Comedian Aaron Chen revisits a long-running incident from nine years ago, when a live cross made during an ABC broadcast at a Liverpool versus Sydney FC match sparked a major backlash. Multiple outlets recount that the moment became a defining point for Chen, with him described at the time as a highly disliked figure within Australian football circles.
In the present, the reports say Chen is no longer at the centre of that controversy and is instead portrayed as an ordinary Australian supporter. He is described as joining a World Cup pilgrimage, reflecting a shift from being widely targeted over the earlier broadcast moment to participating in the tournament as a fan.
While the articles focus on the contrast between public reaction then and Chen’s current role, they do not add new details about the original incident beyond its general description as the source of the backlash. The coverage frames the update as a personal and public change over time, highlighting his movement from notoriety related to the ABC cross to involvement in mainstream sporting support.
