Juventus midfielder Emre Can has apologised for comments about Cristiano Ronaldo’s sending off at Valencia, saying he had no intention to “degrade women”.
Ronaldo was sent off during Juve’s 2-0 Champions League win against Valencia after he appeared to pull defender Jeison Murillo’s hair.
The 24-year-old was heard saying “That’s supposed to be a red? I just heard that he said it was because of hair pulling. We’re not women we’re playing football. If you’re giving that as a red card, you can be sent off for any foul. One hundred per cent, that is not a red card”
In a statement posted on social media on Thursday, the Germany midfielder said he “wanted to clear the air” after his comments had “caused some commotion” and “Everyone who knows me knows about my respect for women”
“My intention was to stick up for my teammate regarding a wrong decision which could have affected our game I sincerely apologise if any of the comments I made have caused any harm”
