Saputo Stadium

A national anthem performer at Saputo Stadium in Montreal drew strong reactions after a rendition that many found deeply uncomfortable. The moment, at a CF Montréal soccer match, quickly became a talking point in Quebec, with coverage from TVA and radio discussions on 98.5 Montréal. Commenters are debating the performance and the wider controversy surrounding it.

The Canadian national anthem was badly performed before the Canada-Peru match at Saputo Stadium in Montreal. Le Journal de Montréal published footage of the rendition, calling it a mangled version of the anthem, and viewers are reacting strongly to the awkward moment ahead of the international fixture.