Fans slam Liverpool supporter for calling Muslims praying a ‘disgrace’
Shortly after posting the picture, Dodd was accused of being a ‘bigot’ and an ‘idiot’ on the social media platform
A supporter of Liverpool FC sparked fury online after he described two Muslims praying at half-time as a “disgrace,” UK’s Huffington Post reported Tuesday.
Stephen Dodd posted the picture of the duo during Liverpool’s game against Blackburn Rovers with the caption: “Muslims praying at half-time of the match yesterday #DISGRACE.”
Muslims praying at half time at the match yesterday #DISGRACE pic.twitter.com/6sl8bZHnAY
— stephen dodd (@stedoddnew) March 9, 2015
Shortly after posting the picture, Dodd was accused of being a “bigot” and an “idiot” on the social media platform.
“Disgrace? Why? What is so disgraceful? Idiot,” @RyanMcTrippy wrote.
Reacting to the picture, one Twitter user wrote: “How is that disgraceful in the slightest?” While another user said “only thing wrong here is that you support Liverpool.”
Disgrace? Why? What is so disgraceful? Idiot. @stedoddnew
— Ryan (@RyanMcTrippy) March 9, 2015
Meanwhile, some Twitter users pointed to the fact that Liverpool has two Muslim players within its squad, Emre Can and Kolo Toure.
“Is this a joke? What did these guys do to harm anyone? You realise Can and Toure are Muslims,” @marz05 said.
The image was reportedly taken at Anfield Stadium during the Reds’ quarterfinal goalless draw with the Blackburn Rovers last Sunday.
@NoCleanSheets @MichaelLFC28 @stedoddnew is this a joke?What did these guys do to harm anyone?You realise Can and toure are Muslims...
— marz (@marz05) March 9, 2015
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