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Is playing the US National Anthem in London a slap in the face to British history?

The Patriots and Jaguars have begun their game in London. Both teams entered the game with the idea that they had to win which is why they have each put their best foot forward. However, it appears that, in addition to the excitement around the game, another topic has sparked fire among fans. Well, you may have guessed that the talk here is about the US National Anthem being performed at the start of this game.

Actually, the matchup between the Patriots and the Jaguars is taking place in Wembley Stadium, London. The stadium is holding its third and last game of the season, and it began with a major problem. The internet has gone crazy when the US National Anthem is performed in London. The reason for this is that the anthem is really against England. Fans on X have also pointed this out, saying, “The ‘Patriots’ playing in London is a little weird Our national anthem is literally about the war against England.”

 

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The national anthem event infuriated the fans so much that they began to question the NFL as a whole. This incident is being criticized as the most heinous thing that may occur during a football game. One fan shouted, “National anthem before sporting events is still the dumbest shit ever.”

Some of the American supporters are too upset and angry at the same time. One fan was so incensed by this circumstance that they used foul language in their remarks, “Why are we singing our national anthem in f**king London?”

In addition to these actions, the fans are taunting and criticizing the British fans over the incident.

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Is playing the US National Anthem in London a slap in the face to British history?

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American fans find the Patriots vs. Jaguars game’s national anthem situation to be hilarious

Who can stop the supporters, even if their comments may not be right? Even though it was kind of inappropriate, some folks thought that it’s wonderful that the US Anthem was played in London. They believe that the US has demonstrated its global supremacy in this way. The fan’s comment was, “Singing the national anthem in Europe is pretty gangsta activity by the NFL.”

In addition, the fans have made allusions to the Anthem’s past. According to some fans, the NFL performed the anthem at the beginning of the game since the United States won the war on which it is based. This was a controversial comment that read, “Singing the national anthem before the football game in London because we won the war.”

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However, some people also believe that the incident should have been jeered by British people at the time. They believe it was wrong, which is why the fans ought to have resisted it. The comment read, “If the British had any self-respect they’d boo the US national anthem”

What are your opinions on this subject? Do you believe the National Anthem will be avoidable?

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