The Premier League found itself in hot water after posting a tweet that sparked a furious backlash from Everton fans. The tweet, which has since been deleted, appeared to mock the Toffees’ defeat to Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.
The tweet, which was posted on the official Premier League Twitter account, read: “Deering in the derby” accompanied by a laughing emoji. The tweet was widely interpreted as a joke at the expense of Everton’s defeat.
However, the tweet did not go down well with Everton fans, who took to social media to express their outrage. Many fans accused the Premier League of being biased towards Liverpool and of disrespecting the Toffees.
The backlash was swift and intense, with many fans calling for the Premier League to apologize and delete the tweet. The hashtag #PLBias began trending on Twitter, with fans from other clubs also weighing in on the controversy.
After facing intense pressure, the Premier League finally deleted the tweet and issued an apology. “We apologize for the tweet that was posted earlier today,” the Premier League said in a statement. “It was not intended to cause offense and was a mistake. We understand the passion and loyalty of football fans and will strive to be more thoughtful in our social media posts going forward.”
The apology was met with a mixed reaction from Everton fans, with some accepting the apology and others calling for further action.
The controversy highlights the challenges of navigating social media in the world of football, where passions run high and fans are quick to take offense. The Premier League will likely be more cautious in its social media posts going forward, but the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being respectful and considerate of all fans, regardless of their club allegiance.
