Soccer Fans Boo Players Kneeling During National Anthem (VIDEO)

Soccer fans were heard booing before a game when players kneeled during the national anthem.

FC Dallas and Nashville SC faced off Wednesday night in Frisco, Texas, and were met by a “smattering of boos” from fans when players knelt during the national anthem, according to the Associated Press.

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FC Dallas defender Reggie Cannon said he was left ‘disgusted’ after players and officials were booed while kneeling during the national anthem ahead of their match with Nashville.

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“I think it was absolutely disgusting,” FC Dallas defender Reggie Cannon said after the match. “You’ve got fans booing you for people taking a stand for what they believe in.” . . .

The game marked the first for both teams since Major League Soccer suspended matches in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Just more than 5,000 fans were allowed in Toyota Stadium Wednesday, but it’s unclear how many booed the kneeling players. (Read more from “Soccer Fans Boo Players Kneeling During National Anthem” HERE)

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