Heart of the Champion.

Summary

Sun Pan's controversial remarks during a post-match interview shocked reporters, as he boldly claimed that the Korean team's penalty kicks were dives. While Chinese reporters celebrated his audacity, Korean media reacted strongly, criticizing him as arrogant and a cheat. This sparked outrage among Korean netizens, who accused China of bullying. Back in China, however, Sun Pan faced backlash from domestic media and public figures, who deemed his comments damaging to the national image and Olympic spirit. Many criticized his lack of grace as a victor, leading to a divided response within China, contrasting with the united front of the Korean media.

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