After supporting Djokovic, Alexandre Pato regrets his statement and apologizes for criticizing the vaccine.
The striker, who called Covid-19 the "Chinese plague" and the vaccine an "experimental prick," used his Instagram account to retract his statement.
247 - Orlando City player Alexandre Pato said he regrets it. having defended, in a post on Instagram - deleted shortly afterwards - tennis player Novak Djokovic, banned from competing in the Australian Open for not being vaccinated against Covid-19.
The striker who called Covid-19 a "Chinese plague" and the vaccine an "experimental prick" used his Instagram account to retract his statements. Pato published a statement apologizing and saying he is in favor of vaccination against Covid-19. According to the player, the previous post was to "highlight Djokovic's humanitarian achievements and all his sporting accomplishments!"
"Hey everyone! I want to make it clear how important it is for all human beings to get vaccinated! I got my doses the moment I was cleared to do so! And I think it's important that everyone is aware of the need to protect themselves and those around them! In the post, I wanted to highlight Djokovic's humanitarian work and all his sporting achievements! When I realized there were statements in the text that didn't reflect my way of thinking, that's when I deleted them. I apologize, as these are not words that govern my life and way of thinking! And I reiterate: we all need to get vaccinated! Vaccines save lives! I am fully vaccinated and I hope we can get through this as soon as possible! #VaccineNow"
Despite his xenophobic and anti-vaccine stance, Pato posted a photo of himself receiving his first dose of the vaccine in the United States on April 5, 2021.
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