Why does Nemanja Matic not wear a poppy?
Why does Nemanja Matic not wear a poppy?
Matic recalls an attack on Serbia that left him frightened as a 12-year-old, meaning he does not wear a poppy. Speaking back in 2018, Matic said: “I recognise fully why people wear poppies, I totally respect everyone’s right to do so and I have total sympathy for anyone who has lost loved ones due to conflict.
How many prems has Matic won?
two Premier League titles
Matic won two Premier League titles with Chelsea during his spell at Stamford Bridge, and also won the Portuguese league with Benfica.
Why did Matic leave Chelsea?
The reason he gave for this decision is that he felt he was not given the right opportunity by the coach not playing a single minute in his last five call-ups.
How much does Nemanja Matic earn?
Current Contract Nemanja Matic signed a 3 year / £18,720,000 contract with the Manchester United F.C., including an annual average salary of £6,240,000. In 2022, Matic will earn a base salary of £6,240,000, while carrying a cap hit of £6,240,000.
Which footballer refused to wear a poppy?
international James McClean
The abuse suffered by Republic of Ireland international James McClean as a result of his refusal to wear the poppy is “inexcusable”, the Royal British Legion has said.
Which country is Matic from?
Serbian
Slovak
Nemanja Matić/Nationality
Which Manchester United player is 31?
Nemanja Matic
Manchester United Squad
| Name | POS |
|---|---|
| Fred17 | M |
| Bruno Fernandes18 | M |
| Nemanja Matic31 | M |
| Scott McTominay39 | M |
Why do Irish not like the poppy?
In the years following the War of Independence, the poppy was particularly controversial, with Irish nationalists seeing it as a provocative symbol of British imperialism. In Dublin, British Legion marchers often had poppies snatched from their lapels, which led to street fights.
