In a recent
European cup (e.g. soccer)
The match saw Portugal win 3-0 on penalties in a close encounter with Slovenia. However, one moment from the match became the center of the post-match buzz - the
Cairo
After missing a penalty in extra time, BBC Sport used "Misstiano Penaldo" as a caption on the replay of the crucial moment, a move that quickly sparked widespread controversy.
In the face of public concern and skepticism, BBC Sport issued an official response, explaining that the caption was actually a play on words and was not intended to offend Crowe. According to BBC Sport, a similar play on words has appeared several times on its program Match of the Day (MOTD), designed to add interest to the program.
BBC Sport further noted that in the same program, they gave several positive comments on Crowe's performance:
During the pre-match warm-up session, commentator Vonte praised Crowe's high level of commitment to training and called him one of the greatest players of all time.
At halftime, Rheinckel and Shearer gave an in-depth analysis of Crowe's runs and efforts on the field and spoke highly of his performance.
After the penalty shootout, Rheinkel and Shearer again emphasized Crowe's courage in taking responsibility and taking the penalty, praising his spirit.
Nonetheless, BBC Sport acknowledged that some viewers were unhappy with the handling of the subtitle and said that feedback has been provided to the production team so that they can do a better job in the future.BBC Sport emphasized that their initial aim is to provide sports news coverage that is both entertaining and respectful of the athletes, while also continuing to listen to viewers to improve and enhance the quality of their programming.
