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Louie Chandler

Why Liverpool fans booed the National Anthem and Abide With Me before FA Cup Final vs Chelsea

Chelsea and Liverpool faced off in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday afternoon in the 150th anniversary of the tournament's first final. Ahead of kick-off, there were boos heard from the Liverpool supporters as the national anthem was played.

Thomas Tuchel was looking to secure the fourth trophy of his spell as Chelsea manager, while Jurgen Klopp was eager to keep alive hopes of a historic quadruple. The two sides have already met in the final of a major tournament this season, with the Reds coming out on top at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final after a penalty shoot-out.

Ahead of kick-off, the usual ceremonials took place. Abide With Me was sang before the two teams emerged. Prince William was then presented to the teams before the national anthem was sung. All three moments were met by loud booing from the Liverpool fans, and the reasons are historic.

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