Overview
- Acting Culture, Community and Youth Minister David Neo acknowledged he should have been more respectful after calling Hong Kong fans and players "idiots" in a post-match address.
- He wrote on Instagram that he takes back the remarks and praised Hong Kong’s team and supporters for their backing.
- The comments were captured on striker Ikhsan Fandi’s Instagram livestream as the Lions celebrated at Kai Tak Stadium.
- Neo later posted a separate clip from the locker room on Facebook, and his office told CNA he had no further comment.
- Singapore beat Hong Kong 2-1 to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup on merit for the first time, with a reported record crowd of 47,762 at the stadium.