Players and influential figures in soccer around the globe reacted to Donald Trump’s shock election as the 45th U.S. president.
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On Wednesday morning the news was announced and it is safe to say there were contrasting views on his election, plus plenty of witty banter flying around.
Below is a look at how some Premier League stars in other leagues responded to “the Donald” being placed in charge of the USA...
Tottenham Hotspur and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen made his feelings crystal clear.
Can't believe what I'm seeing. This is so embarrassing #ElectionNight
— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) November 9, 2016
Would love to speak to someone who's actually pro Trump to see what's going on in their head but I just can't find them...
— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) November 9, 2016
Belgium and Man City captain Vincent Kompany is far from impressed...
Wtf.. Let's put all the idiots around the world in power and see what happens. Next gen reality TV. #SadWorld
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) November 9, 2016
USMNT and Stoke City star Geoff Cameron makes his feeling clear too.
Bayern Munich’s Javi Martinez may be putting an end to his plans to play in MLS one day.
The end of my @MLS dream in the future?😂😂😂 #AmericanElection #EleccionesEEUU2016
— Javi Martínez (@Javi8martinez) November 9, 2016
Southampton striker Charlie Austin is on Kevin McCallister’s side...
— Charlie Austin (@chazaustin10) November 9, 2016
