UPDATE: SuperSport Releases Media Statement and Apology About Viral Swearing Video

• Broadcaster SuperSport has come out with a statement to explain a controversial video doing the rounds on social media
• Guest Tshepang Mollison was seen and heard using a curse word to describe Cristiano Ronaldo in what appeared to be a live broadcast
• But the statement has clarified that this was a recording of dress rehearsal before going on-air

There is an explanation for those who were stunned by a viral video showing a guest on air using foul language in describing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tshepang Mollison described him in the most unsavoury of terms during what was believed to be a live broadcast.

However, SuperSport has released a media statement which read:

"SuperSport is aware of a SuperPicks video circulating on social media. This was a rehearsal that was not meant for broadcast. Despite this, we unreservedly apologise for the language used."

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Tshepang Mollison is not in anyone's good graces this morning.

The renowned influencer has caused ructions because of a video doing the rounds on social media.

During a purported broadcast on SuperSport, she used a terrible expletive in a discussion about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

It later turned out that this was a rehearsal that was shared online, to much controversy.

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Portugal's opening goal generated much controversy, about who should be awarded the credit between Ronaldo and Fernandes.

As reported by Sports Brief, Ronaldo appeared to get a touch from Fernandes' cross, but the goal was later awarded to the Manchester United midfielder.

Media personality and CR7 friend, Morgan revealed the star texted him, claiming he did get a touch of the ball as it went into the net.