
<p>Liverpool has agreed to play the national anthem, “God Save the King,” ahead of its matchup with Brentford on Saturday. The decision to play the anthem revolves around the coronation of King Charles III. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Premier League</a> officials contacted clubs this week to ask them to play the song prior to games this weekend.</p>



<p>The Merseyside club confirmed its decision on Friday. “Before kick-off and in recognition of the Premier League’s request to mark the coronation, players and officials will congregate around the centre circle when the national anthem will be played,” Liverpool <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/12873564/coronation-weekend-liverpool-to-play-god-save-the-king-before-premier-league-match-with-brentford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> in an official statement. “It is, of course, a personal choice how those at Anfield on Saturday mark this occasion and we know some supporters have strong views on it.”</p>



<h5>Klopp remains neutral on topic</h5>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/liverpool-tv-schedule/">Liverpool</a> manager Jurgen Klopp was asked about the move during his press conference. “The club’s position is my position. I said a couple of times, this is definitely a subject I cannot have a proper opinion about,” <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/12873564/coronation-weekend-liverpool-to-play-god-save-the-king-before-premier-league-match-with-brentford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">claimed</a> Klopp.</p>



<p>“I am from Germany, we don’t have a king or queen. I’m 55 years old and have no experience with that. It’s a nice thing. The [royal] weddings are a nice thing to watch in Germany. I’m sure a lot will watch [the coronation] in this country, some will not like it and that’s it. That’s all I can say about that.”</p>



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<h2>Liverpool citizens have strong feelings about UK government</h2>



<p>Despite the decision to play “God Save the King,” Liverpool supporters are not expected to join in on singing the anthem. The <em><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12050185/Liverpool-play-God-Save-King-mark-King-Charles-Coronation.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490&amp;ito=1490" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Mail</a></em> suggested the Liverpool fans could either boo the song or sing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” instead.</p>



<p>People in Liverpool have had a contentious relationship with the royal family and the government for quite some time. This reached an apex during prime minister Margaret Thatcher’s reign in the 1980s. The conservative leader was unresponsive to the industrial decline in Liverpool at the time. As a result, poverty struck the city. In fact, Thatcher even <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-22073199" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">privately considered</a> leaving Liverpool in a “managed decline.”</p>



<p>Liverpool fans previously booed the national anthem prior to the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/fa-cup-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FA Cup</a> Final matchup with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/chelsea-tv-schedule/">Chelsea</a> last May. It would seem highly likely that the club’s supporters will repeat the action this Saturday.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / Propaganda Photo</em></p>


Liverpool fans are expected to boo 'God Save the King' prior to kickoff this weekend as King Charles is coronated to the crown.

Liverpool fans may boo 'God Save the King' prior to match


<p>King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla met with Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney during a visit to Wrexham. The King made the journey to the team’s stadium during celebrations of Wrexham’s new city status. Wrexham, the fourth-biggest city in Wales, became the eighth place in the United Kingdom to receive city status this year.</p>



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<p>Prior to the meeting, Reynolds said that he was thrilled to welcome the King to Wrexham. “I would say that we’re impossibly excited to welcome him to the Racecourse ground, this historic church that resides in the heart of Wrexham and is the heart of Wrexham,” the actor <a href="https:\/\/www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63903853" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a>.</p>



<p>“Rob and I both said early on, and this holds true and for the rest of our lives, we will do anything to uplift and elevate this community and this club and having the King pay a visit is certainly one way to do it. That’s for sure.”</p>



<h5>Reynolds wished to discuss stadium ideas with the King</h5>



<p>The Deadpool star also hoped that he could discuss plans for the club with the King. “I would love to tell him a little bit about what it is that we’re hoping to achieve with the renovation of the Kop stand,” said Reynolds. “And it’s not even a renovation, I would say that it’s a complete reimagining of the Kop stand, and what that will mean to not just the club, but the community of Wrexham as well.”</p>



<p>It was <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/reynolds-mcelhenney-get-wrexham-stadium-expansion-approval-20221108-WST-407292.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously announced</a> that the acting duo had received approval to expand Wrexham’s home stadium. Racecourse Ground, one of the oldest soccer stadiums in the world, will be soon set for a facelift. Plans are in place for a new 5,500-seat stand to be added to the historic arena.</p>



<h2>King Charles welcomed to Wrexham by Reynolds and McElhenney</h2>



<p>Along with touring the stadium, the King also visited a nearby church and walked around Wrexham’s city center. Hundreds of people visited the celebration in the freezing cold conditions.</p>



<p>Wrexham has now become the seventh Wales city to receive the honor. Bangor, Cardiff, Newport, St. Davids, St. Asaph, and Swansea were the other previous recipients of the city status.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / PA Images</em></p>


Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney met with King Charles during a recent visit to Wrexham. The area was awarded city status during the stay.

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