Twitter Reacts to Choice of Jordan Henderson as 'FIFA 16' Cover Star in UK
Jordan Henderson is the face of FIFA 16 after the Liverpool captain won a vote to be on the front of the latest edition of the game in the United Kingdom:
"It's official! Our new Captain is also the #FIFA16UKcover star, congratulations @JHenderson! #FIFA16 #YNWA pic.twitter.com/Vtbl8X4DOo
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 10, 2015"
Henderson was appointed Liverpool captain that morning, so it was a memorable day for the midfielder:
"In the morning: Appointed #Liverpool captain In the afternoon: Star of #FIFA16UKcover Decent day for @JHenderson pic.twitter.com/n8BLMgjvrs
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) July 10, 2015"
But Twitter will be Twitter, and not everyone was excited about the news.
Some people decided they wouldn't be buying the game:
"Well done EA Sports. I'm no longer buying FIFA16. How the hell can you put Henderson on the cover with Messi! pic.twitter.com/wr2DjB0bw1
— Alex Richards (@alex__richards) July 10, 2015"
Others were incredulous:
"Literally how has Jordan Henderson made the cover of FIFA.. pic.twitter.com/f9iauj6v6Z
— thecypriotafc (@thecypriotafc) July 10, 2015"
"The fact Henderson got Fifa 16 cover and Kane didn't 😔
— Brad Colgate (@BradYidDefoe18) July 10, 2015"
"Jordan Henderson on the cover of FIFA is like putting mayonnaise on a slice of white bread.
— Cameron (@camvictor) July 10, 2015"
For some, the fact that Henderson was next to Lionel Messi, the international cover star, seemed odd:
"Fifa 16 cover featuring Henderson & Messi pic.twitter.com/UMFdeWbuC9
— UNDER THE INFLUENCE (@ruanjonker23) July 10, 2015"
"Lionel Messi has probably never heard of Jordan Henderson yet he's going to be on the front of FIFA with him. 😂
— regan potter (@reganpotts) July 10, 2015"
But for all that, the real joy was for Liverpool fans, who could just enjoy everyone else's reactions:
"Liverpool fans after Jordan Henderson is announced on the cover of FIFA 16... https://t.co/ktySM4tJwW
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) July 10, 2015"
[Twitter]
