Liverpool fans boo the national anthem ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley as God Save the King is drowned out
- Liverpool fans belted out the national anthem ahead of the Carabao Cup final
- The national anthem could barely be heard over the noise of Liverpool supporters
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Liverpool supporters belted out the national anthem at Wembley on Sunday ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.
Harry Lineker sang God Save the King, but could barely be heard as he was drowned out by the noise of Liverpool fans.
Liverpool fans also booed the anthem when it was played at Anfield last May ahead of their match against Brentford on the day of King Charles’ coronation.
As Dominic King has explained, the booing of the national anthem is not about the booing of King Charles or any member of the royal family.
The Liverpool fans’ dissatisfaction is directed at the establishment, with the anthem symbolizing their distrust.
Liverpool supporters belted out the national anthem ahead of the Carabao Cup final at Wembley
The national anthem could barely be heard at Wembley in the run-up to Sunday’s final
Liverpool fans have often expressed their dissatisfaction with Conservative governments, especially in relation to the Hillsborough disaster.