The singer has apologised after causing outrage when a video emerged of him sweeping the Argentina national flag off stage with his mic stand mid-concert
Pop singer Justin Bieber has apologised after a video from a show in Argentina shows him sweeping the national flag along the stage.
In the lengthy Twitter apology, the 19-year-old singer says he didn't realise it was a flag, but thought it was a shirt.
He "doesn't like having to defend himself," he says, but thought an apology was needed as he meant "no disrespect".
"People throw stuff on my stage all show and i get it to the stage hands to get off so no one got hurt. that video i saw a bra and thought...
"It was a shirt. Im being told by my team it was a shirt but even if it was a flag I would never do anything to disrespect Argentina or the people of Argentina or the fans.
"Im so sorry for anyone who took my actions the wrong way and I hope you can forgive this mistake. So once again to the people of Argentina.
"Im sorry if that was taken the wrong way and im sorry for my mistake. I hope you can accept this.. and I loved my time there performing for you and look forward to coming back. I gave my all and I know the fans did there too. te amo.
He finishes: "I would never do anything to disrespect my fans. I dont like having to defend myself but this time it was needed as I mean no disrespect so it is all love all around the world. thanks."
The video sparked outrage, with one fan commenting on YouTube: "I hope he never comes back to my country [Argentina] after this. So disrespectful."
Another assessed: "Oh my! How disgusting. He's an ignorant brat and shouldn't do that in front of his loyal fans."
The Canadian youngster had bravely ventured onto the stage despite suffering from food poisoning.
"Argentina," the Biebs tweeted. "Been a rough day but the show must go on. I'm coming.
"This sucks. #sick food poisoning.
"Not feeling so good. Actually pretty sick. Pulling it together. Argentina we got a show to do. Love u."
Not feeling so good. Actually pretty sick. Pulling it together. Argentina we got a show to do. Love u.— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 10, 2013
Justin's best mate director Alfredo Flores, also took to Twitter to defend his friend.
"Going against doctors orders he still went on stage tonight. The last thing Justin ever wants to do is let his fans down."
Although possibly he may want to be caught leaving another 'brothel', a tiny bit less.
"He gave it his all," added Alfredo. "But health always comes first. Proud of him for even getting out there and giving it a go. Today was a rough one."
The star's manager Scooter Braun also defended his charge, writing: "He tried his hardest, you guys don't see him in between songs when he comes offstage, I do, I don't know how he made it as far as he did.
"He's going to be OK... kid is tougher then anyone..."
Still, the singer has something to smile about - he won Best Male at the EMAs for the fourth year running.
Oh, and even Frankie Cocozza recently defended him .
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