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England fans hoping to roar on their team as they continue their World Cup campaign face being silenced after Qatari police clamped down on singing in public.
The Three Lions' roving supporters, who have long been renowned for their chanting prowess when travelling abroad, could face sanctions from local officials after noise complaints were raised on the Gulf state's public transport network.
Rowdy South American fans were reportedly scolded by cops for singing loudly on the city's metro after Ecuador beat the host nation 2-0 on Sunday.
Locals, said to be furious about the noise, gestured to patrolling officers indicating that they should intervene.
The incident led to the authorities warning fans about lowering their volume, something which could raise concerns among England supporters.
It comes as fans dressed as Christian crusaders caused a stir in Qatar with one even blasting the conservative Muslim regime for their treatment of supporters on live TV.
Some Doha residents appear to have been upset by the choice of outfit, given the religious wars between 1095 and 1291 were about taking land and holy sites under Islamic control.
England fans hoping to roar on their team as they continue their World Cup campaign face being silenced after Qatari police clamped down on singing in public
The Three Lions' roving supporters, who have long been renowned for their chanting prowess when travelling abroad, could face sanctions from local officials after noise complaints were raised on the Gulf state's public transport network
The incident led to the authorities warning fans about lowering their volume, something which could raise concerns among England supporters
Crusaders and supporters in St George outfits have become a familiar sight at overseas England matches over the years - but the fancy dress will be far more controversial at the first World Cup ever held in a Muslim nation.
Footage from Qatar before and after the England game showed the group singing God Save the King and storming up the stairs on public transport. Some locals appeared shocked by their choice of outfits - others asked them to pose for selfies.
The latest incident follows days of mounting criticism for the Qatari police's forceful handling of fans as the row over LGBT symbols rumbles on in the Gulf state.
Qatar officials have repeatedly stated 'all are welcome' at the World Cup, despite the fact same-sex relationships remain illegal in the country.
England and other teams planning to wear the 'OneLove' armbands to make a statement against discrimination during the World Cup in Qatar were also said to be 'blackmailed' with the looming threat of 'massive sporting sanctions'.
Fans and journalists from multiple nations have reported rainbow-themed items, including t-shirts, bucket hats and flags, being confiscated by officials.
The group of Christian Crusaders were later spotted outside the stadium for the England game. It is not clear if they were being turned away, as claimed on social
![One recent incident on the Gulf state's public transport system saw police reprimand South American supporters were were reportedly 'singing too loudly'. [File image of football fans on Qatar's metro]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/23/10/64853663-11460755-image-a-1_1669197641794.jpg)
One recent incident on the Gulf state's public transport system saw police reprimand South American
