LizLaz opens up on the Virat Kohli saga (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: German model LizLaz has alleged that some journalists offered her money to speak negatively about Virat Kohli following the recent social media controversy involving the Indian cricket star.The issue started when Kohli’s Instagram account liked one of LizLaz’s posts, which quickly went viral online due to Kohli’s massive popularity and following on social media.
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Shikhar Dhawan on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, life after retirement and moreAfter the incident gained attention, LizLaz said several media outlets contacted her and allegedly tried to persuade her to make false claims about the cricketer.Speaking to Filmymantra Media about the situation, she said, “Some journalists even offered me money to say bad things about him (Virat Kohli) and make allegations that he never made. But why would I do that?”She also made it clear that Kohli is her favorite cricketer and said she is not interested in damaging his image for publicity or money.LizLaz explained that she was surprised by the attention the incident received and admitted that she became emotional after noticing Kohli’s interaction with her post.“I was very happy and a bit emotional about it, but I never expected something like this to happen,” she said. She added that the sudden media attention has become uncomfortable, saying: “Some people even pressure you to say things you don’t want to say.”The model insisted she turned down every offer she was presented with because she didn’t want to spread false stories. “So why would I say bad things about him for money? I’m not that kind of person,” she said.After the controversy, LizLaz posted some pictures wearing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru jersey.
