2023-05-31 14:44:08
He Manchester United this week recognized its best players of the season, highlighting Marcus Rashford in the men’s team Alexia Russo in the feminine.
However, the delivery of the award to the English crack was marked by the sexist comment that upset everyone at the ceremony.
According Sports worldthe presenter John Shielswho is also a director of the Manchester United Foundation, tried to play a prank on the striker.
“I will not give the prize to Alessia, because it is very heavy”said Shiels, before the uncomfortable look of the soccer player.
The criticism against the presenter led to his public apologies: “I am disappointed and I would like to apologize to Alessia, her teammates and everyone else who was offended.”
“I brought the weight of the trophy to the attention of Alessia Russo because I was surprised at how heavy it was.and I would have done the same if I was introducing it to a male player”, the questioned presenter justified himself.
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