England fans interrupt Israeli broadcaster shouting ‚Free Palestine‘ – The world cup has seen a number of fans confronting Israeli journalists | Thejc

A video clip of an England football fan at the World Cup in Qatar went viral on Sunday after he shouted “Free Palestine” during a live interview with an Israeli reporter.
The live broadcast interview followed England’s 3-0 win over Senegal and occurred outside the Al-Bayt Stadium in the city of Al-Khor. The reporter, from Israel’s Kan-11, asked the fan: “Is it coming home?” referencing the well-known English football anthem. After replying in the affirmative, the fan took the mic from the reporter and said: “But more importantly, free Palestine!”