Donald Trump has been elected the 45th President of the United States of Ameria (USA), pipping Hillary Clinton to the White House.
The 70-year-old business mogul achieved one of the most improbable political victories in modern US history, despite a series of controversies that would easily have destroyed other candidacies.
However, his triumph isn’t very popular especially in the football world.
Here’s how some prominent personalities in the sport reacted.
We live in extraordinary times.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 9, 2016
President Trump. Only in America…?
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) November 9, 2016
I knew Trump would win
— Philip Neville (@fizzer18) November 9, 2016
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
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
Good night America.. Let’s now work TOGETHER to create a country where hope, inclusion, kindness and love conquer fear.
— Robbie Rogers (@robbierogers) November 9, 2016
40 years of declining public educational standards finally coming home to roost. If the electorate isn’t educated, this is what we deserve.
— Clint Irwin (@ClintIrwin) November 9, 2016
My whole life I’ve been proud to say I’m from #Wisconsin. Tonight, definitely not… ?
— Jay DeMerit (@D6MERIT) November 9, 2016