Liverpool faced backlash from fans after enforcing strict rules against displaying Palestinian flags at their matches.
On Thursday, during the Europa League match against Toulouse, a fan was asked to leave the stadium for wearing a black hoodie that said “Free Palestine.”
The fan shared his disappointment on X (formerly Twitter) which went viral and even prompted the club to put out a clarification that said that they do not allow any flags in the stadium.
This response prompted fans to point out the perceived hypocrisy, as the club had previously sold Ukraine merchandise in their store.
The viral post rallied a movement with fans deciding to bring Palestinian flags to Anfield against Nottingham Forest.
While many supporters were able to display these flags during the pre-game rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” a fan shared a video where a steward politely asked him to put the flag away.
? Liverpool fans standing with Palestine at today's match. ?? pic.twitter.com/hIyWzWLc9m
— Football Tweet ?? (@Football__Tweet) October 29, 2023
The steward acknowledged the perceived double standard and apologised to the fan but still requested that the flag be put away.
And Liverpool fans expressed their disappointment once again with the club’s handling of the situation on social media.
Disgusted with the powers that be at Liverpool Football Club, forcing stewards to go against everything that makes @LFC what it is.
Totally clueless, absolutely spineless and completely disconnected from supporters. https://t.co/ZKAaYjAHq3
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) October 29, 2023
Liverpool have asked stewards to remove Palestine flags at todays game ??
Ukraine was fine, Palestine isn’t? ????? pic.twitter.com/ONyCd6unQK
— The Left Wing Society ?? (@LeftWingSociety) October 29, 2023