong Kong national team and scored 2 goals.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tuyen-thu-hong-kong-xin-loi-cdv-trung-quoc-20250719102540676.htm