San Francisco 49ers player Nick Bosa has found himself in the spotlight for non-sporting reasons after carrying out a TV stunt that presidential candidate Donald Trump probably appreciated. On Sunday, the NFL star gave a TV interview wearing the Maga cap. Bosa pointed to his headgear which read “Make America great again”, something that can be translated into “Make America great again”. This is the slogan Trump popularized during his first presidential election campaign in 2016, and which has since marked a movement for his voters. MAIN EDITION: Donald Trump with the Maga cap in California a few weeks ago. Photo: Alex Brandon / AP – An important time Bosa’s stunt has had a number of reactions in the American press and on X, formerly Twitter. The 27-year-old, who was named defensive player of the year in the NFL in 2022, was also confronted about the incident at a press conference at the back. By then he had taken off his hat and was relatively silent about the episode. – I will not talk too much about it, but I think we are in an important time, said Bosa. Next week, Tuesday 5 November, there is a presidential election in the USA, where it is between Trump (Republicans) and Kamala Harris (Democrats). Following the press conference, Bosa posted a screenshot of the TV stunt on Instagram. WORD KEY: Nick Bosa at the press conference after the victory against the Dallas Cowboys, then wearing a different cap. Photo: Eakin Howard / AP Strict regulations If the NFL’s regulations are to be believed, Bosa can expect a punishment for his political marking. – It is quite streamlined in the NFL and there are strict rules for what you can wear. Those who finance the team want it to be about sports and not to slip out, says Viaplay’s NFL expert Arnstein Friling to news. The regulations state, among other things, that it is forbidden for players to wear, show or in any way convey personal opinions as long as they are wearing uniform and are visible to spectators or TV viewers. Among other things, the NFL singles out interviews on the field after matches as places where this is prohibited. The only exception the NFL allows is if this has been approved by the league in advance. They write that such approval will not be granted if it is related to politics. EXPERIENCED: Nick Bosa has played in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers since 2019. Photo: Sergio Estrada / Reuters Friling points out that it is quite unusual to see players who carry such things as what Bosa carried. – Bad shop USA expert and professor of political science at the University of Western Norway, Hilmar Mjelde, does not believe that the support for Bosa will have a particular impact on the upcoming election. – The A-list celebrities from the world of entertainment and sports usually support the Democrats, but Donald Trump and Elon Musk are themselves mega-celebrities who probably nullify the support of Taylor Swift and LeBron James for the Democrats, he wrote in an email to news. Mjelde believes that athletes usually do not want to speak out about politics, for fear of alienating their fans. – It has literally been seen as a bad store. As Michael Jordan said: “Republicans buy basketball shoes, too,” he writes. SPORTS HERO: Michael Jordan was a figure both on and off the field. Photo: AP He continues: – It is also a bit unusual for athletes to express conservative opinions. But a defining characteristic of Trump supporters is that they see themselves as fearless and outspoken and make a point of being provocative, he believes. – Will probably get a hefty fine Bosa plays as mentioned for the San Francisco 49ers in California. The state has a strong tradition of choosing democratic presidential candidates during elections, and Bosa’s message is unlikely to be popular with everyone around the club. – He probably knew that it would have a shock effect and that he would be silenced. He will probably get a hefty fine, but these players have enough money, says Friling. – There will be controversy, especially about something that is so deeply divisive. The fronts are steep, and it is clear that there will be reactions, he continued. At the time of writing, the NFL has not commented on Bosa’s performance. NBC – which broadcasts the match on TV in the USA – writes that they have asked the league if the player broke the rule, but that they have not received an answer. news has also tried to get in touch with the NFL, but has been unsuccessful. Has supported Trump for a number of years Bosa’s support for Trump is not unknown. The American football player has, among other things, been observed at the UFC vote together with the Republican presidential candidate in Miami this spring. FORMER PRESIDENT: Donald Trump. Photo: ANNA MONEYMAKER / AFP In an interview with ESPN in 2019, he also said that he was forced to clean up his X-profile, before he was chosen second overall in the draft by the San Francisco 49ers. On X, he previously, among other things, paid tribute to Trump and he is said to have called former 49ers player Colin Kaepernick a clown. The latter chose to kneel during the national anthem in 2016, which caused Trump to fire all the plugs. – Wouldn’t they love to see one of these NFL owners, when our flag is disrespected, say: “Get that bastard off the field now. Out! He’s fired. He’s fired!”, said the then American president when it was storming the most in 2017. Sent Bergen to heaven with this long shot 00:31 Dry the pitch with a helicopter: – Crazy idea 00:53 Norwegian 12-year-old got NBA opportunity: – Was very nervous 01:14 Cancer patient Filip got to meet Haaland 01:36 Show more Published 30.10.2024, at 06.09
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