Jesse Watters Sparks Firestorm with Blistering Remarks About Soccer Fans, Dismissing Them as “Phony”—Now Outraged Viewers Are Demanding Answers and an Apology

Fox News host Jesse Watters has stirred a storm of backlash after calling soccer fans “phony,” igniting fury across social media and sports communities alike. The controversial comment came during a segment where Watters questioned the authenticity of American soccer enthusiasm, suggesting that many fans are just “bandwagoners.” The dismissive tone hit a nerve, prompting waves of angry responses from passionate supporters who feel unfairly stereotyped. As the outrage grows, Watters faces calls to explain himself—or face the wrath of fans worldwide.

What exactly did he say? The full clip and explosive reactions are waiting below.

Watters appeared on The Five on Monday evening and the Fox News star used a discussion about the Democrats and patriotism to suggest soccer supporters aren’t real men.

‘You know how I know who a phony person is? When the World Cup comes around,’ Watters said.

‘All of a sudden, these so-called “men” get really into sports. You see them at the bars on a Saturday with beer and they’re yelling all of a sudden.

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‘Argentina vs. France? Calm down, guys. We all know what’s going on here. You’re trying to impress people that no one cares about.’

The Fox News host then attempted to turn his comments into a political point about the left in America. ‘That’s what’s wrong with the Democrats,’ Watters continued.

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Fox News commentator Jesse Watters branded male soccer fans ‘phony’ in a bizarre rant

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‘How I know who a phony person is? When the World Cup comes around,’ Watters said

‘They are always trying to be popular with the congress crowd like foreign nations, media, college professors or women and they always end up sounding like these snobs that don’t like America.

‘That’s why the Blacks and Hispanics and all the young men and unions are like: “Guys, just get away from us.”‘

His comments sparked confusion on social media. ‘WTH (what the hell) does that even mean?’ one fan asked.

‘Unlike all the other times where men are at bars on a Saturday with beer and they are quietly talking about philosophy?’ another joked.

‘Jesse has never been in a bar watching sports in his life,’ a third said.