In memory of Queen Elizabeth, moments of silence were organized at sporting events around the world. Not everyone respected the moment.
Information queen Elisabeth ll,’s death came on Thursday in the middle of the football Europa League round.
A minute’s silence was observed in the match between FC Zürich and Arsenal when the teams returned to the field after half time.
The players formed two lines and fell silent to look at a screen with a black and white image of the late queen.
The respectful atmosphere was interrupted when some of the spectators at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich started booing and shouting during a moment of silence.
British newspaper According to Express it was about Zurich supporters. The rest of the audience tried to silence the booing spectators.
Disrespectful behavior has angered social media.
– Some respect, one writes.
– You should be ashamed of FC Zürich, another says.
– Wow, someone wondered about the behavior.
Instead, the quick action of the Swiss to organize a commemorative photo and a moment of silence was praised.
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Disrespectful song
FC Zürich and Arsenal stopped for a moment of silence. EPA/AOP
According to the news agency AP, similar disrespectful incidents were seen in several matches.
In the conference league match between Hearts and Istanbul BB, the spectators also booed during the silent moment. Some of the spectators started to sing the national anthem of Great Britain in protest, but the moment had to be interrupted due to the chaotic atmosphere.
In the Conference League match organized in Dublin, Shamrock Rovers–Djurgården spectators, on the other hand, sang a song disparaging the death of the queen.
Quiet moments were organized on Thursday at many events.
West Ham’s home game in the Conference League saw a touching moment when Hammers supporters turned up to sing the national anthem God save the Queen during a moment of silence in honor of the Queen.
The English sports world goes quiet this weekend. The FA of England cancels all its weekend football matches. Therefore, the Premier League round will also not be played.