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Premier League’s ‘most disliked player’ at it again as he aims cheeky dig at England… but fans have perfect retort


NEAL MAUPAY was on the wind-up again as England toiled to a 1-1 draw with Denmark at Euro 2024.

Gareth Southgate’s side took an early lead via Harry Kane in Frankfurt, only to be pegged back by Morten Hjulmand’s strike from range.

Neal Maupay looked to wind England fans up on social media
England endured a bad day at the office against DenmarkCredit: Alamy
Maupay, 27, wound up several stars last seasonCredit: Sunday Times

Following England’s poor display, Frenchman Maupay sought to mock the Three Lions.

The 27-year-old wrote “It’s coming home” on social media – accompanied by a clip of a man laughing hysterically.

Maupay’s post quickly received more than 50,000 likes.

But some England fans looked to hit back.

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One pointed out to Maupay, who is nowhere near the France squad: “You are at home.”

While a second joked: “Are you still waiting for the call from Deschamps?”

Maupay gathered a huge reputation for winding stars up last season.

The Brentford loanee imitated James Maddison’s darts celebration against Tottenham in January, before taking shots at the England international on social media.

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He also looked to wind up Manchester United’s Scott McTominay, calling him a “fan” after the pair had clashed during a match.

In February, Maupay dubbed himself the Prem’s “most disliked player” – but defended his ability to have a laugh while chatting to The Times.

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He said: “People say footballers are boring, then all of a sudden a player does this and everyone goes, ‘Why, Neal?’ ‘He’s the most disliked player.’ Blah blah blah.

“For me, football is a game, it’s entertainment.

“I’m just having fun and, on the pitch, I’m trying to do everything to win.

“If I can say something that puts you off or makes you overthink and make a mistake, I’ll do it.

“People don’t realise how much tension and emotion is involved at the highest level.

“I think it works quite well and if I can get a reaction, great.”

Maupay clashed with Scott McTominay last seasonCredit: Getty
The forward mimicked James Maddison’s celebration against TottenhamCredit: Getty


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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