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Fans who spoke to the BBC said they believe the 57-year-old's valuation of the club is too high, and insisted they will protest against him inside and away from stadiums for the foreseeable future.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

The women, in turn, will protest out of politeness.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2023

“Oh yes, we will protest, and it will be overwhelmingly resounding!”

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2023

Multiple rallies are also planned in India while in Japan, members of a recently created union will protest in front of the company’s national headquarters in Tokyo.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2022

“Once I am gone,” said I. “I will protest this in a letter to the Regimental commanders.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson