Former ESPN personality Keith Olbermann has called for the firing of WWE commentator Pat McAfee following McAfee's controversial statements about Canada. The incident began when wrestling fans in Canada booed "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the Elimination Chamber event. McAfee subsequently referred to Canada as a "terrible country" on his show, sparking backlash.
Olbermann reacted strongly to McAfee's comments, stating, "That day is today. Fire him." He suggested that ESPN management had been warned about the potential for such an incident.
McAfee addressed the criticism on his show, explaining that his remarks were a reaction to the booing of his country's anthem. He insisted his comments were not directed at Canadians themselves, but rather at the act of booing. He expressed hope for a resolution to the controversy, stating, "I still love Canadians… I hope it gets settled."
The practice of Canadian fans booing the U.S. national anthem reportedly originated during trade disputes between the two countries. This incident is not isolated, as similar booing incidents have occurred in other sporting events, sometimes leading to altercations between American and Canadian athletes.
Contribution from Fox News’ Scott Thompson.
