Boos from Manchester City fans during the Premier League and Champions League anthems have become a regular feature before matches at the Etihad Stadium.
The reaction is heard before kick-off when the anthems are played, creating a loud and sustained response inside the stadium. What was once notable has now become an established part of the pre-match atmosphere at Manchester City’s home ground.
The available material identifies the repeated booing and its presence at both Premier League and Champions League fixtures, but does not provide a confirmed explanation for why supporters object to the anthems. No specific statement from the club, competition organisers or the fans is included.
For now, the pre-match response remains a recurring feature of the atmosphere at the Etihad, ahead of both domestic league games and European matches.
