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Wayne Gretzky spotted in World Cup crowd, draws boos

sportsJul 4, 2026275,062

Wayne Gretzky was shown in the stands during a Canada World Cup match and drew audible boos from fans when cameras cut to him. Multiple fan posts noted boos in sports bars and at the stadium and described profanity-laced reactions and chants aimed at Gretzky. Several posts criticized Gretzky for not wearing Canadian gear and called him a "traitor," while others speculated he was supporting a non-Canadian side. Some posts suggested the sighting undercut Gretzky’s public standing with younger Canadian fans, noting surprise that a hockey legend would prompt that reaction at a soccer match. The immediate consequence in the posts was sustained online ridicule and renewed public debate over Gretzky’s current affiliations and image during the tournament.

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Very funny to hear an entire sports bar in Canada boo the mere sight of Wayne Gretzky

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