{"id":2350,"date":"2026-06-25T07:06:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2350"},"modified":"2026-06-25T07:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:06:34","slug":"fox-sports-john-strong-takes-shot-at-england-mid-broadcast-with-most-patriotic-historical-reference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2350","title":{"rendered":"Fox Sports\u2019 John Strong Takes Shot At England Mid-Broadcast With Most Patriotic Historical Reference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_1 --> <\/p>\n<p><span>A FOX Sports commentator took a playful jab at England\u2019s history Tuesday as the Three Lions stumbled to a scoreless draw against Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2348\">\u2018Real Alien Sh*t\u2019: US Pilot Reportedly Describes What He Saw Moment Before Iran Blew Him Out Of Sky<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>FOX lead soccer play-by-play announcer John Strong reminded viewers that England has not always fared well in the Bay State shortly following kickoff at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, The Sporting News reported. The game was England\u2019s second match of the FIFA Word Cup group stage, according to ESPN. <strong>(RELATED: Legendary Soccer Player Thierry Henry Left Stunned After Fellow Analyst Zlatan Ibrahimovic Hits Back At American Stars)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cBut as we know, the English historically struggle here in Massachusetts,\u201d Strong said during the broadcast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The comment has been interpreted as a reference to the American Revolutionary War, when British forces suffered a series of setbacks in Massachusetts that ultimately helped fuel the colonies\u2019 fight for independence. Massachusetts was home to several key moments that helped spark the Revolution, including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, before the war officially began with battles in Lexington and Concord.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2346\">France Faces Hottest Day On Record And 40 People Drowned Amid Heatwave<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_2 --> <\/p>\n<p><span>The comment quickly gained traction online, with many commentators praising the remark. \u201cThe English came for revenge. The goals apparently missed the flight,\u201d one wrote.\u00a0<strong>(RELATED: God Save The Brisket: World Cup Tourist Goes Full Texan Mode In Reminder Why \u2018Murica Is The GOAT)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cLow-key brilliant,\u201d wrote another.<\/p>\n<p>He waited weeks to deliver that line,\u201d a third said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_3 --> <\/p>\n<p><span>Boston Sports Journal founder Greg Bedard also wrote a post that read, \u201cHeavily favored, confident England bogged down in an unexpected slog in Massachusetts. 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