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Alan Smith

Boris Johnson responds to Liverpool fans booing national anthem at FA Cup final

Boris Johnson does not believe there is ever a reason to boo the national anthem, his spokesman has said after Liverpool supporters were criticised for jeering God Save the Queen before Saturday’s FA Cup final win over Chelsea.

A large section of the Reds’ supporters were heard booing both the anthem and traditional pre-match hymn Abide With Me before the game, which Jurgen Klopp’s side won in a penalty shootout to keep their hopes of an unprecedented quadruple alive.

Prince William, who is president of the Football Association and presented the cup to Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, was also met by loud jeers when meeting both teams before kick-off.

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