Sports Channel Clarifies Misattributed Quote to Player Roey David
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
A sports news channel has clarified that a quote was mistakenly attributed to player Roey David, stating it was actually said by Maor Levy. The channel called the error an innocent human mistake. Hapoel Petah Tikva criticized the channel for not publishing a clear correction after being informed of the significant error.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A sports channel mistakenly attributed a quote to player Roey David, later clarifying it was Maor Levy.
- The misattributed quote discussed examining a mistake and its consequences.
- Hapoel Petah Tikva criticized the channel for the error and lack of immediate correction.
- The club stated the error could cause damage to the player's reputation.
- Hapoel Petah Tikva expects a clear correction from the sports channel.
A sports news channel has issued a clarification regarding a quote that was mistakenly attributed to player Roey David. The statement, which appeared earlier in the newsroom and later on the program "Sha'ar HaShabbat," was actually made by Maccabi Netanya player Maor Levy. The channel described the error as an innocent human mistake.
The misattributed quote stated, "We need to examine how this happened. Whoever made the mistake must bear the consequences. I don't know what will happen regarding this matter." This statement was not made by David.
Hapoel Petah Tikva issued a statement expressing their disappointment. They noted that despite informing the channel of the serious error and having the quote removed from their website following their inquiry, it was still presented on "Sha'ar HaShabbat" as if David had said it. The club stated that no clarification had been published to date.
Hapoel Petah Tikva added, "It is expected that a central and influential media outlet will verify facts before publication and understand the damage that can be caused to a player by attributing statements not made by him. We expect the Sports Channel to take responsibility for the mistake and publish a clear correction and clarification, both on its website and on air."
