Veteran commentator Martin Tyler apologized live on Sky Sports, saying Ukraine goalkeeper Herhi Buschen will be ‘soldiers’ after injury in his World Cup play-off against Wales, as Russian offensive continues
Martin Tyler has issued an apology after recklessly remarking on a Ukrainian player to ‘soldier’ against Wales amid ongoing conflict in the country.
Veteran commentator was covering world Cup The play-off final, on behalf of Rob Page and between war-torn spectators, is up for grabs with a spot at the Qatar tournament later this year.
And when Ukraine goalkeeper Herhi Buschen picked up an ankle knock trying to take the ball away, Tyler used the phrase ‘soldier on’ – a sensitive topic given the war there. Russiaattack of
Fans quickly took to social media to criticize Tyler for his mistake.
One said: ‘Martin Tyler is as sensitive as ever when he comments that the Ukrainian goalkeeper is “going to the soldier”,’ with a face-palm emoji.
A second posted: ‘Martin Tyler just said a Ukrainian footballer was a “soldier”. Wow’, with one more addition: ‘Martin Tyler said Ukraine player should just be soldier,’ followed by three crying emojis.
Martin Tyler has apologized for calling Ukraine goalkeeper Herhi Buschchan (left) a “soldier” after suffering an ankle injury amid ongoing conflict in the European country.
The veteran commentator (above) was covering Ukraine’s World Cup play-off final vs Wales
And fans quickly took to social media (shown above) to criticize Tyler’s clumsy turn of phrase.
Another tweeted: ‘Martin Tyler just said that the Ukrainian goalkeeper will remain “soldiers ahead” and immediately apologized for saying so. He is really terrible.’
The fifth continued: ‘Martin Tyler just said that a Ukrainian player who would get the treatment would be a “soldier forward”. very nice. retire’, while one fan said: ‘Martin Tyler just said a Ukrainian player would be a “soldier” and as soon as he said it, he apologized with a laughing emoji.
One posted incredulously: ‘No way Martin Tyler just said Ukrainian keeper would be soldier’, with a ninth tweet: ‘Martin Tyler just apologized for saying Ukrainian keeper was “on soldier” I’m wtf’ man.
Wales booked their spot in Qatar with a 1-0 win over war-torn Ukraine on Sunday, ending Rob Page’s 64-year wait to participate in the World Cup.
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