No sympathy whatsoever.
This is his third bite. He has been given every opportunity and support from fans and management, some that was not deserved, and he throws it back in their faces.
Not only that, the were fans convinced that he had changed, that he was no longer a cheat. And then he cheats on the world stage to try and con the ref into a penalty.
With all the cameras on him, showing exactly what he has done in clear hd detail, he tries to lie his way out of it. Simply preposterous lies, taking fans for mugs. For idiots.
He is not a sportsman, he is a cheat and a liar.
All the punishment and stick that he will get is completely deserved.