Piers Morgan blasts England football fans for boos 'The players should walk off!'
express.co.ukPiers Morgan was less than impressed following yesterday's friendly game between the England and Austria national football teams.
His rant came after England landed a 1-0 lead in the Euro 2020 warm-up.Ahead of the match kicking off, players from the English national team took the knee - referencing the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd in May 2020.The subtle gesture, that has since become a common sight at football matches, was instantly met by boos from some, before the rest of the fans clapped loudly to stand in solidarity with the players.Shortly after the match, England manager Gareth Southgate described the reaction as "a criticism of" their black players.ITV’s Sam Matterface described the incident.
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