## Ex-ESPN star Keith Olbermann calls Pat McAfee over Canada remarks, calls on network to fire him

### McAfee called Canada a "terrible country" after fans booed "The Star-Spangled Banner" performance at the Elimination Chamber premium live event.

### Olbermann said he understood the pressure from Canadians and shared his appreciation for the passion for the country.

McAfee called Canada a "terrible country" after wrestling fans booed "The Star-Spangled Banner" performance at the Elimination Chamber premium live event. He sounded off about the backlash he received during his episode of "The Pat McAfee Show."

"Let’s shake hands and move along. I still love Canadians… I hope it gets settled," McAfee continued.

Boos from Canadian fans during the 4 Nations Face-Off led to a fight between American and Canadian NHL players in Montreal. Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
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