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An Australian football supporter with a large social media following has attracted widespread attention after posting a series of provocative chants recorded during the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup match against the United States.
Stand-up comedian Amos Gill filmed himself performing the chants during Australia’s 2-0 defeat to the tournament hosts in Seattle last Saturday. He later posted a compilation on TikTok, where it reportedly received more than 300,000 likes.
One clip showed Gill standing near a USMNT supporter while referring to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “He’s one of your own, one of your own, Jeffrey Epstein was one of your own,” Gill can be heard singing.
Another chant targeted the United States’ record of school shootings. Standing among American supporters, Gill sang to the tune of Go West by the Village People.
“Stand up if your schools are safe! Stand up if your schools are safe!” Gill also mocked obesity rates in the United States during another part of the video. “You’re fat, and you know you are. You’re fat, and you know you are” he chants.
The video drew sharply divided reactions across social media. Some viewers criticised Gill for using serious and sensitive issues, including school shootings, as material for football chants.
“Is there anything more insufferable than an Australian that thinks they’re funny?” said one user.
Another wrote: “What a douchebag. Come all the way across the world to say unfunny, obnoxious s— and lose.” Other viewers defended the comedian and praised the chants as an example of Australian sporting humour.
“The Aussies are liquid gold” said one user. “10 out of 10, absolutely accurate and creative,” another said.
Gill’s video followed another viral clip involving hundreds of Australian supporters chanting about President Donald Trump on the streets of Vancouver after the Socceroos defeated Turkey.
That earlier TikTok reportedly gained nearly 90,000 likes and more than 13,000 shares. Reposted versions on Instagram and X received thousands of additional reactions.
Reports have since suggested that concerns about hostile crowd chants could affect Trump’s attendance at matches involving teams from English-speaking countries. Questions have also reportedly been raised about whether he will appear at the July 19 final and participate in the trophy presentation.
However, no official announcement has confirmed that Trump intends to miss any World Cup fixtures because of the chants.
White House officials are reportedly considering how to limit the president’s exposure to potentially hostile reactions from travelling supporters. Particular attention is said to be focused on fans from English-speaking nations, whose chants could receive extensive television and social media coverage.
The controversy highlights the tension between traditional football banter and chants that critics consider offensive or inappropriate. While Gill’s videos have earned significant engagement, they have also prompted debate about whether certain subjects should remain outside the boundaries of sporting humour.
