Why do Liverpool fans boo the UK national anthem? Explaining hostility to 'God Save The King'
The national anthem of the United Kingdom, as per tradition, was played prior to the Carabao Cup final on February 25, 2024 at Wembley Stadium.
After Chelsea and Liverpool had lined up on the pitch, God Save The King was sung live at England's national stadium. Fans attending the game or watching it live will have noticed that Liverpool fans booed loudly while the anthem was ongoing.
Reds supporters have history when it comes to making their displeasure known towards the anthem. When it was played last year prior to Premier League games around the coronation of King Charles, Liverpool knew their fans at Anfield would not likely take too kindly to hearing it.
Could barely hear the national anthem over boos and whistles at Anfield@TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/SDvgGSl8EJ
"It is, of course, a personal choice how those at Anfield on Saturday mark this occasion and we know some supporters have strong views on it," read a statement issued by Liverpool, which also said the Premier League had "strongly suggested" the coronation should be marked.
"The club's position is my position. I have said a couple of times this is definitely a subject I cannot have a proper opinion about," Reds manager Jurgen Klopp said at his pre-match news conference.
"I'm from Germany; we don't have a king or a queen. It is a nice thing to watch; all the weddings are massive in Germany.
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"I'm pretty sure a lot of people in this country will enjoy the coronation, some will not really be interested, and some will not like it. That's over the whole country and that's all I can say about it."
Although there is evidence of anti-establishment sentiment at Liverpool matches prior to the
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