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Reason Liverpool fans boo the national anthem as boss Jurgen Klopp comments on King Charles’ coronation.

Liverpool are set to play the national anthem to mark the coronation of King Charles III ahead of the Premier League clash with Brentford.
Liverpool have announced they will be present ahead of their game against Brentford on Saturday to mark the coronation of King Charles III. will play the national anthem at Anfield.
The coronation is one of three events to celebrate before kick-off, alongside Eurovision Song Contest hosts Liverpool and the 20th anniversary of the club’s charitable foundation. In their statement, Liverpool noted that the Premier League had “strongly suggested” that all clubs play the anthem this weekend and acknowledged that “some fans have strong opinions about it”.
“Just over a week ago the Premier League contacted all local clubs and strongly recommended that home games be celebrated this weekend and provided a list of activities clubs can attend. involve,” they said.
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“Before kick-off and in recognition of the Premier League’s request to celebrate the coronation, players and officials will gather around the center circle as the national anthem is played. It’s obviously a personal choice of how they celebrate the occasion at Anfield on Saturday and we know some fans have strong opinions about that.”
During Wednesday’s game against Fulham at Liverpool, some fans could be heard chanting ‘You can stick your coronation up your ass’ and they also booed Prince William during the national anthem ahead of the FA Cup final. ‘last year.
Ahead of the Brentford game, Klopp added: “The position of the club is my position. I’ve said many times that this is definitely a subject I can’t have a proper opinion on.
“I’m from Germany, we don’t have a king or queen. It’s a beautiful thing to watch, all the weddings in Germany are huge. I’m sure a lot of people in this country will enjoy the coronation, some won’t really be interested and some won’t like it. It’s national and that’s all I can say.”
The minute’s silence following the Queen’s death was widely well-watched ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Ajax, but fans have been booing the anthem since at least the 1980s.
A minute’s silence following the Queen’s death was widely observed ahead of the Champions League clash between Liverpool and Ajax, but fans have been shouting the anthem since the 1980s.
It began as a protest against the establishment and the Conservative government’s perceived “managed decline” of the city. The government’s handling of the Hillsborough disaster and subsequent cover-up boosted anti-establishment sentiment in Liverpool with Conservative MP Irvine Patnick as one of the sources for The Sun’s coverage of the tragedy.
Many advocates still feel abandoned by those in power, pointing to the increased use of food banks and growing inequality as evidence.
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Get ready for the boos! Liverpool risk angering their fans as they play national anthem to celebrate king’s coronation ahead of Brentford clash.
Liverpool have confirmed that, despite expected protests from fans, they will play the national anthem to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
The Reds get into action at Anfield on Saturday
Request made by the Premier League
Some supporters expected to protest
WHAT HAPPENED? The Reds take on Brentford at Anfield on Saturday, the day a new monarch is due to be crowned in Britain. The Premier League has asked all clubs playing at the highest level to recognize this event. Liverpool do not wish to appear disrespectful and – after consulting with interested parties, including supporter groups, who have expressed opposition to the plans – have decided they have no choice but to fall into line.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: A statement from Liverpool on the club’s official website reads: “Before kick-off and in acknowledgment of the Premier League’s request to celebrate the coronation, players and officials will gather around the center circle as the anthem is played It is, of course, a personal choice as to how those at Anfield celebrate this occasion and we know some supporters have strong views on this.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Liverpool fans have historically booed the anthem during outings at Wembley Stadium, with historical complaints from Merseyside residents dating back to the 1980s, when locals felt the British government was walking away the city.
AND NOW? However, Liverpool as a city has never expressed any animosity towards the royal family, with the vast majority of supporters complying with the minute of silence that took place following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
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