Monday's FA Cup third-round draw took an unexpected turn during its televised broadcast, with a moment that was both humorous and controversial.
Details: BBC presenter Kelly Somers was surrounded by Manchester United fans during the live broadcast of the draw. While she addressed the camera, one fan raised his phone displaying the message: "Thieves at £66," protesting the high ticket prices at Old Trafford.
Man United fans protesting about their ticket prices during the FA Cup live draw on the BBC… pic.twitter.com/Y3q68FfjPR
The protester later revealed on social media platform X that he was removed from the broadcast as a consequence of his actions.
Reminder: Manchester United fans have been ramping up their protests, including a prominent demonstration ahead of the team’s match against Everton. In the third round of the FA Cup, Rúben Amorim's United—defending champions of the competition—will face Arsenal away from home.
Lars FosterDailysports's expert
Translated by the editors