Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz was booed by the Wimbledon crowd after appearing to doubt England's chances in Sunday's Euro 2024 final.
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Alcaraz booed at WimbledonClaimed Sunday will be a "great day for Spain"Took boos in good humourWHAT HAPPENED?
Alcaraz booked his place in the Wimbledon final on Friday after beating Daniil Medvedev. After the match, he was interviewed on Centre Court and, while he is usually a fan favourite, he was booed, having claimed that Sunday will "be a really good day for Spanish people, as well with the Euro Cup."
Boos subsequently engulfed Centre Court, as the usually mild-mannered crowd made it clear where their allegiances lie ahead of England's shot at glory.
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Alcaraz quickly rowed back his comments, insisting: "I didn't say Spain's going to win! I'm just saying that it's going to be a really fun day!" Alcaraz will hope that both he and La Roja are successful on Sunday, but Wimbledon's crowd clearly feel rather differently.
DID YOU KNOW?
Spain and England will go head-to-head in the final on Sunday evening. Alcaraz will hope to have completed his own personal victory on Centre Court well in time to watch the fixture.
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The Wimbledon final and the European Championship final both take place on Sunday, with England attempting to win their first male trophy since 1966.