Saudi Arabia football team are being slammed on social media for failing to pay tribute to the victims of the London Terror attacks this month.
While the Socceroos stood in silence for the two Australian’s who lost their lives, Saudi Arabian players carried on with their pre-game warm up.
Boo’s, jeers and whistles could be heard from the crowd, after the Saudi players failed to pay their respects. Some Saudi fans rose to their players defense on Social Media, claiming it’s not in their culture to give a moments silence, rather to pray instead.
WATCH:
Although Saudi team Al-Ahli Saudi FC stood in silence with Barcelona last year.
TWITTER REACTION:
Saudi players didn't line up for that moment's silence… #AUSvKSA
— Carly Adno (@CarlyAdno226) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/ksa_visas/status/872766687929675776
When did any of the west countries ever have a moment of silence for the bombs in Saudi Arabia?
— Lailaa AlMansour🇸🇦 (@LailaaM96) June 8, 2017
Wonder if any in Australian media able to ask Saudi Arabia why they ignored minutes silence?#AUSvKSA
— ECP (@ecpkoko) June 8, 2017
Visitors to Saudi Arabia expected to respect local laws and culture, yet that's not reciprocated when abroad.
— Carly Adno (@CarlyAdno226) June 8, 2017