EAMONN HOLMES has shockingly claimed footballers have told him the FA Cup has been used as “a receptacle for urine”.
The TV legend, 65, was reacting to tennis ace Aryna Sabalenka‘s “disrespectful” antics following her Australian Open final defeat on Saturday.
The FA Cup has been used ‘as a receptacle for urine’, according to TV presenter Eamonn HolmesPA
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GettyAryna Sabalenka smashed her racquet in a fit of rage after losing the Australian Open final[/caption]
The Belarusian, 26, and her team, including boyfriend Geogios Frangulis appeared to pretend to urinate over the runners-up trophy.
That came after her shocking meltdown following defeat to Madison Keys in Melbourne.
Reflecting on the odd video, Holmes shockingly told GB News: “I know for a fact the FA Cup is often used as a receptacle for urine.
“Players have told me. More than one player over the years has told me that.”
Holmes failed to elaborate on the disturbing claims, including who told him and when it’s believed to have happened.
Meanwhile, fans have torn into Sabalenka for her behaviour on Saturday.
The world No1 was chasing a third straight Australian Open when she fell to defeat to surprise package, Keys.
The American became a major winner for the first time with a 6-3 2-6 7-5 victory in Melbourne, in her first Grand Slam final since her 2017 US Open loss.
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And while Keys celebrated with her family in the stands, Sabalenka smashed her racquet in a fit of rage in front of the 15,000-strong crowd.
She then slumped onto her chair and hid her face under a towel.
GettyEamonn Holmes revealed a shocking story about the FA Cup[/caption]
After receiving her runners-up trophy, Sabalenka exited the court and was spotted on camera with her team appearing to mock-urinate on it.
One viewer took to X to moan: “What a disgusting and disrespectful action. They deserve an explanation and public apology for this terrible gestures.”
Another posted: “OK, that’s way too much… never seen something more disrespectful in tennis.”
Reflecting on her loss, Sabalenka herself said: “I think when you get to the point of finals, it’s trophy or nothing. Nobody remembers the finalist, you know?
“Should I say anything to my team? As always, that’s your fault guys. I don’t wanna see you for the next week. I really hate you.
“No, thank you so much for everything you do for me, blah blah blah.”
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