Sunday, May 12

Premier League groups mark coronation of King Charles III

LONDON — Premier League golf equipment deliberate to mark the coronation of King Charles III by taking part in the nationwide anthem earlier than the beginning of Saturday’s video games.

In the morning, Chelsea girls’s workforce striker Sam Kerr led the Australian delegation within the formal procession into Westminster Abbey. Kerr was her nation’s flag-bearer as a part of a bunch with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Tottenham was displaying dwell protection of the coronation on a giant display screen outdoors Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for followers with tickets to its residence sport towards Crystal Palace.

Like different groups with residence video games, Tottenham stated gamers and officers would collect on the middle of the sphere for a rendition of the nationwide anthem – “God Save the King” – simply earlier than kickoff.

On Friday, Liverpool confirmed that it might additionally play the nationwide anthem however acknowledged that “ some supporters have strong views on it.” It stated the league had contacted golf equipment taking part in residence video games and “strongly suggested” they be aware the historic event.

Liverpool supporters booed the nationwide anthem – which was previously “God Save the Queen” – when it was performed forward of the FA Cup closing a yr in the past and the Community Shield in July due to what’s perceived to be a long-held opposition towards the institution.

Queen Elizabeth II held the throne for seven many years till her dying final September on the age of 96.

There have been 5 Premier League video games scheduled Saturday.

Kerr, Australia’s all-time high scorer, stated Friday that it’s “an amazing honor” to be a part of the delegation.

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