Danish Taimoor clarifies viral Ronaldo remark after social media backlash

KARACHI: Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor has clarified his recent remarks about football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after they sparked debate on social media, saying his comments were misunderstood and were intended only as a tribute to one of his favorite athletes.

Taimoor recently paid tribute to Ronaldo ahead of what could be the footballer’s final FIFA World Cup, saying he had “grown up watching” the Portuguese star.

The remark drew criticism from some social media users, who pointed out that Taimoor is about two years older than Ronaldo.

Responding to the criticism, the actor shared a statement on Instagram, explaining that his words had been taken out of context.

“I am, Alhamdulillah, 43 years old,” Taimoor wrote. He said he meant that he had followed Ronaldo’s career from his own twenties into his forties and had remained an admirer throughout the footballer’s journey.

Following the clarification, many social media users came to Taimoor’s defense, arguing that his original comment was a figure of speech that had been unnecessarily turned into a controversy.

Several fans said they had understood his intended meaning from the outset, while others criticized what they described as an attempt to create unnecessary online drama over an emotional tribute.

Taimoor has long been known as a football enthusiast and has frequently expressed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo on various occasions.