When Liverpool implemented stringent regulations prohibiting the flying of Palestinian flags during their games, supporters retaliated.
A supporter who was wearing a black hoodie with the words “Free Palestine” on it was asked to leave the stadium during Thursday’s Europa League match against Toulouse.
The fan expressed his displeasure on X, now known as Twitter, and it went global. The club was even forced to issue a statement clarifying that flags are not permitted in the stadium.
Since the team had previously sold Ukraine memorabilia in their store, supporters were quick to call attention to what they saw as the hypocrisy of this approach.
Following the viral post, supporters decided to wear Palestinian flags to the Anfield match versus Nottingham Forest.
While many fans were able to fly these flags during the performance of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” before kickoff, one fan uploaded a video in which a steward ordered him to remove the flag with grace.The steward apologized to the fan and acknowledged the seeming unfairness of the situation, but she insisted that the flag be stored.
And on social media, Liverpool supporters once again voiced their displeasure with the way the team handled the circumstance.
