Jeremy Clarkson has shocked fans with his controversial response to England’s Euro 2024 final loss.
The Three Lions lost out to a late goal from Spanish substitute Mikel Oyarzabel, preventing Gareth Southgate's men from winning the trophy in Berlin.
Mr Clarkson reacted by posting an aerial image of Gibraltar on Instagram with the area seeing Spain, France and Britain all claiming possession throughout its history.
Gibraltar was invaded by the British Fleet in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession and the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 saw Gibraltar ceded to Britain.
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Referendums were taken In 1968 and 2002 on whether the people of Gibraltar wanted to remain with Britain or with Spain.
Residents chose to keep their British sovereignty.
The controversial post caused a backlash from fans with several commenting on the post insisting that the former Top Gear host was bitter.
“Jeremy is it true that the English keep their only international achievement in the British museum along with all the other stolen items,” said one commenter.
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“They created the rules of a sport and never won anything in it. sucks to be English.”
Mr Clarkson has recently been busy filming the fourth season of Clarkson’s Farm which has proved globally popular amongst fans.
Thousands of tourists have been visiting his Oxfordshire farm in Chadlington throughout this summer after the show’s third season was released in May.
Queues of fans have become a regular fixture at the Diddly Squat Farm Shop as people aim to catch a glimpse of Mr Clarkson and the other stars of the show.
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Jeremy Clarkson made the controversial post after England's loss. (Image: PA)
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