Comments on: Let’s scrap anthems before international matches

By: AC

AC — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:32:11 +0000

I agree with Bing, you cannot scrap anthems at International matches. It’s a sense of pride and a sense of who you are. Some players sing, others don’t, its their prerogative to do what they feel. As for the fan, I sing the anthem, because its my Country’s warcry and one where I can feel pride and oneness with the players of whatever sport they are representing.

By: bing

bing — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:45:08 +0000

Banning national anthem during international football matches is a very superficial solution. It is in fact an idiotic solution. National anthem evokes national pride and belongingness. It is part of a country’s history and identity. If you remove it from official international matches, you might as well remove the name of your country on the players uniforms.

By: pdkamath

pdkamath — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:27:55 +0000

Singing national anthem before the commencement of any match may be boost the spirit of the players.
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By: Daily Dose: Oct 18th, 2008 | The Offside

Daily Dose: Oct 18th, 2008 | The Offside — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:01:11 +0000

[...] End anthems altogether? (Reuters Soccer Blog) [...]

By: Edward Mulrenan

Edward Mulrenan — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:40:59 +0000

Sadly if racist fans and their clubs are penalized for Monkey Chants by ignorant football fans against black players, then the MORONS who Boo and whistle some other nation’s national anthem be penalized in the identical manner. How about a World Cup or Umder 22(20?) world football championship for the MORONS and their fans who boo another nations national anthem. Racism and bigotry is not just skin deep ,it has nationalistic overtones as well . Banning national anthems is like barring non white players or Irish catholics from playing aganst bigoted European or Scottish ranger fans. Punish the fans and countries ,like Tunisa or ranger Scottish football fans just like the MOROMS who make Monkey chants against Black players.

By: karen

karen — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:20:48 +0000

Love the photo, and an intelligent article. http://www.soccershop.com