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Originally Posted by Russ
Do said teams expect fans of other clubs/nations to support them?
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No, but I wouldn't accuse them of entitlement or arrogance for doing it. I don't think France were arrogant, or United or City.
Nobody wants to lose a final. They go there to win. They've just lost and we make them go to collect medals in a ceremony when all they want to do is get out of the stadium.
2nd place is nothing in football. No one gives a toss about it. I remember the Champions League final Arsenal were in, I don't think 'wow, 2nd place!' I am forever disappointed (and yes, Arsenal took off their medals too).
It's just a standard thing that happens in football so let's not have a round of hysteria about it.