England crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after failing to secure a win against France in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Football fans took to Twitter to wonder if the British press and broadcasting media would find a way to blame Meghan Markle for their nation’s exit from the tournament.

“Piers Morgan and the British press currently trying to piece together a story that blames England’s exit on Meghan Markle,” one fan noted, while another said, “Sarah Vine: How Meghan Markle Lost England World Cup Glory EXCLUSIVE in The Mail on Sunday.” A third noted, “‘Let’s take a look at the papers. The Mail on Sunday go with: ‘Why England’s World Cup exit means Meghan Markle must hang’. By Sarah Vine.'”

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Another user noted, “Morgan and the rest of the knuckle draggers will be blaming Meghan Markle for England’s defeat next.” One more noted, “Meghan Markle to blame for England going out of World Cup. More to follow.” A British fan commented, “French people dedicating this win over England to Meghan Markle in this year’s FIFA World Cup is just…”

One fan stated, “Can’t believe Meghan Markle possessed the body of Harry Kane and caused him to miss that penalty for England. What a horrid woman.” Another remarked, “How many “How Meghan Markle Cost England the World Cup” articles do you think are being written right now? #ENGFRA”

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The strong reactions were sparked following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex releasing the first volume of their docu-series Harry & Meghan, where they attempted to expose the truth behind how the former Suits actress was victimized by the British press who attached racial undertones to their negative reporting of her because she was mixed race.