US ‘sacks’ London diplomat as a joke ahead of crucial World Cup match with England

On Friday afternoon, before the crucial game in Qatar, the US embassy in London released a video, as a joke, on Twitter that showed ambassador Aaron Snipe being fired. In the video, a coworker informs Mr Snipe that HR has phoned. They need to see you upstairs right now.

Another diplomat adds, "Look, dude, he doesn't know why he needs to tell him, but he was an American." He stated that he could not support England because he works for the US embassy. He was going to require him to take down the decorations and remove the shirt, and he didn't want to have to call him up again. Mr Snipe agrees, stating, "OK, excellent talk."




However, he removes his England jersey, displaying an England shirt underneath. The US embassy tweeted the video with the statement, "We are sad to announce the resignation of our spokesman Aaron Snipe, but some things are more important than diplomacy."



England plays the United States in Group B in both teams' second games on Friday evening, with kickoff at 7 p.m. In their first game, the Three Lions defeated Iran 6-2, while the United States drew with Wales.

On Friday morning, Iran's victory over Wales makes the US game against England much more significant.

FAQs

Which US embassy joked ahead of the World Cup match?
The diplomatic mission of the United States in the United Kingdom is the Embassy of the United States of America in London.

Why is England known as the Three Lions?
The reasons for England's moniker are straightforward. The England national football team is known as the Three Lions because the badge on the players' shirts features three lions.