US president Donald Trump has called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House, citing the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem. US president Donald Trump has called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House, citing the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem. Staying in the Locker Room for the playing of our National Anthem is as disrespectful to our country as kneeling. Staying in the Locker Room for the playing of our National Anthem is as disrespectful to our country as kneeling. “You have to stand proudly for the national anthem,” Mr Trump said.

Source: Irish Independent June 05, 2018 00:42 UTC