“LEAVE GREENLAND ALONE” – And unusual unscheduled marked the evening NBA at the O2 Arena in Londra. Just before the start of the match between Memphis Grizzlies e Orlando Magicthe execution of theUS national anthem was interrupted by a protester among the public.
While the singer Vanessa Williams he was interpreting The Star-Spangled Bannera voice rose from the stands shouting: «Leave Greenland alone!». An obvious reference to recent statements by American President Donald Trumpwho in recent days has reiterated the idea that he United States they should take control of the island, semi-autonomous territory of DenmarkVillage ally in NATO.
The disruption caused mixed reactions in the stands, among smiles, laughter and applausebut it did not affect the artist’s concentration. Vanessa Williams he continued singing without hesitation, finishing the anthem with greatness professionalism.
After the episode, the ceremony ended without further incidents and the match started normally.
